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1 FTSE 100 stock to consider buying for long-term passive income

Stephen Wright says a FTSE 100 stock at a 52-week low could be a great choice for investors looking for…

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Why wait till April to think about the ISA allowance?

Rather than waiting till just before the annual contribution deadline in April, our writer explains why he's thinking about his…

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Can FTSE 100 shares be a bargain even after the index hit a new record?

The blue-chip share index may have been on fire this month but that does not mean that all FTSE 100…

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As the FTSE rides high, is now the time to start investing?

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit a new all-time high last week. What might that mean for someone who'd hoped…

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3 ways to make a SIPP get bigger, quicker

Our writer runs through a trio of practical steps an investor could consider to try and boost the value of…

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Aim for a million buying just 7 or 8 well-known shares? Here’s how!

Our writer explains how an investor can aim for a million by buying a limited number of outstanding blue-chip companies…

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Don’t cry, diversify! Consider these assets to provide balance to a Stocks and Shares ISA

Diversification helps a portfolio sail more smoothly through volatile markets. Savvy investors often include a mix of assets in a…

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Down 16% and 18% – are my 2 biggest FTSE 100 losers about to rally hard?

Two FTSE 100 stocks in Harvey Jones' portfolio have suffered double-digit losses. He's standing by them for now, but he's…

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3 heavily discounted UK shares to consider buying in February

While the Footsie is near all-time highs, there are still opportunities for British value investors. Here’s a look at three…

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ChatGPT says these FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from the Trump presidency

FTSE 100 stocks aren’t the obvious beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, but artificial intelligence believes there are several that could…

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Investing £20,000 annually in an ISA could generate a £17,640 passive income in 10 years

Harvey Jones shows just how quickly an investor could build up a hefty passive income by maxing out their Stocks…

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8.1x earnings & 0.67 PEG: this growth-focus FTSE bank could skyrocket

FTSE banks have delivered incredible returns over the past 12 months, buoyed by a recession-free UK and a slow pace…

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Should I buy National Grid after its share price fall pushes the dividend to 5.7%?

The National Grid share price has been sliding since September, giving up some of its earlier recovery. Is this a…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and an ETF to consider for a supercharged passive income!

Dividend investors can find a wide range of top stocks both inside and outside the FTSE 100. Here are three…

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With £10,000 in FTSE 100 shares, how much passive income can an investor expect?

How much could a lump sum in a FTSE 100 tracker fund generate in passive income after 30 years? Royston…

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2 penny stocks with growth potential to consider buying in 2025

Positive stock market sentiment in 2025 could help push up prices across the board, including some penny stocks that I…

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3 dividend shares with FTSE 100-beating yields to consider today!

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares have proved brilliant sources of passive income down the years. Here's why.

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If he had $1m today, here’s how this Warren Buffett disciple would build wealth

This Warren Buffett-influenced fund manager reckons small-cap stocks are the way to go for risk-tolerant investors starting out.

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8% dividend yield! Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Aviva shares to 2026

Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income? Here's why Aviva shares could be worth serious…

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10%+ dividend yields! 3 top dividend stocks to consider in 2025

Considering these high-yield UK dividend stocks could be the key to unlocking a huge long-term passive income, Royston Wild explains…

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2 incredible growth stocks that crushed it in Q4!

Our writer takes a look at two exceptional growth stocks that blew the barn doors off in their most recent…

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Here’s how much an investor would need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 second income this year (and every year!)

A five figure annual second income from a standing start? Christopher Ruane walks through the approach he's taking towards this…

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The FTSE 100 hit an all-time high this week — but I still loaded up on this share!

In a ground-breaking week for the index, why has our writer been buying more of a FTSE 100 share that…

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Here’s how an investor could find shares to buy for an early retirement

Our writer lays out some principles a retirement-focused investor could consider when scanning the market for possible shares to buy.

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8 pros and cons of buying shares as a passive income idea

Christopher Ruane buys dividend shares to generate passive income streams. Here's his candid assessment of some good and bad things…

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Is £280 enough to start buying shares for the first time? Yes – and here’s why!

Christopher Ruane outlines how someone with under £300 available could start buying shares for the first time -- and why…

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How an investor could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,120 in dividends annually

Here's how an investor could target four figures of passive income next year and every year from a £20K Stocks…

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5 pieces of Warren Buffett wisdom for new investors – and very old ones!

Christopher Ruane identifies a handful of lessons from billionaire investing legend Warren Buffett he uses himself in the stock market.

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The 8% yield looks good but the Vodafone share price is still fighting for a recovery

Mark Hartley examines the reasons why the Vodafone share price continues to struggle and what this could mean for investors…

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Here’s how an investor could aim for an ISA that generates £10,000 each month

Millions of us invest for passive income, but the period in which we grow our investments can take time. Dr…

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The time is ripe for the FTSE 100 to outperform the S&P 500

After back-to-back year gains of more than 20% for the S&P 500, Andrew Mackie believes that better value is now…

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5% from a Cash ISA? Scottish Mortgage shares are already up 11% this year!

Shares in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust are up more than 10% year to date. And that’s after a gain of…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 95% in 3 months! Can it keep rising?

This FTSE 250 share has been a top performer recently. Roland Head looks at the latest updates and considers what…

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Could a return to private ownership make NatWest shares a passive income goldmine?

According to JP Morgan analysts, the UK government divesting its remaining stake in NatWest could make the shares a top…

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£10,000 invested in easyJet shares 5 years ago is now worth…

The days of Covid-19 are in the past, but despite a strong recovery in revenues and profits, easyJet shares are…

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2 high-yield passive income shares to consider for 2025 and beyond!

These dividend shares have great track records of delivering passive income. Here's why they're worth a close look today.

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I think 2025 could be the year these low-P/E FTSE 100 shares come good

Some of our FTSE 100 stocks have been on very low P/E valuations for years. If the economy brightens, might…

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2 dirt cheap growth shares to consider in February!

Looking for the best low-cost growth shares to buy at the start of 2025? Here are two Royston Wild thinks…

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3 SIPP mistakes I’m avoiding like the plague!

This writer has highlighted a trio of mistakes that he wants to avoid at all costs as he aims to…

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1 stock market strategy to target the next millionaire-maker like Nvidia

Our writer explains how he's using valuable company communications to try and find big stock market winners for his portfolio.

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