Heute ergreift die Kommission Maßnahmen, um die europäischen Industriekapazitäten im Stahl- und Metallsektor zu erhalten und auszubauen. Der Aktionsplan für Stahl und Metalle soll die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des Sektors stärken und die Zukunft der Branche sichern. Source link
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When it comes to dividend shares, my go-to market is the UK. It offers high yields and a wealth of high-quality, undervalued stocks to choose from. But since I’ve largely tapped out most opportunities this side of the pond, I decided to look abroad. Traditionally, the US is not as income-focused as the UK, so there are fewer companies with high dividend yields. Still, I thought it was worth having a look. I uncovered three US dividend shares that can add a touch of diversity to an investment portfolio: United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: DOC), and Macy’s…
Image source: Getty Images It’s never too late to contribute to a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). Even if you start contributing in your 50s or 60s, you could potentially build significant wealth for retirement. However, for those starting to contribute to a SIPP in their early 40s, the results can be remarkable (due to the power of compounding). Here’s a look at how much £500 invested a month starting at the age of 40 could lead to by retirement age. Multiple advantages From a wealth-building perspective, SIPPs have several advantages. For starters, contributions come with tax relief. This is essentially…
Image source: Getty Images The latest dividend forecasts suggest that asset manager M&G (LSE: MNG) will remain one of the highest yielders in the FTSE 100. The company issued its annual results this week (19 March), reassuring investors that its dividend remains a priority. Since being separated from parent Prudential in 2019, M&G’s annual payout has risen from 18.2p in 2020 to 20.1p per share in 2024. Last year’s payout gives the shares a trailing yield of 9.1%, highlighting its appeal as a big income stock. The effect of such a high yield is that investors get most of their…
20 March 2025 by Hassan Akhtar AIMMM The EU plan looks to safeguard the steel and metals industry within the 22 Member States. © Unsplash/Christian Lue The European steel industry represents around 500 production sites, contributes around €80bln to its GDP and supports more than 2.6 million jobs. The plan has sector-specific priority measures, evolving from multiple discussions and stakeholder engagement. The action plan will: Ensure an affordable and secure energy supply for the sector through promoting Power Purchase Agreements, encouraging energy tax flexibility, reducing network tariffs to alleviate electricity price volatility, give faster grid access, and supporting renewables and…
Elon Musk’s account on X is displayed on a smartphone.Nathan Stirk | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIndia’s IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers to allow the easier removal of online content and empowered “countless” government officials to execute such orders, Elon Musk’s X has alleged in a new lawsuit against New Delhi.The lawsuit and the allegations mark an escalation in an ongoing legal dispute between X and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over how New Delhi orders content to be taken down. It also comes as Musk is getting closer to launching his other key ventures Starlink and Tesla in India.In the new court filing dated March 5, X argues India’s IT Ministry is asking other departments to use a government website launched by the Ministry of…
Image source: Getty Images BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) shares thrive in an uncertain world. With Ukraine’s future tragically hanging in the balance and the Trump Administration calling into question NATO’s Article 5 on collective defence, many investors are flocking to shares in Europe’s largest military contractor. But after skyrocketing nearly 250% in five years, is the BAE Systems share price still good value? Or is the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence company now an expensive stock to buy as it changes hands near a record high? Here’s my take. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), global defence spending…
US President Donald Trump reiterated on Friday that he wants the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates. “If the Fed would do the right thing and lower interest rates, that would be great!!!,” Trump tweeted on his social media account, Truth Social. Market reaction The US Dollar Index (DXY) was last seen trading at 104.00, up 0.16% so far. Fed FAQs Monetary policy in the US is shaped by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The Fed has two mandates: to achieve price stability and foster full employment. Its primary tool to achieve these goals is by adjusting interest rates.…
The St. Louis region ranks second in the United States for minerals and ores exports, primarily including metals and metal products. The availability of economically viable rare earth elements coupled with unparalleled transportation access and skilled workforce, is credited with attracting investment and contributing to the 39.3% increase in iron and steel mill employment experienced in the last five years. Source link
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced the launch of a carbon credit service through its Sustainability Exchange, providing qualified companies with access to high-quality, science-based carbon credits.This initiative aims to support suppliers, business customers, and Climate Pledge signatories in their sustainability efforts, according to a company statement on Wednesday.As part of Amazon’s commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, the company continues to implement science-driven operational changes, including transitioning to carbon-free energy, electrifying its delivery fleet, and improving energy efficiency.Beyond its own operations, Amazon is also investing in initiatives that scale carbon removal and direct private sector funding to critical…