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Investing Articles

FTSE bank stocks: where should I put my money?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at several FTSE-listed banking stocks as earnings seasons throws investors a few surprises.

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Investing Articles

The ITV share price is soaring. But I see higher highs

| Cliff D'Arcy

The ITV share price has surged by 65% since its September lows. But even after a strong start to 2023,…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m buying Lloyds shares after Barclays disappointed investors!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Barclays shortcomings aren't bad news for Lloyds shares. The latter's results are due on Wednesday.

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown shares look too low to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have lost a third of their value in the past 12 months. They've also halved over the…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares I’m considering for March to build up passive income

| Ryan Hogg

Ryan Hogg looks at why these UK shares could deliver great upside to his portfolio this year through both dividends…

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Investing Articles

I’d target £800 a month in extra income by spending £100 a week on shares

| Christopher Ruane

By devoting some money regularly to buy dividend shares, our writer hopes to build an extra income stream. Here's how…

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Investing Articles

Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £500 in BAE Systems shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether an investment in BAE Systems shares two years ago would have served him well, and…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares for £200 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares offer the highest dividend yield of the FTSE 100 banking stocks. Here's how our writer would invest in…

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Investing Articles

2 cut-price dividend giants on the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two discounted FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks that he's adding to his portfolio despite the recent rise…

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Investing Articles

Renewables: 3 UK stocks offering 5%+ yields. I’ve bought them all!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details three UK stocks he's bought for the green revolution. All three offer attractive dividends to power…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy these 2 no-brainer income stocks today

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 income stocks offer me a rising dividend yield and attractive capital growth prospects as their shares…

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Investing Articles

Yields of up to 7.3%! Should I buy these FTSE dividend stocks for my portfolio?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares all offer dividend yields north of the index average. Could they be ideal picks for me…

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Investing Articles

5 dividend shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

The recent rally in the stock market has investors optimistic. But Stephen Wright is making plans now to be ready…

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Investing Articles

Which of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index is a great place to look for dividend-paying UK stocks. Which of the following income shares should…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at three unloved FTSE 250 shares he thinks could be bargain buys at current levels,…

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Investing Articles

3 dividend stocks to try and turn £10,000 into £1.2m!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explain how he'd use dividend stocks to transform starting capital of £10,000 into a life-changing amount of…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 stocks with strong yields to buy before March!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two FTSE 100 stocks that he'd buy before the end of the month as he searches…

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I’d spend £50 a week to build an endless passive income stream

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he takes today when using spare money to try and set up passive income streams…

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If I’d invested £100 in Haleon shares at launch, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Haleon shares. The company was created following a demerger from GSK only…

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Investing Articles

Forget buy to let: I’d target a sizeable second income with UK stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest in FTSE shares paying dividends in order to create a considerable second income.

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Why Aviva could be one of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks!

| Royston Wild

I’m looking for the best UK value stocks to buy as share markets rally. After my research, I think Aviva’s…

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Investing Articles

1 dividend stock I’m buying for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 near record highs, where can dividend investors look for bargains? Stephen Wright has an idea for…

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Investing Articles

Are these 6.8% yielding UK shares a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Looking around UK shares he can buy for his portfolio, our writer considers one he already owns. Is its yield…

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Investing Articles

Why do I keep investing in this FTSE 100 stock?

| James J. McCombie

James McCombie keeps buying FTSE 100 stock Diageo. He describes how it ticks all the boxes for growth, quality, income,…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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Investing Articles

If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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Investing Articles

2 stocks dividend investors should consider now

| Kevin Godbold

These two stocks offer dividend investors a decent level of yield as well as the potential for growth in the…

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Dividend Shares

I’d drip-feed £500 a month into dividend shares to try for a million

| Harvey Jones

I think that investing regularly in FTSE dividend shares using a tax-free ISA gives me the best shot at building…

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Investing Articles

How much are Centrica shares worth?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Centrica shares after the British Gas owner posted headline-grabbing record profits on…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £200 a month to target a £1,000 passive income

| Harshil Patel

Investing in quality dividend shares is a great way to earn regular and reliable passive income. Here’s where I'd start…

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Investing Articles

How hot dividend stocks could make me £750 a month in income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how to find the sweet spot of dividend yields and how this could enable him to…

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Investing Articles

Why the Aviva share price could get back to 800p

| Kevin Godbold

The Aviva share price hasn't been near 800p for almost 16 years, but here's why I think conditions are changing…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce dividend on its way back?

| Christopher Ruane

Will the Rolls-Royce dividend come back when the company reports final results next week? Christopher Ruane is doubtful -- but…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap UK shares I’d buy to help protect my portfolio in a recession

| Charlie Carman

Defensive UK shares can outperform in challenging economic conditions. Our writer explores three stocks he'd buy in a recession.

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Investing Articles

7%+ yield and a booming share price! Should I scoop up Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With Taylor Wimpey shares gaining fast and offering a juicy dividend yield to boot, could now be the moment for…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 6,477 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This stock has one of the highest dividend payouts on the entire FTSE 100. Here’s how I’d take advantage and…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares are up over 10% in 2023! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have had a strong start to 2023. Here, this Fool explains why he's looking to add to his…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap FTSE 100 shares with 7%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

As the leading UK stock index hits new highs, Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with generous…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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