Countries at the UN COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan will attempt to agree on rules for a global system for trading carbon offset credits.Here’s what you should know: What are carbon offsets? Some governments and companies may struggle to reduce their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to meet their climate targets. Supporters of carbon offsets see them as a key means to help meet these goals.These offsets allow one nation or company to offset some of their emissions by paying for actions to cut emissions elsewhere. These actions might include rural solar panel installations or converting a fleet of petrol buses…
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Image source: Getty Images As someone who invests primarily in UK shares, I was disappointed by last month’s Budget. Most economists appear to agree that the chancellor’s announcements are likely to leave interest rates higher for longer. Although the Bank of England (BoE) reduced the base rate by 0.25% (7 November), the government’s decision to borrow another £32bn over the next five years means the pace of future cuts is likely to slow. Indeed, UK 10-year gilt yields are currently (8 November) 0.4% higher than they were two weeks before the Budget. This benchmark’s used to price mortgages and other…
A new era of AI could be just around the corner. As the market eagerly awaits earnings from artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA -0.84%), investors will be happy to hear that the company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has announced a new partnership with Lenovo that will accelerate sales in a key area: enterprise. A critical piece of the pie The lion’s share of Nvidia’s revenue is derived from companies like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon. The tech giants use its hardware to build gargantuan server farms that run their consumer-facing AI products like Gemini and Meta AI. These companies have…
These companies are flying under the radar and have a long runway to grow. Investing isn’t about living in the past, but buying companies that will do well in the future. You want to buy stocks that can grow sales and earnings while also trading at a reasonable valuation. A tough task, especially when the broad S&P 500 index is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) close to all-time highs. In bull markets, smart investors stray away from the red-hot and popular stocks trading at nosebleed earnings multiples. Instead, they target stocks that are flying under the radar. Two of…
Investing.com — As the U.S. election approaches, Bank of America analysts examined its potential impact on Consumer Finance stocks in a recent research memo. The bank argued that while policy differences exist between candidates, “the health of the broader U.S. economy” will ultimately be more influential in driving sector fundamentals, particularly regarding unemployment and consumer financial health. One significant area of concern is said to be the regulatory environment surrounding mergers and acquisitions, particularly the anticipated Capital One (COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE:) merger. Although Capital One remains confident about closing the deal in early 2025, BofA notes that “the…
Some governments and companies may struggle to reduce their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to meet their climate targets. Supporters of carbon offsets see them as a key means to help meet these goals.These offsets allow one nation or company to offset some of their emissions by paying for actions to cut emissions elsewhere. These actions might include rural solar panel installations or converting a fleet of petrol buses to electric.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement helps countries work together to reduce their carbon emissions. It sets out two options for countries and companies to trade offsets, helping them meet the goals they set to reduce planetary-warming…
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) started the year off as a star of the artificial intelligence (AI) market. The equipment maker has been around for more than 30 years, selling servers and rack scale solutions, but it truly saw earnings take off with the AI boom. In recent quarters, Supermicro has reported triple-digit increases in revenue and soaring demand for its products. The company works hand-in-hand with Nvidia and other top chipmakers, incorporating their innovations into its equipment. All this helped the stock rise 2,000% over the last five years through 2023, and even beat Nvidia’s performance in the first…
Image source: Getty Images A lot of the US stocks that I like the best are outside the S&P 500. But sometimes there are great opportunities that are hidden in plain sight. I think Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of these. Everyone knows more or less what the company is and what it does, but it’s especially interesting to me at the moment. A change of direction It’s easy to see why a lot of investors – especially value investors – aren’t interested in Amazon shares. For one thing, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45. That means…
Investing.com — UBS economists expect the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to continue its easing cycle with two anticipated rate cuts in December 2024 and March 2025. These adjustments, expected to lower the policy rate from 1.00% to 0.50%, come in response to persistently low inflation, which has dropped below 1% and is expected to remain under this threshold into 2025. UBS notes that keeping the policy rate at its current level would create a restrictive stance. “In our view, such a monetary policy stance would not be warranted in an environment where inflation is expected to settle at the lower…
A Major League Baseball logo at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, May 22, 2022.Ronald Martinez | Getty ImagesMajor League Baseball and the Atlanta Braves have raised issues with the reorganization plan and future viability of Diamond Sports Group, the country’s largest owner of regional sports networks, according to a Friday bankruptcy court filing.The Braves and MLB said in the objection that they have “grave concerns” with the current plan, as “there is a substantial likelihood that [Diamond Sports] will find themselves once again in financial distress and/or bankruptcy court in the near future.”The filing noted that both MLB and the…