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Are high-yield FTSE 100 housebuilder stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explores whether buying shares in these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) housebuilders would be a wise move to boost passive…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock for decades of passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares a top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock that they're eyeing up as part of their strategy to…

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Spending £10,000 on dividend shares could earn me £1,000 per year in future!

| Christopher Ruane

By spending £10,000 buying dividend shares in today's market, this writer thinks he could earn a four-figure annual income in…

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With stellar results but down 5% this year, are HSBC shares cheap?

| Simon Watkins

HSBC shares have rallied 5% on today’s stellar results but they're still down on the year, so are they cheap…

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ITV shares look cheap and offer a 6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have a low valuation and a high dividend yield at the moment. Is this an excellent buying opportunity…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares while they’re still under 50p?

| Matthew Dumigan

With Lloyds shares still trading for under 50p, our writer explores whether now would be a good time for them…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in today’s volatile stock market

| Harvey Jones

I dream of having a big lump sum to invest in shares, as I can see so many buying opportunities…

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Buying 12,676 Taylor Wimpey shares in May would give me a £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares pay one of the most attractive rates of dividend income on the FTSE 100. They've also delivered…

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This near-9% yield FTSE 100 stock might be the deal of the year

| John Fieldsend

A 28% drop makes this stock the second-highest dividend payer on the FTSE 100 index. I think it might be…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend shares! Which should I buy in May?

| Royston Wild

These cheap FTSE 100 shares have attracted lots of buyers in recent weeks. Yet which should I buy this month…

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Why Barclays shares leapt 13% in April

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have soared since hitting their 2023 low on 20 March. But what exactly caused this FTSE 100 stock…

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Why ‘selling in May’ could damage a passive income portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the old investing adage doesn't apply for passive income investors wanting to build long-term wealth.

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares have a 5% dividend yield. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown shares sport an attractive dividend yield at the moment. They also trade at a low valuation. Is this…

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Selling dividend stocks in May makes passive income go away

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to income stocks, Stephen Wright thinks selling in May and going away can lead to missed dividend…

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2 stocks to buy in May (and then go away)!.

| Stephen Wright

A UK dividend investment and a US tech giant are Stephen Wright’s stocks to buy this month. He’s looking for…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares! Which would I buy in May?

| Royston Wild

Could these dividend shares be great sources of long-term passive income? Here's why I would -- or wouldn't -- buy…

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A high-yield FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up to earn a second income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock they'd happily buy for their portfolio today as part of…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to boost passive income?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explores whether buying undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for their portfolio could be a unique opportunity to boost…

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Lloyds shares are mind-blowingly cheap! Should I buy them in May?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares look terrific value right now and the dividend yield is likely to get better and better. Should I…

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Is the GSK share price going higher — or nowhere?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price has dropped nearly 6% since its 2023 high earlier in April. With things looking up for…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a second income worth £1,600 a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he could use his entire Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate an annual four-figure…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

The GSK share price offers solid all-round value for money right now. Should investors buy the FTSE firm based on…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy in May?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index is packed with top value stocks following recent market volatility. Are the following UK blue-chip shares too…

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7.8% and 6.8% dividend yields! 2 beaten-down UK stocks I’d buy in May

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best value shares to buy. Here are two exceptional UK dividend stocks I'll be looking to…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

The Footsie would be my go-to index if I were starting a new Stocks and Shares ISA today. Here are…

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My 5-step plan to target £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks investing in blue-chip dividend shares could help him build long-term passive income streams.

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Turning a £40k investment into £3,200 of passive income a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he could turn a £40,000 investment into a strong passive income stream by picking top…

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Lloyds shares have a bright future! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and explains why he believes the company will prosper in…

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2 top UK value stocks I might buy in May!

| Royston Wild

Recent stock market volatility has created a sea of top-quality value stocks. These cheap UK shares have attracted my attention…

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UK shares: sell in May and go away? No thanks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

An old investing adage warns investors to sell in May, go away and not buy after mid-September. But why would…

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5 reasons to buy dirt-cheap Barclays shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

After plunging more than 35% from their early March high, Barclays shares have bounced back hard. However, they still look…

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Lloyds shares have massive dividend potential – or do they?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weights some pros and cons of adding Lloyds shares to his portfolio right now for their passive income…

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Will the ITV share price stay in pennies for long?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns shares in ITV but they continue to trade for under a pound each. Here's why he'd happily…

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Vodafone’s 8.6% yield is attractive for my passive income portfolio

| Matt Tandy

A high-yielding passive income is the holy grail for most investors. Vodafone’s strong historical dividends have delivered exactly that.

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What second income could I earn from investing £20 a week?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he would invest in dividend shares over the long term as he aims to build…

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2 dividend shares near 52-week lows! A rare chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

After huge share price falls, could these two dividend shares be golden tickets to riches or are they investments to…

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7.8% yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 dividend share today for passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 share as a potential buy in pursuit of building a long-term passive income…

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I’d buy this exciting FTSE 250 dividend stock that’s up 120% in a year

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) share that offers an attractive dividend yield on top of some serious…

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7.35% and 5.72% yields! Should I buy these 2 FTSE shares for passive income in May?

| Harvey Jones

I'm going shopping for shares and these two FTSE 100 stocks offer a great passive income stream. Should I buy…

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