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Investing Articles

Here’s how an investor could aim for a million buying under 10 shares

Christopher Ruane explains why doing less, not more, of the right things could be the key to success as an…

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Could this new risk cause a stock market crash?

Tariffs and a potential recession are two major stock market risks right now. But there’s another risk that concerns Edward…

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Investing Articles

This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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Investing Articles

In the FTSE 100 storm, here’s what I’m doing

In a choppy stock market, this writer has been eyeing some FTSE 100 shares as potential bargains for his portfolio,…

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UK shares: an unmissable buying opportunity?

Harvey Jones thinks this is an attractive time to go shopping for UK shares, as many have been caught up…

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3 types of UK stocks that could help protect an investment portfolio in a recession

Edward Sheldon highlights three categories of UK stocks that are defensive in nature and could offer portfolio protection if the…

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Dividend Shares

An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a FTSE 250 powerhouse

Jon Smith outlines one income stock that already has a high yield but explains why the dividend forecast indicates even…

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Investing Articles

How a Stocks and Shares ISA could save an investor £600 a year – or more! 

The tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA make it an attractive investment vehicle for UK residents, and the…

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Growth Shares

340p? A top bank has just put out a new forecast for the Barclays share price

Jon Smith reveals the latest analyst target for the Barclays share price but explains why he's still not convinced about…

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Investing Articles

Why isn’t the Tesla share price crashing after Q1 earnings?

Our writer digs into a few reasons why the Tesla share price is set to rise rather than nosedive following…

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Investing Articles

Could this ‘average’ FTSE 100 stock be one to consider in these difficult times?

Our writer celebrates being average and looks at one FTSE 100 stock that could help investors navigate their way through…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in FTSE heavyweight British American Tobacco a year ago is now worth…

British American Tobacco has significantly outperformed its FTSE 100 host index over the past year in price and yield gains,…

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Dividend Shares

This former super stock now has a 20% dividend yield

As a result of a large share price fall, the dividend yield on this under-the-radar UK stock has soared to…

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Investing Articles

This 7-share ISA portfolio could generate a second income of £16,000 in retirement!

A £20,000 lump sum spread equally across these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a significant second income…

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How will the Legal & General share price react to this week’s dividend?

Our writer looks at historical movements in the Legal & General share price to see how it might react after…

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Investing Articles

Down 39% from its 1-year traded high, Wizz Air’s share price now looks 68% undervalued to me overall!

Wizz Air’s share price has tumbled over the past year, which could signal a bargain to be had. I ran…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 enjoys its best run in 2 years! These top UK stocks are leading the charge

Our writer considers the prospects of two leading UK stocks that have helped the FTSE 100 achieve some of its…

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Investing Articles

Down 53% this year! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 mining stock?

It's been a tough year for the FTSE 250 mining company Ferrexpo. Now it's half price, Mark Hartley wonders if…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago is now worth…

Over the last five years, the FTSE 100 has provided investors with a return of more than 10% a year…

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Investing Articles

How just £5k of savings could produce £4k a year in passive income

Building wealth isn't easy -- it takes time and effort. However, this simple investment process could turn £5k into £4k…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investing just £200 a month could create a chunky SIPP portfolio

Our writer shows how investing regularly in a SIPP account can lead to a £1m+ portfolio for savvy investors who…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 10 years ago is now worth…

NatWest's shares have delivered positive returns over the last decade. But what are the FTSE 100 firm's prospects looking ahead?

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£10,000 invested in BP shares 10 years ago is now worth…

BP shares have slumped by around a quarter since spring 2015. But could the FTSE 100 oil giant be about…

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Investing Articles

Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

Growing market panic is supercharging demand for safe-haven FTSE 100 stocks. Here's one I think could keep surging in price.

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Investing Articles

Are these the best UK defence stocks to consider buying right now?

Looking for the best UK stocks to buy today? Investors should consider these defence contractors as we move towards a…

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Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [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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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 61%, according to experts

A once-popular FTSE AIM stock has lost nearly half its value inside the past 12 months. Is it now worth…

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Market Movers

Here’s my preview for Tesla stock, down 5.75% yesterday, with earnings due today

With the quarterly earnings due out today, Jon Smith runs through three key points that he's watching out for that…

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Investing Articles

The 2025 market sell-off is a brilliant opportunity to build retirement wealth in a SIPP

Harvey Jones is scouring the FTSE 100 for bargain stocks to put inside his SIPP, and says this easily overlooked…

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Growth Shares

£350 a month invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth this much in 2030

Jon Smith explains a growth strategy for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio focused on investing in areas including AI…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett says market chaos is great for investors who keep their heads. Time to get greedy?

If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, you could be a poet like Rudyard…

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Small-Cap Shares

2 penny stocks that have been battered by the recent market fall

Jon Smith sees the higher volatility in penny stocks as a potential opportunity to target some that he believes could…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 stocks sitting around 52-week highs. Is there more to come?

While overseas stocks yo-yo, the FTSE 100 remains relatively stable. In fact, the share prices of some constituents are positively…

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My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market

As the S&P 500 index flirts with bear market territory, this investor is keeping his eye on one holding in…

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This FTSE 250 energy firm currently generates a 19% annual yield that could make big passive income over time, but how risky is it?

This FTSE energy firm pays one of the biggest yields in any major UK index and can generate huge passive…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock hasn’t been this cheap in years. Time to buy?

Nvidia stock's fallen back to $100. And at that share price, its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is very low, says Edward…

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Investing Articles

Down 27%! Should I buy Palantir stock while it’s $90?

This investor sees a lot of things he likes about Palantir Technologies as a business. But what about the stock…

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Investing Articles

How to try and build a bullet-proof Stocks and Shares ISA

Those wanting to build a rock-solid investment ISA should diversify well and focus on high-quality stocks, says Edward Sheldon.

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Investing Articles

Can these FTSE 250 dividend yields of 8% to 13% really last?

These three FTSE 250 stocks have dividend yields of 7.8% to 13.1% a year. However, with company earnings under stress,…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock just fell 26% and directors are loading up on its shares

This Footsie dividend stock just experienced a huge share price fall. Is there an opportunity here for long-term value investors?

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