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Diageo share price has been shaken – but could value now be hiding in plain sight?

The Diageo share price has slumped, but Andrew Mackie believes that brand strength and global reach could make today’s weakness…

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The Aviva share price has soared – but is the real growth story still ahead?

Despite rising 140% in the last five years, Andrew Mackie believes there's still more juice in the tank when it…

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The BP share price holds as oil tumbles – could this be the next big buying opportunity?

With the BP share price refusing to crack while oil weakens, Andrew Mackie believes this signals that the smart money…

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National Grid shares keep the lights on for passive-income investors

As the UK upgrades its energy network, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly attracted to National Grid shares, both for income…

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 stock could more than triple – here’s how

Andrew Mackie explains why this FTSE 250 dividend payer may offer the rare mix of income and capital growth for…

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Got £20k? Watch an Aviva shares portfolio grow with compounding

Aviva shares are up 43% in 2025, but just how much could an investor realistically expect to achieve if they…

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As silver smashes through $50, this FTSE 100 stock looks undervalued on the numbers

Andrew Mackie explains why he remains bullish on this FTSE 100 precious metals mining stock, despite a 300% rise in…

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Why the next stock market crash could be this decade’s best buying opportunity

This Fool explains why he's waiting on the sidelines for the right moment as a stock market crash could finally…

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Gen Z turns off the tap – Diageo share price feels the hangover

As it trades at levels not seen in over 10 years, Andrew Mackie assesses the likelihood of a recovery in…

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As gold hits $4,000, can Fresnillo shares keep their FTSE 100 crown?

Despite a more than fourfold increase in the stock price since March 2024, Andrew Mackie argues that Fresnillo shares still…

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Want £1,500 a month second income at retirement? Here’s the ISA size to aim for

With the latest data from HMRC highlighting that Cash ISAs remain the choice for most, this Fool argues that savers…

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As copper follows silver’s lead, Glencore shares look set to shine

With the Glencore share price up 50% in the last six months, Andrew Mackie examines the importance of copper to…

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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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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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