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1 FTSE 100 share I’m thrilled I bought this year, and one I wish I hadn’t

I'm already making profits from a resurgent FTSE 100 share I bought in September but another stock pick is beginning…

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How I’d invest £50k to create a lifelong passive income of £35,219 a year

I'm looking to build up a passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares. The true benefits will reveal…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is up 233% in a year! Should I buy Ocado instead?

It's been a brilliant year for the Rolls-Royce share price. Now I’m looking for a similar growth opportunity and think…

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FTSE 100 to hit 8,000 by Christmas? I’m betting this stock market rally will last

The recent stock market rally has done wonders for my FTSE 100 stock holdings. Now I'm hoping for more festive…

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I’d earn £1,260 in passive income by investing a £20k Isa in these 3 ultra-high-yield stocks

I'm on the hunt for passive income and I reckon the following FTSE 100 stocks should help me generate it…

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How much must I invest in Tesco shares to earn income of £1,000 a year in 2024?

Tesco shares have given investors a winning combination of dividend income and share price growth lately. Should I buy them?

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Should I sell underperforming Fundsmith Equity or can Terry Smith beat the world again?

Terry Smith's investment vehicle Fundsmith Equity is heading for a second year of underperformance. Is it time to bail out?

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Does today’s beaten down Scottish Mortgage share price make it a no-brainer buy?

The crashing Scottish Mortgage share price has marred many a portfolio. Now there's talk of a recovery. Am I in?

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If I could only buy 1 more FTSE income stock in December, I’d grab this ultra-high-yielder

I think I can afford to buy one more FTSE 100 income stock before the end of the year. My…

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Forget cash! As savings rates peak, I’m getting almost 8% a year by investing in UK shares

UK shares have had a bumpy ride. But they’re cheap and many offer hugely generous yields. Cash no longer cuts…

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I’m desperate to buy these 3 brilliant value stocks now in case markets rally in December

2023 is drawing to a close and time is running out for Harvey Jones to buy more shares. He wants…

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£5k of savings? I’d target income of £7,544 a year by investing in just 3 dividend shares

I'm building a portfolio of dividend shares to give me a passive income in retirement. It's astonishing how the rewards…

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Will the stock market rally in December? 

2023 has been a mixed year for shares but that could all be forgotten if we get a good old-fashioned…

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I’ll drip-feed £300 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim to get rich if shares rally in 2024

I'm plugging gaps in my portfolio by making regular monthly investments into a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three…

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A P/E of 133 and no dividend! Has Rolls-Royce share price mania gone too far?

As the Rolls-Royce share price rockets it's important to take a close look at the company's fundamentals and resist the…

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How many BP shares need I buy to give up work and live off the income?

BP shares are on the slide and this could prove a good time to snap them up. But could I…

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If I’d invested £5k in IAG shares 5 years ago here’s what I’d have now

IAG shares are the stuff of nightmares but management now dreams of a brighter future. What does Harvey Jones think?

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3 beaten-down shares I’d consider buying for second income before the next bull market

Now is a good time to bag a second income from FTSE shares as valuations are still low while we…

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£2k to invest? I’ll buy these 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks in 2024

Harvey Jones is spreading his wings beyond UK blue-chips and has found a couple of FTSE 250 stocks that look…

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The easyJet share price is falling again! Is it now a red hot buy?

I would have expected the easyJet share price to be flying even higher as the outlook brightens. Am I missing…

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The BT share price has jumped 10%! Should I buy?

I've been watching the BT share price closely for months. Now it's finally climbing and I'm sorely tempted to take…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in world-class income shares to target £50k a year

The FTSE 100 contains dozens of income shares that can help me build an extra stream of cash that can…

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No savings at 30? I’d shun buy-to-let and invest in cheap shares 

Of all the different methods of building long-term wealth, investing in cheap shares is my favourite. Some people buy-to-let, which…

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One FTSE 100 stock I really wish I’d bought this year, and one I’m glad I didn’t

For every FTSE 100 stock I should have bought, there's another I was lucky to avoid. Here are two of…

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I’m hoovering up dirt-cheap Lloyds shares before they finally start rising

Lloyds shares baffle me. They look great value and offer a brilliant dividend yield. One day they surely have to…

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This is my favourite stock on the entire FTSE 100 but one thing worries me 

This overlooked growth stock has smashed the FTSE 100 for years. It's got pride of place in my portfolio yet…

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Better buy for income: M&G vs National Grid shares

I keep meaning to buy National Grid shares, but then I see the ultra-high income on offer from M&G. So…

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My 3-step plan to target £4,236 in annual passive income from 5 dirt cheap shares

Harvey Jones is focused on building a passive income from FTSE shares to top up his pensions in retirement. These…

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Waiting for a stock market crash? These 2 FTSE bargains are on sale NOW

Harvey Jones loves buying shares in a stock market crash. However, these two look so cheap to him already amid…

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Down 25%! Is this former FTSE favourite now the very best stock to buy today?

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for the best stock to buy today. And he may have found it, as…

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I’ve just bought a great value dividend stock and it isn’t Vodafone

This high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock is even cheaper than Vodafone but, in my view. it offers superior recovery prospects…

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5 reasons why the FTSE 100 may be primed for a year-end rally

The FTSE 100 has had a bumpy few years, but at some point our luck surely has to turn. I…

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7.4% yield! Now the Aviva share price is climbing too, should I buy it?

If the Aviva share prices takes off I could get a fabulous total return once dividends are included. I’m finding…

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Buying 9,346 shares of this cheap stock would give me £2,000 a year passive income

Harvey Jones can get get an eye-catching passive income thanks to this FTSE 100 stock's ultra-high dividend yield of 8.57%

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If I’d invested £3k in Glencore shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

Glencore shares can be volatile, but investors like me might make serious rewards. That's why I'm building up my stake…

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My favourite income stock just paid me £133.93. All part of my plan to make a million!

There are few things I like more than a good, solid income stock. I plan to build my retirement on…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from the bond market! So why am I buying shares? 

The bond market is finally generating some excitement as investors spot a buying opportunity. But I'd still rather buy shares.

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Buying 273 shares of this world-class stock would give me £100 in monthly passive income

Harvey Jones can get a dividend yield of 7.78% from this FTSE 100 stock giving him a healthy monthly passive…

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If I’d invested £10k in Marks & Spencer shares a year ago here’s what I’d have now

Marks & Spencer shares have smashed it over the last 12 months in a blistering return to form. Where will…

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How I’d aim to make a million from just 10 FTSE 100 stocks

If I could only add 10 FTSE 100 stocks in my portfolio, I'd go for these. It's my best shot…

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