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Are Unilever shares the perfect ISA buy for troubled times after Q1 impresses?

Unilever shares have been wobbling as restructuring plans make profitability hard to get a handle on. But the cash is…

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How much could £9,995 invested in Barratt Redrow shares potentially be worth this time next year?

Quite stunning forecasts for Barratt Redrow shares suggest that investors could make an absolute killing on this FTSE 100 stock.…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been sliding. Could today’s news be a shot in the arm?

Rolls-Royce updated the market today with an upbeat tone despite uncertain times -- so could its current share price be…

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Meta stock falls after Q1 earnings! What should investors do?

Despite 33% revenue growth, Meta stock fell after Q1 earnings. Is it just an increase in capital expenditures, or is…

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Should I buy the maker of Guinness for snowballing passive income?

Ben McPoland is hunting for a new UK dividend stock to increase his passive income. Does this FTSE 100 booze…

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A £20,000 ISA invested in red-hot BP and Shell shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Investing in BP and Shell shares has paid off lately, with bags of share price growth and dividends. But are…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares I think look undervalued heading into May

This trio of FTSE 100 dogs have been moving in the opposite direction from the flagship blue-chip index so far…

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Investing Articles

As the Lloyds share price falls while profits rise, is it time to dump?

Investors might be getting cold feet over the Lloyds share price, as a better-than-expected quarter still resulted in a decline.

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Might it make sense to ‘go away’ from the stock market in May?

Drawing on Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's long-term investing approach, this writer explains why he won't be ignoring the stock…

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Investing Articles

Up 1,000% in 5 years, but the UK government could send Rolls-Royce shares even higher

Rolls-Royce shares have been in the doldrums in the past few weeks. Is the long-term picture still as bright as…

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As GSK shares fall 5% on Q1 news, is this a buying opportunity?

GSK reinforced its upbeat guidance for the year ahead in a Q1 update, after an impressive 2025, but the shares…

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Meet the FTSE 250 stock that has left Rolls-Royce, Nvidia and BP in the dust

This FTSE 250 stock has risen more than 900% in the past year, including a 19% jump today. What's behind…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA for an annual income equal to this year’s £12,547 State Pension?

The State Pension is the bedrock for most people's retirement income. Now imagine doubling it, and taking all the extra…

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What next for AstraZeneca shares, after another cracking quarter?

AstraZeneca shares have made storming gains since Pascal Soriot became the boss. The latest outlook suggests it could be far…

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Could there be light at the end of the tunnel for the Aston Martin share price?

The market rewarded Aston Martin's latest quarterly update with a bit of va va voom in its share price. Is…

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What next for Lloyds shares after better-than-expected Q1 results?

Investors piled into Lloyds shares in 2025. But how has the bank started 2026? James Beard takes a closer look…

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This former penny stock can jump another 37% to 360p, says this broker

One ex-penny stock is up an eye-popping 2,290% in just 36 months. Why does one City analyst team see even…

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Investing For Beginners

Analysts think this FTSE 100 stock could rally by 33% in the coming year

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 100 stock that has positive analyst ratings, indicating a potential rally after having dropped…

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How to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lucrative passive income for life

Mark Hartley outlines a strategy to use £20k a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £4,000…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s a 3-step plan to target a £9,287 second income

Buying dividend stocks and reinvesting the returns is one way to earn a second income. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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Dividend Shares

Prediction: this FTSE 250 10% dividend yield is doomed!

For months, I've considered buying this FTSE 250 stock for its near-10% dividend yield. However, with this payout threatened, I've…

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How much is needed in a SIPP to target a £25,095.20 annual income

Harvey Jones says building a portfolio of top UK stocks in a SIPP can help build a passive income that's…

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How could the latest Barclays share buybacks impact investors?

After a further 26.7m in buybacks, Mark Hartley looks at how the development could impact the Barclays share price and…

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The BP share price is on fire! Is there still time to buy?

Harvey Jones says the BP share price is climbing again today, after profits more than doubled in the first quarter.…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker 3 years ago is now worth…

The FTSE 100 index has been on fire in recent years. Yet this Footsie stock has crashed 33% in 12…

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Will BAE Systems shares soar with its foray into the ‘space industry’?

A new announcement from BAE Systems shares could have a big impact on the shares. Our Foolish author takes a…

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2 bank shares to consider buying before Lloyds in May

Lloyds shares have made investors wealthier recently. But our writer thinks these two bank stocks have significantly more growth potential.

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Where next for the Barclays share price, after Q1 fails to inspire?

I've been eagerly awaiting first-quarter bank results season. But judging by the Barclays share price reaction, sentiment appears lukewarm.

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Investing Articles

Is this little-known $5 stock the next Tesla?

An obscure Nasdaq growth stock has some similarities with an early Tesla. Should I have a punt in case it…

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How a SIPP can save your retirement from an insufficient UK State Pension

I don’t know about you, but I’ll need more than a grand a month to get by in retirement. That’s…

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Here’s how this overlooked 6.5p penny stock could turn £5,000 in an ISA into £11,077

City analysts have been carefully scrutinising this depressed UK penny stock, and their price target suggests they like what they…

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Investing Articles

Dividend stocks: here’s my top name to consider buying in May

When it comes to dividend stocks for May, Stephen Wright is looking past the high yields at a FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

£7,007 invested in Aston Martin shares 1 week ago is now worth…

Aston Martin shares have put on a spurt lately but they're still down 27% in the last year. Harvey Jones…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in Tesco shares 3 years ago is now worth…

Tesco shares have already delivered huge gains, but analysts think the story may not be over. Could today’s price still…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £13,534 in yearly passive income from £20,000 in this FTSE financial star

This FTSE opportunity could hand investors major passive income, yet the market still seems to be overlooking just how much…

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With BP shares boosted by Q1 results, how much higher can they go?

A big jump in profit in the first quarter put BP shares among the FTSE 100's upwards movers, with the…

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Investing Articles

How many Standard Life shares must an investor buy to give up work and live off the income?

Standard Life shares could be hiding one of the market’s most powerful long-term income engines — and the latest numbers…

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Down 26% to under £17! What on earth’s going on with Greggs shares right now?

Greggs shares are trading at a deep discount to their ‘fair value’, despite record sales -- that gap could be…

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Barclays shares just fell 3% after Q1 results. Is this a buying opportunity?

Barclays shares fall on results day. Andrew Mackie digs into Q1 numbers, buybacks, and whether investors should actually be buying…

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Investing For Beginners

£10k invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of the decade is now worth…

Jon Smith shows the historical return from parking money in a FTSE 100 tracker, but outlines the potential benefits from…

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