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Investing Articles

Down 51% from its high, the Diageo share price bounces back!

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been steeply downhill for the Diageo share price since the all-time highs of late-2021. But maybe, just maybe, this…

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2 great dividend shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in H2 2025

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100's packed with great options for a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer outlines two that look particularly…

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Meet the £3.56 dividend stock that’s forecast to smash Lloyds over the next 12 months 

| Ben McPoland

This cheap dividend growth stock surged by more than 19% yesterday, but City analysts still see it rising another 56%…

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Check out the surprising 5-year return from the Taylor Wimpey share price and dividend

| Harvey Jones

The Taylor Wimpey share price is suffering from a bad case of subsidence, but Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100…

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Here’s how investors could target £5,979 in yearly dividend income from 245 shares in this high-yielding FTSE heavyweight…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 global mining giant has delivered major dividend income for years and continues to do so, and its…

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This superb FTSE 100 passive income stock now generates a stellar 8.1% dividend yield!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 superstar delivers one of the highest dividend yields in any of the major FTSE indices, and this…

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See what £10k invested in this 7.7%-yielding dividend share 5 years ago is worth now…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend share M&G's done in recent years, with income and growth taken…

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How much passive income do 1,000 National Grid shares generate?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after resetting dividends, National Grid shares continue to pay a tasty 4.5% yield, but just how much money are…

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3 simple steps to start setting up a second income this August!

| Christopher Ruane

Investing money regularly into blue-chip dividend shares is one way to try and generate a second income. Our writer considers…

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Here’s how much passive income you could make just using high-dividend-yield stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the benefits that can be had when targeting shares with high yields for passive income, and provides…

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See what £10,000 invested in either BP or Shell shares one year ago is worth today

| Harvey Jones

Shell shares haven't exactly shot the lights out in recent months, but Harvey Jones says they've done better than BP.…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £3k of monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could become a passive income machine over the long term --…

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Should passive income investors be holding cash right now?

| Stephen Wright

With cash savings offering 5% returns, investors looking for passive income might be tempted to put off buying shares. But…

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5 FTSE 100 shares that have surprised everyone since 2020!

| Ben McPoland

No less than 30 different FTSE 100 shares have doubled over the past five years. Our writer highlights a quintet…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for BT, Vodafone, and Airtel Africa

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The share prices of BT and other UK-listed telecoms companies are surging at the moment. Can this momentum continue over…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for a second (or third) passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend shares to buy for a substantial passive income? Here are two from the FTSE that…

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How many Barclays shares do investors need to buy to target a £1,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares in Barclays have been rising so the dividend yield has been falling. But how many shares does an investor…

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How many BP shares do investors need to buy to aim for a £1,000 dividend income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing into BP shares right now to capitalise on its impressive 6% dividend yield. But is this actually…

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9.9% yield! Time to consider buying shares in this income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This £2.9bn independent oil & gas enterprise has boosted production by over 160% in one year, sending dividends flying! Is…

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How much do you need to invest in FTSE shares to target a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to start earning a chunky second income from the stock market with FTSE shares? Zaven Boyrazian explores how much…

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Analysts think this 5.2%-yielding dividend stock could be up to 85% undervalued!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Bullish forecasts from institutional analysts suggest this unloved dividend stock could almost double if its latest takeover meets expectations!

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3 hot dividend stocks I’m considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Discover which top dividend stocks I'm contemplating buying -- including one each from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which could be the better buy?

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 shares sail above the index's forward average of 3.3%. Which is a potential…

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See how UK shares could fund a stellar £24k a year passive income in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see how long it might take to build a bumper passive income using high-yield…

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Here’s a UK property investment that costs just £1 (and can be held inside a Stocks and Shares ISA)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buy-to-let can’t be held inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. But this property investment can be and investors can get…

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Down 55% in 5 years, but this FTSE stock offers a 9.5% dividend yield for income investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling emerging market investment group has taken some heavy blows to its share price, but the dividend yield remains…

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Aiming for a £5,000 second income? Here’s how much you need to invest

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how much money investors need to start earning a £5,000 second income, and one stock that…

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8%+ yields! 3 income-paying FTSE stocks, funds and trusts to consider

| Royston Wild

Discover how to supercharge the passive income from a UK shares portfolio -- these income stocks offer yields that beat…

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Forecast: see where the electrifying Aviva share price and dividend may go next

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price has been putting on a show and the income is pretty dazzling too. Harvey Jones wonders…

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What types of shares offer the potential to earn big passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying dividend shares can be a simple but effective passive income idea. Our writer outlines some things he looks at…

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The secret sauce of ISA millionaires: buy high-yielding stocks

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why his stocks and shares ISA is predominantly composed of value-orientated high-yielding income shares.

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£500 buys 251 shares in this 10.1%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got some cash sitting in the bank? This under-the-radar energy stock offers a ginormous yield that could be on track…

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Meet the 75p dividend stock with a higher yield than Legal & General shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a yield of over 10%, this UK dividend stock has the potential to be an absolute cash cow for…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how to unlock up to £4.5k in passive income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a large pile of savings, it’s possible to instantly unlock a chunky passive income in less than a day.…

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8.4% average dividend yield! Consider these 3 UK shares for a huge passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for a great dividend yield? Think about these top income shares -- including two from the FTSE 100 leading…

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Has the death of the FTSE 100’s tobacco stocks been greatly exaggerated?

| James Beard

Our writer reflects on another strong set of results from one of the FTSE 100’s cigarette makers and wonders if…

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Here are City analysts’ share price forecasts for Tesco, Greggs, and Marks and Spencer shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares are on fire at the moment. Yet City analysts see more potential in these other two stocks over…

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Down but not out: 2 cut-price dividend shares to consider buying in August

| Mark Hartley

These two UK dividend shares are down heavily in 2025, but they still offer attractive yields and potential for recovery,…

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2 UK dividend shares yielding up to 9% to consider buying in August

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 might be at all-time highs, but Stephen Wright still thinks dividend investors should have two UK shares…

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First-half loss and 9.3% yield: is the Taylor Wimpey share price now a value trap or an opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

The Taylor Wimpey share price was one of the biggest movers on the FTSE 100 on 30 July. Dr James…

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