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The Centrica share price rises: should I buy now?

26 April, 2021 | Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Centrica share price is on the rise, but will it make a full recovery in 2021? Zaven Boyrazian takes…

Forget NS&I Premium Bonds. I’d buy this FTSE 100 share for its 5% dividend

12 November, 2020 | Paul Summers

With a prize rate set to fall to just 1%, Paul Summers isn't partial to Premium Bonds. He'd rather buy…

National Grid share price: is now the time to buy FTSE utilities?

19 June, 2020 | Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

The National Grid share price is climbing again. Is it a good time to buy shares in FTSE Utilities? Rachael…

Is National Grid the best FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy today?

18 June, 2020 | Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend king National Grid plc (LON:NG). Is this still one of…

Looking for dividends while markets crash? I think these FTSE 100 stocks could be great buys!

31 March, 2020 | Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 (LON:INDEX:FTSE:UKX) stocks that have fared better than most in the…

An uncertain election outcome means I’m avoiding this FTSE 100 dividend stock

13 November, 2019 | Paul Summers

Energy giant SSE's (LON:SSE) half-year results show a return to profit, but this Fool isn't tempted.

Fear a Corbyn-led government? Here’s two ‘safe’ FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’ll be avoiding

28 May, 2019 | Paul Summers

These FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) income favourites could be riskier than you think.

Here’s why I’d dump dividend stock SSE and buy the FTSE 100 instead

8 February, 2019 | Paul Summers

Energy giant SSE plc (LON:SSE) reduces its earnings guidance for the full year. This Fool thinks the dividend is still…

Tempted by the SSE share price? Here’s what you need to know

16 September, 2018 | Jack Tang

Shares in SSE plc (LON: SSE) have a prospective dividend yield of nearly 9%, but such yields don't come without…

Looking for safety? Consider these reliable dividend investment trusts

8 April, 2018 | Jack Tang

These 3%+ investment trusts offer reliable dividends amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Can 8%+ yielder Centrica plc provide a safe source of income?

3 March, 2018 | Jack Tang

Are you concerned about the sustainability of Centrica plc's (LON:CNA) 8.4% dividend yield?

2 discounted investment trusts yielding more than 4%

15 October, 2017 | Jack Tang

These two discounted investment trusts could help income investors earn better returns.

2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

19 July, 2017 | Jack Tang

These two buy-and-hold shares may be worth hanging onto for the long haul.

Can these utility shares still provide a safe source of income?

30 June, 2017 | Jack Tang

Should you buy or sell these utility shares on concerns about dividend safety?

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Are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks getting too expensive?

17 May, 2017 | Jack Tang

Should you avoid these two defensive FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks?

Is United Utilities Group plc still a safe dividend investment?

28 March, 2017 | Kevin Godbold

If you think United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU) is without risk, think again.

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2 safe FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields above 4%

21 March, 2017 | Jack Tang

Are these the best FTSE 100 shares for dividends and safety?

3 reasons to prefer Centrica plc over National Grid plc

22 January, 2017 | Jack Tang

National Grid plc (LON:NG) vs Centrica plc (LON:CNA): which is the better dividend stock?

Is the worst over for these trusted defensive stocks?

28 November, 2016 | Jack Tang

National Grid plc (LON:NG) and SSE plc (LON:SSE) investors have had a tough time lately, but is the worst over?

With profits tanking 64%, is National Grid plc still the best utility out there?

10 November, 2016 | Paul Summers

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4 November, 2016 | Kevin Godbold

Here’s an elegant strategy for a financially worry-free retirement.

Are NG and SSE set to return more cash to shareholders?

28 October, 2016 | Jack Tang

Asset sales from National Grid and SSE could lead to special dividends or share buybacks.

Avoid the Brexit fallout with these Footsie growth stars

28 October, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two Foostie giants with splendid earnings prospects.

How safe is National Grid plc’s dividend?

1 September, 2016 | Kevin Godbold

Are dividends built to endure at National Grid plc (LON: NG), or is trouble ahead?

Are Tesco plc, Royal Dutch Shell plc and SSE plc the Footsie’s worst growth stocks?

2 August, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and…

Antofagasta plc, Randgold Resources Limited and National Grid plc are still charging! When will they stop?

11 July, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the share price prospects of Antofagasta plc (LON: ANTO), Randgold Resources Limited (LON: RRS) and National Grid…

Is it time to sell flyers Unilever plc, National Grid plc and British American Tobacco plc?

8 July, 2016 | Kevin Godbold

Defensives Unilever plc (LON: ULVR), National Grid plc (LON: NG) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) look pricey.

Are big yielders SSE plc, Royal Mail plc & Barratt Developments plc worth the risk?

5 July, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment appeal of SSE plc (LON: SSE), Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) and Barratt Developments plc…

3 dates for your July investing diary (Centrica plc, PZ Cussons plc and Premier Oil plc)

30 June, 2016 | Alan Oscroft

Pop Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO), PZ Cussons plc (LON: PZC) and Centrica plc (LON: CNA) into your July diaries…

Should you buy 6% yielders Petrofac Limited, SSE plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc?

9 June, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the investment appeal of big yielders Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC), SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Direct Line…

Can Severn Trent plc, Pennon Group plc and United Utilities Group plc provide “Brexit shelter”?

27 May, 2016 | Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan thinks Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT), Pennon Group plc (LON: PNN) and United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU)…

Does a 10% rise in earnings per share make National Grid plc a better buy than SSE plc?

19 May, 2016 | Ian Pierce

National Grid plc (LON: NG) continues to outperform smaller rival SSE plc (LON: SSE).

Should you buy Burberry Group plc, SSE plc and Assura plc following today’s updates?

18 May, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild takes a look at recent updates from Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY), SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Assura…

SSE plc and United Utilities Group plc are still great investments!

18 May, 2016 | Alan Oscroft

SSE plc (LON: SSE) and United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU) shares just keep on rewarding investors.

Why earnings should keep flagging at J Sainsbury plc, Centrica plc and Weir Group plc

13 May, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why fresh bottom-line battles are expected at J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY), Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and…

Why National Grid plc (+11%), British American Tobacco plc (+12%) and JD Sports Fashion plc (+32%) should keep charging

11 May, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why National Grid plc (LON: NG), British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and JD Sports Fashion plc…

Should you buy 6%+ yielders BP plc, SSE plc and Pearson plc?

5 May, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment potential of giant yielders BP plc (LON: BP), SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Pearson plc…

Why dividends are set to disappoint at Rio Tinto plc and Centrica plc

5 May, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why investors should pay little heed to dividend projections for Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO) and Centrica…

Could AstraZeneca plc, Royal Mail plc & National Grid plc be the FTSE 100’s best bargains?

3 May, 2016 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why bargain hunters should check out FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), Royal Mail…

Are Vodafone Group plc and BTG plc riskier than National Grid plc?

27 April, 2016 | Kevin Godbold

Is defensive National Grid plc (LON: NG) safer than growers Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) and BTG plc (LON: BTG)?

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