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At 97.5p, is Lloyds a stock to buy now?

Lloyds Banking Group shares are changing hands for 14% less than their 52-week high. Is it now a stock to…

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£1,000 buys 158,730 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s smashing the FTSE AIM All-Share index

How has this penny stock, despite being pre-revenue, delivered a return over 30 times higher than the index over the…

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The FTSE 100 didn’t crash this week. But there are still plenty of cheap shares on offer

James Beard reflects on a turbulent week for the UK stock market. He takes a closer look at two shares…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s just cut its dividend. But here are 3 reasons why I’m not selling my shares…

One of James Beard’s favourite dividend stocks has announced a reduction in its payout. Despite this, he’s holding on to…

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What next for the Endeavour Mining share price after a record-breaking set of results?

Since March 2025, Endeavour Mining’s share price has risen 175%. Do the gold miner’s latest results provide any clues as…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the most undervalued share on the UK stock market. Here’s what it said…

Always on the lookout for value shares to add to his portfolio, James Beard turned to a well-known artificial intelligence…

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This non-oil FTSE stock’s risen 4.6% in 3 days. What’s going on?

Against the backdrop of trouble in the Middle East, James Beard investigates why this FTSE 100 stock’s doing so well.…

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With a P/E of 6.6, does this FTSE 100 stock offer amazing value?

Despite appearing to offer tremendous value, investors are overlooking this well-known FTSE 100 stock. James Beard looks at the reasons…

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£15,000 invested in Helium One shares in December 2020 is now worth…

James Beard explains why loyal Helium One shareholders will be hoping the group can soon commercialise gas production.

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Airtel Africa’s shares are up as others on the FTSE 100 plummet. What’s going on?

With yet another conflict starting in the Middle East, James Beard notes that investors are still buying Airtel Africa’s shares.…

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With a P/E of 9.5 and 7.4% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 stock a no-brainer?

James Beard takes a closer look at a member of the FTSE 250 that offers one of the biggest yields…

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The FTSE 100 could hit 11,000 within days. What next?

The FTSE 100’s had an amazing 2025, comfortably outperforming the S&P 500. James Beard examines the reasons why and considers…

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Down 65% in a year. Is this ‘cheap’ FTSE 100 stock about to bounce back?

One of the FTSE 100’s fallen giants released its results this week (26 February). James Beard considers whether it’s now…

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A stock market crash is coming! Here’s what I’m doing

History suggests that a stock market crash will occur again although nobody knows when. James Beard explains how he’s preparing…

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Down 22% in a month, is it time to consider putting this legend in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

James Beard says there’s always a place in his Stocks and Shares ISA for an oversold, beaten-down British icon. But…

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These 3 stocks are offering passive income of 7.1%. But is there a catch?

With a combined dividend yield of 7%+, James Beard’s found three stocks that could appeal to passive income hunters. But…

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3 numbers that Lloyds’ shareholders should keep an eye on

With Lloyds' shares continuing to rally, James Beard reckons there are three financial measures that will determine what happens next.…

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Has Diageo just become one of the best value stocks around?

James Beard looks at the latest results of one of the FTSE 100’s fallen giants. But is it now a…

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After yesterday’s results, is Rolls-Royce a stock to buy now?

The reaction of investors to Rolls-Royce’s 2025 results suggests many still see it as a stock to buy. Are they…

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At a 20% discount, is this under-the-radar UK stock about to blast off?

There’s a UK stock that invests in a sector forecast to be worth $1.8trn by 2035. And it trades at…

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The red-hot Helium One share price has exploded 43% in a month! What’s going on?

James Beard looks at the reasons for the massive Helium One Global share price spike. Is it time to join…

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Lloyds’ shares at 150p or 75p — which is more likely by the end of 2026?

Opinions vary over the future direction of Lloyds Banking Group shares. James Beard takes a closer look at both sides…

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Dividend Shares

With a yield of 8%, is this one of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

There are plenty of amazing high-yielding dividend stocks to buy out there. James Beard’s found one to consider that’s returning…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,240 second income

James Beard explores a potential opportunity for those with a Stocks and Shares ISA wanting to target a healthy four-figure…

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£500 buys 109 shares in this 5.3%-yielding passive income stock!

Want to earn some passive income? Have a small lump sum to invest? Here’s a potentially overlooked FTSE 100 stock…

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Does AI disruption mean these 3 cheap shares are bargain buys right now?

AI’s wiped billions off the value of these three shares. Is this an opportunity to buy some cheap stocks, or…

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Want to try and become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Here’s how…

With patience and discipline, James Beard reckons it’s possible to have an ISA worth seven figures. This is how it…

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Could Greggs shares stage an amazing recovery in 2026?

Greggs' shares are now changing hands for what they were worth at the end of 2020, when the pandemic was…

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Looking for early retirement? Get ready for a stock market crash

A stock market crash would be bad news for most investors. But it could also provide an opportunity for those…

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NatWest’s shares just got better for passive income

Income investors holding NatWest shares received some good news this morning (13 February). To find out more, let’s look at…

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2 UK stocks tipped to grow 50%+ over the next 12 months

Could these two UK stocks really grow by more than 50% over the next year? James Beard considers whether this…

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Is Marks & Spencer the FTSE 100’s most overvalued stock?

Using one measure, Marks & Spencer is the most expensive stock on the FTSE 100. But analysts reckon it offers…

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Dividend Shares

This 7.3%-yielding REIT could turn £20,000 into £122 monthly passive income

Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer chunky dividends. Here’s one that could produce a four-figure annual passive income.

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FTSE 100: could the boring become fashionable?

Could the sell-off in software and data stocks make this ‘old-fashioned’ member of the FTSE 100 a bit of a…

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Could the FTSE 100 index smash 11,000 this year?

The FTSE 100’s going great guns at the moment but there are still bargains to be found. James Beard considers…

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With dividend yields of at least 16%, should I consider buying these 2 AIM shares?

Some of the highest dividend yields can be found among small-cap stocks. James Beard takes a closer look at two…

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After crashing 21% in 3 years, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

James Beard says some of the best stocks to buy can be found among the worst short-term performers. Here’s one…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in a SIPP for a £12,569 retirement income

Starting with £20,000, James Beard reckons it’s possible to create a SIPP producing over £12,000 in dividends each year. But…

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Warren Buffett’s indicator is close to an all-time high. Does this mean a crash is coming?

In 2001, Warren Buffett came up with a quick way of assessing whether stock markets are overvalued. The measure suggests…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT if Lloyds shares could reach 175p in 2026. This is what it said…

James Beard turns to a popular artificial intelligence tool to consider the prospects for Lloyds Banking Group shares in 2026.

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