Image source: Getty Images What exactly is ‘passive income’? A quick Google search reveals a definition of income that needs “little to no ongoing work.” That doesn’t sound too bad. Earn money without the elbow grease. What’s not to love? And yet, the simplest avenue towards building something along those lines, investing in stocks and shares, is something most people don’t even think about. It’s very much the case all around Britain. Our population is up to over 68m these days and of those, only 22m are funneling extra cash into the ISA tax vehicles. But even of the ISA…
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The 2025 BMW M5 Touring marks a historic moment as it becomes the first M5 wagon available in the U.S. market. Previously, BMW had only offered three M5 Touring models in other markets, but high demand from American consumers and dealers pushed BMW to introduce this sporty, powerful wagon in the U.S. from the very beginning of the M5’s latest generation. This quick response to consumer interest means the M5 Touring will be available immediately alongside the sedan, adding a practical yet high-performance variant to BMW’s U.S. lineup. Though it’s a wagon, the M5 Touring closely mirrors the sedan in…
Hosting Call at 5pm ET on Wednesday, November 20th TULSA, Okla., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) (“ClearSign” or the “Company an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that support decarbonization, improve operational and energy efficiency, enable the use of hydrogen as a fuel and enhance safety while dramatically reducing emissions, announces on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Company will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET. The Company will file its quarterly report on form 10-Q with the SEC in the coming days and will issue a summary of its financial and…
Artio, a climate InsurTech startup based in London, has successfully secured £550k in funding to revolutionise insurance solutions for early-stage carbon removal projects.The £550k funding round was led by Lifetime Ventures, known for their expertise in climate technology, and included contributions from SFC Capital, a leading UK pre-seed investor.Artio’s business revolves around developing proprietary risk modelling platforms tailored for early-stage carbon projects. Their products are designed to mitigate investment risks from the outset, thereby enabling investors to support high-quality carbon removal projects with greater confidence. This is crucial for increasing the supply of reliable carbon credits, which are vital for…
The latest F1 news centers around Max Verstappen’s dramatic win in the Brazilian Grand Prix, with his father, Jos Verstappen, attributing Max’s success to his response to the British press. Jos claimed that British journalists’ criticism motivated Max to triumph at Interlagos, where he made a remarkable climb from 17th on the grid to secure the win. This victory not only reaffirmed Max’s dominance but also put a significant dent in Lando Norris’s title hopes. Jos noted that this win allowed Max to “show who is the best,” signaling how media criticism fuels his son’s drive for excellence. Christian Horner,…
A Blink Fitness location in New York City.Bill Tompkins | Michael Ochs Archives | Getty ImagesPlanet Fitness wants to acquire bankrupt budget-fitness chain Blink Holdings, according to court filings viewed by CNBC.Planet Fitness previously lost out in a bankruptcy auction against U.K.-based, privately held fitness chain PureGym. Now the U.S. chain, with a public market valuation of roughly $6.8 billion, is making another attempt.Equinox Group-owned gym chain Blink Fitness filed for bankruptcy in August after a failed attempt by the luxury fitness group to enter the budget-friendly market. Since then, its more than 100 fitness centers have been tied up…
Toyota is tightening the reins after seeing its first quarterly profit drop in two years. To maintain profits, Toyota plans to “hold off on investment decisions until the very last moment,” including EV and hybrid investments. Toyota announced that its operating income in the first half of fiscal 2025 fell to around $16 billion (2.64 trillion yen). In the second quarter, operating profit slipped 20% to about $7.55 billion (1.16 trillion yen), Toyota’s first quarterly profit loss in two years. The lower profits are due to fewer car sales caused by certification issues that caused Toyota to pause production of its…
Nashville city skyline in Tennessee. (Photo by: John Greim/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via … [+] Getty Images)Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Investing in real estate is a long-term game and you’ll increase your chances of outperforming the market if you have consistency. While it’s easy to be excited about quick transactions, the truth is that sustained success in real estate is often the result of methodical, disciplined actions over time. From building relationships to managing properties, being consistent can be the key differentiator that sets successful investors apart from the rest. Consider the following benefits you’ll gain from…
(Bloomberg) — US Treasury yields surged — with the 30-year rising the most since the global flight to cash in March 2020 — as investors piled back into bets that Donald Trump’s return to the White House will boost inflation. Most Read from Bloomberg The longest-maturity US government bond yield climbed as much as 24 basis points to 4.68%, the highest level since May, and remained higher by nearly 20 basis points. Rates of all tenors rose by at least 13 basis points at one stage as traders slashed wagers on the scope of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve…
Fraud Protection: The new insurance facility safeguards businesses from counterfeit carbon credit certificates and non-existent project scams. Enhanced Verification: Access to We2Sure’s CarbonActuator technology ensures the validity of certificates through data and AI monitoring. Market Confidence: The solution supports corporate confidence and growth in the carbon credit market by mitigating financial and reputational risks. Marsh, a world leader in insurance brokering and risk advisory, and We2Sure, a specialist in carbon credit insurance solutions, have introduced an innovative insurance facility to protect businesses across the UK, EU, and US from rising carbon credit certificate fraud. The carbon credit market, vital for…