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Growth Shares

£10k invested in the FTSE 100 via an ISA on 7 April is currently worth…

Jon Smith runs the numbers on a portfolio of FTSE 100 companies over the past year and points out one…

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Dividend Shares

The dividend yield of these 2 income stocks just jumped almost 25%

Jon Smith points out an income stock he feels is attractive given the recent share price slump, but also outlines…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 43% in a month, what on earth’s going on with the Vistry share price?

Jon Smith points out why the Vistry share price is enduring a tough period, and provides his outlook for the…

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Growth Shares

Up 25% in a month, this growth share is flying despite the market falling!

Jon Smith points out a growth share that's bucking the broader market trend in recent weeks, with momentum potentially continuing…

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Growth Shares

1 UK share I’d consider buying and 1 I’d run away from on this market dip

In light of the recent stock market dip, Jon Smith outlines the various potential outcomes for a couple of different…

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Growth Shares

Is this the best opportunity this year to buy the FTSE 100 dip?

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the dip in the FTSE 100 in recent weeks, but outlines why it could…

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Investing For Beginners

Is Aston Martin going to be a penny share by the end of this year?

Jon Smith explains his concerns around Aston Martin following the latest results, and mulls whether the company is on the…

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Growth Shares

At its lowest level since July, here’s why I think the IAG share price is dead cheap

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price has fallen over the past week but talks through the reasons why…

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Investing For Beginners

These 2 UK stocks just got insanely cheap

Jon Smith reviews a couple of UK stocks that have experienced double-digit percentage falls within the past month. He thinks…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT which growth stocks to put in my ISA and it gave me this surprising answer…

Jon Smith explains why ChatGPT didn't give him the best advice when it came to picking growth stocks, but outlines…

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Investing For Beginners

Experts think this penny stock could rise by 80% or more in the coming year

Jon Smith points out a penny stock that has the potential to soar this year if international expansion pays off,…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in income shares to generate £1k a month in 2036

Jon Smith plots a dividend strategy to try and build a four-figure monthly cash plan for the coming decade from…

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US Stock

If robots do take over, here’s where I think Tesla stock goes

Jon Smith muses about a world that could quickly become a reality of robots being mainstream, and talks through the…

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Dividend Shares

4 FTSE 250 stocks with a yield over double the index average

Jon Smith points out a handful of FTSE 250 stocks that have yields above 6.5% that could make them attractive…

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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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US Stock

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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US Stock

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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