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Buy Honeywell (HON) for its Innovation-Led Dividend Performance
Buy Honeywell (HON) for its Innovation-Led Dividend Performance

Yahoo

timean hour ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Buy Honeywell (HON) for its Innovation-Led Dividend Performance

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) is included among the . A shot of a commercial plane with a blur of color in the background, representing the production of auxiliary power units in the Safety and Productivity Solutions segment. Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON), headquartered in North Carolina, serves clients across various industries. One of its key innovations is the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV), a crucial part used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This component regulates the flow of refrigerant to ensure proper temperature and pressure levels, ultimately improving the efficiency of cooling systems. In the second quarter of 2025, Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) reported revenue of $10.35 billion, which showed an 8.09% growth from the same period last year. Building Automation led the performance, with three of the company's four segments achieving sales growth of over 5% during the quarter. This reflected the effectiveness of the Accelerator operating system in responding to shifting business conditions and driving growth. The quarter also benefited from the company's heightened emphasis on new product innovation, which contributed to the continued expansion of its record-high backlog. Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) is a strong dividend payer, having raised its payouts for 14 years in a row. The company pays a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.01%, as of July 28. While we acknowledge the potential of HON as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. 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

Nine air-conditioned homes to help you beat the heat
Nine air-conditioned homes to help you beat the heat

Yahoo

time2 days ago

  • Lifestyle
  • Yahoo

Nine air-conditioned homes to help you beat the heat

Until recently, many of us dismissed the idea of air conditioning but as summers get hotter, we're starting to regard it as a necessity rather than luxury. Only 18% of British homes are air conditioned, according to data platform Statista, but moving to one of them should enable you to breeze through future heatwaves and sleep better at night. Here's our pick of the coolest homes on the market. 1. Bermondsey, London SE1, £695,000 This modern second floor apartment is part of a development of just three in a central location convenient for Borough Market, the Tate Modern and independent shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants on buzzy Bermondsey Street. It includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen fitted with top-end Miele, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and a wide balcony. Underfloor heating and air conditioning are integrated throughout. Via Stirling Ackroyd. 2. Fernham, Oxfordshire, £1m Clover House is an energy-efficient Cotswold stone home incorporating solar panels for both electricity and hot water, a rainwater harvesting system and underfloor heating. On the ground floor there's an open plan kitchen and dining room, an elegant living room with a log burner in the inglenook fireplace, a snug and utility/boot room, with four double bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor. The main bedroom suite features a high ceiling with exposed beams, a Juliet balcony and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Contact Stowhill Estates. Read more: 8 UK holiday homes that make great investments 3. Lelant, West Cornwall, £1.1m Positioned next to the river Hayle, Woodcote Cottage was designed with a reverse layout to maximise the sweeping views. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms are at ground level and the first floor is accessed via stairs and a lift. Here you'll find an air-conditioned kitchen, utility and an open plan living/dining area leading out to a full-width balcony gazing out over the water. Find out more from Rohrs & Rowe. 4. Hockerton, Nottinghamshire, £1.7m If you're looking for an ultra-contemporary house in turnkey condition, this high-spec home certainly fits the bill. It sits in approximately five acres of grounds and the 4,300 square feet of accommodation includes a vast kitchen, living and dining area, a sitting room, games room, playroom and study, five bedrooms and six bathrooms, all fully air-conditioned. Through Fine & Country. 5. Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon, £1.85m The Barn is a substantial timber-framed home with a list of eco-credentials as long as your arm. Among them are an air source heat pump for the outdoor swimming pool, a bore hole for water, solar thermal panels to heat water and solar PV panels that generate electricity and power the air conditioning. There are four bedrooms and four reception rooms in the main house, plus a self-contained two-bedroom, two-storey annex in the west wing. This could be rented out, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Get in touch with Strutt & Parker. Read more: 9 coastal homes a stone's throw from the beach 6. Hampstead, London NW3, £2.795m Air conditioning has been installed in the 32-foot long vaulted reception room of this spacious duplex flat, situated on the upper two floors of a handsome red brick period house. It also boasts three ensuite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining room, a guest cloakroom, a decked roof terrace and its own secluded section of garden. From Anderson Rose. 7. Pontarddulais, Swansea, Glamorgan, offers over £3m Bag this state-of-the-art house and you'll never want to go out as its leisure facilities rival any you'll find in a luxury spa or hotel. Spanning four air-conditioned levels, it has five ensuite bedrooms, five reception rooms and a lower ground floor dedicated entirely to relaxation, with a heated swimming pool, integrated Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, games room and gym. The 30 acres of grounds contain equestrian facilities, paddocks and a 4G synthetic football pitch. Via Country Living Group. Read more: 10 sporting homes with outdoor courts 8. Little Venice, London W9, £3.5m When the current owners remodelled this charming mews house, improvements included adding a central floating glass staircase, turning the entire top floor into the principle bedroom suite and creating a large open plan entertaining space on the first floor. Another bedroom — along with a study and utility room — is on the ground floor and underfloor heating and air conditioning ramp up the comfort factor. Find out more from Arlington Residential. 9. Southwold, Suffolk, £4.75m Much bigger than it seems at first glance, this fully air-conditioned eight bedroom house was built in 2007 and extensively renovated only three years ago. Bifold doors seamlessly link the huge all-in-one kitchen, living and entertaining area with the west-facing garden and there's a heated indoor pool, gym and a studio that could be converted into two further bedrooms. Southwold's sandy beach and town centre are a short walk away. Contact Knight Frank. Read more: What are branded residences and who's buying them? The pros and cons of buying property off-plan What is pre-application planning and can you do it yourself?Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data

Experts reveal simple ways to help avoid the summer cold
Experts reveal simple ways to help avoid the summer cold

The Independent

time22-07-2025

  • Health
  • The Independent

Experts reveal simple ways to help avoid the summer cold

Colds and other viruses circulate year-round, making it possible to fall ill even during summer. Staying hydrated is crucial in warmer weather to replenish fluids lost through increased sweating. Frequent handwashing, especially when travelling, helps prevent the spread of viruses and infections. Ensuring adequate sleep is vital for immune system health, as it aids in the production of protective proteins. Avoid touching your face and be mindful of air conditioning use, as excessive AC can create a dry environment conducive to viruses.

Landlords will need help if temperature law becomes reality, advocacy group says
Landlords will need help if temperature law becomes reality, advocacy group says

CBC

time21-07-2025

  • Politics
  • CBC

Landlords will need help if temperature law becomes reality, advocacy group says

As an Ottawa MPP puts forward a plan to require Ontario landlords to provide renters with air conditioning, one representative for local landlords says building owners will need support for expensive and time-consuming upgrades. In early July, Catherine McKenney, the NDP's housing critic and representative for Ottawa Centre, said they plan to bring a motion to Queen's Park this fall that would cap apartment temperatures at 26 C. "We are prepared to do our part," said John Dickie, chair of the Eastern Ontario Landlord Organization, a local advocacy group. "But we also think that the responsibility for the safety of [low-income people] — and let's face it, it's low-income people who have this problem — that's a responsibility for society at large, for everyone, not just for the people who happen to own the buildings where these people make their homes." According to Statistics Canada, extreme heat events between 2000 and 2020 led to 670 more deaths than usual across Canada's 12 largest cities. Ontario does not track the number of heat-related deaths in the province. Dickie told CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning people are "rightly" concerned about tenants' health, but "the devil is in the details." Retrofitting programs would help In Ontario, landlords are not required by law to provide air conditioning. If a lease allows, a tenant may install their own AC unit. But if a landlord says no, the tenant's only other option is to appeal to the Landlord and Tenant Board. Owners of buildings without air conditioning have several concerns about McKenney's plan, Dickie said, but possibly the largest is the electricity. Electrical systems in buildings — particularly older ones which may have been wired differently — may not be able to keep up with 24/7 cooling, he said. Governments could offer programs to help landlords perform retrofits, Dickie suggested, something that could have positive environmental effects, too, as buildings could then become more energy efficient. While there's a "bit of a smorgasbord" of programs available, more are needed to target buildings with low-income tenants, said Jacqueline Wilson, a lawyer with the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA). "I think everyone appreciates that there's some buildings where it's more complex than others," she said. "[At the federal, provincial and municipal levels] there should be funding available for those landlords to get assistance to meet the requirements quickly and ideally in a way that is environmentally sustainable." 'Landlords are rich people' All three levels of government have overlapping jurisdictions on this issue, Wilson explained, so it's crucial they all take action to make a maximum temperature law a reality. That's something that Hassan Youssouf thinks is possible, despite the difficulty. Youssouf has worked with the City of Ottawa on this issue for the Ottawa branch of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). Landlords have a responsibility to work with those levels of government too, he argued, so that the costs aren't simply passed down to those who can least afford them: the renters. "We know that landlords are rich people," he said, adding that even those who own a small or old building are "well-off." "If they invest in their buildings and their homes, it's good for them in the long run and it's good for the people who live there." But putting the onus on the landlord is "the easy way out," Dickie argued. "Everyone thinks landlords are, by definition, rich because they own a building — except that often really it's the bank that owns the building," he said. If landlords are mandated to install air conditioning but can't afford it, they may have to sell and get out of the business, Dickie said. But finding a buyer could be a challenge, he added — especially if the building is old, or if tenants are paying low rents because of rent control. "[Those buildings] are not very viable economic propositions," he said. "And it's society that has imposed that on the property owner. And now, at least in our view, it should be for society to help solve the problem that society has created."

As Maritime temperatures rise, so does demand for air conditioning
As Maritime temperatures rise, so does demand for air conditioning

CTV News

time15-07-2025

  • Business
  • CTV News

As Maritime temperatures rise, so does demand for air conditioning

Air conditioning is the norm these days, but that wasn't always the case. Despite heat warnings and heat waves, many Maritimers have been taking full advantage of the scorching temperatures, but only under the promise they'll have ice-cold air conditioning available afterwards. 'I think we love golfing in the heat more than the wind, the rain, and the cold. But if we don't have a cold beer and some air conditioning after a round of golf, we're not too happy,' says Richard Gormley. While there was a time when AC wasn't as common or attainable, these days the cooling system has proven to be a hot commodity. Brodie Sampson, president of Nova Heat Pumps, Plumbing and Electrical, says they've seen a noticeable demand for heat pumps. 'There has been a huge uptick. As soon as the weather started to get hot, we saw about a 30 to 40 per cent increase in sales. Year over year, we're up about 14 per cent in sales,' he says. Sampson says they've been getting emergency calls to install new pumps and replace old ones. 'Heat is obviously a necessity, something that we can't live without. But we're soon approaching the bar of AC as something that we can't live without,' says Sampson. 'People die due to heat waves, so air conditioning is really an essential item for comfort. But also necessary, in hospitals, in other businesses and in commercial settings.' Records show summer months have been getting warmer, which should keep the demand for AC steady. 'Additionally, our chances of getting into things like heat waves and the hottest temperatures reached during those heat waves have also increased over the past couple of decades,' says Kalin Mitchell, CTV News Atlantic chief meteorologist.

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