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Prediction: in 1 year, the Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

James Beard takes a closer look at the Lloyds Banking Group share price and dividend forecasts. But are they too…

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After crashing up to 63%, are these among the best UK stocks to buy now?

Some of the best shares to buy are hidden among the worst short-term performers. James Beard takes a look at…

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

An ISA's a great way of building a second income stream. James Beard looks at what could be achieved by…

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Up 170% and 470% in a year, will these 2 red-hot FTSE shares soar again in 2026?

Precious metals prices are continuing their amazing rally sending the shares of these two FTSE 100 miners higher. But how…

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Some UK shares offer tremendous value right now. Here’s what I’m doing…

Warren Buffett once said: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” With this in mind, James Beard…

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With a P/E ratio of just 7, is this the best value stock on the FTSE 100 today?

While looking for opportunities in value stocks, James Beard uncovered one that’s trading at a historically low earnings multiple. What’s…

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3 no-brainer UK stocks to consider buying now with just £100?

These three UK stocks are among the most popular with investors right now. But is it a good idea to…

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Experts reckon these are 2 growth shares to buy in January

City analysts believe these two growth shares have the potential to surge in 2026 and beyond. But should investors rush…

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2 REITs yielding 4.9%+ to consider for passive income in 2026

Some real estate investment trusts (REITs) are offering amazing dividend yields at the moment. James Beard takes a close look…

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Buying 5,000 BT shares generates passive income of…

BT has increased the interim dividend for its current financial year. Is now the time to consider buying the telecom…

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Vodafone shares or BT? Which should I consider buying?

UK telecoms stocks are booming, with Vodafone's shares doing particularly well. James Beard compares the FTSE 100’s two largest in…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes. I’m still buying cheap UK shares

Some commentators are expecting a stock market crash. But should investors ignore these gloomy predictions and carry on investing?

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Could Lloyds shares reach £1.50 in 2026?

Having smashed through the 100p barrier, could Lloyds shares rise another 50% in 2026? Or might they come back down…

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Down 28%, this FTSE 250 share offers a 9.5% dividend yield for investors

This FTSE 250 stock appears to be offering an outstanding passive income opportunity. But is its near-10% dividend yield too…

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As Warren Buffett retires, what have been his best pieces of advice to investors?

After six decades in charge of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett stood down at the end of last year. But what…

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Are these some of the best UK shares to buy now?

James Beard examines two UK shares that are among the FTSE 100’s worst performers. Might they be hidden gems ready…

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If a 55-year-old puts £1,000 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a brilliant way to build a nest egg for a more financially secure retirement.…

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How many BP shares do I need to buy for £500 a month in passive income?

The UK stock market is stuffed full of dividend shares. But how many of this ever-present FTSE 100 legend are…

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2 magnificent investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026

At the start of the new year, James Beard takes a look at two (or maybe it should be 128)…

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Buying 5,000 Vodafone shares generates a passive income of…

Vodafone has announced plans to increase its dividend in 2026. Is now the time to consider buying the telecoms group’s…

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At £12.87, are Rolls-Royce shares still a slam-dunk buy?

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares are flying high. Could the post-pandemic surge continue in 2026 or is there little value left in…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £766.60 of weekly passive income?

James Beard considers how much needs to be held in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a weekly income…

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Buying 16 shares of this FTSE 100 stock each week could unlock £1,000 in passive income

The FTSE 100 is full of lucrative dividend-paying stocks that investors can consider to build a passive income stream. James…

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Lloyds shares have risen 80% in a year. How many more do you now need to target £100 of monthly passive income?

Lloyds shares have historically been good for dividends. In light of the stock’s recent rally, James Beard considers whether this…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target £5,000 a month of passive income in retirement?

An increasing number of people are using SIPPs to manage their own retirement funds. But how much is needed to…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,101 monthly passive income?

Our writer explains why he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of investing in passive income…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £513.75 monthly passive income?

Our writer reckons a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of building a second income. But what an…

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What can we learn from Elvis Presley and Albert Einstein about investing in the stock market?

In coming up with an article about the UK stock market, James Beard draws inspiration from two of the 20th…

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The JD Sports share price has tanked after a broker downgrade. But I remain optimistic

On 6 January, a downgrade by the Bank of America sent the JD Sports Fashion share price sharply lower. But…

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With an 8.7% forecast dividend yield, is this top FTSE 100 passive income stock an unmissable bargain?

This FTSE 100 income stock has a dividend yield higher than all others on the index. And its payout’s forecast…

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3 reasons why the BP share price could outperform Shell’s in 2026

The last year in which the BP share price did better than that of its closest rival was 2022. But…

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Warren Buffett looks at a company’s balance sheet first. So what does BP’s tell us?

Warren Buffett thinks investors should focus more on a company’s assets and liabilities. With this in mind, James Beard takes…

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Will the FTSE 100’s top 10 performers in 2025 continue their success in 2026?

At the start of the new year, James Beard looks at the FTSE 100’s 2025 winners and considers their prospects…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10,000 of passive income in 2026?

Our writer explains how a few dividend shares and a Stocks and Shares ISA could help someone aim for a…

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Is now the time to consider BP shares for my SIPP?

One of the FTSE 100’s oil and gas giants has agreed to sell part of its stake in Castrol. James…

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Could the 10% yield on this FTSE 250 dividend share go higher still in 2026?

Already one of the highest-yielding stocks on the FTSE 250, James Beard considers what a recent acquisition means for this…

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Martin Lewis is talking about stocks and shares. Is it time to listen to the ‘most trusted man in Britain’?

James Beard reckons it’s worth listening to what Martin Lewis, the self-styled ‘Money Saving Expert’, recently said about investing in…

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The FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 in 2025. 3 reasons why UK shares could do it again in 2026

Perhaps surprisingly, UK shares outperformed their American cousins in 2025. But James Beard reckons history could be repeated again this…

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Why it doesn’t pay to be passive when it comes to income shares

Passive income has some high-profile supporters. But as James Beard explains, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to…

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Both the Lloyds and Vodafone share prices have risen above 100p. But could they move higher still in 2026?

It was a close-run race but the Vodafone share price has beaten Lloyds’ to get back to £1. James Beard…

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