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Quantum leap: will AMD stock surge as IBM partnership revives its roadmap?

AMD stock's climbing in 2025, boosted by an IBM quantum computing partnership, analyst upgrades, and rate-cut hopes. But risks remain.

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Why are 2 of the biggest S&P 500 success stories suffering in 2025?

Apple and Tesla are down nearly 10% in 2025 despite the S&P 500 rising. What’s holding them back, and should…

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Discover 2 reliable FTSE income trusts with dividend yields above 10%

A dividend yield above 10% is usually a red flag but our writer's found two lesser-known income stocks that look…

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These 2 soaring dividend shares have 10% yields! What’s the catch?

Two dividend shares boast yields above 10% while rallying hard in 2025. But are Serica Energy and Ithaca Energy reliable…

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With a 5% dividend yield, this FTSE 100 stock is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

Unite Group is a FTSE 100 REIT at a 52-week low, with a 5% dividend yield and a recent acquisition.…

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With an 8.5% yield, is this recent FTSE 250 addition a screaming buy?

Chesnara’s entry into the FTSE 250, coupled with its £260m HSBC deal and 8.5% yield, makes it one to watch.…

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3 passive income strategies that aren’t very passive – and 1 that is

Many so-called passive income ideas sound good but often fail in reality. Our writer outlines one strategy with a better…

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How to use dividend stocks and an ISA to target a £12,000 second income

Discover how dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a £12,000 second income through compounding and tax-free…

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Building a retirement fund: why AI stocks might power a SIPP

Could artificial intelligence stocks boost a SIPP? With tax perks, compounding and global exposure, here’s how investors might benefit.

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2 undervalued UK shares with dividend yields above 7%

Looking for income stocks? These cheap UK shares pay big dividends and could be undervalued opportunities in the stock market.

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Here’s where experts think the stock market will be heading in 2026

Analysts see cautious optimism for the stock market in 2026, with AI-driven growth and easing inflation shaping the outlook. Our…

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Up 92% this year! Did I miss the boat on this spectacular penny stock?

Staffline shares are up nearly 100% in 2025. Is this penny stock still undervalued, or have investors already missed the…

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Rolls-Royce shares hardest hit in broader sector sell-off. Is the rally over?

Rolls-Royce shares were down almost 6% towards the end of last week as geopolitical developments hit the aerospace and defence…

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Up 54%, Lloyds shares are now among the top performers on the FTSE 100 this year

Lloyds shares have outperformed all other UK banks in 2025, with only a few UK growth stocks doing better so…

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As Tesco shares hit a 5-year high, what would a £5,000 investment look like now?

Tesco shares are up 90% in five years. Are they still worth buying after hitting new highs, or has the…

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The overlooked ways a Stocks and Shares ISA saves investors money — and a £3m example

Discover the hidden benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA, from reinvested dividends to shielding long-term growth from a big…

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If someone had invested £5,000 in NatWest shares a year ago, they would have made…

Now fully private, NatWest shares are up 58% in 12 months. How much money would a £5,000 investment have made…

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Here’s how much £10,000 invested in the S&P 500 a decade ago would be worth today…

The S&P 500's soared 221% in 10 years. Here’s how much a £10,000 investment in a tracker fund like Vanguard’s…

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After last week’s results, I’m seriously keen on this record-high FTSE 100 dividend share

At hitting a record high in the wake of stellar H1 results, could this 5.7%-yielding FTSE 100 stock be my…

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£500 buys 714 shares in this undervalued FTSE stock with a 10% dividend yield

This little-known FTSE All-Share company's trading on a tiny valuation but with a huge 10% dividend yield. Could it be…

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Here’s how to aim for £500 in monthly passive income starting from zero

Investing regularly in the stock market can provide a path to building a second income. Our writer explores how this…

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Down 43%, Greggs is the worst-performing stock on the FTSE 250 this year. Can it recover?

Greggs shares have fallen 43% in 2025, making it the worst-performing stock on the FTSE 250. Our writer examines the…

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I sleep easier at night because of these FTSE 100 defensive stocks

As geopolitical risks continue to threaten the global economy, here are three FTSE 100 defensive stocks I feel comfortable holding…

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2 growth stocks I’d never heard of — until they soared nearly 40% this week!

Two little-known FTSE shares, Shield Therapeutics and Pantheon Resources, soared up to 40% this week. Could these growth stocks keep…

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Time is money: when aiming for a second income, both play a key role

Mark Hartley calculates how much money – and time – is required to earn a meaningful second income by investing…

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Is the BT share price overvalued? A 48% rally continues despite lacklustre results

Mark Hartley questions the value of the BT share price after weak results fail to explain its impressive growth. Is…

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These soaring UK shares are smashing the S&P 500

Mark Hartley identifies two UK shares that are giving the US market a run for its money. But are they…

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Is this the UK’s most reliable dividend stock?

Mark Hartley looks at a British dividend stock with 59 years of uninterrupted payouts. Is it the most reliable income…

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With a new CEO, this 10%-yielding penny stock looks primed for a recovery after a 58% crash

Severfield's one of the UK's leading steel suppliers but lately it's been in decline. Can a new CEO save this…

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This 5p penny stock is crushing the stock market in 2025

This micro-cap share is outperforming global stock markets by tenfold this year! Mark Hartley investigates the company's prospects.

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2 high-yield UK investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

With 5%+ yields and decades of payout growth, these UK investment trusts could be prime candidates for building tax-free income…

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2 up-and-coming UK growth stocks that could benefit from the AI boom

Our writer examines the groundbreaking tech of two small growth stocks that may be critical in the world of AI.…

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2 FTSE shares taking on US tech giants — and quietly gaining ground

US tech stocks dominate headlines, but two UK tech firms are proving that FTSE shares can deliver strong growth, reliable…

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This FTSE 100 stock is forecast to beat Rolls-Royce in the coming year — and it’s only £1!

Rolls-Royce has been the FTSE 100 star of 2025, but analysts think this £1 homebuilder could deliver over three times…

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AI wars: is the Nvidia share price under threat from rival AMD?

Up 56% in a year, the Nvidia share price looks unstoppable. But a new AI chip from rival AMD threatens…

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Got a spare £5 a day? Start the journey to financial freedom with passive income

It’s never too late to work towards passive income. Discover how investing £5 a day in dividend shares can grow…

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The hidden risks behind the Rolls-Royce share price rally (and why they may not matter)

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared in recent months but beneath the optimism, several hidden risks could threaten future growth.

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The £100-a-month portfolio that could grow into a lifetime second income

Discover how investing just £100 a month in dividend stocks could grow into a portfolio paying a steady second income…

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A P/E ratio of 127! Is this soaring FTSE 250 stock as overvalued as it looks?

Up 66% over the past year, FTSE 250 company Avon Technologies has a heavily inflated P/E ratio. But Mark Hartley…

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2 dividend-paying UK shares that could thrive in a high-interest-rate world

Higher interest rates are usually bad news for businesses, but some UK shares could potentially benefit from tighter monetary policy.

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