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This FTSE 100 dividend giant bought back 126,498 of its own shares. But can it save the falling share price?

| Mark Hartley

As British American Tobacco continues its £1.1bn buyback, Mark Hartley questions whether it can give the FTSE 100 giant the…

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Greggs’ shares have turned £1,000 into £500. Here’s what hedge funds expect to happen next

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Owners of Greggs shares have had a very rough 12 months. And hedge fund data suggests things could be about…

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How much do you have to invest to target a second income of £23,809 a year?

| Stephen Wright

The power of compounding returns over time might mean investors looking for a second income can get better returns than…

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Shares in this UK growth machine look undervalued to me

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to growth at a reasonable price, Stephen Wright thinks Bunzl might be one of the most attractive…

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Is IonQ a millionaire-maker growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of quantum computing firm IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) have absolutely rocketed over the past two years. Should I buy this growth…

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Could Nvidia stock soar after ChatGPT investment?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock jumped after announcing plans up to $100bn (£73bn) in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, strengthening its role at the heart…

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This ex-penny stock might rocket 56%, according to City experts

| Ben McPoland

Our writer checks out a former penny stock that analysts reckon could head even higher, despite already surging nearly 700%…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I wouldn’t spend it

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks investors don't need to chase ultra-high-risk bets to target solid returns inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in October!

| Royston Wild

Rising gold and copper prices have driven these FTSE growth shares sharply higher in 2025. Here's why they could keep…

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This beaten-down US stock deserves your consideration in October

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock promises to lead the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution, but the last earnings report didn’t…

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Down 33%, this beaten-down FTSE 100 share demands a close look!

| Royston Wild

Persimmon shares have toppled around a third during the past 12 months. I think it could be one of the…

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Jet2 shares could be vastly undervalued…again

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have come under pressure again in recent weeks with investors seemingly spooked by customer late booking patterns.

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Here’s how I’m looking to build retirement wealth with ISAs and SIPPs

| Royston Wild

I'm using a range of tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and personal pensions to retire in comfort. Here's how.

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Could JD Sports shares be a top FTSE 100 bargain to consider? These analysts think so!

| Royston Wild

JD Sports Fashion shares have fallen sharply over the past year as heavy discounting and weak demand have hammered earnings.

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £1500 monthly passive income?

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel shows how investors can target substantial passive retirement income from a selection of dividend and growth shares.

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A 10% dividend yield’s usually a warning sign — but this FTSE 250 fund looks promising!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines why he usually avoids very high dividend yields. However, one particular FTSE 250 investment fund has caught…

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Is the US stock market going to crash? Here’s what the Warren Buffett indicator says

| Alan Oscroft

A stock market crash is is almost certain to happen again some day -- but will it be this year,…

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2 Warren Buffett tips I’m following about investing during high inflation

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has some very wise words for where to invest in times of high inflation. I’m following both of…

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£11,245 in spare cash? Here’s a blueprint to creating a £7,849 yearly second income with it

| John Fieldsend

Apparently there are more of us with spare cash lying around than many would have guessed! Time to get building…

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99p a share! Time to buy the FTSE 250’s newest ‘penny stock’?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock is now trading for less than a pound! Is it time to fill my boots or…

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Down 8% in a month and yielding 9%! Is the Legal & General share price a no-brainer buy?

| Harvey Jones

As an investor himself, Harvey Jones can't help feeling disappointed in the performance of the Legal & General share price.…

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Just released: September’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares at a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

This Rolls-Royce investor continues to be bullish on the company's growth prospects. But should he buy more shares near £12?

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£8,000 in savings could potentially be turned into a £1,237 annual second income. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates some basic principles of earning a second income through owning dividend shares, using an £8,000 investment as…

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These 3 high-yield dividend shares could benefit from falling UK interest rates

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines three interest rate-sensitive UK dividend shares that could experience a price recovery if those rates decline in…

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National Grid: the UK’s safest passive income stock?

| Stephen Wright

With competition restricted and demand resilient, is a regulated utilities business the FTSE 100’s most reliable source of passive income?

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When will the Diageo share price stop diving?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has been a disaster for shareholders, plunging by 29% over one year and 30% over five…

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Here’s the most impressive thing about the Rolls-Royce share price: and it’s not the share price

| Alan Oscroft

Nobody can have missed the Rolls-Royce share price rise of the past few years. But what do some of the…

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See what an investor would have after putting £10k into JD Sports shares 3 months ago

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has placed a lot of faith in JD Sports shares seeing a big recovery. It hasn't paid off…

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3 companies to consider adding to your Stocks & Shares ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Historically, October has been one of the stronger months for stocks, despite the so-called ‘October Effect’. Dr James Fox explains.

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1 S&P 500 stock I hope to hold forever

| John Fieldsend

The best stocks tend to be the ones we hold onto the longest. Here's an S&P 500 stock that I'm…

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Set to go up 57%? Here are the latest share price forecasts for AstraZeneca

| John Fieldsend

The share price forecasts for Astrazeneca are looking very bullish indeed. Here's a round up of what analysts are expecting…

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1 nearly-penny share that could rocket 207%, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

An almost-penny share has caught this writer's eye after analysts assigned it a much higher share price target than the…

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Dividend Shares

2 FTSE 250 dividend shares with double the current index yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith presents the case for two FTSE 250 stocks with yields above 6.8% that could provide an investor with…

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Are the fears about Alphabet stock finally over?

| Cliff D'Arcy

As the US stock market hits fresh all-time highs, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite look pretty pricey. Meanwhile, Alphabet…

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JD Sports share price continues steady recovery despite disappointing results

| Mark Hartley

The JD Sports share price dipped slightly after its H1 2026 results but recovered quickly. Mark Hartley weighs up its…

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Up 18% since its H1 trading update, it’s surprising how much value is left in this high-flying FTSE 250 retailer

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 electrical goods retailer recently released very strong H1 results and upgraded its full-year forecasts. But is there…

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See how much you need in a SIPP to target a £2,500 monthly retirement income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones some does some simple maths to show how much capital investors need to build in their SIPP to…

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Down 25% from last October, is Barratt’s share price too cheap for investors to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

Barratt’s share price is down this year, but it recently released strong results, has great earnings growth prospects, and looks…

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Prediction: here’s where the Greggs share price could go by 2027

| Alan Oscroft

A mix of cost inflation and weakening consumer sentiment has sent the Greggs share price into tailspin. Might it be…

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