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Starting in June, I’d invest £1,000 per month to aim for a £32,000 annual passive income in retirement

With dividend shares, investing well is about finding opportunities where the yield is enough to offset the risk. Stephen Wright…

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This under-the-radar dividend stock is on my list of shares to buy in June

UK investors might not have heard of Polaris. But Stephen Wright thinks dividend share hunters should have the US powersports…

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£10,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1,013 second income within 10 years

UK property valuations are rising while REITs are seeing their share prices struggle. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity to give…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying in June

A FTSE 100 distribution company and a US industrial conglomerate are on Stephen Wright’s list of top growth stocks for…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price could continue to outperform

The Rolls-Royce share price keeps moving forward, but this Fool thinks it's still behind where it ought to be after…

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As earnings rise 600%, is Nvidia still the best AI stock to buy?

With the supply and demand equation still looking strong for Nvidia, is the stock still the best AI opportunity for…

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2 passive income stocks I’m buying before an interest rate cut

With the market expecting interest rates to fall in August, time might be running out for investors looking to buy…

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Is the National Grid share price a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

The National Grid share price looks like a bargain. But there’s much more for investors to think about than a…

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The FTSE 100 stock I’ve been buying this week

Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 slipping back this week has offered an opportunity in one of the highest-quality UK…

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UK property: a once-in-a-decade second income opportunity?

Property prices are at record levels, but REIT share prices aren’t. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity for investors seeking a…

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3 steps to earning £100 a month in passive income

Earning passive income from stocks is simple but not easy. Stephen Wright outlines the way to aim for £100 per…

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Michael Burry just bought 175,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company

Scion Asset Management announced a $6.5bn stake in BP this week. But what could Michael Burry be seeing in an…

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How many BT shares would I need to earn a £10,000 second income?

A 5.76% dividend yield is attractive, and if BT manages to bring down its costs, it might be a great…

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Here’s what investors need to know about the latest Warren Buffett stock

The mystery stock Warren Buffett has been buying has been disclosed to be Chubb – an above-average business at a…

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Why the Experian share price is soaring after Q4 results

The Experian share price is at all-time highs after the company’s latest trading update. But does 6% revenue growth justify…

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Admiral shares are an underrated passive income opportunity

Stephen Wright thinks shares in the UK’s largest car insurance firm could be a better source of income than a…

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Why the Diploma share price is surging after a strong trading update

The Diploma share price is up 7% after a strong earnings report. As the company keeps growing, is there still…

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£17,365 in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that in dividend shares for long-term passive income

Interest rates might be higher than inflation, but Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is still the place to be…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

With its debt coming down, its free cash flow going up, and a recovery in demand for cruises, could FTSE…

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How much passive income could I earn by investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to avoid dividend tax could grow a £100 monthly investment into a second income…

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No savings at 30? I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a million

Over the last 20 years, the FTSE 100 has returned just under 7% a year. And some of its stocks…

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I’d buy 10,257 shares in this UK REIT and reinvest the dividends to target a £6,857 second income

With a 7% dividend yield, right now might be an unusually good opportunity to start earning a second income by…

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At a P/E ratio of 4, are IAG shares a bargain?

IAG shares trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of 4. But Stephen Wright thinks the real cost to investors might be…

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I’d buy 2,386 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock to aim for £3,612 a year in passive income

After a 33% decline, Rentokil Initial shares could be a great choice for investors looking for a lifetime of reliable…

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Why the Diageo share price looks like a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

The Diageo share price has fallen 14% as the FTSE 100 hits new highs. At its lowest price-to-sales ratio for…

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Is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain after the company’s latest trading update?

The J D Wetherspoon share price is up 3% after the company’s latest trading update. Beyond the immediate issues, Stephen…

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If I invest £10,000 in Shell shares, how much passive income could I receive?

With the company avoiding investing in solar and onshore wind generation, are Shell shares a viable choice for those seeking…

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Looking for AI shares to buy? Consider this FTSE 100 giant

With the obvious artificial intelligence stocks looking expensive, Stephen Wright’s looking off the beaten track for AI shares to buy.

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £100 in monthly passive income

A dividend rising 11% a year, a resilient business model, and strong future prospects put Greggs among the best UK…

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With £1,000 to invest, should I buy growth stocks or income shares?

Dividend shares are a great source of passive income, but how close to retirement, should investors think about shifting away…

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Is this growing UK fintech one of the best shares to buy now?

With revenues growing at 24% and income growing at 36%, Wise looks like one of the best shares to buy…

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This UK dividend aristocrat looks like a passive income machine

After a 14% fall in the company’s share price, Spectris is a stock that should be on the radar of…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price stalls, investors should consider buying

The super-fast growth of the Rolls-Royce share price has come to an end for now, but Stephen wright thinks there…

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Revealed! The best-performing FTSE 250 shares of 2024

A strong performance from the FTSE 100 masks the fact that six FTSE 250 stocks are up more than 39%…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 30% since January… and it still looks like a bargain

When a stock's up 30%, the time to buy has often passed. But here’s a FTSE 100 stock for which…

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Record service revenues make Apple a stock to consider buying

Despite declining iPhone sales and lower overall revenues, Apple stock is on the up. Stephen Wright looks at what investors…

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This FTSE 100 stock has what it takes to keep beating the market

Stephen Wright looks at a UK stock that's outperformed the broader market since its IPO in 2006 and looks set…

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£10k in savings? This REIT could turn that into a £3,625 second income

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a real estate investment trust with 5,308 houses and a 6.25% dividend yield could generate…

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How Warren Buffett got rich (and how to aim for something similar)

Warren Buffett’s success is partly the result of good fortune. But even without this, investing in the stock market can…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in May

Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month. Two UK stocks are…

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