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Here’s a top FTSE 100 stock to consider for long-term passive income

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Here's a FTSE 100 share I think could deliver tasty cash payouts…

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Down 29% despite strong full-year results and 32% forecast annual growth, this FTSE 250 nanotech firm looks a hidden gem to me

This FTSE 250 world-leader in ultra-high-tech products for use in multiple sectors is forecast to see huge earnings growth and…

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I bought 1,256 Aviva shares 3 years ago. Here’s how much dividend and price profit I’ve made since then…

In 2022, I added another £5,000 of Aviva shares to my holding in the financial giant and since then I've…

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Gold soaring, oil at risk, bonds irrational: what’s going on with the US stock market?

With the US stock market acting irrationally, this Fool UK writer explains why he’s focusing on defensive shares to avoid…

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£5k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could deliver annual income of…

We can't all afford to max out our £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance but Harvey Jones shows that smaller…

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These 3 shares form the core of my passive income portfolio

These three FTSE 100 shares form the core of my passive income portfolio, offering yields up to 8.4% and consistent…

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Should I sell Glencore and buy more Lloyds shares instead?

Harvey Jones has been thrilled by the performance of his Lloyds shares. Now he's wondering whether to sell portfolio also-ran…

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest dividend and share price forecasts!

Lloyds' shares have risen by more than a third over the past 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 bank…

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Should I snap up NIO stock at $3.50 for my ISA?

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock has performed horribly for a very long time now. What's gone wrong here? Ben McPoland digs into…

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5 stocks to help my Stocks and Shares ISA value rocket

Jon Smith points out several stocks that he believes could be worth adding to his Stocks and Shares ISA based…

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I’ve waited years to buy this top FTSE 100 dividend growth stock – is now my time?

Harvey Jones is taking aim at a top UK growth stock whose shares have just plunged by a quarter. Should…

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Meet the FTSE 100 stock down 30% in 2025 but with 32 years of unblemished dividend increases

Andrew Mackie examines the troubles that have recently beset this FTSE 100 growth stock and whether now's the time to…

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Up 140% in 5 years, forecasts say the Lloyds share price could have another 38% to go

The Lloyds share price has finally been rewarding patient long-term investors. But City analysts still rate the stock as undervalued.

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Babcock shares surge 13% on stunning FY update! Can they keep climbing?

Babcock's shares have rocketed again thanks to another robust trading statement. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE firm's…

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The Babcock share price soars 11% after it announces a big increase in profit!

Our writer takes a look at how the Babcock share price responded to the release of the group’s latest results…

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Back below £1, is this FTSE 250 stock an unmissable passive income opportunity?

Stephen Wright thinks two FTSE 250 REITs looking to merge could be an interesting opportunity for investors looking for passive…

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Where next for the BP share price?

The BP share price is 35% more volatile than the FTSE 100. With this in mind, our writer considers how…

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Down 7% from March, are shares in this FTSE star financial stock at a bargain-basement price?

This FTSE 100 financial gem has fallen in price recently, but this could signal a huge bargain to be had.…

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Having fallen 31% in a year, could this downtrodden UK stock be an excellent long-term play?

Our writer considers the prospects for one UK stock that’s suffering more than most from the recent slowdown in the…

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2 UK shares that are too uncertain for me to touch right now

Jon Smith explains why he has picked two UK shares that are close to 52-week lows and why he believes…

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Is it worth me buying National Grid shares at just under £11?

National Grid shares are close to their post-rights issue high, but there could still be value remaining in the stock.…

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Up 70% with a 9.4% yield! Am I too late to get in on this rallying FTSE 250 stock?

Ithaca Energy has a high yield and a soaring share price – but is the FTSE 250 oil stock a…

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How much in Phoenix Group shares does an investor need for £1k of monthly passive income?

We don't necessarily need big dividend yields to build up some regular monthly passive income. But they can help us…

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Warren Buffett’s set to retire – but his timeless wisdom still guides my investing decisions

Warren Buffett's stepping back — but his investing wisdom still matters. Here's one UK stock that I think fits perfectly…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares soar further? Here are 3 things driving growth

Rolls-Royce shares continue to climb on major wins — but is now the time to buy? This Fool UK writer…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks with low P/E ratios to consider buying right now

The FTSE 250 has fallen behind the FTSE 100 over five years, and I'm looking for some low-value stocks ahead…

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Which should I buy, the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

The S&P 500 has absolutely thrashed the FTSE 100 over the past 15 years or so. But with US stocks…

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2 cheap shares to consider for powerful passive income

These two FTSE 100 shares pay bumper dividend yields of 8%+ a year to patient investors. I own both stocks…

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3 bargain growth stocks I think investors MUST consider right now!

A UK shares portfolio comprising these growth stocks could be a great way to target significant returns at extremely low…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I think investors MUST consider right now

These FTSE 250 shares currently trade at whopping discounts. Here's why Royston Wild thinks they deserve close attention.

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2 potentially overlooked high-dividend stocks for a second income

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle for investing and earning a second income. Here…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock has popped 36% in a month! What’s going on?

Jon Smith discusses one of the best performing FTSE 250 shares over the past few weeks and mulls over its…

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Is the stock market about to crash?

Our writer spotlights an investment trust from the FTSE 100 index that he believes offers value, especially as stock market…

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Dividend Shares

Prediction: in 12 months the sizzling HSBC share price could turn £10,000 into…

Harvey Jones is dazzled by the HSBC share price. Now he examines whether the FTSE 100 bank can continue to…

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This growth stock just crashed 35%! Time to buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Hims & Hers (NYSE:HIMS) stock collapsed yesterday, leaving this Fool to wonder if he should add it to his Stocks…

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Here’s why robotaxi success could spur the next Tesla stock surge

Even after a big fall since December, the Tesla stock price is still up 90% over the past 12 months.…

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I’m turning very bullish on this AI growth stock from the S&P 500

Our writer explains why he's very interested in this high-quality growth stock, despite it already being a technology behemoth.

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares when Elon Musk first announced robotaxi plans is now worth…

After any number of delays, Tesla has launched its robotaxi network. But with the shares still down since the start…

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A 6% dividend yield and 6.2x forward earnings… what’s the catch?

This stock looks really appealing on paper. It trades with a price-to-earnings ratio far below the sector average and offers…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks with low P/E ratios to consider buying right now

With the FTSE 100 up 43% in the past five years, some of its best bargains aren't so cheap now.…

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