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£3k to invest? I’d buy these 3 dividend giants in a Stocks and Shares ISA before April 

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant home for a portfolio of income-generating FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Here are…

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Up 358% in 5 years – so why do I regret buying this red-hot growth stock?

This growth stock is on fire. Investors have made fortunes. Everyone except Harvey Jones, who fears he got his timing…

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I’d like to buy these 3 world-class FTSE 100 shares in an ISA before the market rallies

The FTSE 100 is home to top companies with global clout. I think these three will lead the charge when…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k ISA to aim for £190,000 of annual second income

Harvey Jones is aiming to build a second income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares. Using this year's ISA…

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Nick Train reckons the Unilever share price will spark into life. I hope he’s right

The Unilever share price has struggled for years, but top fund manager Nick Train is staying faithful and so is…

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I’m buying high-yield income shares to build my wealth in 2024 and beyond

Now is a great time to buy FTSE 100 income shares as many combine low valuations with high yields. But…

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How I’d use a £20k ISA to generate a superb £1,500 passive income in year one

FTSE 100 shares offer brilliant source of passive income. The key is to pick stocks who can increase shareholder payouts…

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I considered Aviva shares but bought this dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock instead

I've had Aviva shares on my shopping list for ages only to surprise myself by purchasing a smaller, cheaper rival…

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These 3 beaten-down value stocks should soar when interest rates fall

It's been a tough few years for value stocks, but they're due a turnaround when inflation and interest rates head…

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3 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy for an empty ISA in a heartbeat

I'm on the hunt for FTSE 100 growth stocks that can turbo-charge my portfolio. I can't believe I haven't bought…

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At 43p is the Lloyds share price an unmissable bargain or UK’s biggest value trap?

The Lloyds share price is really, really cheap and keeps threatening to recoup its lost value. Unfortunately, it never manages…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in National Grid shares to get a £1,000 a year second income 

National Grid shares are constantly in demand from investors seeking a solid source of second income. Harvey Jones examines why…

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If I’d invested £5k in a FTSE 250 index tracker 5 years ago here’s what I’d have today

The FTSE 250 is packed full of exciting growth stocks and I'm keen to buy more of them. Or should…

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Should I buy the 2 biggest losers on the FTSE 100 after last week’s dip?

I love going shopping for cut-price shares after the FTSE 100 has fallen, when there are bargains galore. These two…

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No savings at 30? I’d fill an empty ISA with cheap shares and aim to retire early 

The right cheap shares can turbocharge a portfolio for the years to come and even help investors towards a comfortable…

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A 9.4% yield but down 50%! Is this dirt cheap share an unmissable FTSE buy?

This cheap share catches the eye by offering a brilliant headline dividend yield. Harvey Jones goes digging for hidden nasties…

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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £96,000-a-year passive income

It's possible to build a fabulous passive income stream by investing relatively small, regular sums in FTSE 100 shares. Just…

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Don’t panic, this isn’t a stock market crash! But I see it as a brilliant opportunity to buy shares

A full-blown stock market crash is a brilliant time to buy cheap shares, but they don't come along very often.…

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I’ve bought 1,824 shares of this high-yield income stock to aim for a £150 monthly income

I took advantage of last year's share price volatility to buy this top FTSE 100 income stock. Now I'm hoping…

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Today’s FTSE dip is an unmissable chance to load up my empty Stocks and Shares ISA

Today's stock market sell-off has given me a terrific opportunity to buy cut-price FTSE 100 companies for my Stocks and…

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Are these 2 former FTSE 100 stock market darlings set to make a lightning recovery?

These two FTSE 100 shares have lavished rewards on investors in the past but are struggling today. I'm hoping they…

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Bitcoin predicted to hit $100k this year! I’m buying FTSE 100 shares instead

Harvey Jones is resisting crypto hype and banking on FTSE 100 shares to build the wealth he needs for retirement.…

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I’d invest an empty ISA in these fabulous 5 dividend shares to target income of £1,250 a year

Now looks like a good time to buy FTSE 100 dividend shares as many combine attractive valuations with high yields.…

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I love my dirt cheap Taylor Wimpey shares. Should I buy more?

I saw an opportunity to buy cut-price Taylor Wimpey shares in the autumn and I'm glad I did. Now I'm…

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It’s possible to make a £35k a year passive income from a £20k ISA. One thing is required

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of building passive income for my retirement. But another ingredient is…

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Is the beaten-down BT share price ever going to recover?

The BT share price is an eternal temptation, yet investors who've fallen for its charms are hurting. Should we give…

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Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity has trailed over 1, 3 and 5 years. Here’s what I’m doing

Harvey Jones usually picks his own stocks but he's put some money into Fundsmith Equity. Now he's wondering whether to…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’ll buy this unloved bank trading at a 10-year low instead

The Lloyds share price is rising and I think there's more growth to come. But this FTSE 100 rival could…

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Investing a £20k ISA in Aviva shares could give me income of £1,600 a year

Harvey Jones is impressed by the income being paid to investors in Aviva shares. As ever, it's important to check…

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If I’d invested in JD Sports shares one month ago here’s what I’d have today

JD Sports shares were hammered last week by a profit warning. I'm glad I didn't buy them a month ago…

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One overlooked value stock I’d buy today and it’s not British American Tobacco

This FTSE 100 value stock is in need of a little love, after several years of poor performance. I think…

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The Rolls-Royce share price peaked at 297p! But 2024 could be a lot tougher

Investors need to tread carefully after a brilliant year for the Rolls-Royce share price as the company has to meet…

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How I’d aim to turn £500 a month into a stunning passive income of almost £350k a year

I'm investing flat out to create a handsome passive income from UK shares before I retire. I only wish I'd…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £37,710 second income 

If I had a lump sum at my disposal today, I'd try and turn it into a lifelong second income…

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I’m tempted by BAE Systems shares but may buy this cheap FTSE 250 rival instead

BAE Systems shares rocketed in 2023 and should perform well this year as global tensions rise. But is there a…

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Will the stock market crash in January?

After a rally, often there can be a stock market crash. There are plenty of reasons to be worried about…

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Should I start 2024 by selling my underperforming Unilever shares?

The days when Unilever shares smashed the FTSE 100 are long gone. After another disappointing year, how should I respond…

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Will the FTSE 100 hit 9,000 for the first time in 2024?

The FTSE 100 looks good value right now. With inflation and interest rates expected to fall, I think 2024 could…

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Up 225% in a year but a P/E of 152! Will the Rolls-Royce share price crash in 2024?

The Rolls-Royce share price smashed the FTSE 100 in 2023 and made investors rich. Yet I suspect the next 12…

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The Lloyds share price is finally surging! Will this continue in 2024?

I've got high hopes for the Lloyds share price in 2024. I'd happily fill my boots today hoping for plenty…

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