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The rocketing BP and Shell share prices leave investors facing a terrible choice

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines what's driving the BP and Shell share prices, and asks whether investors dare buy these FTSE 100…

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These 2 UK stocks look cheap ahead of the ISA deadline

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks have been caught up in a global market sell-off following the start of conflict in Iran. But that…

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Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

Barratt Redrow shares are trading just off multi-year lows. Royston Wild asks, is the FTSE 100 share a top dip…

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Searching for ETFs this April? 3 superstar funds to consider

| Royston Wild

The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is surging globally. Here Royston Wild picks three top UK products that deserve a…

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Here’s how you could start your passive income journey this April!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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I asked ChatGPT if investing in a SIPP is a smarter move than using this year’s ISA allowance

| Harvey Jones

As the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline looms, Harvey Jones says investors shouldn't ignore their generous SIPP tax wrapper…

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Looking for last minute ISA buys? Here are 2 on my radar

| Royston Wild

These UK value shares are too cheap to ignore, reckons Royston Wild. Here's why he thinks they demand a close…

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2 NEW reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares in April!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild sees the dangers to Lloyds Bank shares growing at an alarming pace and explains why he's avoiding the…

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Has it ever been easier to target a £1,680 ISA income with dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for opportunities to supercharge your second income? This could be the moment you've been waiting for, says Royston Wild.

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Dividend Shares

Whisper it: these SECRET dividend stocks could supercharge your passive income

| Royston Wild

These forgotten UK dividend stocks offer higher yields than almost all FTSE 100 income-paying shares. But what are they?

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A FTSE 100 laughing stock I’m avoiding this April Fool’s Day

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Lloyds shares aren't on his shopping list for April -- and reveals why the FTSE 100…

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Get yourself ready for a stock market rally in April!

| Royston Wild

Looking for an opportunity to invest in the stock market? Royston Wild explains why now could be a good time…

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Are Greggs shares worth buying? Here’s why I’m not so sure…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been bearish on Greggs' shares for some time. But now they're trading way off their highs,…

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£5,000 invested in BP shares a year ago is now worth…

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks beyond the oil price surge to show why BP's cash flow and strategy shift matter more for…

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5 April is almost here: is now the perfect time to start investing?

| Dr. James Fox

For some people, now never seems like the right time to start investing. However, Dr James Fox believes they really…

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Is the stock market correction a once-in-decade chance to buy great value UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

UK shares are volatile at the moment but there are plenty of FTSE 100 bargains to be had as a…

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Homebuilders down 30%! Is the UK stock market heading for a 2008-style crash?

| Mark Hartley

The stock market is already in correction territory, with the FTSE 100 down 10%. Mark Hartley takes a closer look…

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1 ultra-high-yield UK dividend stock to consider buying before the 5 April ISA deadline

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a top UK dividend stock with a brilliant 7.5% yield and strong growth before the current…

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Is Raspberry Pi the next Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

The Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI) share price exploded 46% higher in the FTSE 250 today. Might this be the start of…

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Thinking of stuffing a SIPP with high-yield shares? 3 things to consider

| Christopher Ruane

A SIPP filled with shares offering juicy dividends can seem tempting. Christopher Ruane explains some potential pros and cons of…

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Does this weekend’s ISA deadline make now a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With a key ISA deadline looming this weekend, does it make a difference whether someone starts buying shares now or…

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If inflation soars, can the National Grid dividend keep up?

| Christopher Ruane

With the risk of higher inflation getting stronger, our writer weighs up whether the National Grid dividend might earn the…

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Could getting out of the food business help the Unilever share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Unilever and McCormick today announced a transformational corporate deal. Our writer weighs some of its attractions and risks.

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Why did Raspberry Pi shares just jump 35%?

| Alan Oscroft

Raspberry Pi shares have been in the doldrums in the past 12 months. But is that all changing, after a…

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How much second income could investors earn with 9% dividends from Legal & General shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors looking to build up a second income portfolio have a good few FTSE 100 shares with big dividends to…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares just 2 years ago is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen some way back from a recent 52-week peak, as global events impact them and the firm…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares just 2 years ago is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

When Barclays shares fall, you've got to ask yourself one question: do you feel... like a long-term investor who just…

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Are you ignoring the ISA deadline? Here’s what you may be losing forever!

| Christopher Ruane

Think the annual ISA deadline's not your business? You could potentially be missing out, even as a very modest investor.…

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How much does someone need to put in the stock market to retire and live off passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Put money in the stock market as a way of building dividend income streams big enough to retire on? Christopher…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April could pay this much passive income

| Ben McPoland

Looking for dividend stock ideas in April? Our writer highlights a five-share portfolio that could generate £1,428 a year in…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? See how it could be used to target a £989 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks beyond the looming contribution deadline for a Stocks and Shares ISA and takes a long-term approach to…

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Warren Buffett’s firm has 43% of its stock portfolio in 2 names. But…

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s company looks like it has a concentrated stock portfolio. But as Stephen Wright points out, it’s more diversified…

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£20,000 buys this many shares of the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding dividend stock

| Christopher Ruane

What's the biggest yielder in the FTSE 100? How many shares in it would £20k buy an investor right now?…

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3 reasons why AI could cause a brutal stock market crash

| James Beard

Artificial intelligence is going to affect all our lives. But will it hasten a massive stock market crash? James Beard…

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Should I buy the UK’s most ‘profitable’ penny stock? Not so fast…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the complex financials of penny stocks, revealing why these risky investments are often hard to value.

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Growth Shares

How I’d aim to take a Stocks and Shares ISA from £0 to £1m starting today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the strategy he'd look to implement when taking a Stocks and Shares ISA from nothing to…

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These 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield an average of 8.26%

| Mark Hartley

With many FTSE 100 share prices slipping, dividend yields are on the rise. Mark Hartley looks at the investment case…

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Investors are rushing to buy these before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Should we join in?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite geopolitical troubles causing so much pain in the world, Stocks and Shares ISA investors in the UK are keeping…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £10,000 second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 7% that could contribute nicely to an ISA generating a second…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target £500 of monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially earn someone thousands of pounds in dividends per year.

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