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Investing Articles

The stock market hasn’t crashed yet. Make these 3 moves before it does

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is prepared for a stock market crash they can soften the blow, and more importantly, capitalise on…

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£1,000 buys 300 shares in this red-hot UK gold stock with a P/E ratio of 3

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK-listed gold stock is on fire at the moment amid the historic rally in precious metals. But it still…

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Investing Articles

Forget Pokémon cards! Dividend stocks are my top way to earn a second income

| Stephen Wright

Earning a second income by buying and selling Pokémon cards looks like it could be a lot of fun. But…

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Investing Articles

UK investors could soon get a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE shares

| Mark Hartley

As global markets look increasingly wobbly, value investors are starting to identify exactly which FTSE shares they’ll scoop up in…

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Investing Articles

Down 31%, here’s a FTSE 100 horror stock I’m avoiding on Friday 13th!

| Royston Wild

Rightmove's share price has collapsed during the last 12 months. Why doesn't this make the FTSE 100 stock a top…

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Investing Articles

3 ETFs to consider as the Middle East conflict escalates

| Royston Wild

Searching the stock market for assets to buy as the war rolls on? Royston Wild reveals three top exchange-traded funds…

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Investing Articles

As oil prices soar, is it time to buy Shell shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of adding Shell shares to his ISA -- and explains why the oil…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £6,751 passive income a year in 2046?

| John Fieldsend

Let's say an investor wanted a passive income in 20 years' time. How much cash would need be built up…

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Investing Articles

Why isn’t the IAG share price crashing?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones expected the IAG share price to take an absolute beating during current Middle East hostilities. So why is…

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Growth Shares

1 UK share I’d consider buying and 1 I’d run away from on this market dip

| Jon Smith

In light of the recent stock market dip, Jon Smith outlines the various potential outcomes for a couple of different…

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Investing Articles

AI may look like a bubble. But what about Rolls-Royce shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Bubble talk has been centred on some AI stocks lately. But Christopher Ruane sees risks to Rolls-Royce shares in the…

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Investing Articles

Will the BAE Systems share price soar 13% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price continues to surge as the Middle East crisis worsens. Royston Wild asks if the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to bag a 9.9% yield from Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have been hit by a volatile share price and cuts to the dividend. Harvey Jones holds the…

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Investing Articles

Way up – or way down? This FTSE 250 share could go either way

| Christopher Ruane

Can this FTSE 250 share turn its fortunes around? Or has its day passed? Our writer looks at both sides…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares after the 9% dip?

| Ben McPoland

Up a mind-blowing 1,040% in five years, Rolls-Royce shares are taking a well-deserved breather. Is this my chance to be…

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Investing Articles

Legal & General’s share price just fell 6%, pushing the dividend yield to 9%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General's share price is now about 14% below its 2026 high. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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Investing Articles

Which are the best stocks to buy ahead of a potential market crash?

| Stephen Wright

Should investors follow Warren Buffett and stop buying stocks to build cash reserves? Or are there better ways to prepare…

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This critical stock market indicator’s flashing red! Should investors be worried?

| Mark Hartley

As a key sign of market overvaluation starts declining, our writer weighs up the likelihood of a stock market crash…

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Dividend Shares

1 FTSE 100 share for potent passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love earning passive income -- money made outside of work. Right now, I'm working on claiming a bigger share…

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Investing Articles

3 dividend shares tipped to increase payouts by 40% (or more) by 2028

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the forecasts of three dividend shares expected to make huge jumps in the coming three years. But…

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Investing Articles

A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Passive income investors might be drawn towards the huge dividend yields on offer in a stock market crash. But is…

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Investing Articles

Legal & General yields 8.9% — but how secure is the dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Legal & General has increased its dividend per share again and launched a massive share buyback. The City seems lukewarm…

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Investing Articles

Up 345% with a P/E of just 13.8! I’m betting my favourite FTSE 250 stock keeps smashing it

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones celebrates a brilliant recovery play as this beaten-down stock comes roaring back into the FTSE 250. Can its…

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Growth Shares

Is this the best opportunity this year to buy the FTSE 100 dip?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the dip in the FTSE 100 in recent weeks, but outlines why it could…

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Investing Articles

Is the party over for the FTSE 100 – or not?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees reasons to be concerned about the direction of travel for the FTSE 100 in coming months. So,…

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Investing Articles

This ultra-high-yield UK stock just cut its dividend by 50%! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Normally a dividend stock cutting its payout in half is a sign to run for the hills. But does the…

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Investing Articles

Seeking stock market bargains? 3 dividend stocks with 5%+ yields to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for high-yield dividend heroes? Royston Wild reveals three stock market bargains he thinks are too cheap to ignore right…

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Investing Articles

See what £15,000 invested in BAE Systems shares 1 month ago is worth today

| Harvey Jones

Most people will have expected BAE Systems shares to have climbed following the war in Iran. Harvey Jones examines what's…

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Investing Articles

What’s gone wrong with Lloyds shares to trigger a shock 15% slump?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Bank shares have seen the wheels come off their steady upwards ride as conflict in the Middle East rages.…

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Investing Articles

Is today’s market volatility a once-in-a-decade chance to buy UK value stocks?

| Harvey Jones

As stock market wobble, FTSE 100 value stocks look even better value. Harvey Jones picks out some cut-price companies to…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 monthly from UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

UK shares are getting more and more popular to help investors reach passive income goals. Here are a few possibilities…

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Investing For Beginners

Is Aston Martin going to be a penny share by the end of this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his concerns around Aston Martin following the latest results, and mulls whether the company is on the…

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Investing Articles

Legal & General share price slumps 6%! What on earth has happened?

| Royston Wild

Legal & General's share price plummeted on Wednesday (10 March). Does this provide an attractive dip-buying opportunity for investors?

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Market Movers

With an astonishing 7.5% yield, is this ‘defensive’ REIT worth buying today?

| James Beard

Due to its massive yield and sole focus on a niche part of the commercial property market, is this REIT…

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Investing Articles

As well as an 8.9%-yield, is there another reason to buy Legal & General’s shares after today’s results?

| James Beard

James Beard has long admired Legal & General shares for their generous passive income. But could investors be overlooking something…

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Investing Articles

Will the Iran war cause a stock market crash? Here’s what history says

| Ben McPoland

History offers some reassurance to investors when it comes to geopolitical events and stock market crashes. Ben McPoland explains more.

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Investing Articles

I still like Nvidia, but right now, I like this legendary S&P 500 stock more

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is bullish on Nvidia stock at today’s share price. However, right now, he sees more investment appeal in…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 now buys 1,013 Lloyds shares. Worth it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £1,000, investors can pick up a stack of Lloyds shares. But is this a good deal? And are there…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons why the BT share price could surge 45% over the next year!

| Royston Wild

Could BT's share price really surge to 300p over the next year? One broker thinks so, though Royston Wild sees…

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Investing Articles

Here’s one of my favourite cheap shares to consider buying today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for cheap shares and was surprised to see a big-name FTSE stock trading at a…

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