Image source: Getty Images How large would a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be to generate a £3,000 second income each month? If invested in 6%-yielding assets (like dividend shares, bonds and investment trusts), the figure comes out at £600,000. The calculation’s simple: a second income of £3,000 a month works out at £36,000 a year which, when divided by a 6% yield, gives a figure of £600,000. Thanks to the ISA’s tax benefits, an investor doesn’t have to pay a single penny from their portfolio to the taxman. That £600k may look like a substantial sum of money.…
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Image source: British American Tobacco Yesterday (31 July), British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS), one of the FTSE 100’s two tobacco stocks, unveiled its results for the six months ended 30 June. And even though it’s undeniable that consumers are abandoning traditional cigarettes, the numbers were pretty good. For example, compared to the same period in 2024, adjusted earnings per share rose 1.6%. A changing landscape But in response to concerns about the health impact of nicotine, the group’s transitioning to a smokeless world. Although it acknowledges that “these products are not risk-free and are addictive”, it hopes to become a “predominantly”…
Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $1.81, up 19% year over year. Net Revenue: $2.5 billion, up 9% year over year. Adjusted Operating Expenses: $983 million. Adjusted Operating Income: $1.6 billion, up 13% year over year. Capital Returned to Shareholders: $532 million, including $255 million in share repurchases. Exchange Segment Net Revenue: $1.4 billion, up 12% year over year. Fixed Income and Data Services Revenue: $597 million. Mortgage Technology Revenue: $531 million, up 5% year over year. Energy Revenue Growth: 25% year over year. Interest Rate Business Growth: 20% increase in transaction revenues. Recurring Revenue from Exchange Data Services: $378 million, up…
The Washington PostTrump covets rare earth riches, but Greenland plans to mine its own businessInterest in Greenland’s minerals is soaring, driven in part by Trump, who has said the U.S. must “get” the island. But the rare earths will be hard to mine..4 days ago Source link
Image source: Getty Images The Barclays (LSE:BARC) share price is at its highest point in over a decade. Earnings are strong, driven by what are, in relative terms, higher net interest margins and a resurgence in profits at its investment bank. Earlier in the week, Barclays announced its results for the second quarter, surprising markets by beating profit expectations and unveiling a £1bn share buyback. The bank reported a pre-tax profit of £2.5bn, surpassing the consensus of £2.23bn, while group revenues aligned with projections at £7.2bn. Key metrics showed return on tangible equity at 13.2%, with earnings per share climbing…
Image source: Getty Images Tesco (LSE: TSCO) shares have done well in 2025, rising more than 10%. The same can’t be said for other UK food stocks such as Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) and Greggs (LSE: GRG) though – year to date these two stocks are down around 10% and 40%, respectively. Wondering what lies ahead for these stocks? Let’s take a look at City analysts’ share price forecasts. Tesco could be fully valued Tesco shares have a lot of momentum right now. Currently, they’re trading for 426p – about 28% higher than the level they were at a…
Image source: Getty Images Alphabet‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) found itself in trouble with US regulators over Search and Android. But with the company performing well on a number of fronts, is this an opportunity to buy shares at a bargain price? There’s much more to Alphabet than Search and Android. And at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21, the stock’s trading at a much lower multiple than some of its competitors. Cloud One big reason for optimism is Google’s Cloud division – in its Q2 update, the firm reported 32% revenue growth and operating income up 141%. And there could be more…
The Washington PostTrump covets rare earth riches, but Greenland plans to mine its own businessInterest in Greenland’s minerals is soaring, driven in part by Trump, who has said the U.S. must “get” the island. But the rare earths will be hard to mine..4 days ago Source link
Image source: Getty Images Buying dividend shares with high yields is a great way to aim for maximum returns from an investment. But buying undervalued dividend shares with recovery potential is even better – getting in while they’re cheap can deliver both income and capital growth. Keep in mind, though, that recovery isn’t guaranteed, and neither are dividends. If things get too dire, a company may need to prioritise debt payments and slash dividends. That’s why it’s important to weigh a company’s long-term potential alongside the current risks. In certain cases, there is little evidence to support a potential recovery.…
Image source: Rolls-Royce plc Those who own Rolls-Royce Holdings (LSE:RR) shares might want to look away now. That’s because you’re probably not going to like what I’m about to say. Here goes… in my opinion, the aerospace and defence group’s shares are expensive. There, I’ve said it. But those who are immediately offended and skip to the bottom of this article will notice that I have a shareholding in the company. Hypocrite or what? Well, actually no. In the world of stocks and shares, there are plenty of companies that attract lofty valuations. For example, is Nvidia really worth £1.15bn…