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The BAE Systems share price falls despite an upgrade in the defence group’s profit forecast!

| James Beard

The BAE Systems share price is down even though the company has improved its earnings outlook. Our writer considers why…

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As the HSBC share price wobbles on H1 results, here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC Holdings share price has rewarded investors well in the past five years. But it's a bit shaky after…

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This under-achieving UK share is up 15% in a month! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones blasted FTSE 100 struggler Reckitt this time last year, but now the stock is starting to show signs…

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Can the red-hot Tesco share price continue to outshine Sainsbury’s?

| Harvey Jones

The Tesco share price has been sizzling in recent years, overshadowing a solid performance by FTSE 100 rival Sainsbury's. Could…

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Affordability issues in the housing market dent the Taylor Wimpey share price

| James Beard

The Taylor Wimpey share price fell sharply in early trading today (30 July) after the builder released its results for…

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Is the aberdeen share price primed for explosive growth?

| Andrew Mackie

After hitting an all-time low in 2025, and with 10 years in the doldrums, could the aberdeen share price be…

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Investing For Beginners

If you ‘sold in May and went away’, here’s what the same UK stocks would cost now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers an old investment phrase and asks whether it actually makes sense to follow for long-term investors in…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs is a beloved brand with loyal customers and continues to invest for long-term expansion. So why is this investor…

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Is the blistering BT share price recovery about to run out of road?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones flagged up the BT share price 18 months ago, but never expected it to make such a stellar…

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The Rio Tinto share price dips again as earnings and cash flows fall. But it still offers a stellar yield

| Harvey Jones

It's been a tricky few years for the Rio Tinto share price and today's results have failed to ignite the…

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More bad news sends the Aston Martin share price into reverse

| James Beard

The Aston Martin share price fell in early trading today (30 July) after the company released its half-year results. Our…

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How to aim for a second income from scratch with just £5 a day

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates a low-cost method of building a second income with dividend shares and harnessing the power of compounding…

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3 passive income stocks I aim to keep holding — even in a recession!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley highlights three core holdings that form the foundation of his long-term passive income strategy, through thick and thin.

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2 best-of-British UK shares to consider buying in August

| Stephen Wright

British stocks might not be as glamorous as their US counterparts but UK investors don’t have to look far to…

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Here are the latest forecast dividend yields for Sainsbury’s and Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the dividend yields of the UK's two leading supermarkets to help him decide which…

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Should I buy Palantir stock before 4 August?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering if it's time for him to add Palantir stock to his portfolio, just in case it…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income an investor could make from a £50k portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explores different levels of risk tolerance and provides an indication of the passive income that could be generated…

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How I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP for the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence is almost certainly going to transform multiple industries. Ben McPoland explains his strategy for his ISA and SIPP.

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Just what will it take to turn around the plummeting Croda share price?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines the likelihood of a turnaround in the Croda share price, which is down 8% after another disappointing…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider buying in August

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is up near an all-time high now, at over 9,000 points. But there are still some UK…

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This 9.3% yield’s unbeatable! But is it really the FTSE 100’s best dividend stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by the amount of income this FTSE 100 dividend stock is now offering investors. But…

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Up 65% since April, is this ex-penny share ready to rocket higher?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE), a former penny share that has exploded skywards in the past three months.…

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My favourite UK stock rose 5% today and topped the FTSE 100 index!

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop (LON:GAW) share price jumped over 5% in the FTSE 100 index today. Our writer takes a closer…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in August

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has gained 6% year-to-date and I think these two stocks with news due in August might help…

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Are we entering a golden era for Barclays shares?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 55% in a year and with profits continuing to surge, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him…

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Greggs shares slip 5%! Should I dump the FTSE 250 stock after today’s results?

| Mark Hartley

As Greggs shares slide further following lacklustre first half results, our writer considers what value remains in the FTSE 250…

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Greggs shares fall again as profit drops 14%. But are they now a bargain?

| Paul Summers

Holders of Greggs' shares continue to feel the pain as the market reacts to the latest set of half-year results.…

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Investing Articles

These results make the ConvaTec share price one I just can’t ignore

| Alan Oscroft

The ConvaTec share price has had a volatile few years. But solid first-half progress provides a boost for strong growth…

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Investing Articles

This green energy share just jumped 44% on the London Stock Exchange! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered in the London Stock Exchange. Might this surging FTSE share…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how a £40k Stocks and Shares ISA could make £196 in monthly income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how an investor can juice up the returns of an existing Stocks and Shares ISA by targeting…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield 8.7% and are forecast to grow a stunning 30% this year!

| Harvey Jones

What's up with Taylor Wimpey shares? The dividend yield's brilliant, but growth's in short supply. Harvey Jones takes a closer…

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Investing Articles

Can this latest news kickstart AstraZeneca’s share price momentum?

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price has been treading water for the past few years, but first-half results add strength to rising…

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Investing Articles

Are Barclays shares a no-brainer buy as first-half profits jump by £1bn?

| Harvey Jones

It's had a strong run lately, but the Barclays share price is still able to deliver fireworks. Harvey Jones examines…

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Despite solid Q1 results, Vodafone’s share price looks 50% undervalued, with annual earnings growth forecast at 49%!

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s Q1 results appeared very promising to me, but its share price looks 50% underpriced compared to its ‘fair value’.…

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Here’s how investors can target £23,238 a year in passive income from £10,000 invested in this FTSE energy stock

| Simon Watkins

I want three key facets in my passive income share portfolio, which is designed to provide me with big dividend…

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Can the JD Sports share price hit £1 again?

| James Beard

The JD Sports share price was last above 100p in November 2024. Our writer considers when (or if) it might…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how to target a £1,000 monthly second income in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how investors could build a second income for their retirement from a balanced and diversified spread…

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As the FTSE 100 hits new highs, this rallying share still look cheap

| Mark Hartley

With the FTSE 100 touching 9,150, some big names still look undervalued. Mark Hartley picks out a FTSE 100 stock…

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Here’s the average return from a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last 5 years

| Stephen Wright

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has underperformed the FTSE 100 over the last five years. But Stephen Wright has…

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3 income-rich UK shares I’m comfortable to hold until 2035

| Mark Hartley

When thinking in terms of income, these high-yield UK shares offer a blend of stability, longevity and growth potential.

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