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Up 43% in a year! Am I wrong about the British American Tobacco share price?

The British American Tobacco share price keeps defying our author’s expectations. James Beard takes a closer look at the numbers…

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Down 43% in 3 months! Does today’s news mean the WH Smith share price is now in bargain territory?

Three months ago, the WH Smith share price crashed following an accounting debacle. Today (19 November), further details have been…

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Why are investors on this trading platform piling in to an AI-threatened US stock?

James Beard tries to work out why this US stock’s attracting a lot of interest even though it could be…

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Prediction: in 12 months the Persimmon share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

James Beard examines whether the Persimmon share price could stage a major recovery in 2026. And he looks at the…

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Here’s what I’m taking away from Warren Buffett’s final letter

After reading Warren Buffett’s last letter to Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders, James Beard asks if it’s time to broaden his own…

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Could this be the next FTSE 100 stock to be taken over?

There's a rumour circulating that a takeover approach could soon be made for this struggling FTSE 100 stock. James Beard…

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Does the Ferrari or Aston Martin share price offer better value?

It’s difficult being a luxury sportscar maker at the moment. But is the Aston Martin share price undervalued when compared…

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Ouch! £34bn has just been wiped off the value of the FTSE 100 index

The FTSE 100 index has fallen heavily today (14 November) after it’s been confirmed that income tax rates won't rise.…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have just tanked. Are they now too cheap to ignore?

James Beard considers whether it’s time to take advantage of large falls in the share prices of these two blue-chip…

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Burberry’s sales return to growth. But what next for its share price?

The Burberry share price jumps after the release of the fashion group’s interim results. James Beard takes a closer look…

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I asked ChatGPT for a 5-stock FTSE 100 portfolio to help me retire early. This is what it said…

James Beard used a popular artificial intelligence tool to find five FTSE 100 stocks that could boost an early retirement.…

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Will the Lloyds share price rally end soon?

The recent rally in the Lloyds Banking Group share price has been impressive. James Beard considers how much longer it…

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Why Germany could hold the key to the future direction of the Vodafone share price

The Vodafone share price leapt 8.3% on 11 November. James Beard thinks Germany will play an important role in determining…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for at least £1,500 a month of passive income?

James Beard explains how it might be possible to use an ISA and a few dividend shares to generate a…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price rally over?

James Beard sees some evidence that the current Rolls-Royce share price rally is faltering. But he acknowledges we’ve been here…

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Prediction: analysts reckon the Persimmon share price will jump 24% in a year! Could it?

James Beard is enthused by upbeat Persimmon share price forecasts. And the stock’s good for income too. But can predictions…

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Down 19% in a month! What on earth’s going on with the JD Sports share price?

Since breaking through the 100p-barrier again, the JD Sports share price has been in sharp decline. James Beard tries to…

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What’s wrong with the Rolls-Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price had a disappointing October. James Beard considers whether it’s a sign that its post-pandemic rally could…

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Should I buy more BP shares after the energy giant beats Q3 earnings expectations?

James Beard considers what he should do with his BP shares following this morning’s (4 November) release of the group’s…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s risen over 150% in 12 months. And there could be more to come

James Beard takes a close look at the third-best-performing FTSE 100 stock over the past year. And he thinks the…

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The Vodafone share price is heading towards 100p. Could the rally last?

After a long period in the doldrums, Vodafone’s share price is on the up. James Beard considers whether changed investor…

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WPP could soon cease being a dividend stock. But after falling 63% in a year, does it offer great value?

All is not what it seems with the highest-yielding dividend stock on the FTSE 100. But are there other reasons…

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2 reasons why the Lloyds share price could go higher (and 3 reasons why it might not)

Since November 2024, the Lloyds Banking Group share price has risen 65%. James Beard considers the arguments for where it…

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After falling 30% this year, should I consider putting beaten-down Diageo shares in my ISA?

Diageo's been one of the worst performers on the FTSE 100 this year. James Beard looks at the pros and…

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Could someone really generate a return of 8.1% from these 5 passive income shares?

James Beard considers what level of return could be achieved from a handful of the UK’s highest-yielding passive income shares.

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As the FTSE 100 index nears another record high, who might the winners and losers be from next month’s budget?

The chancellor appears to have a hole in the nation’s finances to fill. James Beard considers the implications for members…

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A rare thing’s just happened to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway!

During a lifetime of investing, Warren Buffett’s received plenty of plaudits. But this week, a broker’s downgraded the billionaire’s investment…

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The Next share price rises 6% as the retailer announces a special dividend

Next has announced an earnings upgrade and a one-off dividend. Not surprisingly, the retailer’s share price has responded positively today…

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The Aston Martin share price is largely unchanged despite another disappointing set of results

After looking at the latest earnings release from Aston Martin, James Beard considers the prospects for the iconic brand’s share…

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With a 15.1% discount and 8.7% yield, is this penny stock worth considering for growth and passive income?

James Beard considers a passive income stock that's listed on the Alternative Investment Market and currently trading at a discount…

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3 FTSE 100 stalwarts to consider ahead of possible ISA changes

It’s been rumoured that the government wants to encourage people to hold more British stocks in their ISAs. James Beard's…

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Meet the little-known UK stock that’s smashing the S&P 500’s finest!

James Beard takes a closer look at the FTSE 350’s best-performing stock over the past three months, one that’s beaten…

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Why it’s time to ignore the gold price rally (or is it now a slump?)

James Beard looks at a recent academic study that challenges the assumption that a rising gold price is a sign…

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With a yield of 7.3%, is it time to consider ITV shares?

The price of ITV shares fell today (22 October) after a major shareholder halved its stake. James Beard looks at…

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Could a 22% fall in the share price of this FTSE share be a major buying opportunity?

A major drop in the stock market valuation of this FTSE share follows a spat with one of its rivals.…

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Next month, could Burberry become an income share again?

With its interim results due soon, James Beard considers whether this FTSE 100 luxury fashion brand could soon regain its…

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£300 a month invested in a Junior SIPP could grow to £581,240 by the time a child reaches 65!

It’s often said that starting early is the key to a financially secure retirement. With this in mind, James Beard…

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The B&M share price has just tanked. But look what’s happened to the stock’s yield

Following another profit warning today, the B&M share price fell sharply. But it’s helped push the retailer’s yield well into…

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Could this ‘golden oldie’ soon rejoin the FTSE 250?

A 7% rise in the share price of this over-50s holidays, insurance and money group could see it return to…

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Is Rachel Reeves about to send the share prices of these UK ‘sin stocks’ lower?

Ahead of the Chancellor’s budget on 26 November, James Beard considers what might be in store for the UK’s largest…

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