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Investing For Beginners

2 stocks to consider buying that outperformed during the last stock market crash

Jon Smith reviews the performance of two stocks during the 2020 market rout and explains why they both could be…

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Growth Shares

2 red-hot FTSE 100 stocks that could outperform Rolls-Royce this year

Jon Smith points out a couple of FTSE 100 firms that he believes have better growth prospects right now than…

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How much do I need in the S&P 500 to make £809 in monthly passive income?

Jon Smith turns his attention to the other side of the pond and points out some attractive dividend options from…

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Growth Shares

Up 35% in a week, is this UK AI growth stock the next Nvidia?

Jon Smith talks through whether the UK finally has a growth stock in the AI space that's worth shouting about…

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Investing For Beginners

£5k invested in Diageo shares 3 months ago is currently worth…

Jon Smith explains why Diageo shares might be starting to show signs of a broader recovery, as a new CEO…

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Dividend Shares

How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly passive income?

Jon Smith does his research not only on working out the figures to generate a passive income but also a…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE shares that look like serious bargains right now

Jon Smith talks through a couple of FTSE shares he believes are undervalued, with one beaten down and the other…

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Dividend Shares

These UK shares could pay you £750 in monthly second income

Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors for the coming decade and then delves into specific UK shares that could…

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Investing For Beginners

At 52-week highs, I think the Legal & General share price is heading higher still

Jon Smith explains why the Legal & General share price has outperformed recently and outlines why the party might not…

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Dividend Shares

Income investors interested in the Lloyds share price should mark the calendar for 9 April

Jon Smith points out why the Lloyds share price looks attractive to some dividend hunters, but why they need to…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 91%, here’s what it would take for the Ocado share price to rally

Jon Smith takes a look at the Ocado share price and debates whether the stock is cheap, along with outlining…

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Investing For Beginners

This data might make me mark my calendar for a stock market crash this month

Jon Smith points out an interesting point linked to previous stock market crashes, but explains how an investor can position…

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Dividend Shares

This income share could transform an empty ISA into a £39k second income

Jon Smith explains why a certain income share with a 9.9% yield looks attractive to him, and talks through the…

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Dividend Shares

Owning 2,844 shares of this FTSE 100 firm could pay £351 in annual second income

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 100 stock could help to provide sustainable passive income to an investor, as well…

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Growth Shares

£2k invested in this growth share at the start of the year is worth this staggering amount

Jon Smith points out a growth share that has started 2026 very strongly and explains what the outlook could be…

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Investing For Beginners

2 bargain value shares that just hit 52-week lows

Jon Smith points out a couple of value shares down over 30% in the past year that he believes could…

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Why I think people are wrong about Adobe stock right now

Jon Smith notes why some are pessimistic about Adobe stock right now, but disagrees with the reasoning behind the views.

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Investing For Beginners

Is the party over for the Aviva share price?

Jon Smith reviews the Aviva share price and ponders if one of the top UK insurance firms has peaked, or…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE stock is primed to rally 65% according to the experts

Jon Smith raises an eyebrow after looking at multiple analyst forecasts for a FTSE share over the coming year and…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 share is my early pick to get promoted to the FTSE 100 next month!

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 share that has been outperforming the index recently and could get a tap…

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Dividend Shares

This income stock has a dividend forecast of over 8.5%! What’s going on?

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock with a rising dividend forecast, but contrasts this outlook…

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Growth Shares

Why I expect the Tesco share price to make 52-week highs this spring

Jon Smith points out some positive catalysts for the Tesco share price and explains why the coming months could act…

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US Stock

£5k invested in Nvidia shares at the beginning of the year is currently worth…

Jon Smith reviews a busy few weeks to kick off 2026 for Nvidia shares, with upcoming earnings presenting a near-term…

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US Stock

Is this the best no-brainer S&P 500 stock to consider buying now?

Jon Smith points out an S&P 500 stock that's already up 157% this year and explains why optimism around the…

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Dividend Shares

4 UK shares to consider buying with an average dividend yield of 10.64%

Jon Smith points out several UK shares from different sectors that have high yields, but could represent a good reward…

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Growth Shares

The Diageo share price looks seriously mispriced to me. Here’s why

Jon Smith's been watching the fall in the Diageo share price for some time, and explains why he feels now…

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Dividend Shares

This REIT’s down 12% with a 9.58% dividend yield

Jon Smith highlights a REIT he thinks could be set for a long-term comeback as more people return to office…

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US Stock

How to try and turn a small ISA into £100k using these S&P 500 stocks

Jon Smith turns his focus to building a portfolio solely with S&P 500 stocks, and taps into key growth areas…

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Growth Shares

Could this growth share be a millionaire-maker at 4.8p?

Jon Smith runs through a growth share with increasing copper exposure that he believes could be set to rocket higher…

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Growth Shares

Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I think this is a better growth opportunity for 2026

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 250 company he believes has better growth prospects for the coming year than Rolls-Royce…

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Dividend Shares

How you could invest £300 a month in FTSE 100 stocks to target a £5,000 second income

Jon Smith explains how a stream of income can be built from scratch with £300 a month just by actively…

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Growth Shares

Is the FTSE 250’s biggest loser now the best undervalued stock to buy?

Jon Smith picks out a company that on the surface might appear to be undervalued, but explains why research is…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a stock market crash could boost passive income potential by 33%

Jon Smith points out why the ability for investors to enhance passive income from dividend shares can increase when the…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE stock just rocketed over 10% on strong results. Time to consider buying?

Jon Smith races to get up to speed on a FTSE company that surged this week, but explains why March…

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Dividend Shares

How an investor could make a 7% annual yield on a £20k ISA

Jon Smith talks through the strategy behind building a sustainable ISA that's designed to be an income generator with an…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT where the Shell share price will end the year and this is what it said

Jon Smith notes the Shell share price has underperformed the index in the past year, but explains why 2026 could…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks that analysts predict could rise 50% (or more) this year

Jon Smith reviews some FTSE 250 shares that have a strong outlook based on forecasts from analysts. He takes a…

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Investing For Beginners

The Glencore share price is up 23% in a month! What’s going on?

Jon Smith points out the sharp rise in the Glencore share price, but outlines why it might not represent a…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 100 stock’s tipped to grow by 67% over the coming year

Jon Smith points out a potentially underappreciated FTSE 100 share that has just received a large vote of confidence from…

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2 S&P 500 stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

Jon Smith talks through a couple of S&P 500 shares that endured a tricky 2025 but have exciting forecasts for…

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