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With a yield of 11.5% — and a 39% discount — is this stock the best for passive income?

Always on the lookout for passive income opportunities, our writer looks at the highest-yielding stock on the FTSE 350 that…

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The FTSE 100 has a new number 1. But is it worth buying?

There’s been a change at the top of the league table of the FTSE’s biggest market-caps. Our writer looks at…

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The JD Wetherspoon share price reacts positively to the latest trading update

Our writer looks at how the JD Wetherspoons share price responded to the release of its latest sales figures. And…

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The government wants us to buy UK shares. I already do!

The government looks set to spend millions of taxpayers’ money on an advertising campaign promoting the benefits of investing in…

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With a 30% increase since the start of the year, does the Barclays share price still offer good value?

In light of an impressive Barclays share price rally, our writer considers the attractiveness of the bank’s stock relative to…

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The Burberry share price continues to rise despite falling sales!

Our writer looks at how the Burberry share price responded to the company’s first-quarter trading update, which was released earlier…

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What a crazy day for the share price of this FTSE 250 retailer!

Our writer’s taken time to digest the latest results of the FTSE 250’s Frasers Group. And he likes what he…

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The unanswered billion-dollar question hanging over the Helium One share price!

With the Helium One share price stuck around 1p, our writer tries to answer the question that he reckons every…

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Is the FTSE 100 becoming increasingly disconnected from the UK economy?

The FTSE 100's broken through the 9,000 barrier for the first time, yet the British economy's shrinking. Should investors be…

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I’ve just bought this FTSE share…

Our writer explains the thought process that led to him buying this FTSE share. One that’s likely to do well…

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These 4 FTSE 100 stocks are currently yielding more than 8%!

Our writer believes there are plenty of passive income opportunities among FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks. These are the top four…

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An A-Z of the FTSE 100: L is for… Lloyds share price

The Lloyds share price is close to being at its highest level since the global financial crisis. Our writer looks…

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An A-Z of the FTSE 100: R is for… Rolls-Royce share price

The Rolls-Royce share price has been the best performer on the Footsie over the past five years. But what might…

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An A-Z of the FTSE 100: B is for… BP share price

Our writer’s taking a closer look at some of the UK’s largest listed companies. Here, he considers the prospects for…

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Vodafone shares: here’s the latest dividend and price forecast

After a difficult period, there are signs Vodafone shares are coming back in fashion. What’s next for the FTSE 100…

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Is it time to look again at the FTSE 250’s worst performers?

Our writer considers the prospects for two of the worst-performing shares on the FTSE 250, with falls of at least…

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With a 6.4% yield and 25 years of payout growth, is it a no-brainer to consider buying this dividend stock?

Our writer looks at the prospects of this remarkable dividend stock that’s increased its payout for 25 successive years and…

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Should I put the FTSE 100’s ‘most hated’ share in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Our writer thinks investors may have made a mistake in shorting this FTSE 100 stalwart. So should he put it…

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How much should a 45-year-old put in a SIPP to earn monthly passive income of £1,000?

From a financial perspective, a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can help provide a comfortable retirement. But what if someone starts…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s suddenly become the highest-yielder on the index!

The league table of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks has a new number one. But our writer explains why there…

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Is this under-the-radar UK stock as cheap as its rooms?

Our writer’s been keeping an eye on a little-known UK stock that operates in a niche, but profitable, sector of…

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It’s a ‘Fabulous Friday’ for holders of these FTSE 100 shares!

Four members of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) are making their latest dividend payments today (11 July). Our writer takes a…

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The JD Sports share price is down 18% in a year. And the stock’s only yielding 1.1%. Here’s what I’m doing…

With the JD Sports share price struggling and a tiny dividend on offer, there doesn’t appear to me much going…

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How long would it take an owner of Legal & General shares to get their money back in passive income?

Our writer looks at the passive income potential of Legal & General, one of the highest-yielding shares on the FTSE…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock gearing up to more than double its market cap by October?

Our writer considers the implications of a recent stock market announcement for the share price of this FTSE 250 retailer.…

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A profit warning sends the WPP share price 16% lower!

The WPP share price fell heavily today as investors digested the company’s latest trading update and profit warning.

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The Jet2 share price nosedives despite record-breaking 2025 results

Investors sent the Jet2 share price lower in early trading today (9 July) as they reacted negatively to the leisure…

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Up 10% in a month! What on earth’s going on with the Vodafone share price?

Our writer’s trying to find an explanation for the recent strong performance in the Vodafone share price. But it isn't…

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Come on Shell! Here’s why you could consider buying BP shares…

Following takeover speculation, James Beard’s put together a letter to Shell’s boss explaining why the energy giant could consider buying…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 insurer to consider buying for a SIPP

Our writer looks at the pros and cons of including one of the Footsie’s insurance companies in a Self-Invested Personal…

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Should every investor be like Warren Buffett and have an insurance company in their portfolio?

Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, has been a long-time investor in insurance. Our writer takes a closer look at…

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UK shares look cheap to me! But not this one…

Our writer reckons there’s some strong evidence to suggest that UK shares generally offer good value at the moment. However,…

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Where next for the Persimmon share price?

The Bank of England’s not cutting interest rates quickly but its latest credit report contains news that could help lift…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a second (or third) income!

Our writer reckons there are at least two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that those looking to generate a second income could…

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£10,000 invested in this dividend share 5 years ago would now be worth…

Our writer looks at the impressive five-year capital and income return on this dividend share. But he thinks there might…

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Market jitters caused one of my FTSE 100 stocks to tank!

On Wednesday afternoon, a forlorn Chancellor prompted a sell-off of certain FTSE 100 stocks and led to a rise in…

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This is the most shorted FTSE stock!

Some investors appear to be speculating on the Yellow Cake share price. Our writer considers why they're targeting this little-known…

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Down 7.5%! This week hasn’t been kind to the Taylor Wimpey share price

Despite a strong post-Liberation Day recovery, the Taylor Wimpey share price has fallen 7.5% so far this week. Our writer…

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The Vodafone share price just hit a 52-week high! But is the group’s debt still a drag?

Some believe the sluggish performance of the Vodafone share price is linked to the telecoms giant’s large debt. Our writer…

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When I bought Tesco shares, did I back the wrong horse?

Our writer’s been looking at the latest trading statements of the UK’s two largest grocers. But did he make a…

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