On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a major tax and spending bill primarily intended to extend the income tax cuts originally embodied in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.Congress had made the tax cuts “temporary,” scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, a common sleight of hand employed to obscure the true increase in the national debt over the 10-year forecast window. Without Congressional action this year, tax rates would return to their 2017 levels.The legislation, officially named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (seriously), cleared the House by one vote but faces an uphill…
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Calgary-based HEMPALTA announced a strategic pivot towards nature-based carbon credit solutions earlier this year, marking a significant shift in its corporate direction. This shift is positioning the publicly traded company to play a key role in addressing climate change by leveraging Alberta’s regenerative agriculture and innovative carbon credit solutions. HEMPALTA is now seeking strategic partnerships to scale its closed-loop carbon removal program, which operates across 13 Alberta farms, covering over 10,000 acres of regenerative hemp cultivation. At the heart of HEMPALTA’s mission is its circular, on-farm carbon sequestration model. Industrial hemp is grown, harvested, and converted into biochar — a…
Image source: Getty Images Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is synonymous with the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company’s technology is powering everything from hyperscale data centres to self-driving cars. However, even after a meteoric rise and a $3.46trn market cap, I don’t believe this stock is overvalued. In fact, I’m confident that it’s not. So, why is that? Well the answer lies in the metrics, like Nvidia’s price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio, and its unparalleled intellectual property (IP) portfolio. Valuation is king Let’s start with valuation. At first glance, Nvidia’s headline multiples may look a little daunting for UK investors. Its current…
Image source: Getty Images I’m not one for trying to time investments, but 16 May 2024 was an auspicious day for BT Group (LSE: BT.A) shares. On that day the share price climbed 17%. And with a few wiggles along the way, it’s since kept on rising. It was the day BT released full-year results for the fiscal 2024 year. And £10,000 invested in the stock the day before would now be worth £16,370 give or take a few pounds. The key turnaround event was summed up by CEO Allison Kirkby: “Having passed peak capex on our full fibre broadband…
I’ve a confession to make: I love the term “bond vigilantes.” Admittedly, it’s a bit esoteric — not something that comes up in everyday conversation. Derived from the Latin vigilare, meaning “to keep awake,” Merriam-Webster defines a vigilante as “a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate).” In the world of finance, a bond vigilante is someone (or a group of someones) who prevents government from taking on more debt than it reasonably should, by demanding higher and higher interest rates in exchange for buying…
Retail investors in Singapore may soon gain access to private market investments once reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. In a move that could reshape how individuals across Asian markets invest, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed a new framework — long-term investment funds (LIFs) — aimed at expanding access to private equity, credit, and infrastructure. If adopted, this will mark a significant step toward democratizing private markets, and other markets in the region are likely to take notice. As appetite for alternative assets grows, Singapore’s approach could become a model for regulators across the region that strikes…
Image source: Getty Images The UK hospitality industry is under pressure at the moment. But nobody seems to have told JD Wetherspoon (LSE:JDW) – the FTSE 250 company seems to be going from strength to strength. Sometimes, attractive opportunities can show up in unpromising places. And I think the firm stands to benefit from two major trends that are developing right now. Resilience The first big theme is resilience. While bars and restaurants have been struggling over the last few months, pubs have been making progress. According to the CGA RSM Business Tracker, like-for-like sales have been falling at bars…
As India’s economy expands and private wealth surges, the focus is shifting from wealth creation to structured management. Industry experts say investors, entrepreneurs, and family businesses are rethinking how they preserve, transition, and deploy capital.ALSO READ | Women-specific insurance products see steady growth across IndiaIndia is expected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2025, with the IMF projecting 6.5% growth for FY26. This momentum, combined with a strong startup ecosystem, has led to a sharp rise in the number of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-HNIs. According to industry estimates, India has over 8.5 lakh HNIs today — a number likely…
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2025 / Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQX:KARX), a vertically integrated climate solutions company, has entered into a strategic agreement with Directions Group Inc., a Canadian leader in clean energy sales and growth strategy. The partnership will focus on the development and implementation of a residential solar carbon project designed to generate offset credits eligible under Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation, one of Canada’s most robust compliance carbon pricing systems.This initiative will enable homeowners who install solar photovoltaic systems to generate verified, tradeable carbon offset credits in accordance with Alberta’s approved regulatory…
Image source: Getty Images The Ashtead Group (LSE: AHT) share price was barely affected by full-year results released Tuesday (17 June), which looked a bit mixed. Ashtead is reporting its last set of FY results as a FTSE 100 company before it switches its main listing to New York and adopts its US Sunbelt Rentals business name. CEO Brendan Horgan said the move should happen “in the first quarter of calendar year 2026.“ The construction rental firm signed off from London with a 1% decline in revenue as profit before tax dropped 5%. Adjusted earnings per share dipped 4%. By…