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Dividend yields over 5%! Can these Footsie stocks help investors build a passive income?

Ken Hall takes a look at two top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that might help investors build a long-term passive…

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Is there still value in the Rolls-Royce share price, near an all-time high?

Ken Hall evaluates whether the soaring Rolls-Royce share price has further to run despite sitting pretty in 2025.

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The Lloyds share price is at a 52-week high. Here are 3 reasons why investors may consider buying

Ken Hall investigates if there are compelling reasons for investors to consider buying Lloyds shares, despite the soaring price.

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Down 53% in six months! Is this FTSE 100 stock one for value investors to consider?

The FTSE 100 advertising giant's shares are under pressure, but is it cheap enough for bargain hunters to roll the…

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More than doubled in 6 months! Should investors consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks?

Ken Hall thinks there is still time to buy one of these two FTSE 250 stocks that have more than…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on Mondi?

FTSE 100 dividend stock Mondi (LSE:MNDI) has been under pressure of late, but is it one for passive income investors…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on this top stock?

Shares in Mondi (LSE:MNDI) have been sliding lower, but a 7% dividend yield could be enough for passive income investors…

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Up 22% in 3 months! Should investors consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 pharma giant?

Shares in FTSE 100 giant AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) are up 22% in three months, but is it a good time to…

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£100,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago would be worth £370,000 today

Lloyds shares have been on a gradual recovery, but investors who bought in October 2020 would have made a handsome…

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Why I’m not buying this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock — yet

M&G offers one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, but a recent profit miss means I’m not ready…

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Up 120 % in 1 year! Is there further to run for the Rolls‑Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been soaring in recent years. Is the engineering group the one that got away for…

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2 defensive dividend stocks to consider for long-term passive income

Building a passive income? Ken Hall has two defensive dividend stocks that might be worth a closer look.

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Is now the time for investors to consider this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock?

Ken Hall takes a look at Persimmon to see if the FTSE 100 housebuilder is a stock for value investors…

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Is there still value for investors in the Rolls-Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been a top performer in 2025. Ken Hall has his say on whether investors should…

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Why I think the Lloyds share price looks expensive right now

The Lloyds share price has been surging higher in 2025 but Ken Hall thinks there could be better value in…

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Why I’m not buying this surging FTSE 250 stock just yet

Ken Hall has his eye on a FTSE 250 stock that's rocketed higher in recent months. There are a couple…

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Why passive income investors should consider these 3 defensive stocks in 2025

Ken Hall looks at three Footsie dividend stocks that could offer investors passive income even in tougher economic times.

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Why this FTSE 100 stock is 1 for value investors to consider in 2025

Our writer Ken Hall has his eye on one big name FTSE 100 consumer stock that may be flying under…

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2 defensive shares for investors to consider for passive income in 2025

Ken Hall takes a look at two reliable dividend payers in defensive sectors that could help build a long-term passive…

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Can the Lloyds share price surge even higher in 2025?

The Lloyds share price has been on a tearing run of late. Ken Hall has his say on the stock's…

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Is Tesco a good value FTSE 100 grocery stock for investors to consider in June?

The Tesco share price has climbed steadily higher in the last 12 months. Ken Hall evaluates the FTSE 100 grocery…

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3 top dividend shares that investors should consider in 2025

Ken Hall dives into three dividend shares that are worth a look for yield-hungry investors in the market for new…

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Is this under-pressure FTSE 250 stock 1 for value investors to consider?

FTSE 250 company Marshalls cut its dividend after dealing with profitability challenges. Ken Hall looks into the investment case.

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Is the Lloyds share price offering investors a bargain in 2025?

The Lloyds share price has been on fire in 2025. Ken Hall takes a look at whether there's still value…

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Why this top consumer stock is one for passive income investors to consider

The Coca-Cola HBC share price has been climbing higher in 2025. But is it still flying under the radar as…

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Why this FTSE 100 pharma stock is one for investors to consider right now

Ken Hall takes a closer look at GSK after the FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant's positive first quarter earnings update.

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Is there still time to buy this surging FTSE 250 stock?

The Currys share price has been surging in recent months. Ken Hall looks at the relative value of the FTSE…

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1 blue-chip mining stock investors could consider for passive income

Ken Hall takes a look at a high-yield Footsie mining stock that he thinks investors building a passive income portfolio…

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1 FTSE 100 retail stock investors should consider right now

Ken Hall has his eye on J Sainsbury as a shareholder-friendly FTSE 100 retail stock that is trading cheaply compared…

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Is this FTSE 250 retailer a falling knife or a bargain buy?

Our writer Ken Hall has an under-pressure FTSE 250 retailer on his radar. Is it a bargain hiding in plain…

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1 beaten down dividend stock investors could consider for passive income

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at one under-pressure mining giant that should be on investors' radars as a…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that investors should consider for income

Our writer Ken Hall evaluates two defensive dividend payers in the FTSE 100 that he thinks investors should consider buying…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 banking stock for my portfolio?

Ken Hall evaluates if this FTSE 100 banking stock on the rise is one to buy as he looks to…

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2 high-yield shares that could generate £1,000 in passive income from a £20,000 investment

Considering building a passive income? Ken Hall has two high-yield financial services stocks that pay well above the Footsie average.

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Is the easyJet share price looking cheap right now?

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at the easyJet share price to see if it looks like good value…

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2 retirement shares that long-term investors should consider for steady income

Ken Hall takes a look at two big-name retirement shares in the FTSE 100 with market-leading positions and track records…

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Want a £1,000 passive income? 2 stocks to consider buying with a £20k lump sum

Ken Hall evaluates two FTSE 100 dividend shares with high yields that investors should consider when building a passive income.

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price be a top performer again in 2025?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been flying high, but can it keep soaring? Ken Hall has his say on the…

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Which FTSE 100 bank stock is the best value right now?

Ken Hall looks at which FTSE 100 bank stock is his top value pick after a stellar past 12 months…

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Growth Shares

Is this UK media group a cheap growth share or an ailing dividend payer?

Ken Hall has one UK growth share in his sights. Is it a bargain hiding in plain sight or do…

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