By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Investors flooded U.S.-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that target Chinese markets with $5.2 billion in new assets in the past week when mainland China’s financial markets were shut for a national holiday, and some asset managers are hopeful the optimism will be enduring. The influx came after an initial package of stimulus measures from Beijing that included interest rate cuts and changes to bank liquidity requirements was announced in late September, which culminated on Sept. 30 in the largest one-day rally that Chinese stocks have seen since 2008. Tuesday is the first working day in China…
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To hit its 2050 decarbonization targets, the U.S. is focused on tripling its nuclear power, adding over 200 GW of new capacity. Net-zero models highlight the need for this expansion, but how will the U.S. make it happen? The key strategies include deploying advanced reactors, streamlining regulations, boosting public-private partnerships, and investing in critical infrastructure. These steps will pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. The U.S. currently operates 94 nuclear reactors across 54 sites, providing about 20% of the nation’s electricity and nearly half of its carbon-free energy. These reactors are Light Water Reactors (LWRs), with…
Image source: Getty Images HSBC (LSE:HSBA) shares are currently among the best income stocks on the FTSE 100. With a dividend yield of 6.7%, they come with the eighth-highest yield on the index. However, dividends aren’t guaranteed, so it’s not certain that it will continue making this payout. But forecasts can help us assess its future prospects. The dividend forecast The table shows analysts’ forecasts for HSBC’s dividend until 2026. YEARDIVIDEND PER SHAREDIVIDEND GROWTHDIVIDEND YIELD202484.24c38.11%9.3%202563.8c(24.03)%7.04%202665.53c2.9%7.23% At first glance, it may seem that the bank’s dividend forecast doesn’t look great. But this doesn’t tell the whole story. It’s easy to believe…
Dave Clark, Amazon’s former CEO of global consumer, who briefly helmed logistics company Flexport, is returning to the startup world.Clark on Tuesday launched a new venture, called Auger, which aims to help companies and governments combine the mishmash of “Franken-software” overseeing their supply chains into a single platform.”At Flexport, I got to see all of these companies in the middle, like the Nikes or Lululemons, and I was amazed at how much of a struggle it is, and how much they still use Excel or Smartsheet or Tableau or something to bring all this disparate data together in such a…
Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: NYSE:) had its price target adjusted by a market analyst from TD Cowen. The firm reduced the target to $56.00, down from the previous figure of $58.00, but kept a Hold rating on the stock. The adjustment follows a review of the company’s future sales and earnings prospects. The analyst from TD Cowen revised expectations for Molson Coors, citing a slowdown in U.S. market trends. Specifically, the forecast for the company’s organic growth for the fiscal year 2024 was adjusted from a slight increase to a decrease, shifting from +1% to -1%. Additionally, the estimated…
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) edged up about 2% on Tuesday after closing more than 10% higher on Monday following Elon Musk’s surprise appearance at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa., over the weekend. It was the same location where the former president survived an assassination attempt in July.The tech billionaire Musk, who serves as the CEO of Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX and also owns social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has been outspoken about his support of Trump ahead of next month’s election. Trump has even said he would consider a cabinet position for Musk but…
Rüstungs-ETF: Nochmals höhere KurseUnverändert gefragt sind Aktien aus der Rüstungsbranche, wie auch Heinrich bestätigt. Der VanEck Defense (IE000YYE6WK5) hat allein in diesem Jahr um 42 Prozent zugelegt und verwaltet mittlerweile über 1,1 Milliarden US-Dollar. Seit dem Listing im April 2023 ergibt sich ein Kursplus von 75 Prozent. Außerdem beliebt bei der Kundschaft der Baader Bank: der Wasserstoff-ETF von Global X (IE0002RPS3K2). Öl-ETCs: Gerne mit HebelDer im Zuge des eskalierenden Nahostkonflikts stark gestiegene Ölpreis lässt die trading-affine Kundschaft von Lang & Schwarz zudem auf den WTI-Preis setzen. „Hier ist mehr los als sonst, speziell bei ETCs mit Hebel, mal long (IE00BMTM6B32), mal…
With their substantial energy consumption and carbon emissions, hotel and restaurant chains are becoming key targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through improved sustainability practices. Major companies like Chipotle, Marriott, Hilton, and others are presenting two conflicting faces. On one side, these companies boast about their efforts to reduce carbon emissions and take strong climate action. Chipotle, for instance, offers an app that lets customers track the carbon footprint of their meals. On the other side, these companies are involved in trade associations that are actively opposing local and state climate regulations, often filing lawsuits that could hamper environmental…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 remains a popular place to go hunting for dividend stocks. Investors are able to access some delicious dividend yields, some of which are in double-digit territory. What’s more, UK blue-chip shares have market leading positions, strong balance sheets, and multiple revenue streams. And so they can deliver a solid passive income whatever the weather. However, the index’s superiority for dividends has eroded in recent years. And it’s possible that buying small caps for a second income might be a better idea. Here’s why. Better yields According to Octopus Investments, investors can acquire a…
Rosenblatt has maintained a positive stance on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:), reiterating a Buy rating and a price target of $90.00. The firm’s outlook is based on expectations for the company’s third-quarter results for the period ending September 30th, anticipated to be released around October 23rd, after the market closes. Rosenblatt has made slight revisions to its forecasts for Pegasystems for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The firm cites a relatively stable process automation application spending environment in North America, which accounts for approximately 55% of Pegasystems’ revenue. The analyst points to ongoing Digital Transformation programs among Pegasystems’ existing customers,…