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Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
New Glasgow mural in area that feels 'like Spain or Italy'
Renowned street artist Rogue One (Bobby McNamara) has unveiled a captivating new mural on the hoarding between Brunswick Lane and Candleriggs in the Merchant City area. The artwork adds a vibrant touch to the area and becomes a new highlight on Glasgow's esteemed city centre Mural Trail. Known for his hyper-real murals and wry Glaswegian humour, Rogue One's style felt like a natural match for Candleriggs. Part of the new Candleriggs mural by Rogue One (Image: GlasgowbySamsung) (Image: GlasgowbySamsung) READ MORE: Artist behind Billy Connolly mural's mission to get artwork to iconic comedian The developer says, "His mural doesn't just sit on our hoarding. It blends into it. Becomes part of the fabric. "This artwork marks more than paint on a wall. It celebrates a wider moment for the Merchant City." Bobby McNamara, Rogue One, said: 'I felt that Candleriggs had a very nice cultural vibe and it felt like being in a little bit of Spain or Italy - so I really like that. 'I think the artwork is really adding to that, too.' New Glasgow mural in area that feels 'like Spain or Italy' (Image: GlasgowbySamsung) READ MORE: HUGE new mural being painted in Glasgow city centre by well-known artist Candleriggs brings new rental homes and new commercial tenants to one of Glasgow's most iconic neighbourhoods. The mural faces The Social Hub, which is also championing street art and creativity in the area, with their own newly commissioned piece by Smug. James Hart, from the developer Legal & General, said: 'We are delighted to support this latest addition to Glasgow's vibrant street art scene at Candleriggs. Our goal was to create an enjoyable public realm for everyone, enhancing the experience for Candleriggs residents, future retailers and passers-by. "This fantastic new street art achieves that beautifully. We hope everyone who visits Candleriggs and Merchant City enjoys it.' The mural is titled Butterflies in Her Eyes (Image: GlasgowbySamsung) READ MORE: New Superman mural appears in Glasgow - here's where to pose like the movie hero Rogue One is one of Glasgow's most celebrated street artists, known for iconic works like 'The World's Most Economical Taxi' and 'A View from the Clyde.' His murals are central to the city centre Mural Trail, which has been recognised among the world's best art trails by Wanderlust. His art not only brightens up and decorates the city but also tells stories that resonate with both locals and visitors.
Business Upturn
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
ETHRANSACTION Launches the New Gold Standard in Dogecoin Mining
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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
My Legal & General shares are being battered by rival Aviva! Time to consider switching?
Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares come with a trailing dividend yield of 8.36%, one of the highest on the FTSE 100. Usually, a yield that high would set alarm bells ringing. But I think it's sustainable. If I didn't, I wouldn't have bought the stock several times in 2023. What gives me confidence is its payout history. Over the past 15 years, Legal & General has increased its dividend every single year but one. The exception was 2020, during the Covid pandemic. I'll forgive that. The government was twisting arms at the time. Payments resumed the next year. Over 15 years, Legal & General's dividends have grown at a compound rate of 12.12% a year. That's impressive but one thing worries me. The growth rate has slipped to 6.62% over 10 years and just 3.98% over five. Closer inspection shows payouts have risen 5% in each of the past four years, but there's change coming. Between 2025 and 2027, the board only plans to increase them by 2% a year. I've defended that decision before. With such a generous yield, a lower growth rate didn't seem like a big deal. But put next to a broader slowdown in dividend growth, I'm no longer brushing it off quite so easily. This matters, because Legal & General shares have done badly. They're up just 3.4% over one year and less than 3% over five. In the same time, big FTSE 100 rival Aviva (LSE: AV.) grew 30% and 120%, respectively. That's a bruising comparison. Aviva's dividend growth is also a clear winner. Over the last five years, Aviva has grown its payout at a compound annual rate of 18.4%. It even paid a dividend in 2020, which now looks like a badge of honour. I'm clearly backing the slower horse, and Aviva's recent trading update has only widened the gap. On 15 May, the insurer heralded a 'great start' to 2025, with premiums rising by almost 10%. CEO Amanda Blanc sounded upbeat, saying the group had a strong balance sheet, clear strategy, and was hitting targets across growth areas. Aviva is now aiming for £2bn in operating profit by 2026, and cumulative cash remittances of more than £5.8bn by then. To be fair, Legal & General isn't asleep at the wheel. In March, it hailed 'strong' 2024 performance and unveiled a £500m share buyback. That's part of a wider £5bn capital return plan over three years, roughly 40% of its market value. I won't be switching horses. It always seems that the minute I change queues – at the airport, in the bank, wherever – the one I just left starts moving faster. That would surely happen if I hopped over to Aviva now. Also, I prefer the idea of buying laggards that could bounce back, rather than chasing winners after they've already flown. Now here's the clincher. Legal & General still pays me handsomely. I received £305 in dividends on Thursday and promptly reinvested the lot. Aviva offers a solid 5.75% yield. Investors might consider buying it for added growth potential. But for me, Legal & General's shareholder returns are too juicy. I've always had a sweet tooth. The post My Legal & General shares are being battered by rival Aviva! Time to consider switching? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Harvey Jones has positions in Legal & General Group Plc. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Want to generate a £1,600 second income each year from a £20k ISA? Here's how to try!
Earning a second income from dividends is a simple but potentially powerful way for someone to supplement their main income. Here is how a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA could generate a £1,600 annual second income. The first move, of course, would be to choose a Stocks and Shares ISA to put the £20k into. There are lots of options available, so an investor ought to spend some time deciding which one best suits their own needs. Earning £1,600 from a £20k ISA requires a dividend yield of 8%. One approach could be simply to put the money into an 8%-yielding share. But there are a couple of big risks doing that, as I see it. The lack of diversification adds unnecessary risk – for example, if that company goes bankrupt, the entire ISA could end up worthless. Also, dividends are never guaranteed, so investing solely based on yield seems unwise to me. I think it is important to understand how a business works, so an investor can make a judgement about how likely it seems in future to throw off excess cash flows that can be used to fund dividends. Bearing that in mind, an investor might want to spread the £20k ISA across five to 10 different shares. The 8% figure is an ambitious target for dividend yield, if sticking to quality blue-chip companies with proven business models. It is over double the current FTSE 100 yield. It is possible in today's market though. One share I think investors ought to consider is FTSE 100 financial services firm Legal & General (LSE: LGEN). It focuses on retirement-linked products. That is a large, resilient and potentially very lucrative market. Thanks to its iconic brand and umbrella logo, deep experience, large customer base and proven model, Legal & General is able to perform well even though it faces many rivals. The planned sale of a US business will give its coffers a short-term boost, although I see a risk that it will reduce the business's overall profit level, potentially making it harder to keep growing the dividend per share by 2% annually as it is currently doing. One of the benefits of earning a second income from an ISA could be that the money comes tax-free, depending on the investor's individual situation. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions. That could be withdrawn regularly. However, an alternative exists: leave the dividends in the ISA so they can be used to buy more shares. That is known as compounding and is a powerful technique to build wealth. Compounding a £20k ISA at 8% annually for a decade, for example, would mean that 10 years from now it will be worth over £43k. At an 8% yield, that would produce an annual second income of over £3,450. The post Want to generate a £1,600 second income each year from a £20k ISA? Here's how to try! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool C Ruane has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025
New York Post
10-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Gen Z wants to marry for money — but not for the reason you would think: ‘They're being strategic'
Forget love at first sight — for Gen Z, it's love at first bank statement. Romance in 2025 is looking less like a rom-com and more like a merger — with Gen Z treating relationships like corporate consolidations, where assets, not just affections, are under scrutiny. 'Wealth is becoming more important in marriage,' Dr. Eliza Filby, a generational researcher, recently told Newsweek. The author of 'Inheritocracy: It's Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad,' added, 'It is the merging of two banks of mom and dad. It is the merging of dynasties.' That's right — Netflix-and-chill is getting replaced by credit-check-and-chill. Filby says young lovebirds aren't just picking partners based on chemistry anymore. In today's economy, family fortunes can be the real aphrodisiac. 3 Forget sparks — Gen Z is chasing stacks. Filby says family money is the new aphrodisiac in today's love market. fizkes – 'The reality is that life chances and opportunities are no longer shaped by what we learn or earn, but by whether we have access to the bank of mom and dad,' she told the outlet. And that's not just a metaphor. The so-called 'parents' bank' is now one of the biggest players in the U.S. economy, transferring trillions through gifts, property and inheritance. In fact, a 2018 Legal & General study found it ranked as the seventh-largest mortgage lender in the country. 'That pathway into adulthood — leaving home, becoming financially independent, getting married, having kids — it is now so expensive that most young people cannot do it without family support,' Filby said. No surprise, then, that more and more financially strapped Gen Z daters are swiping right not just for love, but for long-term liquidity. 3 Flying the nest isn't cheap — so Gen Z is hunting for partners with deep pockets, as adulthood now comes with a parental price tag, experts say. JD8 – Amber Brooks, editor-in-chief of dating advice site previously told The Post that younger generations aren't afraid to factor in finances when filtering out flings. 'We're seeing young people be more upfront about how a partner's career or lifestyle could impact their future,' Brooks said. 'They aren't being shallow—they're being strategic.' In other words: screw a meet-cute at a coffee shop — Gen Z wants to know your 401(k) before they even know your favorite color. It's a far cry from the days of star-crossed lovers and fairy-tale endings. Today's Gen Z daters are opting for power couples over puppy love — and don't mind if that sounds a little transactional. Call it capitalism with cuddles. 3 Gen Z isn't looking for soulmates — they're scouting business partners in love, and they're not shy about making it a power play. zimmytws – And if your dynasty isn't stacked with generational dollars? You might find yourself ghosted — financially and romantically. 'While we once believed in a meritocracy,' Filby said, 'the idea that education and hard work would naturally lead to prosperity, times are changing.' Looks like Gen Z isn't just looking for 'the one' — they're looking for 'the one with a trust fund.'
