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£5,000 in savings could potentially be turned into a £2,200 annual second income. Here’s how!

Mark Hartley illustrates basic principles of identifying reliable dividend stocks when targeting a high-yielding second income portfolio with a few…

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No retirement savings? Start building wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA with these proven methods

Mark Hartley takes to heart advice from an expert investor and considers how to build wealth for retirement in a…

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Up 226% and still undervalued? Investors can’t get enough of this soaring UK growth stock!

Serabi Gold's tripled in value over the past year, yet still looks undervalued compared to other growth stocks. Mark Hartley…

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Dividend shares can be great for passive income. But be careful to avoid these 3 mistakes…

Avoid these common mistakes when picking dividend shares. Mark Hartley points out risks and how DCC stands up as a…

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Back to black: can a refocus on fossil fuels save the BP share price?

After scaling back its green ambitions under new CEO Murray Auchincloss, Mark Hartley weighs up what the change could mean…

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3 cheap FTSE shares to consider this October

Mark Hartley provides insights into why these three cheap FTSE shares could offer long-term value for investors over the coming…

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With a huge 7.9% dividend yield, how much could £5,000 invested in this UK stock potentially grow to?

While searching out the top dividend yields on the FTSE 100, Mark Hartley considers whether M&G shares would be a…

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No retirement plan? Here’s how a stock market crash could help!

Most investors fear a stock market crash, but for those who are prepared, it can be an opportunity rather than…

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Flirting with £12, can the Rolls-Royce share price sustain this rally – or is a correction overdue?

After reaching just shy of £12, the Rolls-Royce share price has tapered off. Is the rally coming to an end,…

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With its 9% yield and trading 54% below fair value, is it time I buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income gem?

Legal & General’s high yield and cheap valuation make it tempting for passive income investors, but recent results show it’s…

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Lloyds share price: what the latest results, buybacks, and motor-finance redress mean for investors

Lloyds’ share price remains strong but with a looming motor-finance redress scheme and ongoing buybacks, what should investors watch next?

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Could the FTSE 100 still hit 10,000 points in 2025? Here’s what the experts think…

Mark Hartley looks at expert forecasts to see whether the FTSE 100 can hit 10,000 points in 2025 — and…

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Could an EV boom send lithium penny stocks soaring in 2026?

Mark Hartley explores whether rising EV demand could ignite a lithium rally in 2026 – and one UK penny stock…

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Meet the small-cap UK bank that’s leaving both S&P 500 and FTSE 100 giants in the dust

Mark Hartley explores how Secure Trust Bank’s 236% surge is outpacing global stocks, even S&P 500 giants. Can the small-cap…

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£10k in savings? Don’t let it gather dust — target a £4k annual second income

Our writer outlines a few simple methods of securing a second income by investing in dividend shares with just £10,000…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £2.5k monthly retirement income?

Mark Hartley finds out how much a UK investor should ideally put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to achieve…

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3 UK shares to consider this month as major brokers raise their price targets

Major brokers have upgraded price targets for Tesco, HSBC and Bodycote. Our writer considers why investors might want to take…

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The FTSE 250’s lagging behind the FTSE 100 — but I’m not selling these top dividend stocks!

Despite stalling at pre-Covid highs, Mark Hartley explains why he’s holding two FTSE 250 dividend picks he thinks still deserve…

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How many dividend shares do I need on the FTSE 100 to net a £10k annual passive income?

Mark Hartley explores how many FTSE 100 dividend shares could deliver £10k in annual passive income and which stocks income…

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Growth stocks vs income stocks: the pros and cons

Mark Hartley breaks down the key differences between growth and income stocks — and why the best investors often hold…

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3 FTSE shares forecast to grow more than 60% in the coming year

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at three beaten-down FTSE shares that are forecast to rally more than 60% in…

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Up 10% this month, this FTSE 250 stock still boasts an 8% dividend yield! What’s not to like?

Mark Hartley looks at a FTSE 250 stock that’s up 10% this month and still offering an 8% dividend yield…

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The stock market in 2026: here’s where the experts think it’s heading

Our writer takes a look at what the experts think might happen in the stock market next year and considers…

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How much should be put in a SIPP when aiming for a £30,000 passive income?

When considering UK shares to invest in for retirement, here’s how much may be needed to target a five-figure passive…

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2 reliable FTSE 100 stocks that have increased dividends every year since the millennium!

These two dependable FTSE 100 income stocks have raised their dividends consistently for several decades. Our writer considers their future.

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If markets crash, I’m buying these 2 UK shares

Our writer highlights two UK shares he’s buying in the event of a stock market crash, explaining why defensive stocks…

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I asked AI for the best way to balance out a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s what it said

Our writer considers an AI-advised Stocks and Shares ISA strategy covering global funds, defensive picks and one trust bridging growth…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s one strategy to target a second income worth £2,000 a year

Our writer details a potential method to earn a second income by investing in dividend shares with £7,000 as a…

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This hugely profitable 7.2%-yielding FTSE 250 stock looks great on paper! But there’s a catch

Dunelm boasts a juicy dividend yield and the highest ROE on the FTSE 250. But is its debt mountain too…

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2 high-yielding UK income shares with added growth potential

These two UK income shares offer generous dividends and surprising growth potential. Our writer weighs up if they’re worth considering…

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Meet the 10p penny stock that’s outperformed global stock markets this month!

One little-known pharma penny stock has surged 530% this month, beating all other shares on UK and US stock markets.…

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Down 25%, this undervalued FTSE share boasts a reliable, well-covered dividend yielding 5.4%

With FTSE share prices rising, many big names now look overvalued with weak yields. But one FTSE share still offers…

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This UK insurance giant is one of the top growth stocks on the FTSE 100!

Prudential’s share price surge and earnings growth make it one of the most exciting growth stocks on the FTSE 100…

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With 86% annual dividend growth, I had to add this FTSE 100 stock to my passive income portfolio

Admiral Group’s surging dividend caught my attention, but is this FTSE 100 insurer a smart pick for long-term passive income…

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Up 334% in a year, this fledgling energy company might not be a penny stock for long!

Seascape Energy Asia has enjoyed a huge rally this year and could soon shed its penny stock status. Mark Hartley…

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This FTSE 100 dividend giant bought back 126,498 of its own shares. But can it save the falling share price?

As British American Tobacco continues its £1.1bn buyback, Mark Hartley questions whether it can give the FTSE 100 giant the…

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A 10% dividend yield’s usually a warning sign — but this FTSE 250 fund looks promising!

Our writer outlines why he usually avoids very high dividend yields. However, one particular FTSE 250 investment fund has caught…

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These 3 high-yield dividend shares could benefit from falling UK interest rates

Mark Hartley examines three interest rate-sensitive UK dividend shares that could experience a price recovery if those rates decline in…

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JD Sports share price continues steady recovery despite disappointing results

The JD Sports share price dipped slightly after its H1 2026 results but recovered quickly. Mark Hartley weighs up its…

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Here’s how many Taylor Wimpey shares it takes to earn a £ 1,000-a-month second income

Near 10%, Taylor Wimpey’s yield is highly attractive. But can it really deliver a reliable second income and how many…

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