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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2022 is now worth…

BAE Systems shares are enjoying a terrific few years. How good has the run been? And could it possibly continue…

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Interest rates drop to 4.25%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Do falling interest rates mean that savers should opt for a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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Growth Shares

Here’s why I think the BT share price could hit 200p by year-end

Jon Smith runs through the numbers along with some insights from the experts to highlight why the BT share price…

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Here’s why FY results and a share buyback could mark a turning point for the Vodafone share price

This could be a pivotal year for Vodafone as the board seeks to reset the business and reverse a long-term…

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Investing Articles

Down 48% to just over £2.50, Glencore’s share price looks a bargain to me anywhere under £4.17

Glencore’s share price has fallen a lot this year, which may mean a major bargain to be had. I took…

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Warren Buffett retires: what now for Berkshire Hathaway as the oracle steps down?

After stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett has passed the torch to Greg Abel. What does this mean…

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Investing Articles

As huge earnings send the Diploma share price up 15%, what should investors do?

As Diploma’s latest results blow expectations out of the water, the share price is surging. But what should investors make…

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Investing Articles

From landlord to investor: why buy-to-let owners may be switching to stocks for a second income

Our writer investigates how some residential landlords may turn to the stock market as a better option to provide a…

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Investing Articles

This Nvidia-backed stock just reported 420% growth! Should I buy it?

Nvidia has been topping up its stake in new IPO firm CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV). Should I buy this AI growth stock…

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Investing Articles

After positive Q1 results, is the worst now over for the Greggs share price?

Like-for-like sales growth is starting to recover at Greggs and the share price is climbing as a result. So is…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best 3 S&P 500 stocks and it said this (again)…

At the start of 2025, this Fool picked three S&P 500 stocks to beat the market over the next five…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investors can target £6,717 a year in passive income from a £5,500 holding in this FTSE 100 dividend gem!

This FTSE 100 dividend star has one of the highest yields in any of the FTSE’s major indexes and looks…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 just 6 weeks ago would now be worth…

This investor takes a look at the FTSE 250's best-performing stock over the past six weeks. Is it a buy…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 icon’s been very quiet. What’s going on?

Since its IPO in February 2021, our writer’s been following this FTSE 250 legend with interest. But lately, he notices…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap UK stocks to consider buying right now for passive income

Looking for passive income investments? Our writer highlights three dividend stocks to consider from the banking, media, and transport sectors.

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Investing Articles

Why this FTSE 100 pharma stock is one for investors to consider right now

Ken Hall takes a closer look at GSK after the FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant's positive first quarter earnings update.

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Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying before June [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock looks cheap… but are its chip peers better value?

Nvidia stock has outperformed the market hugely since the pandemic with investors flocking to invest in this transformation AI-enabling stock.

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Investing Articles

£10k invested in BP shares five years ago has earned total dividend income of…

BP shares are sliding with the oil price, but Harvey Jones is pleased to see the yield rising, as income…

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Investing Articles

$850bn by 2040! Should I buy quantum computing stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Quantum computing is projected to become a massive growth industry. But are today's pureplay shares too risky for my Stocks…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why now’s a great time to start investing in the stock market

Despite the stock market recovering from the massive drop in early April, there are still plenty of cheap shares knocking…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how an investor could unlock a £250 monthly passive income by the end of the year

Jon Smith talks through the numbers and checks out a hot property stock along the way for those trying to…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Persimmon shares 10 years ago would have generated income of…

Persimmon shares have struggled in the last decade but Harvey Jones says investors should give thanks for dividends, which have…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Glencore shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Harvey Jones is starting to lose faith in his ailing Glencore shares. So he's pleased to discover that analysts are…

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Market Movers

Ouch! This FTSE 100 stock’s facing $150m annual costs from Trump’s tariffs

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 100 company that has a growing headache from the tariff fallout and is having…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares like the plague!

On paper, Lloyds shares might look like one of the FTSE 100's best bargains to consider. Here's why I'm not…

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Investing Articles

I’m listening to billionaire Warren Buffett in today’s stock market

I think Warren Buffett's wise words can still inform investing decisions, even when it involves stocks the 'Sage of Omaha'…

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US Stock

The Tesla share price could get a big boost from this event next month

Jon Smith points to June as a month for investors to keep an eye on when it comes to potential…

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Investing Articles

After a strong Q3, is Diageo still a top passive income stock?

Passive income investors might be encouraged by strong sales growth at the FTSE 100’s largest drinks company. But is it…

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Investing Articles

Following strong Q1 results, is now the time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 banking star?

This FTSE 100 financial giant posted excellent Q1 results recently, leaving its share price looking even more undervalued to me…

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Investing Articles

Another strong set of results for Next, but does its share price look too expensive to me now?

Next recently released another strong set of results, which pushed its share price up. I decided to analyse it to…

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Investing Articles

This growth stock’s up over 50% in a year. But could there be more to come?

Our writer looks at the prospects for a UK growth stock that’s recently joined the FTSE 100. But he acknowledges…

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Investing Articles

Is there still time to buy this surging FTSE 250 stock?

The Currys share price has been surging in recent months. Ken Hall looks at the relative value of the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Down 30% in a year, this FTSE 100 share is due a comeback!

After a turbulent start to 2025, the FTSE 100 is down 2.5% from March's record high. However, this Footsie firm…

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Investing Articles

3 top stocks to consider for a Junior ISA that could help set a child up financially

Edward Sheldon believes these technology stocks have significant long-term growth potential and are well-suited to a Junior ISA.

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Investing Articles

3 UK stocks to consider for growth and dividends!

Looking for shares to buy for a winning portfolio? Here are three top UK stocks to consider, including two FTSE…

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Investing Articles

2 investment trusts and ETFs to consider for a SIPP in June!

Looking for the best ways to diversify a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)? Here's a FTSE 100 investment trust and an…

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Investing Articles

Growth stocks vs. value stocks in 2025: where’s the smart money going?

Wondering whether to invest in growth or value stocks in 2025? Our writer outlines the key differences and identifies a…

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Investing Articles

Up 40% in weeks, am I too late to buy Nvidia stock?

This writer's decision last month not to buy Nvidia stock has cost him a 40% paper gain to date. Does…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price still a bargain in 2025?

The Rolls-Royce share price has moved upwards in recent years in a way this writer sees as remarkable. So, should…

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