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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for life-changing passive income from FTSE shares

At 30, I'd have a decent opportunity to build meaningful long-term passive income from quality shares for a bountiful retirement.

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3 UK stocks I love

UK stocks have been struggling to make progress through the summer, but in many cases, their underlying businesses haven't!

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Can a 7% rise in rental revenue drive the Ashtead share price higher?

Ashtead's share price has increased manyfold, but I think there's likely to be more to come for investors in the…

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Here’s why this is one of my favourite FTSE 100 stocks

With a dividend yield of almost 6% and growth potential ahead, has this FTSE 100 stock become a no-brainer to…

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Down 15% on news day, but should I buy this FTSE 250 stock now?

This FTSE 250 IT company may be seeing a temporary setback in an otherwise enduring long-term growth story.

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My favourite passive income stock’s as cheap as chips and I’d consider buying it now

This stock's dividend yield is a handy 7.5%, which is ideal income for passive income shareholders to collect while getting…

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With orders and earnings shooting higher, is this FTSE 250 stock a buy?

Although this cheap-looking FTSE 250 stock is cyclical, there's no denying the strength in the underlying business right now.

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With £5,000, I’d consider buying these FTSE 100 shares first

The recovering businesses behind these FTSE 100 stocks have decent forward-looking growth prospects and modest valuations.

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With earnings up almost 75%, this FTSE 250 company looks like a stock to consider now

After strong full-year results and a positive outlook statement, this FTSE 250 stock may need to catch up with the…

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With first-half sales up 8%, I think the Next share price has further to climb

The Next share price is rising as the firm raises profit guidance, posts higher sales, and issues a positive outlook…

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Dividend up 10%! Is the BP share price just too low?

Decent half-year results, a dividend rise, and a yield above 5% may get the BP share price moving higher in…

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Up 20% in 2024, and now a decent update from this UK company — should I buy the stock?

I'm keen on this great UK stock, which has been performing well and is backed by an expanding business in…

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1 FTSE 100 bargain stock I love

I'm keen to add good-value FTSE 100 shares to my diversified portfolio and I reckon this one looks unmissable for…

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10% dividend increase! Is IMI one of the best stocks to buy in the FTSE 100 index?

To me, this firm's multi-year record of well-balanced progress makes the FTSE 100 stock one of the most attractive in…

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The AstraZeneca share price dips as the company raises full-year guidance!

AstraZeneca's biopharmaceutical business is delivering ongoing growth, so share price weakness now may be a buying opportunity.

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Revenue up 10% and accelerated growth potential for this overlooked FTSE 250 company

Today's first-quarter update from this good-value FTSE 250 company keeps me keen on the stock as recovery and growth continues.

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Down over 50%, but analysts expect a huge earnings bounce-back for this growth stock

Is YouGov one of the best-value growth stocks on the London market and an almost unbelievable bargain after its recent…

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Is a takeover offer about to boost the Rentokil stock price, and should I buy?

The Rentokil share price is up 10% on takeover rumours. Is it a stock to buy or one to be…

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I’d shun Lloyds Banking Group and consider this stock for passive income instead

This company's dividend record knocks spots off Lloyds Banking Group's, and it looks like decent value now with a yield…

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History suggests the FTSE 100 may double from where it is now

The FTSE 100 overall is buoyant, but this single stock has the potential to be a better buy now its…

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Renewables output up 60%, but will the SSE share price go the way of National Grid’s?

The SSE share price makes the company look attractive, but is there a big risk to consider down the road…

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Earnings up 20%! But this UK small-cap stock may just be getting started

Are we about to see enduring growth from this UK small-cap business with a rising stock price ahead over the…

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Q2 production up — so what’s going on with the Antofagasta share price?

A 20% production rise and a falling share price for copper miner Antofagasta, so is this a buying opportunity for…

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Down 15% today: what’s going on with the Burberry share price?

Dire trading figures and a fast change of chief executive -- is this the bottom for the share price at…

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1 top stock to consider for a diversified passive income portfolio

I want to build a passive portfolio of stocks and shares for income from the dividends, without all the sweat…

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3 FTSE 100 stock bargains to consider buying right now

There may be a valuation re-rating coming for large-cap FTSE 100 companies, so I'm targeting some of these bargain stocks…

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This UK firm’s dividend is up almost 35%, but I’d consider the shares for growth

Strong results make the shares of this UK company look attractive as the business and the dividends deliver pacey growth.

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Profits down 12%, but is this FTSE 250 company a bargain for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

Difficult trading and a big dividend yield of almost 6% means I'm tempted to stock up with these shares for…

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1 magnificent dividend for recurrent passive income

This company has a low valuation, a high dividend yield for income, and a long record of continuous shareholder payments.

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I’ve moved this stock to my potential buy list after a 30% rise in earnings

Today's strong full-year results put this business on my radar as a stock to consider buying for its ongoing growth…

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I’d buy this UK big-cap stock in July without hesitation

I think this UK stock is one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100 and it looks like a…

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What’s going on with Sainsbury’s share price?

Sainsbury's high dividend yield of 5.6% makes the recent share price weakness an opportunity for investors to consider.

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Is Lloyds still one of the best dividend stocks to buy now?

The Lloyds dividend yields more than 6% despite the stock's strong rise this year. But can investors trust the bank's…

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Revenue up 5%: is this small-cap company a stock to buy?

Consistent progress from the business behind this stock makes it look like one to consider now as a buy for…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d aim to invest it for a second income of £1k a year

Here’s how I’d aim to make an upfront investment to generate an annual second, unearned income from these shares.

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now the general election is almost behind us?

The stock market hates uncertainty, so we may see a surge for FTSE 100 shares late next week once the…

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Is telecoms giant BT now a no-brainer stock for passive income?

This time, BT 'smells' different, and I finally believe it may make a decent investment for passive income from the…

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This one-time fast-growth stock has become a dividend play — with benefits!

Growth stock to dividend star! Yet this share price remains buoyant and there's a potential catalyst ahead for the business.

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Dividend held! An almost 10% yield makes this UK value stock look interesting

There's been tough trading for this UK company, but an optimistic outlook means I can't ignore the stock's apparent value…

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Operating profit up 9%: I’d consider buying this high-yielding dividend stock now

This dividend stock’s yielding almost 8% while the underlying business is optimising its assets for better returns.

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