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With £2,000, I’d buy these top UK stocks for income and growth

Jonathan Smith talks through some of his top UK stocks that offer both a dividend and have given a positive…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d beat inflation with top dividend stocks

With inflation in the UK at 2.5%, Jonathan Smith explains how he can use top dividend stocks to try to…

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Renewable energy stocks: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

With renewable energy stocks becoming increasingly popular, Jonathan Smith outlines some favourite shares from this area that he'd buy.

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3 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price jumped 10% last week

Jonathan Smith explains several reasons behind the move higher in the Rolls-Royce share price last week, including the half-year results.

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3 of my top ideas to boost my Stocks and Shares ISA returns this year

Jonathan Smith talks through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including making use of idle cash and reinvesting dividend…

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Top dividend shares: how I’m aiming to make 4 figures a year in passive income

Jonathan Smith explains why he needs to look at how top dividend shares fit in with his overall income portfolio…

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The Savills share price is rocketing higher! Is it the hottest UK property stock right now?

After the Savills share price jumped 7.7% yesterday, Jonathan Smith looks to see whether it's becoming overvalued or is still…

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Post-pandemic stocks: here’s where I’m looking to invest £2,000

Jonathan Smith explains how he's planning on splitting up £2,000 into a mix of value and defensive shares when looking…

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What’s going on with the Metro Bank share price?

With the Metro Bank share price down heavily over the past couple of years, Jonathan Smith looks at whether the…

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4 reasons why I’d invest £1,000 right now into FTSE 100 stocks

From dividend potential to relative value versus other markets, Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks FTSE 100 stocks are a…

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Could Lloyds shares be a top FTSE 100 dividend pick?

Jonathan Smith explains how the 2.65% dividend yield currently offered by Lloyds shares is just a start for what could…

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The BAE share price is flying and I think it could go higher. Here’s why

Jonathan Smith runs through why the BAE share price is up 10% in the past month, along with why he's…

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4 cheap UK dividend shares to buy now

Jonathan Smith looks for cheap UK dividend shares that have seen a falling share price or a low P/E ratio…

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Top growth stocks: here’s how much I could have in a decade by investing £500 a month

By targeting a growth rate and a regular amount for investing, Jonathan Smith shows how he could end up with…

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Should I invest in Taylor Wimpey shares for income and growth?

Jonathan Smith explains how higher house prices and a generous forward dividend yield could be a recipe for success for…

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2 ways I’m trying to grow my passive dividend income by £1,000 this year

Jonathan Smith explains how he hopes to generate higher levels of passive income from dividend shares, while being mindful of…

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The Sareum share price is exploding higher! Should I jump in?

With the Sareum share price up 735% over the past year, Jonathan Smith takes a look into whether the fundamentals…

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Does the Cineworld share price risk/reward stack up at 67p?

Jonathan Smith considers the impact of both Covid-19 and high liabilities on whether the Cineworld share price currently offers good…

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Top dividend shares: here’s how I’d invest £2,000 right now

After noting the impact of the pandemic on income payouts from FTSE 100 firms, Jonathan Smith shows how he's selective…

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What’s going on with the Darktrace share price?

Jonathan Smith offers his viewpoint on the Darktrace share price, and can't find enough positive reasons to get him excited…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares now to hold for a decade

By having a long-term mindset, Jonathan Smith explains why buying cheap UK shares now can help to boost his returns…

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1 tech stock I’d buy with £1,500 right now

When looking for exciting tech stocks to invest in, Jonathan Smith looks in detail at Roku, a streaming and hardware…

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Is the Barclays share price cheap at 167p?

Jonathan Smith looks at both sides of the coin regarding the valuation of the Barclays share price based on current…

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Here are the most popular stocks that young UK investors are buying

Jonathan Smith shares his key takeaways after looking at the most popular stocks currently being bought by younger investors.

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3 ways I’m trying to beat the FTSE 100 this year

From seeking added returns from dividend income to actively picking stocks within the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith tries to beat…

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2 top UK shares to buy in August

Should we see another FTSE 100 fall in August, Jonathan Smith explains two top UK shares he's keen on buying…

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What are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now?

When looking to find the best dividend stocks, Jonathan Smith casts his eyes towards sectors including utilities and financial services.

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3 ways I’d take advantage of the FTSE 100 crash right now

Jonathan Smith outlines several different ways that he is taking the opportunities that the recent FTSE 100 crash has presented.

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The Next share price is up 8% today! What’s going on?

After the surge following upbeat trading news, Jonathan Smith looks forward and shares his thoughts on what could be next…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 if the FTSE 100 keeps crashing

After the recent crash of several hundred points in the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith highlights the key areas he would…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is falling

Jonathan Smith explains how inflation, Covid-19 concerns and a potential stalling UK economic recovery are to blame for the FTSE…

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The ITV share price fell 6% yesterday. Should I buy shares now?

Jonathan Smith notes the reasons for the fall in the ITV share price, but thinks the long-term trend higher should…

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How I’d aim to make money from FTSE 100 stocks in 2021

Jonathan Smith explains some of his guiding principles that he's using to try and make money from FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 reasons why the IAG share price has crashed

The IAG share price fell another 5% yesterday, as travel news and upcoming results weighed on investors. Jonathan Smith explains…

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2 reasons why we might be on the verge of another stock market crash

Jonathan Smith runs through a different point of view when looking at some reasons why another stock market crash might…

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The Avast share price jumped 22% last week! Here’s what I’m doing

With rumours of a potential buyout bid coming from a US rival, the Avast share price rocketed higher last week.…

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Passive income ideas: 2 ways I can generate cash from stocks

Jonathan Smith explains a couple of handy passive income ideas that he uses when it comes to the stocks that…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to make £1,000 a year in dividend income

Jonathan Smith shows that by setting a realistic investment goal for dividend income, he can plan and forecast better how…

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Are Aviva shares the best passive income buy in the FTSE 100?

When reviewing the outlook for Aviva shares, Jonathan Smith notes the attractiveness of a 5%+ dividend yield for income investors.

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Here’s how I think Warren Buffett would invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks right now

Jonathan Smith looks at some points legendary investor Warren Buffett has made over the years and applies them to his…

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