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A bull market is coming and I want to buy this high-yield stock while it’s still cheap

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock will pay me a high yield while I wait for today's volatility to pass and the…

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3 dividend stocks with the biggest FTSE 100 yields. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Falling share prices have been pushing up the yields on some of our big dividend stocks. Are they sustainable long-term…

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UK bank shares are rebounding. So are they still cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Bank shares dived on Monday morning, but then rebounded strongly over three days. After diving and then surging, are these…

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Should I buy Barclays shares in this banking crisis?

| John Choong

Amid the collapse of SVB, Barclays shares have suffered over the past couple of weeks. But could this be a…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in ITV shares to earn a £100 monthly income

| Charlie Carman

ITV shares offer an attractive dividend yield. How many would our writer need to buy in order to secure a…

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Here’s what would have happened if I’d bought Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares a year ago

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares haven’t been great investments over the last year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at their performances.

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the OBR saying the UK economy will back at pre-pandemic levels next year, investors could be up against the…

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How to make passive income for life with just £3 a day

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can help to build a lifelong passive income. Our writer looks at his plan of action that can…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price remains much lower than it was at the start of March. So should I snap it…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 stocks are rallying! 3 cheap dividend shares I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are still on sale following the recent financial market meltdown. Here are several on my shopping…

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How to earn passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Passive income can come from dividends or share buybacks. Stephen Wright explains why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help…

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Start earning passive income with just £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Building lifelong passive income from the stock market takes time, but it can be done with a little spare change…

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Investing Articles

This market is throwing up high-yield bargains!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sees some high-yield bargains in today's market. Here's how he's trying to spot them, while avoiding value traps.

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Approaching retirement with no savings, I’d buy dividend stocks to start earning passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that dividend income can be a nice boost for those who've finished working. But which stocks are…

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Shifting fundamentals and stellar dividend to boost Glencore’s share price

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price should reflect one of the top dividends in the Footsie, and for me business fundamentals are also…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £900 of passive income

| Harshil Patel

Times of crisis can create investment bargains. Our writer considers how to use current opportunities to boost income in his…

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How I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to target £250 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would target over £5 a week on average in income by investing a few…

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2 cheap UK shares I’m thinking about buying in April!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the looking for the best value stocks currently available on the London Stock Exchange. Here are two cheap…

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2 undervalued dividend shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 tumbles

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index counts many high-yield dividend shares among its constituents. Our writer identifies two that look like cheap…

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3 FTSE stocks to buy to take advantage of the market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

Dark clouds hanging over the market are creating wealth-enhancing opportunities for investors. Here's three stocks to buy as the fears…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I might buy for passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE stocks could help supercharge my passive income. Here's why I'm thinking of adding them to my…

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If I’d invested £1k in Lloyds shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have taken a hit in the unfolding banking crisis, but how bad has the impact been on the…

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Forget gold! I’m buying stocks for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

Investors are looking for safety in gold and gold mining stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks they’re leaving behind great opportunities…

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Should I buy bank shares now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Roland Head

Has the banking crisis created buying opportunities for Stocks and Shares ISA investors? Roland Head looks at the top FTSE…

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Investing Articles

I’d build a second income using £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how, for a fiver a day, he'd aim to build a growing second income by investing in…

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Investing Articles

UK stocks are sliding, but I’m not worried!

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK stocks dived last week, as fears of a global banking crisis rocked stock markets. These seven FTSE 100 shares…

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Aim for £1,000 passive income buying 40 shares of this FTSE 100 stock a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thanks to ongoing market volatility, the FTSE 100 contains plenty of income stocks offering attractive dividend yields today.

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Income alert! Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast for 2023/24

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shares the latest National Grid dividend forecasts from analysts and argues for it being a good buy for…

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Stocks tank! A rare chance to create a supercharged passive income stream

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox examines the recent stock market correction and explains why he sees an opportunity to create a supercharged…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have sunk in value! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility offers a chance for eagle-eyed investors to grab a bargain or two. Should I snap up these…

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Why BAE Systems could be the best FTSE 100 stock for passive income!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 defence stock has a proud record of dividend distribution. And our writer thinks it will remain a…

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Investing Articles

More FTSE 100 falls this week? No worries!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 lost over 5.3% last week, as global stock markets were rocked by bank crises. Though I expect…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest GSK dividend forecasts and explains why he'd consider buying the stock today, despite certain…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy now for the next bull market

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two penny stocks that have faced some challenges. But they now look cheap and could be well-positioned…

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8.3% yield! But is the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast equally tempting?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast. Is the current yield enough to tempt him to buy the housebuilder's…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m avoiding like a bad smell!

| Royston Wild

I’m searching for the best-value dividend stocks to buy for my portfolio. But I think these blue-chips are best avoided,…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks paying me endless passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Investing in shares that pay dividends is a great idea to start generating passive income. Here's three payers in my…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover which companies in the FTSE 100 pay a 7%+ dividend yield and what to consider before investing £20,000 into…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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2 cheap income stocks I’m considering buying before April’s ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

The recent stock market wobble means that many UK shares offer terrific all-round value. Here are two top income stocks…

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