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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider as global recession looms!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 investors need to tread carefully if they're to avoid dividend disappointment in 2025. Here are two top shares…

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This FTSE 100 hidden gem now yields a stunning 9.9% a year, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

This relatively obscure FTSE 100 savings and investment giant now has a super-high yield, and its share price also looks…

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14.2% dividend yield! Is this FTSE income stock worth considering in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This clean energy trust offers the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350 right now, but is the double-digit payout…

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10.1% and 12.9% dividend yields! 2 ETFs to consider for a second income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to target a dependable second income in uncertain times? These ETFs could be just the ticket, says…

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10% yields! Why a volatile stock market is great news for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

The recent stock market volatility has given passive income investors the chance to earn double-digit returns. But they still need…

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2 high-yield investment trusts to consider for a passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a large and consistent passive income over time? Here are two top investment trusts to…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s a discounted investment trust to consider!

| Royston Wild

This real estate investment trust (REIT) offers a near-9% yield. Here's why it's one of my favourite dividend stocks right…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how an investor could aim for £12k annual passive income

| Mark Hartley

With just a modest lump sum of savings and small monthly contributions, an investor could work toward a decent passive…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how an investor could target £490 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach based on buying quality shares, our writer shows how someone could use £9k to unlock sizeable…

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How much passive income could a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some of the key variables that help determine how much passive income a Stocks and Shares…

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I own the FTSE 350’s highest-yielding dividend share. So why am I concerned?

| James Beard

Our writer draws on his own personal experience to highlight why high-yielding dividend shares should sometimes be treated with caution.

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With yields of 7.6%, 9% and 9.3%, here are 3 juicy passive income stocks to consider!

| James Beard

Our writer reckons investors looking to generate above-average levels of passive income could consider these three dividend shares.

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These 4 FTSE shares have crashed hard. Which do I like today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These four FTSE 100 stocks have plunged in value over the last month. But after this latest market meltdown, which…

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Yielding 7.25% but with a P/E of 186x! What’s up with the BP share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought the BP share price was a brilliant bargain but it's only brought him a world of trouble.…

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Down 26% with a 7% yield! Could this little-known FTSE 250 gem make a comeback?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the long-term prospects of FTSE 250 recruiter Page Group. Weak results have sent the price tumbling but…

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Building a second income stream in 2025 is now more important than ever

| Mark Hartley

With the backdrop of today's economic landscape, Mark Hartley investigates the importance of a second income and how to build…

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The Greggs share price has plummeted for good reason! It’s now a proper dividend stock

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether the beaten-down Greggs share price represents a potential buying opportunity or a value trap.

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Cheap UK dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

We're only just past the first quarter of 2025, but it already looks like the year could be another good…

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1 beaten down dividend stock investors could consider for passive income

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at one under-pressure mining giant that should be on investors' radars as a…

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Investors considering Legal & General shares could aim for £10,075 a year in passive income from a £5,500 stake!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares deliver one of the highest yields of any major FTSE-listed firm, so investing now could generate…

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Here’s how to produce a £1,400 second income from a £20k ISA in the next year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's possible to generate a second income of £1,400 from this year's Stocks and Shares ISA. It…

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2 dividend shares that could provide some shelter from the market storm

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of dividend shares that have yields in excess of 5% -- and that have…

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Investing Articles

I’ve been snapping up shares in this 11.6% yielding FTSE 250 growth stock

| Andrew Mackie

As a trade war knocks a quarter of the value off this FTSE 250 asset manager in a few days,…

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A 9.28% dividend yield? Here’s the forecast for HSBC in 2025 and beyond

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the long-term prospects of the UK's largest bank, examining the reasons behind its surging dividend yield and…

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11% yield! Could this UK stock  be a huge opportunity for investors targeting a second income?

| Stephen Wright

An double-digit dividend yield could be second-income buying opportunity if the stock market is underestimating this UK translation company. 

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This FTSE 250 REIT’s been unaffected by Trump’s tariffs. And it’s yielding 8.3%

| James Beard

Our writer’s found a FTSE 250 real estate investment trust that hasn’t been caught in the fallout from ‘Liberation Day’.…

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Blimey, what’s happened to the Barclays share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a 15-year high at the end of February, the Barclays share price has plunged in the past two…

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Dividend Shares

On 8.6 times earnings and a cash yield of 9%, this FTSE 250 share seems too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been a rough week or so for UK shareholders, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both plunging. Yet…

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How much passive income an investor could earn if they put £250 a month in an ISA at 40

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how small, regular investments can flourish into a generous passive income to secure a comfortable retirement years…

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10%+ yields! 2 cheap dividend shares to consider as the economy wilts

| Royston Wild

These great value UK dividend shares could deliver a spectacular passive income even if the global economy sinks, says Royston…

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Dividend yields of up to 11%! Here are 3 UK passive income stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to supercharge your passive income with UK dividend stocks? Here are three that have grabbed our writer's…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help an investor retire years early

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash can be alarming -- but for the well-prepared investor, it can also be an exceptional opportunity…

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Hunting for passive income? These falling insurance giants offer 10% yields

| Dr. James Fox

The UK insurance sector is typically a good place to look for attractive dividend yields. Dr James Fox details two…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best safe havens in the FTSE 100 amid Trump’s tariffs 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer isn't convinced by the answers that AI assistant ChatGPT rattled off when asked about solid FTSE 100 defensive…

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Consider targeting £8,840 of annual passive income from 363 shares in this FTSE 100 heavyweight stock!

| Simon Watkins

Investing in high-dividend-paying stocks with the returns used to buy more of the shares can generate potentially life-changing passive income…

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Up 5% in the last crazy week! Are these 2 income stocks the ultimate FTSE defensive plays?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 dividend income stocks that have actually climbed while stock markets are heading in…

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2 strong FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider as recessionary risks increase

| Royston Wild

Looking for secure passive income stocks to consider buying as thumping trade tariffs loom? Here are two FTSE 100 dividend…

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Income of almost 12%! 3 stunning FTSE dividend stocks now have double-digit yields

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is amazed by the sky-high income on offer from these FTSE 100 dividend stocks, but he's also aware…

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Why this stock market correction is great for passive income investors

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why those looking for passive income from dividends could benefit from the move lower in stock prices…

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Glencore’s share price is 53% off its 52-week highs. Is it time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore’s share price has tanked due to concerns over an economic slowdown. Is this an amazing buying opportunity for long-term…

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