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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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This FTSE 100 defence contractor’s share price is wobbling… but I’m not selling up

So far, October hasn’t been kind to the Babcock International Group share price. But James Beard has no concerns for…

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3 times I asked ChatGPT for its opinion on Rolls-Royce shares. This is what it said…

Aware of its limitations, James Beard recently consulted ChatGPT to find out its views on the Rolls-Royce Holdings share price.…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s offering passive income of 9%. But is this yield too good to be true?

It pays to be cautious when it comes to passive income shares. With this in mind, James Beard looks at…

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After falling 10%, has this UK share suddenly become an amazing bargain to consider?

One of the UK’s top 100 shares has just fallen over 10%. Does the stock now offer excellent value for…

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The Bank of America’s just given another boost to this soaring FTSE 100 stock

James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE stock that could be a major winner from a recent forecast…

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Market Movers

Today’s ‘hottest’ stock on the FTSE 100 index has plenty of high-profile backers

The biggest riser on the FTSE 100 index today (15 October) has been helped by an earnings release from one…

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Growth Shares

£10,000 invested in this S&P 500 icon 5 years ago is now worth…

James Beard looks at the recent stock price performance of a fallen S&P 500 giant. And he reckons the green…

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Experts reckon generative AI could add billions to the value of these 5 FTSE 100 stocks

These FTSE 100 stocks stand to gain from the fourth industrial revolution that’s disrupting many industries. James Beard takes a…

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At 4.2%, the yield on this dividend share isn’t the highest, but it’s been the FTSE’s most reliable

A stock’s dividend yield is a popular measure. But our writer explains why sometimes it might not be the best…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £587 of extra income each week?

To try and generate an extra income stream, our writer invests in the UK stock market. But what does he…

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Want to aim for a second income of £2,095 a month? Here’s how…

Our writer looks at how a newbie investor could try and aim for a monthly four-figure second income. And he…

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After crashing 54% in a year, are these among the cheapest UK shares to consider buying today?

Beaten-down stocks can sometimes be great shares to buy. But what about these two that have halved in value since…

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Is it time to consider making my SIPP greener?

Our writer makes a confession about his Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and then considers what options he has to try…

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Could Ferrari’s disappointing earnings forecast help the Aston Martin share price?

The Aston Martin share price has crashed 97% since the luxury car maker’s IPO in 2018. But could a rival's…

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Could the Vodafone share price hit 100p by Christmas?

Our writer speculates on what needs to happen for the Vodafone share price to reach three figures in time for…

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FTSE 100 stocks have never been higher… and the Bank of England’s getting nervous

The Bank of England has issued a warning that some equity valuations are looking stretched. Our writer considers the implications…

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Has Lloyds (and its share price) had a lucky escape?

Following an announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority, investors breathed a sigh of relief and sent the Lloyds share price…

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The HSBC share price isn’t having a good day, but I don’t think shareholders should be alarmed

Our writer reflects on today’s (9 October) fall in the HSBC share price. But he still thinks the UK’s most…

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Investing Articles

Could the BT share price take off?

Since October 2020, the BT share price has risen over 70%. But has the business made any progress since its…

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