Image source: Getty Images Since October 2019, the FTSE 250 has delivered a return of 16.4%, or 3.1% a year. A £10,000 investment five years ago would be worth £11,640. But during this period, it’s been volatile. The years of the pandemic (2020) and rampant inflation (2022), saw the index lose 4.6% and 17.4%, respectively. In contrast to this, in 2019, it increased by 28.9%. If I’d bought a tracker fund, I’d have achieved a return identical to these figures. Alternatively, I could have purchased all 250 stocks. But it would have been necessary to put a different amount in…
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In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care. The News Fix Ground rules for a global carbon market. Delegates from more than 200 countries gathered in Azerbaijan this week for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference. On Day 1, they announced a framework for countries and businesses to buy and sell carbon credits in a transparent, credible United Nations-operated market, which has been in the making since the Paris climate accord of…
The 2025 MotorTrend SUV of the Year competition reached an exciting milestone with the recent announcement of its finalists. This year, nearly 40 SUVs representing 29 different nameplates were rigorously evaluated to identify the models that excelled in performance, design, innovation, and excellence. The ten finalists showcased a diverse range of vehicles, including electric and hybrid options, as well as luxurious and rugged off-roaders, highlighting the versatility and advancements in the SUV segment. Each finalist underwent a series of demanding tests in the Mojave Desert, alongside real-world driving scenarios, to assess their capabilities under various conditions. The evaluation criteria encompassed…
Editas Medicine , Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:) stock has tumbled to a 52-week low, reaching a price level of just $2.7. This latest dip reflects a stark decline of 68.91% over the past year, underscoring the biotech firm’s struggles in a competitive and rapidly evolving market. Investors have shown concern as Editas, which specializes in gene editing technology, faces both scientific and regulatory hurdles. The company’s journey to this 52-week low has been marked by a series of setbacks, including clinical trial results that have not met the high expectations set for its pioneering CRISPR gene-editing therapies. As Editas Medicine continues…
Gold and oil both offer investors unique benefits. Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold’s price surpassed $2,700 per ounce in October 2024, drawing renewed interest worldwide. While many people are looking at gold right now, some are also considering oil as an alternative investment option. Both gold and oil have shown strong performance over the years, but they work differently depending on what’s happening in the economy.We spoke with three industry experts to understand these differences. Their insights illustrate how gold and oil perform during varying market conditions and what makes their prices go up or down. This information can help you decide…
Robinson-Superior Treaty Territory, Thunder Bay, ON – The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) has released a groundbreaking report that sheds light on the crucial role of First Nations communities in tackling climate change through carbon credit initiatives and nature-based solutions. The report, titled “Facilitating Projects on Crown and Public Lands in Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System: A Northern Ontario Focus,” emphasizes the importance of recognizing and incorporating First Nations knowledge systems, land stewardship practices, and self-determination in climate action. “Our new report is a call to action for the Canadian and Provincial government to embrace First Nations’ leadership in…
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Image source: Getty Images Lloyds of London insurer Beazley (LSE: BEZ) tends to fly under the radar of even the most avid FTSE 100 investors. It’s just not one of those stocks that catches the eye. Until you look at its performance. The Beazley share price has jumped 32.74% over the last 12 months, at a time when the FTSE 100 rose a modest 7.77%. It’s up 83.84% over three years. Beazley is a speciality-risk insurance and reinsurance business, which probably explains its unfamiliarity. Those who do know about it often shy away, because this puts it on the front…
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. October 15, 2024. Dustin Chambers | ReutersThe millions of Americans who work overtime have a little more reason to hope for tax relief. Republicans this week eked out a slim majority in the House, winning 218 seats, with a few races still uncalled. This means a Republican trifecta and more chance of passing proposals floated by President-elect Trump on the campaign trail, including one that would scrap taxes on overtime.Details on the proposal are scant and some…
Reno, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Battery Technology Company¯() (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company, has released its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2025, which ended on September 30, 2024. ABTC is focused on commercializing its technologies for primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, in order to establish a domestically-sourced lithium-ion battery metals circular supply chain for North America. The company has continued to ramp and streamline operations at its first battery recycling facility near Reno, Nevada, and was awarded an additional highly competitive…