Were you one of the winners in August’s National Savings and Investments (NS&I) premium bonds draw? Once again, two lucky players won £1m each this month. The first winning bond number drawn was 148YD123622 and is held by a winner based in Central Bedfordshire. The winner has £7,000 in premium bonds and purchased their winning bond in December 2008. This marks the fifth jackpot win for the region. The second winning bond number drawn was 205XQ030808 by a new millionaire living overseas. The winner holds £50,000 in premium bonds and purchased the winning bond in May 2013. This marks the…
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Sometimes, a really interesting opportunity comes along in the stock market. Take Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) as an example. Having soared 1,576% in five years and recently become the first $4trn listed company ever, I would hardly say Nvidia stock is flying under investors’ radar. But its price is pretty interesting, in my view. From a long-term perspective, I am not confident that Nvidia today is reasonably priced. I think it may turn out to be either very overpriced – or selling for a song. The one big question for Nvidia That is because I reckon Nvidia’s valuation down the line…
Image source: Getty Images Passive income has always appealed to me. Who wouldn’t want to build up a steady cash flow from solid dividend stocks while doing little more than checking their Stocks and Shares ISA from time to time? Generating income of £2,000 a month, or £24,000 a year, won’t happen overnight. Under the 4% safe withdrawal rate (which states that your portfolio shouldn’t run dry even if you draw income for decades), it would take a hefty £600,000 to hit that income target. If an investor upped their withdrawals to 7%, they’d earn more income but might have…
As US climate policy retreats under renewed political pressure, private markets are stepping in to fill the gap. Firms like Rubicon Carbon are aiming to scale voluntary carbon credit markets into investable funds despite a market that remains a fraction of its projected potential. With growing corporate demand and institutional backing, the question now is whether markets alone can drive meaningful climate impact. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
Image source: Getty Images The last year has been brilliant for both BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) and Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) shares. But what about the next 12 months? The FTSE 100 defence and aerospace heroes are up 41% and 121% respectively over the last year. Over five years, they’ve climbed 270% and a ridiculous 1,240%. The post-pandemic recovery in civil aviation gave transformative Rolls CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç a great launchpad when he took over in January 2023. It’s easy to forget Rolls-Royce does defence too, although BAE is the specialist. Geopolitical fears have boosted the sector. Germany and others are…
Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWKN) just released its latest first-quarter results and things are looking bullish. The company beat expectations with revenues of US$293m arriving 4.4% ahead of forecasts. Statutory earnings per share (EPS) were US$1.40, 5.2% ahead of estimates. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. We’ve gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their earnings models, following these results. This technology could replace computers: discover…
Image source: Getty Images If the Diageo (LSE: DGE) share price was a cocktail, the hangover would be horrible. It’s been giving investors headaches for three years now, falling more than 50% in that time. Investors like me who’ve been waiting for the recovery have seen little respite. Shares in the FTSE 100 spirits maker are down 25% over 12 months, while the wider index has soared. Once again, Diageo’s been the party pooper. It all went wrong after a profit warning in November 2023, as sales in Latin America and the Caribbean fell. Diageo’s focus on premium drinks backfired as cash-strapped customers traded…
Municipal bonds, or “muni bonds,” comprise debt securities issued by various states, cities, counties and other governmental entities to raise money to build roads, schools and a host of other projects for the public. These municipal securities regularly pay interest payments, usually semi-annually, and the original investment or principal amount at the time of maturity. Interest paid on such bonds is generally exempt from federal taxes, making them especially attractive to people in higher income tax brackets. Thus, risk-averse investors looking to earn a regular tax-free income may consider municipal bonds mutual funds. These mutual funds are believed to provide…
Brazilian officials have cordoned off a massive parcel of degraded land in the Amazon and leased it to a private carbon credit company to safeguard and restore. Source link
Image source: Getty Images Leveraging the power of the stock market is a proven strategy for unlocking a second income stream through dividends. And while it takes time for compounding to work its magic, even investors starting out with modest sums can go on to enjoy tremendous returns. So let’s say someone’s starting small and aiming to earn an extra £5,000 each year. How much money do they need to invest in the stock market? And how long will the journey take? Crunching the numbers Let’s start by exploring an index investing strategy. The FTSE 100’s one of the most…