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6.6% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares to 2027

BP shares have slumped, leaving the oil giant offering a very high dividend yield. Should Roland Head consider buying ahead…

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3 super small-caps with 6%+ yields to consider for passive income

High yields can come in small packages! Roland Head looks at three niche companies with the potential to provide attractive…

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2 cheap UK dividend shares to consider buying in May

These UK dividend shares look cheap and offer high yields. Roland Head reckons bargain-hunting investors might want to take a…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that have already risen by over 50% in 2025

These FTSE 100 stocks have soared this year. Can they keep on motoring, or are they about to run out…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

The FTSE 100 has bounced back from April’s tariff sell-off. Roland Head crunches the numbers and highlights a stock to…

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Here’s why the Next share price is rising again today

The Next share price keeps climbing, but should investors like me consider buying? Roland Head looks at today’s news and…

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Up 68%, is this top UK dividend share still a bargain buy?

This big dividend share looks like a cash machine and offers a market-beating yield - but is it still cheap?…

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Up 20% in a month, should investors consider buying Marks & Spencer shares?

Shares in retailer Marks and Spencer have surged ahead over the last month, despite a cyberattack. Roland Head takes a…

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Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy to consider after recent falls?

This FTSE 100 firm's smaller than rivals but could benefit from its big US manufacturing footprint and competitive market positioning.

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With a 7% yield, should investors consider buying this unloved oil stock for passive income?

Profits are under pressure and shareholders are unhappy. Roland Head asks if this FTSE heavyweight could be a bargain buy…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’ve been buying after recent falls

These FTSE 250 stocks offer tempting income and growth potential, says our writer, who's recently added both to his portfolio.

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How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £500 monthly income?

The high yields available from some dividend stocks could make it easier for investors to meet passive income goals, as…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for M&G shares in 2025 and 2026

Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts for FTSE 100 asset manager M&G. Is this 9% yield a safe…

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How much would Tesla stock be worth if it was valued like Nvidia?

The market seems to view Tesla as a tech stock rather than a car manufacturer. What could this mean for…

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Down 40%, is the Greggs share price poised to soar again?

The Greggs share price has fallen hard, but the high street stalwart remains profitable and is growing. Are the shares…

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Am I crazy to own all of these 9% passive income stocks?

Dividend investor Roland Head discusses his passive income portfolio and highlights a stock he's bought recently with a 10% yield.

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As the British American Tobacco share price drops 10%, should investors buy the dip?

A share price slump has pushed British American Tobacco's dividend yield over 8%. Should investors consider buying this FTSE 100…

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Does this news mean a fresh start for the Centrica share price?

The Centrica share price has gone nowhere over the last year. But the stock has spiked following strong results and…

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As Barclays’ share price drops 5% on results, what should investors do?

Barclays shares have doubled over the last year, but the price has now dipped. Does the FTSE 100 bank still…

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Prediction: these penny stocks could be among 2025’s big winners

Roland Head explains why he thinks these penny stocks have the potential to deliver long-term winning returns if investors consider…

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Is this a turning point for the Diageo share price?

The Diageo share price is at an eight-year low. Is this FTSE 100 favourite simply too cheap to ignore? Roland…

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As the FTSE 100 hits record highs, should I sell my shares and buy an index fund?

Our writer’s portfolio lagged the FTSE 100 last year, but he’s not giving up on stock-picking and highlights a recent…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £2,000 a month passive income?

Roland Head crunches the numbers and asks how long might it take an investor to build an ISA to generate…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’m planning to hold for the next decade

Roland Head explains why he thinks shares in this little-known FTSE 100 firm are too cheap right now - and…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 95% in 3 months! Can it keep rising?

This FTSE 250 share has been a top performer recently. Roland Head looks at the latest updates and considers what…

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£1 coins for 70p? 2 FTSE 100 stocks trading at big discounts

Roland Head has been taking a closer look at two FTSE 100 dividend shares trading below their book value. Are…

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Down 30% in 3 months, is the Taylor Wimpey share price too cheap for me to ignore?

Taylor Wimpey’s share price has plummeted since September and the stock now yields 8%. Should our writer buy the shares…

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An 11%+ yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for this top FTSE 100 income share

Forecasts suggest this financial stock could soon offer an 11% dividend yield. Roland Head explains why he thinks this payout…

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£15k to invest? 2 high-yield stocks to consider that could deliver a £1,565 passive income

Roland Head looks at two FTSE 250 dividend shares operating in niche markets with the potential to provide a high…

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£10k invested in BP shares 10 years ago is now worth…

BP shares are known for their big dividends, but has the stock rewarded long-term shareholders? Roland Head's crunched the numbers.

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The Greggs share price is down 20% this year! Is it time to consider buying?

Greggs' share price nose-dived last week after a cautious trading update. Roland Head looks at the issues and gives his…

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ChatGPT thinks these are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying now

Roland Head asked AI which FTSE 100 income stocks he should buy. The answers gave him some useful ideas. Here's…

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2 legendary FTSE 250 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

Roland Head looks at two household names and explains why these FTSE 250 shares are already on his list of…

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Can investors trust the National Grid dividend in 2025?

National Grid surprised investors this year with a dividend cut to help fund upgrades. Is this FTSE 100 stalwart still…

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I’d buy 30,434 shares of this UK dividend stock to target £175 a month in passive income

A top insider has spent over £1m buying this 9%-yielding passive income share over the last year. Roland Head explains…

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I’d buy 32,128 shares of this UK dividend stock for £200 a month in passive income

Insider buying and an 8.1% dividend yield suggest this FTSE 250 stock could be a good pick for passive income,…

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If I’d put £20k into the FTSE 250 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

The FTSE 250 has outperformed the bigger FTSE 100 over the last year. Roland Head highlights a mid-cap share to…

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Up 66%, is this FTSE 250 share still too cheap to ignore?

This FTSE 250 firm operates in a competitive sector but has outperformed most of the market since the start of…

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After crashing 45% in October, should I buy this FTSE 250 share for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Roland Head explains why he’s tempted to add this risky FTSE 250 turnaround share to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Down 70%, is this former FTSE 100 name set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price has already flown, but Roland Head wonders if this famous FTSE 250 faller could be the…

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