With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance. As a citizen, you likely share these concerns — but how about as an investor? After the votes are counted — or even before — should you make some moves in anticipation of possible policy changes? Let’s look at the big picture first, through the lens of history. The financial markets have performed well — and at times, not so well — under Democratic and Republican presidents alike. And the…
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By Jonathan Saul, James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was tracked by an Israeli mini drone as he lay dying in the ruins of a building in southern Gaza and filmed him slumped in a chair covered in dust, according to video released by Israeli authorities on Thursday. As the drone hovered nearby, the video showed him throwing a stick at it, in an apparent act of desperation. After an intensive manhunt that had lasted for more than a year, the Israeli troops that killed Sinwar were initially unaware that they had caught their country’s number one enemy…
CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, announced its new CBL Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) futures have launched and are available for trading. A total of five contracts traded as a block between Freepoint Commodities and Mercuria on October 14, 2024. “We are pleased to see industry interest and support for our new CBL ACCU futures, which are the latest product we have launched with Xpansiv to help clients manage the risks associated with carbon reduction strategies,” said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group. “Demand for Australian carbon credits is increasing on both a…
Introduction Once considered the ‘underdog’ in the world of real estate investing, the hotel sector has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past decade, with a particularly significant upturn since 2021, driven by the surge of pent-up demand resulting from the pandemic. Hotels were often perceived as risky investments due to their seasonality and reliance on short-term leases (i.e., daily rentals). In comparison, the multifamily and office sectors have often been considered safer real estate investments due to the stability of rental income, their resilience during economic downturns, predictable expenses, and long-term appreciation. However, in the wake of the pandemic,…
(Bloomberg) — Chinese stocks extended gains in the afternoon as President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on technology development and a slew of central bank statements reignited optimism over policy support.Most Read from BloombergThe CSI 300 Index closed up 3.6%, rebounding from a three-day loss, with chip shares leading the advance. A gauge of Chinese tech stocks listed in Hong Kong was up more than 7% at its session high.Friday’s rebound provides a welcome relief for investors, who have been clamoring for more stimulus after a historic rally lost momentum. Xi’s comments that science and tech should be at the forefront of…
On October 17, 2024 at 09:15, H.E. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security presided over the opening of the National Academic Seminar on “Transforming Industrial Businesses with AI and Carbon Credit Management for a Sustainable Future.” He delivered a special lecture on “Directions for Industrial Business Development to Secure a Sustainable Future.” […] Source link
By Heekyong Yang, Hyunjoo Jin and Toby Sterling SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics (KS:) has postponed taking deliveries of ASML (AS:) chipmaking equipment for its upcoming factory in Texas as it has yet to win any major customers for the project, three people familiar with the matter said. Samsung has been also holding off on placing orders to some other suppliers for the $17 billion factory in Taylor city, prompting them to look for other customers and send staff deployed on site back home, three other people familiar with the matter said. The delay in equipment deliveries is a fresh…
Hyderabad: Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a statutory body of the Government of India organised its first National workshop in Hyderabad to publicize the guidelines it framed to advance Indian Carbon Market (ICM) among the stakeholders, including industries and verification agencies.To accelerate India’s climate goals, BEE’s guidelines, detailed procedure for compliance mechanism and accreditation procedure and eligibility criteria for accredited carbon verification agencies, were discussed during the workshop. These workshops are lined up to be held at Bhubaneswar, Mumbai and Chandigarh, over the next few months. Anila Vavilla, Managing Director, TSREDCO informed that the State designated agency of Telangana with the…
Image source: International Airline Group Shares of British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group (LSE: IAG) have surged this year, boosted by strong trading and the company’s decision to restart dividend payments. Demand for transatlantic flights and capacity constraints within the industry have helped IAG to rebuild its profits and repay debt quicker than expected. Shareholders are set to reap the reward, with some potentially attractive cash payouts expected over the next couple of years. Here are the latest consensus forecasts from City analysts for IAG dividends: YearDividend per share (€)Dividend per share (p)Dividend GrowthDividend yield20240.0736.1n/a2.9%20250.0998.3+36%3.9%20260.1028.5+2.5%4.0% Of course, it’s always…
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