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Here’s what £1,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is worth now

With a trading update due tomorrow, Christopher Ruane reviews how Greggs has done over the past year -- and explains…

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Up to £1,711 a year in passive income from £20k and just 3 FTSE 100 shares? It’s possible

These three FTSE 100 shares offer some of the highest dividend yields around. Investing £20k in them produces a passive…

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Buying 5,000 BP shares would give an investor a £100 monthly pension income

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how many BP shares an investor would need to generate a £1,200 a…

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Down 95%, is the THG share price now in bargain territory?

The nutrition company's first-half performance was mixed in more ways than one -- so could the THG share price mean…

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89% of stock market analysts rate this growth share a Buy!

If Wall Street brokers are correct, this high-quality growth share that's down 33% is set to smash the stock market…

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By 2026, the BAE Systems share price could turn £5,000 into…

So far in 2025, the BAE Systems share price has turned every £10 invested into £17.60! But can the FTSE…

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Never mind the Lloyds price, this bank stock just fell 4%

Not all banks stocks have recovered the way the Lloyds share price has. This one has had a tough five…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are both high-yield shares. Here’s the one I prefer!

Tobacco is a habitual hunting ground for investors seeking to buy high-yield shares. Our writer weighs some pros and cons…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is my #1 pick in global markets

Since the financial crisis of 2007/09, US stocks have thrashed UK shares. Though this trend has recently reversed, the FTSE…

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When will the BT share price hit £3 again?

The BT share price has been above the £3 mark several times in the past. Could the next occasion be…

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With its 8.7% yield, is this FTSE 250 share the bargain it seems?

This FTSE 250 share has a belter of a dividend. But could the long-term share price decline point to business…

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Up 35% this year, can Nvidia stock keep on growing?

Nvidia stock has been on fire in recent years. Our writer thinks it could potentially keep moving higher. So is…

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Up 238%, could Britain’s biggest-paying dividend stock offer me growth and income?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on the London-listed company that pays more in dividends than any other. Ought he to buy…

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Looking for cheap shares to buy in October? 3 things to remember!

Our writer has been hunting for bargain shares to buy even as stock markets roar ahead. Here is a trio…

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1 FTSE 250 value stock I’ve just dumped from my Stocks and Shares ISA

Despite its cheap-as-chips price tag and brilliant dividend yield, our writer has made the difficult decision to sell this FTSE…

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Up another 33% in September! Can the soaring gold price drive this FTSE 100 growth star even higher?

Harvey Jones is kicking himself for failing to buy this stellar FTSE 100 stock, but that's life. The only question…

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This overlooked FTSE 100 stock jumped in September. Are we too late to get in?

Here's a FTSE 100 company that keeps popping up on my radar, and a bullish September means I just have…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m steering clear of in today’s market

Our writer is giving this pair of FTSE 100 stocks a wide berth today, but for totally different reasons, as…

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How much do you need in high-yield UK shares for a £2,000 monthly passive income?

Thinking of investing in some high-yield shares on the UK stock market to help generate extra income to supplement your…

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Down another 15% in September! Is Diageo now the best share to buy or the very worst?

Harvey Jones finds himself wondering whether the best share to buy in October is a FTSE 100 stock that has…

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Better FTSE 250 turnaround stock: Pets at Home vs ITV?

Our writer takes a closer look at these struggling FTSE 250 shares to see which one he thinks has the…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a second income of £350 a week?

Harvey Jones considers a FTSE 100 stock whose high and rising yield could deliver a handsome second income as part…

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Are UK shares entering the danger zone?

Christopher Ruane sees possible danger signals in the UK stock market -- but there are two sides to every coin.…

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3 shares I’m firmly avoiding in today’s stock market

This trio of shares have each moved around sharply on the stock market over recent months. Our writer is giving…

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This resurgent FTSE 100 passive income star now has a forecast dividend yield of 6.1%!

This top-flight FTSE energy giant is forecast to generate a 6%+ dividend yield, which can provide investors with significant passive…

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Meet the 10p penny stock that’s outperformed global stock markets this month!

One little-known pharma penny stock has surged 530% this month, beating all other shares on UK and US stock markets.…

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Trading around a 10-year high, is Lloyds share price overpriced against ‘fair value’ now?

The Lloyds share price is in a bullish trend right now, but this doesn't mean there's no value in the…

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Down 25%, this undervalued FTSE share boasts a reliable, well-covered dividend yielding 5.4%

With FTSE share prices rising, many big names now look overvalued with weak yields. But one FTSE share still offers…

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2 top UK growth stocks analysts say investors should buy in October

Stephen Wright looks at two stocks brokers think growth investors should look at in October. And he has a clear…

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Could buying NIO stock at $7 be like investing in Tesla in 2015?

This writer weighs up the bull and bear cases for considering NIO today. Up 50%+ already this year, might it…

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Will the stock market crash in October?

Harvey Jones looks at whether widespread warnings that we're heading for a stock market crash will come true. And explains…

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Just released: September’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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3 reasons to like Tesco shares

Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about the supermarket operator, but he won't be adding any Tesco shares to…

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With yields up to 8%, here are the dividend shares I’m looking at in October

A FTSE 250 REIT and a US oil company are on Stephen Wright’s list of shares dividend investors should take…

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Aviva shares are riding high, but its boss has still been buying…

Aviva's chief executive has spent tens of thousands of pounds on buying shares in the insurer this month. Christopher Ruane…

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This FTSE 250 stock posted a big jump in September. Time to buy before it’s too late?

The share price of this FTSE 250 company has stagnated in recent years. It sounds like it might be doing…

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Over 5 years, this ‘boring’ FTSE 100 share has thrashed Tesla stock!

In recent years, Tesla stock has been one of the wonders of the US stock market. However, this dull FTSE…

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Up 1,265%! 5 lessons for any investor from the soaring Nvidia share price

The incredible long-term performance of the Nvidia share price has led this writer to draw some wider lessons for his…

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Up 2,954%, the Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher! Time to buy?

It's only Monday and the Rolls-Royce share price has already hit another all-time high! Our writer sees a lot to…

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How to avoid penny stock rip-offs, and one to consider buying in October

Can penny stocks make us rich, or are they things that scams are made of? There's truth in both extremes,…

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