Image source: Getty Images The stock market’s taken a big hit in recent days. As a result, a lot of shares now look very cheap. Of course, not every ‘cheap’ stock is worth buying. But here are two I think are worth considering due to their long-term potential. A future FTSE 250 star? First up, we have Gamma Communications (LSE: GAMA). It’s a digital communications business that operates in the UK and Europe and has a strong growth track record (revenues have jumped 76% over the last five years). Gamma shares are currently trading for about 1,175p – nearly 25%…
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Image source: Getty Images The global economic landscape’s shifting, and Donald Trump’s newly-imposed tariffs have added layers of complexity to international trade. Stock market volatility has been unprecedented. But what does this mean for shares such as Greggs (LSE:GRG)? Can the beloved purveyor of sausage rolls and steak bakes provide a safe haven amid this turmoil? A domestic champion Greggs is a UK-focused business, with over 2,000 company-managed shops and 561 franchised units. Its business model is firmly rooted in domestic operations, which shields it from direct exposure to international trade tariffs. Unlike companies reliant on imports or exports, Greggs…
Image source: Getty Images FTSE 100 bank NatWest (LSE: NWG) has come a long way from the dark days of the 2007/08 financial crisis. At that point, the UK government took an 84% stake in the bank as part of a wider bailout. This included a dramatic shoring up of its capital base and solvency ratios – along with other UK banks. These institutions are now in a better position to withstand new market shocks such as those being seen now. The UK government is so confident in NatWest’s future that it reduced its holding to 9.99% in December. And…
(Bloomberg) — Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average slid into a bear market over fears of a widening trade war, while Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was reportedly set to have a call with US President Donald Trump on Monday night. Most Read from Bloomberg Ishiba is expected to make the last plea for exemptions or reduction from a 24% across-the-board tariff slated to hit the nation on Wednesday. The blue-chip index closed 7.8% lower on Monday, taking the loss from its December peak to 23%. The broader Topix index also sank, with electronics makers and banks weighing on the benchmark…
Armin Papperger, Chairman of the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG, stands at the annual press conference at Group headquarters.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesEuropean defense giants fell sharply on Monday, extending recent losses as investors grapple with a broad and severe stock market downturn.U.S. President Donald Trump showed no signs of letting up on his aggressive trade policy after rolling out sweeping new tariffs last week, saying that “sometimes you have to take your medicine.”U.S. stock markets fell sharply for a second consecutive day on Friday, with all three major indexes dropping by more than 5% as part of a global rout.…
The European Commission is considering counting international carbon credits towards its next climate target, a move that could weaken the CO2-cutting efforts it demands from domestic industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Source link
By Kate AbnettBRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission is considering counting international carbon credits towards its next climate target, a move that could weaken the CO2-cutting efforts it demands from domestic industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.The idea is among options being discussed by EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra with the bloc’s member countries and lawmakers, some of whom oppose an EU 2040 climate target to cut emissions by 90%, which the Commission had initially planned to propose.The Commission missed a deadline to publish the goal last month, and is facing political pushback against the EU’s green agenda, as…
Image source: Getty Images While uncertainty continues to surround the British banking sector regarding motor financing, that hasn’t stopped the Barclays (LSE:BARC) share price from recently rising to its highest point since 2013! Before the recent tariff-induced sell-off, the stock’s up almost 60% over the last 12 months and 265% over the past five years, with momentum being driven by the benefits of higher interest rates. But with so much growth already under its belt, can Barclays continue to grow its market-cap from here? Barclays is forecast to grow Over 80% of institutional analysts currently following this business have either…
Image source: Getty Images International Consolidated Airlines’ (LSE: IAG) share price has dropped 34% from its 7 February one-year high of £3.68. This sort of a fall could flag a buying opportunity for those whose portfolio the stock suits. But it depends on two key factors in my experience as a former senior investment bank trader and longtime private investor. The first is how strong the core business looks, including its earnings growth projections. The second is how the stock’s valuation appears compared to its price – and the two are not the same. The reasons for the price fall…
The government’s British Infrastructure Taskforce is set to publish the results of its research into leveraging private finance for national infrastructure. Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, told Building last week that the group’s recommendations would be released “in the next couple of weeks”. The British Infrastructure Taskforce, which was set up by Labour in opposition and carried over into government to advise the Treasury, is composed of banks, pension funds, insurers and other investors, both domestic and foreign. “They’re currently doing some papers for us about what the range of possibilities are, looking at what we do at…