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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks that I think could soar this summer

Jon Smith considers two growth stocks from the FTSE 100 that he thinks are well positioned to perform well for…

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3 reasons I’d buy NatWest shares after the strong results last week

Jon Smith digests the latest results from the bank and discusses why he's thinking of buying NatWest shares for his…

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2 hot dividend stocks I’m eyeing up for March with £500

Jon Smith considers two dividend stocks from the FTSE 250 that yield a minimum of 5.5% at the moment for…

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3 easy tips to help me increase my passive income this year

Jon Smith explains some of the ideas he uses when trying to squeeze the most out of his dividend stocks…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in NIO shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have made

Jon Smith takes a look at the past performance of NIO shares, and explains why he's optimistic going forward for…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stars I’d buy now!

Jon Smith runs over two FTSE 100 dividend stocks that he thinks haven't gained as much attention for their payouts…

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Inflation could hit 8% in April! Here’s my stock investing game plan

Jon Smith explains how to interpret inflation, and how he can use both dividend and growth shares for stock investing…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in my Stocks and Shares ISA before the April deadline

Jon Smith explains which stocks he'd buy now before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, based on dividend and growth…

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AstraZeneca shares jump 5% today; I think they could go higher still this year

Jon Smith notes the jump in the AstraZeneca share price today and thinks that there's room for it to run…

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2 dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows to buy now

Jon Smith takes a look at two dividend stocks that have falling share prices, pushing up the dividend yield and…

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The IAG share price flew 10% higher last week! Here’s why I think it could go higher still

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price jumped last week, and why he thinks that more customer demand could…

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2 ways I’m using top UK stocks to beat inflation at 5.4%

Jon Smith outlines how he's using top UK stocks with generous dividends and low valuations to try and net a…

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The FTSE 100 hits fresh 2-year highs! Are all-time highs imminent?

Jon Smith considers the reasons why the FTSE 100 has been moving higher this week, and if the all-time highs…

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3 points I’m pinching from Warren Buffett when investing £1,000

Jon Smith turns to the advice of legendary investor Warren Buffett when considering the timeframes and valuations of potential companies…

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2 renewable energy dividend stocks I’m keen on with juicy yields

Jon Smith finds two renewable energy dividend stocks with yields around 5% that he thinks could be worthy of an…

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4 shares I’d add to my Stocks and Shares ISA before the looming deadline

Jon Smith notes the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is now less than two months away, so runs through some…

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5 things to know about passive income from dividend stocks before getting started!

Jon Smith runs through some important points to remember when trying to make passive income, including ex-dividend dates and dividend…

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At what point do Darktrace shares become cheap enough for me to buy?

Jon Smith considers the compounding reasons causing Darktrace shares to fall, and eyes its 250p IPO level as a price…

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Is buying Boohoo shares now like trying to catch a falling knife?

Jon Smith considers both sides of the argument when looking at whether he should buy beaten down Boohoo shares.

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Where should I invest? Here are 3 of the hottest sectors right now

Jon Smith talks through the three sectors that have been quickest off the mark in 2022, and eyes up some…

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Battle of the tech stocks: should I buy Amazon or Meta shares?

Jon Smith looks closer at the earnings this week from both Amazon and Meta, trying to find which tech stock…

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2 penny stocks that I’d snap up in February with £1,000

Jon Smith looks at a company that has seen its share price halve within the past year, and another penny…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with a staggering 20+ years of consecutive dividend growth!

Jon Smith takes a look at some of the most reliable FTSE 100 dividend stocks from the past two decades…

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2 things I can learn from Warren Buffett about picking dividend stocks

Jon Smith looks at the stocks Warren Buffett has exposure to that pay out dividends, and draws conclusions on the…

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The PayPal share price dropped 25% yesterday! Should I buy the dip?

Jon Smith explores the disappointing quarterly earnings that caused the PayPal share price to plummet yesterday, to see if there…

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Why the HSBC share price rallied 18% last month

Jon Smith explains why the HSBC share price was one of the best performing FTSE 100 stocks during the month…

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Ocado shares are flying today! What’s going on?

Jon Smith explains the impact of a leading bank upgrading the view on Ocado shares, as well as whether the…

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2 reasons why renewable energy stocks are falling

Jon Smith makes a note of the cost pressures and rising cost of issuing debt as possible reasons behind the…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d invest £500 in for February

Jon Smith take a look at a couple of top dividend stocks, including one that has grown its dividend per…

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3 things I’m watching out for from the Bank of England meeting this week

Jon Smith explains a few key points that he's watching out for from the Bank of England meeting on Thursday…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks with a five-year dividend growth rate of 20%+!

Jon Smith looks at the dividend growth rates of some FTSE 100 income stocks to try and find sustainable companies…

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3 ways to try and make £1,000 in passive dividend income for 2022

Jon Smith runs through a few different ways that he can use his pot of cash to try and get…

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Metaverse stocks are getting slammed! Here’s what’s on my shopping list

Jon Smith explains why metaverse stocks are getting hit hard at the moment, and which ones he might buy at…

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The NASDAQ is having its worst January EVER. Here are the best stocks I’m eyeing up

Jon Smith runs over why the NASDAQ has had such a poor start to the year and which are the…

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3 things Warren Buffett does during a market crash that I’m copying

Jon Smith takes some points on board from legendary investor Warren Buffett about what to do when a market crash…

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2 risks and 2 opportunities that could shape the Lloyds share price this year

Jon Smith looks at some potential boosters for the Lloyds share price along with risks that are being flagged at…

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The market wobble has made this household name a penny stock that I’m keen on!

Jon Smith runs through a company that has recently become a penny stock. He feels it is too cheap to…

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4 ways to make the most out of my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

Jon Smith explains how he can use the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA deadline to his advantage, as well as…

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4 top stocks that could perform well even during a market crash

Jon Smith outlines his favourite value and defensive company picks as he looks for top stocks to buy even with…

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3 of my top warnings signs of an impending stock market crash

Jon Smith talks through the fear and greed index along with other stock market crash warning signs, as well as…

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