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Turning a £20k ISA into an annual second income of £30k? It’s possible!

This Fool UK writer is exploring how to harness the power of dividend shares and compound returns to build a…

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3 market-beating international investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA

It always pays to look for new ways to add extra diversity to a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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A solid track record and 5.4% yield, this is my top dividend stock pick for May

A great dividend stock is about more than its yield. When hunting for dividend heroes, I look at several metrics…

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£8k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to retire with an annual passive income of £30,000

Getting old needn't be a struggle. Even with a small pot of savings, it's possible to build up a decent…

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Up 14% in a day! Is this embattled FTSE 250 company on the road to recovery?

The sudden price surge in a lesser-known FTSE 250 stock caught my attention today. I decided to find out what’s…

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Rolls-Royce shares: tapped out at £4 or poised to climb further?

Rolls-Royce shares are finally showing signs of faltering after months of gains. Can they still climb further or is a…

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Up 30%, this FTSE 100 stock has been my best buy in 2024

I’m considering the prospects of my best-performing FTSE 100 stock this year. Can this major UK bank continue to make…

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Lloyds share price hanging on to 50p ahead of Wednesday’s Q1 earnings report. Where to now?

Down in April and with low earnings expected this week, Mark David Hartley investigates where the Lloyds share price might…

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Shell hints at UK exit: will the BP share price take a hit?

I’m checking the pulse of the BP share price after UK markets reeled recently at the mere thought of FTSE…

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3 top US dividend stocks for value investors to consider in 2024

I’m searching far and wide to find the best dividend stocks that money can buy. Do the Americans have more…

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2 spectacular passive income stocks I’d feel confident going all in on

While it's true that diversification is key when it comes to safe and reliable investing, these two passive income stocks…

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I think this FTSE 250 trust has all the right ingredients to lock in long-term profits

Today I'm examining the prospects of a private equity investment trust on the FTSE 250 that caught my attention recently…

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I’d aim for a second income of £1,000 a month with this super-reliable dividend stock

I think a great way to build a second income stream is by investing in dividend stocks via a Stocks…

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Down 16% in a month! Can this FTSE 100 stock recover in April?

Grabbing low-priced shares with long-term growth potential is an investor's dream. I think this FTSE 100 share may be an…

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Warren Buffett is an investing genius. But what might he buy if he were British?

I'm wondering what investing legend Warren Buffett would pick for his portfolio if he had been born on this side…

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3 mid-cap UK defence shares to consider buying in 2024

Defence budgets are soaring as global conflicts increase the threat landscape, so I'm examining the value proposition of three defence-related…

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A second income of £1k a month from just £10 a day! How would I do that?

Mark David Hartley considers how to build a second income stream starting from just £10 a day. Is £1,000 a…

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Down 23% in a year! Can the Diageo share price regain £30 in 2024?

This Fool UK writer is checking the charts to see if the Diageo share price can recover from the recent…

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I’m considering these 3 undervalued pharma stocks to buy for my portfolio in April

I want to increase my exposure to the pharmaceuticals industry this year, so I've been looking for undervalued stocks to…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1,000 monthly passive income

Investing a large pot of savings into high-yield dividend stocks with a reinvestment programme can secure significant passive income for…

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Up 32% in a month! Is this the best FTSE 250 stock on the LSE right now?

The share price of this FTSE 250 company made impressive gains in the past 30 days, so I decided to…

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2 failing UK stocks I’ll consider selling soon if things don’t turn around

Mark David Hartley is considering selling these two UK stocks that are bringing down his portfolio. Can they recover or…

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Dividend yields up to 9.5%! Which of these cheap British stocks should I buy?

A high dividend yield is a great way to maximise the returns on an investment. I'm considering the prospects of…

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If I could choose only one FTSE 100 stock, this would be it

Mark Hartley considers which FTSE 100 stock would be the best option if he had to buy and hold only…

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Up 30% in 2 months, the Lloyds share price is nearing a 4-year high!

With the Lloyds share price on a near eight-week winning streak it may soon hit its highest level since the…

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Beating the S&P 500! I’d consider these 3 investment trusts for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

Planning to invest with a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024? Here are three top index-beating investment trusts I'd think…

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks that could take off this year

Lately I've been too focused on value stocks, so I'm looking for some growth stocks to balance my portfolio. Here…

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The NatWest share price is rising fast! Am I too late to buy?

Its share price has come back from the depths and NatWest is one of the strongest UK bank stocks in…

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I’d aim for £1,000 a month in passive income with 4,000 shares of this high-yield dividend stock

Mark David Hartley outlines his strategy to develop a consistent passive income stream by investing in a promising high-yield dividend…

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£20k in savings? How I’d aim for a second income of £2k a month 

This Fool is considering how to create a second income stream of £2k a month by investing in a diversified…

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Are these the top FTSE 100 stocks of the past 20 years?

As the FTSE 100 draws ever closer to a new all-time high, I'm examining some of the top-performing stocks that…

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Why did this AI-related FTSE 250 stock soar 81% in March?

Sudden price jumps are usually a good thing, but the reason this FTSE 250 stock soared in March was nothing…

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Up 72% in a year! This UK company is defying a stock market in decline

Analysts are calling doom and gloom on the UK stock market as US investors swoop in to acquire local firms.…

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This FTSE 100 stock halves its 11% dividend yield next year. What now?

After working on its turnaround, Vodafone is set to slash its generous dividend yield. So should I keep holding or…

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Up 153% since Covid lows! Is the BP share price at risk from ‘greenwashing’ claims?

The BP share price has increased significantly since the pandemic but are ‘greenwashing’ accusations a threat to its future profits?

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Are these the best stocks to buy on the FTSE right now?

With the UK stock market on the way to hitting new highs, this Fool is considering which are the best…

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How I’d turn my £12,000 of savings into passive income of £1,275 a month

This Fool is considering a strategy that he believes can help him achieve a stable passive income stream with a…

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With its 10% yield, is this recovering FTSE 250 stock a passive earner’s dream?

Mark David Hartley is considering whether this struggling FTSE 250 stock can recover. Does the high dividend yield alone make…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Aviva shares 7 months ago, how much would I have now?

Aviva shares have enjoyed significant growth in the past seven months but this Fool got in late. Has he missed…

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With the FTSE 100 nearing 8,000, UK shares won’t be cheap for long

I'm considering a low-cap share that could benefit from the UK market recovery. With good financials and a solid balance…

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