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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £30,000 passive income at retirement?

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in ISA contributions, starting with a yearly contribution of £5,000.

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These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could be the ultimate beneficiaries of the AI arms race

With the AI arms race heating up, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes these FTSE 100 mining giants will turn…

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Is sticky inflation good or bad for the Lloyds share price?

After ONS figures highlight that inflation is not coming down, Andrew Mackie assesses the likely impact on the Lloyds Bank…

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A 9.7% dividend yield, but I’m avoiding Taylor Wimpey shares like the plague

Andrew Mackie examines some of the challenges facing Taylor Wimpey and why he's giving its shares a wide berth at…

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Will an expected interest rate cut lead to a melt-up in the stock market?

With the US stock market at record highs and with investors so complacent, this Fool explains why he is not…

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Are BP shares fairly priced in a world of increasing instability and deglobalisation?

BP shares have been a perennial underperformer, but with a new strategy and robust future energy demand, this Fool remains…

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How to target a £1m SIPP by growing contributions over time

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in SIPP contributions over a working career, starting with just £10…

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8.6% dividend yield! See how much a £10,000 investment in Phoenix shares could potentially grow to

In search of high-yielding dividend stocks, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Phoenix shares would be a good addition to his Stocks…

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Up 261% in 2025, this FTSE 100 stock has left Rolls-Royce in the dust

After a run that has seen this FTSE 100 stock more than quadruple in 18 months, this Fool explains why…

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7.9% dividend yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 250 stocks for passive income?

Constructing a portfolio of high-yielding, passive income-generating stocks remains this writer’s preferred way of building wealth. Here's one of his…

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Does a falling Associated British Foods share price signal an incoming recession?

After a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie assesses the most important drivers for the Associated British Foods share price.

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Up 9% after a mega-merger announcement, is the Anglo American share price set to go gangbusters?

Andrew Mackie assesses the potential long-term drivers for the Anglo American share price, following its planned merger with Teck Resources.

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £30,000 annual passive income at retirement?

Andrew Mackie whips out his calculator and crunches the number to demonstrate how pensions tax relief can help supercharge a…

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Down 75%, could this FTSE 100 stock be akin to Rolls-Royce in 2020?

Andrew Mackie explains why he is becoming increasingly optimistic for the prospects of this little-known FTSE 100 stock, operating in…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a yearly passive income of £100,000 at retirement?

It is time to whip out the calculator and demonstrate how the power of compounding can supercharge any Stocks and…

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As Burberry reclaims a spot in the FTSE 100, where next for the share price?

With the Burberry share price having doubled in a year, this writer examines the likelihood of further gains after readmittance…

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Do frothy valuations in the S&P 500 make the FTSE 100 a more compelling choice?

Which makes for a better investment today, the S&P 500 or FTSE 100? This writer argues there is value in…

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As the Fresnillo share price hits an all-time high, could the stock still be a bargain?

Up 365% since March 2024, this writer believes that the Fresnillo share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100…

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Has Taylor Swift’s engagement just given a boost to this flailing FTSE stock?

Down 58% from its all-time high, has Taylor Swift just provided a tonic to the diamond market and the fortunes…

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Down 29%, can the Glencore share price get its mojo back?

After a disappointing last couple of years, Andrew Mackie assesses both the short and long term drivers for the Glencore…

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As silver tops $40, this FTSE 100 stock looks set to continue to outperform Rolls-Royce

Andrew Mackie looks into the future prospects of this precious metals FTSE 100 stock that's up an astonishing 180% in…

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The BP share price is slowly rising but still yields 5.7%

BP remains a laggard, but after a major new discovery and renewed investor optimism, how much longer can its share…

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£1,000 buys me 515 shares in this 7.5%-yielding FTSE 250 income stock!

Any investor can turn a modest investment into a nest egg through picking high-quality dividend-paying income stocks. This writer looks…

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The Prudential share price falls despite a growth in profit. Time to buy?

After posting a solid set of numbers, this writer investigates the long-term growth drivers that could help push the Prudential…

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Nvidia stock is in a bubble, full stop

Over the past few years, Nvidia stock has become the poster child of the AI revolution. But what happens when…

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How many Aviva shares do I need to buy to aim for a £1,000 passive income?

Up 40% in 2025, and offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, can Aviva shares continue…

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Meet the FTSE 100 stock that’s crushing the Magnificent 7

Andrew Mackie looks into the long-term prospects of this precious metals stock, up 284% in 18 months, that’s the talk…

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After a stonking set of results, can the Aviva share price continue to power higher?

Andrew Mackie examines the potential drivers for future growth in the Aviva share price, which is up 135% in five…

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At a 17-year high, can the Barclays share price continue to outperform?

As the Barclays share price continues its inexorable rise, Andrew Mackie assesses the importance of its investment bank division in…

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Up 28% in 5 years, can the National Grid share price keep rising?

As National Grid embarks on the biggest infrastructure investment programme in its history, can its share price keep the momentum…

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Legal & General shares look like a passive income-generating machine

This writer’s investment philosophy is really simple: earn passive income through smart share investments and retire early.

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The Glencore share price falls on disappointing earnings. Is it now a buy?

With the Glencore share price down over a quarter in a year, Andrew Mackie assesses just what it will take…

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Up 134% in 2025, is this FTSE stock the new Rolls-Royce?

With gold prices shooting to the moon, Andrew Mackie examines whether this cash cow of a FTSE 100 stock can…

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Up 25% from April lows, are BP shares about to sparkle?

With its strategy reset in full swing and with improving financials, Andrew Mackie examines the case for investing in BP…

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Could investing in Diageo shares be akin to Warren Buffett’s 1980s Coca-Cola bet?

With the recent departure of its CEO and its shares at a 10-year low, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Diageo has…

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The secret sauce of ISA millionaires: buy high-yielding stocks

Andrew Mackie explains why his stocks and shares ISA is predominantly composed of value-orientated high-yielding income shares.

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be at the centre of the AI revolution?

After both revenue and profit increase at this FTSE 100 stock, Andrew Mackie foresees a bright future for this behind-the-scenes…

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After Shell announced another huge buyback, are its shares undervalued?

Andrew Mackie looks at the long-term case for owning Shell shares, which are up 150% in 5 years and accelerating…

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The Anglo American share price falls in response to a huge dividend cut. Is it time to sell out?

After a disappointing set of results, Andrew Mackie assesses whether a new streamlined business can help rejuvenate the Anglo American…

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Is the Glencore share price about to go gangbusters?

Up 51% in 3 months and now with a major cost initiative in place, this writer sees further increases in…

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