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2 investment trusts to consider as confidence in the UK and Europe surges

| Royston Wild

These European and UK investment trusts are on sale right now. Could they be great buys as investor confidence in…

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£20k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for a £1,770 passive income

| Royston Wild

These top-quality dividend shares offer some of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. Here's why they could be great…

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Here’s how a 50-year-old could aim for £1,400-a-month passive income from an ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is one way to target long-term passive income, even for those hitting their…

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3 possible ways to generate a £1k monthly second income in the stock market

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines a trio of approaches someone could take to try and build a four-figure monthly second income from…

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Down 40%, is the Greggs share price poised to soar again?

| Roland Head

The Greggs share price has fallen hard, but the high street stalwart remains profitable and is growing. Are the shares…

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I’m considering increasing my stake in this FTSE 100 dividend share! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has almost halved in value since I bought it. But I'm considering buying more for some…

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Shock news: the FTSE 100 is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over one year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Quite suddenly, the UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, beating both over one…

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With a 13.66% yield, is the FTSE 250’s largest dividend worth considering?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes up the highest yielding stock in the FTSE 250 at the moment, and balances out the risks…

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9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 energy stock a passive income earners dream?

| Mark Hartley

Greencoat UK Wind is a promising FTSE 250 energy stock with an exceptionally high yield. But with the price down…

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I asked ChaGPT to name a top UK dividend stock for my 2025 ISA – and was thrilled!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to name a dividend stock he might consider buying for his Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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This FTSE 250 share looks ripe for a rebound!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share has seen its price slump by 25% in 11 months. However, this stock looks under-priced to…

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A strong dividend share I’ve bought to target a huge second income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Here's one I expect to pay a large second income despite an…

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How much would an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £750 monthly passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley whips up a recipe to illustrate how a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio could eventually generate a solid…

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After the latest round of takeovers, are there still opportunities in UK dividend shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the UK has some terrific REIT dividend shares for investors to consider. But the sector has attracted…

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Up 12% in a month! This FTSE 250 stock is still cheap with a P/E of just 11 and yields 8%+!

| Harvey Jones

The aberdeen share price is finally starting to kick on and Harvey Jones takes a closer look at whether this…

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I bought Lloyds shares in June and September 2023 – here’s what they’re worth now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wasn't expecting fireworks when he bought Lloyds shares but they've put on a pretty good show and he…

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2 high-yield dividend shares to consider as ‘Trump tariffs’ loom

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best passive income stocks to buy in these uncertain times? Here are two high-yield heroes I think…

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How much would investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £2k monthly income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is hunting for FTSE companies to pop inside his Stocks and Shares ISA before the 5 April deadline,…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares just 1 month ago is already worth…

| Paul Summers

BAE Systems shares have been on fire in the last few weeks as geopolitical tensions have grown only more intense.…

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This recovering FTSE 100 dividend share has a 9.5% yield!

| Mark Hartley

M&G is a struggling UK dividend share that's begun to show signs of a moderate recovery this year. But is…

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32% below their net asset value, shares in this REIT are on my passive income radar

| Stephen Wright

With an 8.5% dividend yield, shares in a real estate investment trust are firmly on Stephen Wright’s radar from a…

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£7k in this dividend stock could generate an investor £119 in passive income every 4 weeks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a passive income stock that can provide an investor with a yield in excess of 8% and…

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In a chaotic world, could this be a perfect income stock?

| James Beard

Our writer’s struggling to find anything to dislike about this little-known energy company. Could it be an ultimate income stock…

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At 8.5%, is this dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of Britain’s leading homebuilders just rewarded shareholders with a juicy 8.5% dividend yield, but will these generous payments last?

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At a 10.3% yield, is the FTSE 100’s largest dividend worth considering today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100’s filled with terrific income opportunities, but this evolving insurance firm currently offers the biggest payout in 2025.

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How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £999 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some simple maths to show how a regular monthly investment of £250 might one day deliver a…

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How much should investors put in an ISA to achieve the UK living wage in passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers whether investors could live off the passive income earned from a dividend stock portfolio in a Stocks…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in an empty ISA, here’s what second income they might have at 65

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing regular monthly sums in FTSE 100 shares can build up to a substantial second income…

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7.5% yield! Could this FTSE 100 stock potentially net investors a huge passive income?

| Stephen Wright

REITs can be great for passive income, but there are important traps to avoid. Stephen Wright thinks considering a FTSE…

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My largest dividend stock investment is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his biggest dividend stock position, and this is why he remains bullish on this little-known enterprise that…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for BT shares for 2025 and 2026!

| Royston Wild

With dividends rising again and yields above 5%, is BT Group one of the FTSE 100's most attractive dividend shares…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares for 2025 and 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Forecasts suggest Legal & General shares could remain a standout pick for…

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£9k in savings? Here’s how that could generate a £247 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

Ever wondered what the practical mechanics of turning some savings into a second income thanks to dividend shares are? Christopher…

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A 7-step plan to try and build a £700 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out in simple steps the approach a new investor could take to building a passive income of…

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£15,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains five main reasons why he recently decided to sell Greggs shares in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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How investors can put £500 a month in an ISA to target passive income of £26.5k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in an S&P 500 index tracker is a great way to build a passive income stream, but there may…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for Aviva shares for 2025 and 2026!

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have provided a large and growing passive income in recent years. Is the FTSE 100 firm's strong record…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BAE Systems shares for 2025 and 2026

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems shares have proved a great pick for investors seeking long-term dividend growth. Can the FTSE 100 company keep…

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Up 42%, TP ICAP shares are soaring! So how is its dividend yield still so high?

| Mark Hartley

With a skyrocketing share price and 6% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 company looks like a no-brainer for both growth…

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10% yield! Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to consider buying FTSE income stocks like this one?

| Harvey Jones

While US shares turn volatile FTSE 100 income stocks like Phoenix Group Holdings are holding steady. Many also offer amazing…

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