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Investing For Beginners

Down almost 50%, is this the best value stock in the FTSE 250?

Jon Smith takes a deep look into a FTSE value stock that's struggled with higher costs and even the British…

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Investing Articles

3 key takeaways from the latest earnings for Nvidia stock

Jon Smith breaks down the implications in both the long and short run for Nvidia stock following the latest quarterly…

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Investing For Beginners

I asked ChatGPT for the most crash-resistant FTSE 100 stock and this is what it said

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 100 stock that ChatGPT told him could be the best option for protecting his portfolio…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks with new CEOs who could spark a big change

Jon Smith points out a couple of FTSE 250 shares that have taken on new leaders this year that could…

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Growth Shares

Here are the latest forecasts for the Barclays share price

Jon Smith reviews what the experts think about the Barclays share price going forward, following its remarkable rally over the…

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Investing For Beginners

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1k monthly income?

Jon Smith explains the key factors that go into building a generous income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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US Stock

How I’m dealing with this red flag that suggests we could be due a stock market crash

Jon Smith acknowledges concern from some investors about the risk of a stock market crash in the US, but talks…

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Growth Shares

Down 45%, this new penny stock is a great value purchase to consider

Jon Smith points out a company that has just become a penny stock and trades at 3p, but might not…

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Dividend Shares

2 REITs that could give an investor high, long-term passive income

Jon Smith highlights two real-estate-focused trusts with dividend yields in excess of 7% he believes can offer sustainable passive income.

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US Stock

3 investing mistakes from Warren Buffett that I want to avoid

Jon Smith flips the script when trying to learn from Warren Buffett and instead decides to look at his investing…

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Growth Shares

Here are the latest analyst forecasts for the BT share price

Jon Smith explains the reasons for the mixed forecasts and targets for the BT share price, and adds his own…

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Growth Shares

2 UK stocks that could benefit from higher inflation

Jon Smith talks through a couple of UK stocks that could be resilient to rising inflation due to specific features…

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Growth Shares

Why the JD Sports share price rocketed 7% yesterday

Jon Smith outlines why the JD Sports share price soared yesterday and what the implications are for the company when…

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US Stock

Why the next two weeks will be huge for the Nvidia share price

Jon Smith flags up both the upcoming earnings and headline risk regarding Chinese exports as volatility events for the Nvidia…

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Growth Shares

Has the Marks & Spencer share price lost it’s spark?

Jon Smith points out why the Marks & Spencer share price performance has been underwhelming recently, but eyes up the…

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US Stock

A 10% growth rate for a Stocks and Shares ISA could turn £20k into…

Jon Smith explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA can be used to build a long-term portfolio and identifies a…

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Growth Shares

Here’s what analysts expect for the Tesco share price in the coming year

Jon Smith runs through the outlook for the Tesco share price using both his own opinion (and research) and that…

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Growth Shares

Down 86% over five years, this FTSE stock could be nearing the bottom

Jon Smith points out a FTSE share that has been beaten up in recent years but could start to show…

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US Stock

Here are the latest forecasts for Tesla stock

Jon Smith takes a look at Tesla stock predictions from some of the main banks and brokers and tries to…

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Growth Shares

Analysts believe this FTSE 250 stock could rally 65% in the next year

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 250 gem that has strong buy ratings from analysts thanks to recent results and…

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US Stock

Why the latest inflation print could push the S&P 500 even higher

Jon Smith explains why the S&P 500 could be primed to move higher after data has shifted expectations for imminent…

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Dividend Shares

2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with triple the average dividend yield

Jon Smith runs through a couple of dividend stocks with juicy yields, including one at 10.95% he believes is sustainable.

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in UK stocks to make £25k in annual passive income?

Jon Smith tweaks both the yield and the amount to invest in order to see if making £25k annually in…

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Market Movers

Here’s what the new 15% sales tax could mean for Nvidia stock

Jon Smith runs through the latest news that has caused Nvidia stock to move lower, but offers a voice of…

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Dividend Shares

2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with double the index average yield

Jon Smith explains why active investing can generate a higher yield for income hunters than simply settling for a FTSE…

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Dividend Shares

Buying 10,000 of these shares could unlock an £822 second income

Jon Smith runs through a stock with a 6.8% dividend yield that he believes can help to boost second income…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income you could make just using high-dividend-yield stocks

Jon Smith explains the benefits that can be had when targeting shares with high yields for passive income, and provides…

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Growth Shares

Why the easyJet share price fell almost 10% in July

Jon Smith explains why the easyJet share price nosedived last month but talks through why he believes it to be…

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US Stock

Why the Nvidia share price jumped almost 10% in July

Jon Smith points to the strong performance of the Nvidia share price over the past month and previews the upcoming…

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US Stock

Meta shares surge 11% on strong earnings! Should an investor buy now?

Jon Smith details how Meta beat expectations on revenue and earnings in the latest results and why Meta shares could…

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Growth Shares

Back at its 2008 highs, what’s next for the Barclays share price?

Jon Smith flags up the strong move higher in the Barclays share price and outlines why the run might not…

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Growth Shares

This small FTSE bank has been smashing Lloyds shares over the past 6 months

Jon Smith points out a FTSE banking stock that is beating larger peers in performance thanks to a surge in…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in an ISA to make £10k a year in second income?

Jon Smith talks through how both the total ISA size and the type of shares included in the portfolio impact…

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Investing For Beginners

If you ‘sold in May and went away’, here’s what the same UK stocks would cost now

Jon Smith considers an old investment phrase and asks whether it actually makes sense to follow for long-term investors in…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income an investor could make from a £50k portfolio

Jon Smith explores different levels of risk tolerance and provides an indication of the passive income that could be generated…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how a £40k Stocks and Shares ISA could make £196 in monthly income

Jon Smith explains how an investor can juice up the returns of an existing Stocks and Shares ISA by targeting…

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Investing For Beginners

I see some red flags for a UK stock market crash. But I’m getting ready to buy

Jon Smith tempers the optimism surrounding recent market highs and explains some factors that make him concerned about a stock…

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Investing For Beginners

This FTSE stock just crashed to 52-week lows. Should investors buy now?

Jon Smith picks out a FTSE stock that crashed 20% last week with a profit warning, but outlines why he…

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Growth Shares

Up 13% in a day, this FTSE 250 stock may be primed to rocket even higher

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 250 company that's suddenly on everyone's minds, and outlines why the party's just getting started.

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Dividend Shares

Can this UK stock sustain the current 11.14% dividend yield?

Jon Smith talks through the reasons why he thinks a top UK stock’s juicy yield can be maintained in the…

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