Image source: Rolls-Royce plc Some investors may think the 98% one-year rise in Rolls-Royce’s (LSE: RR) share price is reason to avoid the stock. Others may believe they should jump on the bandwagon to avoid missing out on further gains. As a former senior investment bank trader and longtime private investor, I know neither view is conducive to making consistent investment gains. I am only concerned whether the share has value left in it. If there is and it suits my portfolio objectives, then I will buy it. Determining the fair value of the stock To assess the value remaining…
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Image source: Getty Images Dividends paid by shares are the best way I have found to date of generating passive income. This is money made with minimal effort on my part. All I need to do is pick the right shares and then occasionally monitor how they are doing. That said, the rewards from such investments can be spectacular over time. They can provide a much better standard of living than would otherwise be enjoyed. And they can allow for a comfortable early retirement too. A prime passive income stock? Commodities giant Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) has been in my…
Image source: Getty Images I’ve never owned Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock. I’ve also missed several opportunities to buy before its share price surged. This electric car group’s stock is notoriously volatile, making entry points particularly difficult. Then again, sharp price moves can deliver opportunities to buy after slumps. For example, this stock slumped to a 52-week low of $138.80 on 22 April 2024. Back then, I urged my wife to buy into Elon Musk’s electric dream, arguing that this latest price collapse was overdone. But my better half strongly dislikes Musk and his antics, so she declined to buy at…
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at the press conference, following the announcement of the February monetary policy decision on Tuesday. Earlier this Tuesday, the RBA lowered the benchmark interest rate to 4.1% as widely expected. Key quotes Clear that high rates have worked. Cannot declare victory on inflation yet. Strength of jobs market has been surprising. Further rate cuts implied by market not guaranteed. Cannot get too ahead of ourselves on rates. Rate cut was a difficult decision. Further cuts will depend on data. Need to see upside risks to inflation abate a bit,…
Image source: Getty Images I regularly invest my savings into shares on the stock market to build a passive income stream. The long-term goal is to retire early and live off the dividend income from a portfolio of stocks. But how easy is that goal and how much would someone need to invest to achieve it? Let’s crunch the numbers and find out. How much? Each individual has different expenses based on their location, lifestyle and dependants. Those accustomed to a high-flying lifestyle would naturally need more money than those happy with the basics, so it’s best to work with averages.…
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Cars and trucks drive along a country road in stormy weather.Jan Woitas | Picture Alliance | Getty Images2024 was a strong year for aeolian energy in Germany, with permit awards for onshore wind turbines accelerating, according to industry data — but the upcoming Feb. 23 election means the sector now faces uncertainty, amid vocal skepticism from the two parties leading in the polls.Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which is polling in first place with around 30% of support alongside its affiliate party the CSU, has described wind power as a “transitional technology.” Speaking to…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.President Xi Jinping has told top Chinese entrepreneurs including Alibaba’s Jack Ma that the private sector has “great potential” and has pledged a series of measures to improve the country’s business environment.Ma’s attendance on Monday at Xi’s first high-profile meeting with private entrepreneurs in several years was a clear signal that China’s most famous entrepreneur had been rehabilitated after becoming the most prominent victim of a government crackdown on the tech sector in 2020. Analysts said the meeting also signalled…
Despite the recent mainstream media angst around the integrity of carbon offsets, the fundamental divers are only getting stronger, according to Carbon Market Institute chief executive John Connor. He tells The Fifth Estate it’s all part of a necessary evolution.When a big business like Telstra or Australia Post says it’s quitting a certification scheme like Climate Active, it’s tempting to believe it’s game over. However, while some participants are exiting due to concerns including cost, complexity and uncertainty around the credibility of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), Carbon Market Institute chief executive John Connor says new participants continue to sign…
Image source: Getty Images BAE Systems‘ (LSE:BA.) shares are up 90% over five years. There was some pull back during the pandemic but then the stock surged as Russia invaded Ukraine and as the conflict erupted in the Middle East. As a result, £10,000 invested in February 2020 would now be worth £19,000, plus dividends, which would have equated to around £1,200 during the period. Clearly, that’s a pretty strong investment. What’s behind BAE’s resurgence? The stock’s resurgence reflects structural shifts in global defence priorities amid heightened and tragic geopolitical tensions. The company benefits from long-cycle contracts for advanced platforms like fighter jets,…