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Why I’m not buying Rolls-Royce shares…yet

Rolls-Royce shares have been a great investment recently. But here’s why Edward Sheldon is not buying them for his portfolio…

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3 UK stocks I think could still be paying dividends decades from now!

This trio of UK stocks has caught our writer's eye, as he reckons all three may continue pumping out dividends…

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Down 14% in days and yielding 6.6%, is this FTSE 250 stock great value?

The Pets at Home (LSE:PETS) share price has slumped over the past year. Our writer wonders if he should snap…

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5 questions to ask yourself before you start investing

Christopher Ruane goes through a handful of things he thinks a would-be investor could helpfully consider before they start investing.

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a tax-free second income of £1,000 a month?

Harvey Jones shows how compounding returns from FTSE 100 dividend growth shares can produce a high and rising second income…

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HSBC’s share price is around an all-time high, so why am I buying more of the stock now?

HSBC’s share price has soared over the past year alone, but there could still be enormous value left in the…

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Warren Buffett’s thinking on risky shares is simple, but brilliant

Christopher Ruane looks at one aspect Warren Buffett considers when making investment decisions -- and explains why he likes the…

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Here’s why a top bank just raised the year-end forecast for S&P 500 stocks

Jon Smith talks through the reasons why Goldman Sachs increased the forecast for S&P 500 stocks and shares one specific…

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Should I buy more of this passive income star, with a 6.5% projected dividend yield and 15.8% annual forecast earnings growth?

This FTSE 100 giant pays a high dividend yield that can generate big passive income over time, and it looks…

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2 ‘crash-resistant’ stock market shares to consider in 2025

If the stock market takes a dive in 2025, these defensive FTSE shares look well-positioned to weather the volatility better…

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With over two-thirds of £103bn stashed in Cash ISAs, are savers missing a trick?

Using the power of compounding, Andrew Mackie illustrates the potential difference in returns between a Cash ISA and Stocks and…

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Should I follow the crowd and buy these 2 UK shares?

After looking at the most popular UK shares on one particular trading platform, our writer is pleased with what he…

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2 FTSE shares that I regret selling too soon

Mark Hartley looks back on his past decisions to rebalance his portfolio and highlights two FTSE shares he wishes he…

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Where will the BP share price go next? Let’s ask the experts

The BP share price has been through a very erratic decade, with the oil business currently facing both high demand…

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Could Nvidia help the Rolls-Royce share price?

Our writer wonders whether recent comments made by the boss of the world’s most valuable company could indirectly aid the…

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Where will the Aviva share price go next? Here’s what the experts say

The Aviva share price has rewarded patient investors well in the past few years, and the majority of analysts think…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have some of the UK’s best long-term dividend growth records

These FTSE 100 consumer giants have seen their share prices move in opposite directions this year, despite decades of strong…

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

The Tesco share price has surged more than 30% in just six months, but can this momentum continue? Here’s what…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £500 monthly passive income?

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money it takes to earn an extra £6,000 a year passively using income shares. It’s…

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I just bought another 147 Lloyds shares – and I didn’t lift a finger!

Harvey Jones suspects investors underestimate the power of reinvesting dividends. So he uses his own Lloyds shares to show how…

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Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 today (and my top pick)

Among the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding stocks, there are three financials companies, a packing business and an advertising group.

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Down 51%, here are the latest Greggs share price forecasts for 2026

The Greggs share price is looking a bit shakier than just a couple of months ago, but could the stock…

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Where are the buying opportunities in today’s stock market?

The shares known as the Magnificent Seven might look fully valued at the moment, but are there buying opportunities elsewhere…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could contribute towards a sizeable passive income in retirement.

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Prediction: in 12 months Fresnillo and Glencore shares could turn £10,000 into…

Harvey Jones backed the wrong horse when he bought Glencore shares, and is wishing he'd chosen FTSE 100 midas stock…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Aviva shares

Our writer examines analyst forecasts to see what kind of dividend he should expect his Aviva shares to be paying…

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Dividend Shares

How much passive income could you make by investing £500 a month?

Jon Smith points out some factors involved in trying to build up a reliable passive income over time, including being…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £2,000 monthly second income?

Discover how large your Stocks and Shares ISA may need to be for a comfortable retirement -- and a top…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a strategy to build a £10,000 annual income from FTSE 100 dividend shares

Christopher Ruane looks at how someone who currently owns no dividend shares could target a five-figure annual passive income by…

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2 smart moves and 1 mistake when investing a SIPP

Building long-term retirement wealth in a SIPP can be a powerful motivator for an investor. Our writer highlights some things…

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Investing Articles

With its investments in nuclear energy, Rolls-Royce is one of my favourite UK stocks right now

I discuss why Rolls-Royce is one of the best UK stocks right now, and how its investment in nuclear energy…

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Prediction: I think the Rolls-Royce share price could go even higher

Last week saw the Rolls-Royce share price hit yet another all-time high. Our writer thinks it could go even higher…

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The FTSE 100 is paying out £130bn this year. Where’s your share?

Analysts predict that FTSE 100 shareholders will collect £130.4bn in cash dividends and share buybacks in 2025. Here's how we…

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With a spare £500, here’s how a stock market novice could start buying shares

Does it take a lot of money to start buying shares? Not necessarily, as our writer explains. Here are some…

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Is 8% a realistic yield target for an ISA?

Christopher Ruane likes the passive income potential of owning high-yield shares in his ISA. But can he realistically expect a…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: this Nasdaq-listed AI stock will one day be Europe’s first $1trn company

This Nasdaq-listed European stock is right at the heart of the AI revolution. And looking ahead, Edward Sheldon sees a…

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Warren Buffett just sold this stock after a 3,890% rise! Should I buy it?

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway knocked the ball out of the park by investing in this incredible growth stock 17 years…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2028

With analysts expecting annual dividend growth of around 7.5% on average over the next few years, are Tesco shares worth…

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A 6.7% yield and 41% underpriced to ‘fair value’, should I buy more of this FTSE 100 gem after a major organisational streamlining?

This FTSE 100 commodities giant has reorganised to focus on its most profitable assets to unlock additional shareholder value. And…

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Up 30% in 6 months, have I missed the boat on Meta stock?

Jon Smith notes the strong move in Meta stock recently but explains why the valuation is reasonable and could indicate…

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