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Sainsbury’s shares are up 61% in recent months. Are they still undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

Over the last few months, Sainsbury’s shares have been one the FTSE 100’s biggest risers. Here’s what happened, and whether…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock has crashed to a 52-week low! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a FTSE 250 stock that could be undervalued at present and considers whether he should add it…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to live off passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer reveals what their chosen strategy would be if they had the aim of living only off passive income…

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Turning a £5k investment into a second income worth £4k a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to transform £5,000 into a regular income with the potential to positively impact…

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Turning a £20K ISA into passive income worth £10K a year!

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and Shares ISAs have returned 9.6% per year on average in the past decade. That could get me a…

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How to earn £20k a year in passive income by investing £10 a day

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable annual passive income is achievable by investing regularly in high-yield dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains how.

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This top FTSE 100 dividend stock may increase shareholder returns further

| Simon Watkins

Down 20%, but under pressure to increase shareholder returns, with good financials and growth plans, is it time to buy…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

Can these five out-of-favour FTSE 100 stocks be decent candidates for a long-term, diversified portfolio of good-value shares?

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Is the BP share price presenting investors with a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With the BP share price down, is now a good opportunity to load up with the oil and gas giant’s…

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Are these 7 stocks to buy right now before it’s too late?

| Kevin Godbold

Investor sentiment has been downbeat for some time but conditions are improving and it’s a good time to hunt for…

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How many dirt cheap Lloyds shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Harvey Jones

I'm building a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend stocks, and Lloyds shares look compelling. How many do I need to…

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2 shares to buy for big dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my hunt for new dividend shares to buy, I found these two FTSE 100 candidates. One pays a cash…

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2 dividend shares I’d buy to target healthy passive income through to 2030!

| Royston Wild

Yields at these UK stocks aren't the biggest. But I reckon these dividend shares could be great buys for long-term…

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Are Centrica shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Carman

Centrica shares have rallied 27% in 2023 after the British Gas owner tripled its adjusted operating profits, but can they…

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The FTSE 100 bank that yielded 11% in 2022 and is set for growth

| Simon Watkins

With a government stake, balance sheet strength, stellar dividends, and exciting growth prospects, this FTSE 100 bank looks a bargain…

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Which of these FTSE 100 heavyweight shares should I buy?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares are very popular with UK share investors in 2023. But which should I buy next month…

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HSBC shares yield 5.5%. Are they worth buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the dividend outlook for HSBC shares has improved, and what this could mean for income investors…

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Cash ISA vs dividend stocks. Which is better for passive income right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the best place to invest for passive income right now and outlines the risks and rewards…

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Investing £20k in this cheap FTSE 100 stock would earn dividend income of £1,820 a year

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest yields on the entire index, yet its shares are going cheap.…

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If I invest £5k in Lloyds and Tesco shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares is one of the easiest ways to generate passive income. Here’s how much an investment in…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in M&G shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the no.1 dividend stock on the FTSE 100. M&G shares might have…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3 step plan for £2,000 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he'd target £24,000 a year in later…

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How I’d build a second income for life with FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they'd go about seeking to build a second income for life by buying high-quality FTSE 100…

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1 FTSE 250 share I’d buy for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After peaking in early February, this FTSE 250 stock has gone from leader to laggard. But I'd gladly buy more…

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Why I think Lloyds shares are the FTSE 100’s best bargain

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer reveals several reasons that explain why they think Lloyds shares could be among the FTSE 100's best bargains…

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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

This financial stock in the FTSE 100 is arguably one of the best choices for investors looking to generate passive…

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Why NOW could be the time to buy these FTSE 100 bargain stocks!

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 100 stocks appear to be trading below value. Here's why I'd snap them up for my UK…

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1 dividend stock I aim to own for decades

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK stock market includes many dividend stocks -- some riskier than others. But I regard this high-yielding share as…

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Is the Dunelm share price about to surge higher?

| Kevin Godbold

The Dunelm business has been surprisingly resilient and the share price may be poised to move higher as conditions improve…

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This dirt cheap FTSE 100 share is a beautiful bargain

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share was riding high in early March, but then slumped as US banks got into trouble. Looking…

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Down 10% this year, the Aviva share price looks like a FTSE 100 bargain

| Simon Watkins

A non-core business divestment, a new pensions deal and one of the strongest rates of return in its sector make…

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Why Aviva and Glencore are two of the FTSE 100’s best bargains!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares offer huge dividend yields and low P/E ratios at current prices. Here's why I think they're…

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Here are 2 of my favourite UK shares right now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past year, I've bought 17 new stocks for my family portfolio. Here are two of the UK shares…

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Lloyds shares pay over 5% a year in cash. But there’s more to them than that!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have dropped more than 20% from their 2023 high in early February. But I'm holding on tightly to…

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A bull market is coming: should investors buy Shell shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

This fund manager thinks there’s a bull market coming for stocks. And I believe Shell shares offer a dividend yield…

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How much extra income could I earn investing £30 a week in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons £30 per week put into the stock market could build a long-term source of…

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Is Babcock International the best value stock on the FTSE 250?

| Ben McPoland

Global military spending is soaring yet shares in this UK defence company have underperformed. Is it now time for me…

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Yields of up to 6.7%! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks offer yields that beat the average for UK blue-chip shares. They also trade on low P/E or…

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Is time running out to buy these high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three FTSE 100 shares paying steady dividends that I’d be keen to own in my diversified portfolio before…

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How I’d invest my Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,500 in annual income

| Alan Oscroft

Can I achieve a 7.5% annual return from my Stocks and Shares ISA? With the big FTSE 100 dividends out…

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