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Glasgow Times
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
How to see the Northern Lights in Scotland tonight
Earlier today, Aurora Watch UK issued four red alerts, the highest level of warning, indicating unusually strong geomagnetic storms. The alerts were sent out at 9am, 11am, 4pm, and 6pm, suggesting a significant chance of auroral activity being visible across parts of the UK, particularly in Scotland. Image (David Pomphrey) READ MORE: How to take a photo of the Northern Lights? Tips shared The Northern Lights are caused by solar particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere, producing a vibrant light show in the night sky. This reaction, sparked by geomagnetic storms, often appears as shimmering waves of green, pink, and purple light. The British Geological Survey (BGS) has offered some tips for those hoping to catch a glimpse of the stunning phenomenon. They advised: "The aurora sits 100s of kms up in the sky above the height of the clouds so you'll need cloud-free skies. "The sky also needs to be dark. Get away from streetlights. A bright full moon will also wash out the light from faint aurora." (Image: David Pomphrey) READ MORE: Incredible pictures of the Northern Lights from Glasgow The BGS added that while the best viewing window is typically between 10pm and 2am, auroras can appear at any time overnight depending on the strength of the geomagnetic activity. They also noted that the further north you are, the better your chances, with the Northern Lights most often spotted in Scotland and Northern Ireland during strong solar events. The aurora is more commonly visible around the spring and autumn equinoxes, but strong geomagnetic storms can create rare displays throughout the year. Keep your eyes on the skies tonight—clouds permitting, Scotland could be in for a spectacular celestial show.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Stock Under $10 to Target This Week and 2 to Question
Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10. However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices. Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here is one stock under $10 with huge potential and two that may have trouble. Share Price: $4.16 Started as a small grocery store in New York City, B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) is an American packaged foods company with a diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands. Why Are We Out on BGS? Products have few die-hard fans as sales have declined by 3.3% annually over the last three years Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate B&G Foods is trading at $4.16 per share, or 5.9x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than BGS. Share Price: $2.29 Founded as a chain of daily newspapers, E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) is a diversified media enterprise operating a range of local television stations, national networks, and digital media platforms. Why Do We Steer Clear of SSP? Lackluster 1.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors Projected 8.2 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin next year reflects the company's plans to increase its investments to defend its market position Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results E.W. Scripps's stock price of $2.29 implies a valuation ratio of 0.8x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with SSP, check out our full research report (it's free). Share Price: $9.55 Founded by famous lawyer Robert Shapiro, LegalZoom (NASDAQ:LZ) offers online legal services and documentation assistance for individuals and businesses. Why Are We Positive On LZ? Subscription Units have increased by an average of 10.5% annually, giving it the potential for margin-accretive growth if it can develop valuable complementary products and features Performance over the past three years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue Free cash flow margin grew by 13.1 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more chips to play with At $9.55 per share, LegalZoom trades at 9.6x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Four red alerts issued for Scotland as Northern Lights could be visible TONIGHT
Find out when the best time to see them is DAZZLING DISPLAY Four red alerts issued for Scotland as Northern Lights could be visible TONIGHT SCOTS could be in with the chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight after four red alerts were issued. The stunning natural phenomenon sees the skies light up with vibrant colours as solar particles react with the Earth's atmosphere. 1 Scots could be in with the chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight Credit: Alamy The breathtaking celestial display is caused by a geomagnetic storm, where solar wind shockwaves hit the Earth. The lights appear when the sun ejects radiation known as Coronal Mass Ejections (CME). Today, Aurora Watch UK issued four 'red alerts' to indicate that geomagnetic activity is at unusually high levels. The alerts were issued between 9am and 11am and then again at 4pm and 6pm. Aurora Watch UK uses geomagnetic measurements from the SAMNET and AuroraWatchNet magnetometers to detect when aurora is likely to be visible in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Elizabeth J McGrath from Colby College said: "The sun has been very active recently, and we expect it to continue through 2025. "Normally we only see the aurora at locations close to Earth's magnetic north and south poles because charged particles from the sun get trapped by the Earth's magnetic field and funnelled to the poles. "With stronger solar storms during solar maximum, there are more charged particles from the sun, and when these particles interact with Earth's magnetic field, they can be distributed farther from Earth's north and south magnetic poles, reaching more southerly latitudes here on Earth." For those looking to catch a glimpse of the dazzling display in Scotland, the British Geological Survey (BGS) gives their top tips: "The aurora sits 100s of kms up in the sky above the height of the clouds so you'll need cloud-free skies. The sky also needs to be dark. Get away from streetlights. A bright full-moon will also wash out the light from faint aurora. "As the aurora usually sits north of the UK the further north you live in the UK the more chances you will have to see the lights. Those in the north of Scotland may see the aurora fairly often. While those who live in the south of England may see them rarely. Chasing the Northern Lights on Hurtigruten's MS Nordkapp "Try to have a clear view to the north. A coastal location or on top of a hill may be good options to try. During extremely strong displays the aurora might be overhead, or to the south of your location so have a good look around." And there's a prime time to catch the Northern Lights, the BGS says: "Generally, the best chances of seeing the aurora is generally around the hours of local midnight, 10pm - 2am. "However, the aurora may appear any time during the night depending on geomagnetic activity. There is also a seasonal effect with the strongest magnetic storms tending to happen around the spring and autumn equinoxes."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK could see Northern Lights tonight as Brits get four red alerts
Multiple Red Alerts have been issued today and according to the monitoring group a Red Alert means: "It is likely that aurora will be visible by eye and camera from anywhere in the UK." Brits could be in for a treat tonight as Northern Lights activity ramps up with four red alerts already issued for today. AuroraWatch UK issued red alerts four times today. These have been issued when the geomagnetic activity has exceeded 200nT. It happened today between 9am and 11am, then again from 4pm to 6pm, with alerts issued hourly. AuroraWatch UK takes geomagnetic activity measurements from the SAMNET and AuroraWatchNet magnetometers to automatically detect when it is likely that aurora can be seen from the UK. The colour-coded system has four levels. According to the monitoring group a Red Alert means: "It is likely that aurora will be visible by eye and camera from anywhere in the UK." The Northern Lights are caused by huge explosions of activity from the Sun that throw out large amounts of charged particles in space, called solar wind. These giant explosions on the Sun are what's called coronal mass ejections, which see particles flying away from the Sun at approximately one million miles per hour, according to the Met Office. When they become caught by the Earth's magnetic field they can then collide with gas molecules in the atmosphere to create a geomagnetic storm. Light is emitted from these collisions at various wavelengths, which form the breathtaking colourful displays in the sky. Last year experts said there could be more sightings of the Northern Lights in 2025. Elizabeth J McGrath, from Colby College, said: 'The sun has been very active recently, and we expect it to continue through 2025. "Normally we only see the aurora at locations close to Earth's magnetic north and south poles because charged particles from the sun get trapped by the Earth's magnetic field and funnelled to the poles. "With stronger solar storms during solar maximum, there are more charged particles from the sun, and when these particles interact with Earth's magnetic field, they can be distributed farther from Earth's north and south magnetic poles, reaching more southerly latitudes here on Earth.' How to see the northern lights in the UK According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), seeing the northern lights in the UK is 'easier than you might think'. They advise: "All you need is a dark place, a clear sky and very good timing!" They offer five main tips for anyone hoping to spot the aurora. The first is to find somewhere with clear, dark skies. According to the BGS: "The aurora sits 100s of kms up in the sky above the height of the clouds so you'll need cloud-free skies. The sky also needs to be dark. Get away from streetlights. A bright full-moon will also wash out the light from faint aurora." Next up is location, with the BGS saying: "As the aurora usually sits north of the UK the further north you live in the UK the more chances you will have to see the lights. Those in the north of Scotland may see the aurora fairly often. While those who live in the south of England may see them rarely. "Try to have a clear view to the north. A coastal location or on top of a hill may be good options to try. During extremely strong displays the aurora might be overhead, or to the south of your location so have a good look around." The third tip is all about timing, with the BGS advising: "Generally, the best chances of seeing the aurora is generally around the hours of local midnight, 10pm - 2am. "However, the aurora may appear any time during the night depending on geomagnetic activity. There is also a seasonal effect with the strongest magnetic storms tending to happen around the spring and autumn equinoxes." And of course, viewers are advised to grab their cameras. The BGS explains: "A camera is more sensitive than our eyes and will pick up the colour of the aurora. A faint display may appear white or grey to the eye but a long-exposure photo will pick up the greens, reds or purples. "Use a camera where you can manually set a exposure time. A lot of smartphones now have a night mode. Choose a long exposure time to collect the most light. To avoid camera shake consider using a tripod." And finally, the BGS warns there's an element of luck when it comes to aurora spotting. They say: "While scientists can give advance warning of incoming solar storms which might trigger the aurora, it is not possible to accurately predict a precise time or place where the northern lights will appear. There's always a bit of luck involved!"
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) debuted on 03/11/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market. The ETF industry has long been dominated by products based on market cap weighted indexes, a strategy created to reflect the market or a particular market segment. Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency. But, there are some investors who would rather invest in smart beta funds; these funds track non-cap weighted strategies, and are a strong option for those who prefer choosing great stocks in order to beat the market. Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics. Methodologies like equal-weighting, one of the simplest options out there, fundamental weighting, and volatility/momentum based weighting are all choices offered to investors in this space, but not all of them can deliver superior returns. The fund is managed by Global X Management. DIV has been able to amass assets over $646.69 million, making it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - All Cap Value. This particular fund seeks to match the performance of the INDXX SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index before fees and expenses. The INDXX SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index tracks the performance of 50 equally weighted common stocks, MLPs & REITs that rank among the highest dividend yielding equity securities in the US. Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same. Annual operating expenses for DIV are 0.45%, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space. It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 6.05%. Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis. DIV's heaviest allocation is in the Financials sector, which is about 28% of the portfolio. Its Energy and Real Estate round out the top three. When you look at individual holdings, B&g Foods Inc (BGS) accounts for about 2.33% of the fund's total assets, followed by Ardagh Metal Packaging Sa (AMBP) and Altria Group Inc (MO). Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 22.32% of DIV's total assets under management. Year-to-date, the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF has added roughly 1.19% so far, and is up about 8.05% over the last 12 months (as of 05/19/2025). DIV has traded between $16.54 and $19.32 in this past 52-week period. The fund has a beta of 0.71 and standard deviation of 14.97% for the trailing three-year period, which makes DIV a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 52 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk. Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - All Cap Value segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well. Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) tracks Solactive Global SuperDividend Index and the Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (CGDG) tracks ----------------------------------------. Global X SuperDividend ETF has $816.54 million in assets, Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF has $2.16 billion. SDIV has an expense ratio of 0.58% and CGDG charges 0.47%. Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - All Cap Value. To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV): ETF Research Reports Altria Group, Inc. (MO) : Free Stock Analysis Report B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV): ETF Research Reports Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMBP) : Free Stock Analysis Report Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (CGDG): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
