Image source: Getty Images The market dislikes nothing more than uncertainty. So, on news that CEO Rob Perrins is to leave the role, it’s no surprise that The Berkeley Group (LSE:BKG) is one of the FTSE 100‘s worst performing stocks in the past 24 hours. In a release on Friday (20 June), the housebuilder announced the long-standing chief executive will move over to become chair on 5 September. He will replace Michael Dobson, who has held the role for the last three years. The merry-go-round will also see Richard Stearns, Berkeley’s chief financial officer since 2015, take over from Perrins…
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Image source: Getty Images Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is a US-listed growth stock that gives investors rare access to the commercial space sector. As a vertically integrated launch and space systems provider, Rocket Lab is often compared to SpaceX in its ambition and capabilities. But there’s one crucial difference: you can actually buy shares in Rocket Lab, while SpaceX remains private. Rocket Lab delivers launch services, builds small and medium-class rockets, and manufactures spacecraft components for a range of commercial, government, and defense customers. With rapid revenue growth, an impressive order book, and expansion into new markets, Rocket Lab offers public…
Open this photo in gallery:Don’t miss your last chance to submit a question for the Globe’s personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.SuppliedFor almost three decades, The Globe and Mail’s personal finance columnist Rob Carrick has been writing about everything you need to know about managing your money in Canada – from investments, real estate, mortgages, taxes to retirement and much more.Through his Carrick on Money newsletter, he’s interacted with countless readers who share their thoughts on his reporting, including where they plan to travel this summer amid a trade war with the United States.And after 29 years, Carrick is retiring at…
This week we’re joined by Ilana Preuss of Recast City to talk about small scale urban manufacturing. We discuss the commercial side of economic development, the types of jobs we are creating, and how to build community wealth in left behind places. We also talk about hot planning topics such as jobs housing balance, economic multipliers, and spreading the retail peanut butter too thin.At Streetsblog, we give you so many ways to enjoy Talking Headways. You could click the player below …… or you could read the full unedited transcript, though it might have some typos …… or you could read the…
U.S. stock futures are ticking lower and Brent crude prices are down 2% after President Donald Trump holds off on deciding whether to strike Iran; Accenture (ACN) shares are falling after the consulting firm reports underwhelming bookings; shares of GMS (GMS) are soaring after Home Depot (HD) reportedly joins QXO (QXO) in attempting to acquire the building-products distribution firm; and Circle Internet Group (CRCL) stock continues to soar after Senate passage of stablecoin legislation. Here’s what investors need to know today. 1. US Stock Futures Point Lower as Trump Mulls Iran Attack U.S. stock futures are pointing lower in premarket…
The monthly payments on a $100,000 annuity won’t cover all your expenses, but they could still be a big part of your retirement plan. Getty Images Retirement planning in 2025 looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago. Between persistent (but cooler) inflation, increased stock market volatility and high borrowing costs, many near-retirees are searching for financial stability in an increasingly unpredictable financial landscape. For some, that means pivoting away from aggressive growth strategies and toward more dependable sources of income, like annuities.Annuities offer something that few other retirement investments can: guaranteed monthly income for life.…
Circle’s (CRCL) massive rally shows no signs of cooling. The stablecoin issuer soared as much as 15% in early trading on Friday, extending its stunning post-IPO surge as Wall Street bets big on crypto’s next major disruptor. “Circle as a top-tier crypto ‘disruptor’ with a sizeable future opportunity,” Seaport Research Partners analyst Jeff Cantwell wrote on Friday. “On the back of an improving regulatory climate, we expect adoption globally of stablecoins such as USDC,” he added. Cantwell initiated the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $235 a share from Seaport Research Partners. During mid-morning trading on…
It’s been a volatile year so far for the bond market, with deficit fears, tariff tantrums, and skittishness about foreign buyers, but there are still fresh developments ahead that could shake things up, Societe Generale said. Strategists pointed to the handful of fits US bond investors have thrown so far this year, largely stemming from concern about President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and fears over the rising budget deficit in the US.The worry is both that tariffs will raise inflation, which will keep interest rates high, and that the national debt is scaling to an unsustainable level. Both possibilities are…
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched its new Emerging Markets Green and Social Bond Active UCITS ETF, known as GEMS. This ETF focuses on green and social bonds issued by both governments and companies in emerging markets. It has an expense ratio of 0.55%. This gives investors a cost-effective way to back environmental and social projects. At the same time, they can aim for solid financial returns. GEMS is now on major European stock exchanges. This shows GSAM’s strong move into sustainable investment solutions. Hilary Lopez at Goldman Sachs Asset Management stated: “Our clients are showing continued demand for…
Data from Realtor.com shows that existing home sales are slowing down — the typical home for sale spent 51 days on the market in May 2025. This is six more days than last May. So, you might be wondering: If the housing market is cooling, when will housing prices drop so I can get my slice of the homeownership pie? If you look back a little farther, there’s more to the story: Houses are now selling at roughly the same rate as before the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re determined to buy or sell, here’s what you need to know about…