Recent Articles

Close-up of children holding a planet at the beach
Investing Articles

Nvidia stock: is it still worth buying after becoming the world’s largest company?

Nvidia stock has soared in the past three months. The chip-maker is now the world's largest company by market cap…

Read more »

Artillery rocket system aimed to the sky and soldiers at sunset.
Investing Articles

Why the BAE share price has soared – and whether there’s still value left

With the BAE share price surging, Mark Hartley assesses the growth prospects of one of the FTSE 100's fastest-rising shares…

Read more »

Mature black woman at home texting on her cell phone while sitting on the couch
Investing Articles

Here’s how investors could target an eventual second income of £1,900 a month, from just £10 a day

Our writer considers a strategy for targeting a lucrative second income by investing a small daily amount into dividend stocks…

Read more »

Engineer Project Manager Talks With Scientist working on Computer
Investing Articles

Down 32% in a year with a 7.5% yield! Is there potential in this small-cap FTSE share?

This FTSE share's lost a third of its value in a year, sending its dividend yield soaring. Our writer decided…

Read more »

Man thinking about artificial intelligence investing algorithms
Investing Articles

Up 25% this month! Is AMD stock worth another look as the GPU market booms?

One of his worst performers in 2024, our writer reconsiders the potential of AMD stock after a surge in demand…

Read more »

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart
Investing Articles

A well-covered 7% dividend yield and 16 years of growth! Is this the best income stock in the UK?

With a high dividend yield and reliable track record of growth, this investment trust looks impressive. But are there better…

Read more »

Night Takeoff Of The American Space Shuttle
Investing Articles

This SpaceX-linked AIM growth stock is up 100% this year! Time to buy?

This UK growth stock has doubled in 2024 thanks in part to a lucrative US deal. With strong margins and…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

Here are 2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in July

Our writer takes a closer look at the valuation metrics and growth potential of two FTSE 100 stocks that look…

Read more »

Middle aged businesswoman using laptop while working from home
Investing Articles

Don’t get caught short! Here’s how to identify penny stocks with long-term potential

Assessing penny stocks can be a daunting task, as even those with solid financials could be hiding unforeseen risks. Our…

Read more »

Close-up of a woman holding modern polymer ten, twenty and fifty pound notes.
Investing Articles

Just £99 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could increase retirement income twofold

Regular contributions to a Stocks and Shares ISA could one day reach over £1,000 in monthly passive income. Here's how…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025
Investing Articles

These 3 under-the-radar UK shares are rallying

These three UK shares are quietly soaring in 2025, with strong returns and income potential. Our writer thinks they may…

Read more »

US Tariffs street sign
Investing Articles

Gold soaring, oil at risk, bonds irrational: what’s going on with the US stock market?

With the US stock market acting irrationally, this Fool UK writer explains why he’s focusing on defensive shares to avoid…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons
Investing Articles

These 3 shares form the core of my passive income portfolio

These three FTSE 100 shares form the core of my passive income portfolio, offering yields up to 8.4% and consistent…

Read more »

Petrochemical engineer working at night with digital tablet inside oil and gas refinery plant
Investing Articles

Up 70% with a 9.4% yield! Am I too late to get in on this rallying FTSE 250 stock?

Ithaca Energy has a high yield and a soaring share price – but is the FTSE 250 oil stock a…

Read more »

Rear view image depicting two men hiking together with the stunning backdrop of Seven Sisters cliffs in the south of England.
Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s set to retire – but his timeless wisdom still guides my investing decisions

Warren Buffett's stepping back — but his investing wisdom still matters. Here's one UK stock that I think fits perfectly…

Read more »

Rolls-Royce engineer working on an engine
Investing Articles

Can Rolls-Royce shares soar further? Here are 3 things driving growth

Rolls-Royce shares continue to climb on major wins — but is now the time to buy? This Fool UK writer…

Read more »

Business manager working at a pub doing the accountancy and some paperwork using a laptop computer
Investing Articles

These high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares are soaring! Time to buy more?

Aviva and Phoenix Group are making gains – but are they still considered top dividend shares? Our writer decided to…

Read more »

UK money in a Jar on a background
Investing Articles

£20k in savings? Discover how to unlock a £1,200 second income overnight

Thousands of UK investors use their spare savings to earn a second income from dividend-paying stocks. Mark Hartley outlines a…

Read more »

Young female business analyst looking at a graph chart while working from home
Investing Articles

These 2 undervalued dividend-paying FTSE shares are soaring! What’s the catch?

Mark Hartley considers the prospects of two rallying FTSE shares that look undervalued and pay decent dividends. Is there more…

Read more »

4 Teslas in a parking lot at a charger station
Investing Articles

The Tesla share price slips further — how much would £10k invested at the start of the year be worth now?

The Tesla share price remains under pressure, with risks mounting from multiple directions. Here’s what a £10,000 investment would be…

Read more »

A man with Down's syndrome serves a customer a pint of beer in a pub.
Investing Articles

Near a 10-year low! Is it time for me to dump this major FTSE 100 stock?

With his Diageo shares close to a 10-year low, Mark Hartley ponders whether it's time to say goodbye to this…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Considering a Stocks & Shares ISA in 2025? Make sure to avoid these pitfalls

Mark Hartley outlines a few basic tips for investors to ensure opening a first-time Stock and Shares ISA goes as…

Read more »

Passive and Active: text from letters of the wooden alphabet on a green chalk board
Investing Articles

5 passive income stocks I aim to hold for life

Mark Hartley identifies five passive income stocks that he wants to hold until retirement and beyond, explaining why he's chosen…

Read more »

Portrait of pensive bearded senior looking on screen of laptop sitting at table with coffee cup.
Investing Articles

3 UK shares I’m avoiding in today’s uncertain market

With stock prices soaring, these 3 UK shares look expensive based on key valuation metrics. Here's why one Fool UK…

Read more »

Silhouette of a bull standing on top of a landscape with the sun setting behind it
Investing Articles

3 signs the stock market’s entering a new bull phase — and how I aim to play it

The stock market's gaining steam. Here are three reasons a new bull run may be starting and how this Fool…

Read more »

Middle-aged black male working at home desk
Investing Articles

Where’s the Lloyds share price heading in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

With the Lloyds share price already posting strong gains in 2025, Mark Hartley explores where it could go next --…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking up arrow on wooden block cubes
Investing Articles

Up 83% in a year, is this FTSE 250 bank en route to joining the FTSE 100?

A lesser-known banking stock on the FTSE 250 is rapidly climbing the ranks, vying for a place in the top…

Read more »

a couple embrace in front of their new home
Investing Articles

In the next 10 years, I’ll aim to earn the most second income from this area of the FTSE 250

I’m targeting a second income from FTSE 250 REITs. Here are three top dividend-paying property stocks I plan to hold…

Read more »

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart
Investing Articles

Despite a 43% price dip, this dividend share still boosted its yield to 11.5% this year!

Our writer considers the income potential of an undervalued FTSE 250 dividend share with a high yield. Could it be…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Non-energy minerals are the top performers in 2025. These small-cap FTSE shares are leading the charge

Mark Hartley examines which sectors are doing well in 2025 and the FTSE shares that investors should consider to benefit…

Read more »

Businessman with tablet, waiting at the train station platform
Investing Articles

7% yields and low P/E ratios? These 2 cheap shares look promising!

The FTSE All-share is a great place to hunt for cheap shares, in my opinion. I've uncovered two top dividend…

Read more »

Chalkboard representation of risk versus reward on a pair of scales
Investing Articles

An 8.3% yield! Is this under-the-radar penny stock worth the risk?

To raise the average returns of his income portfolio, our writer is considering undervalued penny stocks. One in particular stands…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 may be soaring, but these two trusts still look heavily undervalued

The FTSE 100 may be near record highs but not everything has taken off yet. Our writer identifies two promising…

Read more »

Mature couple at the beach
Investing Articles

Consider this strategy to target £25,000 in retirement income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

An early or comfortable retirement is a goal many UK investors dream of but it often seems out of reach.…

Read more »

a couple embrace in front of their new home
Investing Articles

After the FTSE 100’s new high, what’s the next big opportunity on the UK stock market?

Housebuilders look set to benefit from a stock market rebound as the FTSE hits new levels. Our writer identifies two…

Read more »

UK coloured flags waving above large crowd on a stadium sport match.
Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Looking to build passive income via an ISA? These three FTSE 100 dividend stocks could help as they offer solid…

Read more »

Aerial shot showing an aircraft shadow flying over an idyllic beach
Investing Articles

As the Rolls-Royce share price hits a new high, 3 FTSE 100 stocks are flying higher

The Rolls-Royce share price isn't the only thing taking flight this week. Our writer identifies three other soaring stocks that…

Read more »

Renewable energies concept collage
Investing Articles

Is there a hidden opportunity in this undervalued S&P 500 stock with a 6.4% yield?

Is AES a hidden gem in the S&P 500? This undervalued utility stock offers a 6.4% yield and long-term growth…

Read more »

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.
Investing Articles

FTSE 250 stocks are rising — here are 2 that could benefit from the recovery

FTSE 250 stocks are gaining momentum. Here's why OSB Group and Currys could offer long-term value and income as the…

Read more »

Warhammer World gathering
Investing Articles

Are UK growth stocks finally back in fashion? Here are 2 to watch

With interest rates peaking and investor sentiment shifting, it could be time to revisit growth shares and consider their potential…

Read more »