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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1k in Marks and Spencer shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Marks and Spencer shares have enjoyed a positive 2023 so far, but how has the FTSE 250 supermarket group performed…

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Is this the best big-picture stock in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

To some degree, most stocks in the FTSE 100 are being affected by high inflation, rising interest rates and fears…

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The best chance in a decade to buy UK shares for passive income!

| Alan Oscroft

Passive income investors might be wary of purchasing stocks and shares in today's gloom. But we could be heading for…

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£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn it into £177 monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shows how by just using a simple lump sum and investing it wisely, he could look to generate…

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Investing Articles

5 investing lessons from my very own Warren Buffett!

| Cliff D'Arcy

With a personal fortune of $112bn, Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the world's greatest investor. But I know one…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a lifelong second income!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a second income from dividend stocks doesn't always require a large amount of spare cash. Investing little and often…

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Yields up to 9.4%! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends today

| Royston Wild

These FTSE-quoted shares offer dividend yields that sail above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I'd buy them for a…

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This FTSE 100 share could be my bargain of the decade

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share offers a juicy dividend yield of 5% a year, covered 4.5 times by earnings. If this…

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Investing Articles

How many Lloyds shares would I need to stop work and live on dividends?

| Alan Oscroft

Would I ever put all my money in a single stock, especially if it's in Lloyds shares, which are among…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching like a hawk in July

| Paul Summers

The stock market news flow will heat up in July. Our writer highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he'll…

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The Forterra share price is down, so is the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite Forterra’s fallen share price, I think there’s value in this building products maker now and earnings look set to…

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Will GSK’s share price spike on Zantac news be sustained?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price spiked on news of a settlement over Zantac, but other factors also mean it may continue to…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income could I generate from a £10k investment in big oil?

| James Beard

Brent crude is down 27% this year. But is now the time to invest in the FTSE 100's oil stocks…

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How I’d invest £10k in dividend shares to target passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

There’s more to dividend shares than just the yield. Our writer considers how to best earn high-quality, sustainable passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares crashing in 2023! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Buying FTSE 100 shares when their prices are falling can be a lucrative investing strategy. So, are these two stocks…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for a long-term second income?

| Royston Wild

These popular dividend shares offer yields comfortably above the UK blue-chip average. Are they too cheap to miss following recent…

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Does a 6.7% yield make this dividend stock a slum-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The British Land share price offers a prospective yield of 6.7%, but the dividend stock has several hurdles to overcome,…

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Could cheap Lloyds shares REALLY give me £720 in annual dividend income?

| Royston Wild

Forward dividend yields on Lloyds shares have soared above the 3.7% average for FTSE 100 stocks. Does this make buying…

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3 stocks I’d buy for dividends in July!

| Dr. James Fox

The market isn't strong, but that's not a bad things for buyers. Here, Dr James Fox details three stocks he's…

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How I’d invest £20k in this FTSE 100 stock, to build a £10k annual income

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to lock in a lifelong second income? For me, it's high-dividend FTSE 100 stocks, plus the…

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6.8% dividend yield! A sinking FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for a second income

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend stock could be one of the best-value blue chips out there. Here's why I'm considering increasing…

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Would I invest a £20k ISA allowance in this FTSE 250 stock today?

| Alan Oscroft

It's easy to get hung up on safer blue-chip shares at times like these. But we could be missing some…

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Investing Articles

Building a £500k retirement nest egg with a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to generate wealth for the…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to buy Vodafone shares at 72p?

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares certainly look attractive with a 10% yield and discounted price. Dr James Fox explores whether it's a risk…

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Investing Articles

Here’s BAE Systems’ dividend forecast for the next THREE years

| Royston Wild

The BAE Systems share price has rocketed, pushing the dividend yield lower. But I'd still buy the FTSE 100 firm…

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Investing Articles

What could happen if I invest £5 a day in the stock market for 25 years?

| Ben McPoland

The stock market can be a wealth-building machine if given enough time. But could just a fiver a day invested…

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Turning a high-yield ISA portfolio into a £35k+ yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

Investors living in the UK are able to enjoy the benefits of tax-free ISA accounts to build a sizeable second…

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Investing Articles

Are high-yield shares high risk?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns high-yield shares including M&G. But he has a fairly low risk tolerance. Is he making a mistake…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £1k monthly dividend income with the Warren Buffett method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Adopting Warren Buffett’s investing strategy opens the door to generating a decent passive income even when starting from scratch. Here’s…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend growth stocks from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks have been growing shareholder payouts by double-digit percentages. I think they're too good to ignore.

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Investing Articles

495 dirt cheap British American Tobacco shares would pay me £1,200 income a year

| Harvey Jones

Now looks like a tempting time to start investing in FTSE 100 stocks as the index looks attractively valued after…

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No savings at 38? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £3,600 each month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how regular investment in shares and reinvesting the dividends could help him build substantial passive income streams.

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Persimmon shares 5 years ago, here’s how much passive income I’d have now!

| James Beard

Persimmon shares have fallen by 56% over the past five years. And the dividend has recently been cut. Is this…

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Investing Articles

No savings? Here’s how I’d use the Warren Buffett method to earn passive income

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been buying passive income stocks without using Berkshire Hathaway’s savings. Here’s how I’d plan to do the…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy one of the best dividend shares on the market?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares why they think now could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy this high-quality FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend…

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Investing Articles

Which of these 2 FTSE 100 shares should I buy for a second income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy when I next have cash to invest. Here are two…

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Investing Articles

Turning a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a £20k annual income

| Alan Oscroft

By investing regularly over the long term, it can be surprising just how much income we could generate from a…

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Investing Articles

Will soaring interest rates crash the FTSE 100?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the FTSE 100 has returned 10% over the past 12 months, it's having a tough summer. Also, could rapidly…

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Investing Articles

Are Vodafone shares a no-brainer buy for their huge 10% dividend yield?

| Alan Oscroft

I love a juicy dividend yield, and Vodafone shares offer a fat one right now. But will it be paid,…

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How I’m multiplying my passive income in 2023/24

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my never-ending search for passive income, I've come up with five ideas to boost my cash flow. Once in…

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