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How much would someone need in an ISA to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how a novice investor could leverage an empty ISA to target a passive income in excess…

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US Stock

Down 10% this year, this S&P 500 banking giant looks super-cheap

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags a S&P 500 stock that’s had a rough few months but could start to rally if his…

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Dividend Shares

4 FTSE 250 shares that could generate a 4-figure monthly second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out income shares with yields in excess of 7% that he believes could slot in well to…

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As Diageo shares sink, this ‘opposite’ stock in the FTSE 250 is soaring 

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares are falling due to lower demand for alcohol. But this backdrop is boosting other stocks such as this…

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Is BAE Systems the FTSE 100’s newest AI stock?

| John Fieldsend

Defence stock BAE Systems has proved a good buy for investors of late, but could it get a further boost…

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Under £5 now! Here’s why I think Tesco’s share price should be trading closer to £7

| Simon Watkins

Tesco’s share price looks too cheap to me for a business growing profits, boosting cash flow and undertaking buybacks at…

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Could the SpaceX IPO make Barclays shares this year’s top FTSE 100 idea?

| Stephen Wright

Barclays is the exclusive regional lead for the UK in the upcoming SpaceX IPO, but its shares still trade at…

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This FTSE 100 dividend hero once again tops AJ Bell’s most-bought list

| Mark Hartley

After more than four decades of rewarding shareholders, Legal & General remains one of the most bought FTSE 100 stocks…

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£20,000 invested in BT shares 2 years ago is today worth…

| Simon Watkins

BT shares have doubled in price over two years — yet the valuation still looks low. Here’s why the next…

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Why did the Rolls-Royce share price open down 5.5% this week?

| Mark Hartley

The Rolls-Royce share price was one of the FTSE 100’s biggest fallers as markets opened this week. Mark Hartley examines…

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Is this household name now the FTSE 100’s best bargain stock?

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 100 firm is having a torrid time. But Paul Summers wonders whether now is exactly when buyers should…

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How long might it take to become an ISA millionaire?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to become an ISA millionaire? It could take less time than you’d expect it to if you have a…

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With its 6.5% dividend yield, is ITV a buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

ITV's dividend yield is almost twice as high as the FTSE 250 index average. Does this make it a no-brainer…

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I’m targeting £15,401 in yearly dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE passive income heavyweight

| Simon Watkins

Analysts expect this FTSE 100 gem to keep increasing dividends and generating strong earnings growth. So can it keep turbocharging…

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5%+ dividend yields and P/Es below 11! 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider

| Royston Wild

The London stock market's bursting with bargains following recent choppiness. Here Royston Wild reveals two cheap FTSE stars that deserve…

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8%+ yields! 2 investment trusts to target a £1,640 passive income this new ISA year

| Royston Wild

Considering these investment trusts could put ISA investors on the fast-track to a large and reliable long-term passive income. Royston…

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Investing Articles

Looking for ISA bargains? 4 FTSE 250 value stars to consider

| Royston Wild

Just like Warren Buffett, I love snapping up quality stocks when they're marked down in price. Here are four top…

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£20,000 invested in AstraZeneca shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca shares have more than doubled since 2021 -- but they still look very undervalued. Here’s why forecast earnings growth…

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£10,000 invested in Micron stock six months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox talks about Micron stock -- one of his best investments over the past six months. Does he…

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100%+ earnings growth and a P/E of 8.5? Could this be a once-in-a-decade stock market gift for value investors?

| Mark Hartley

As the UK stock market makes a go at a recovery, Mark Hartley identifies one FTSE 250 stock that could…

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Greggs shares are up 90% in a decade. What could the next decade bring?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley remains optimistic about his Greggs shares, citing long-term growth. But could they still offer an opportunity for value…

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Investing Articles

5 steps towards a Stocks & Shares ISA worth £1m

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons are missing out on wealth creation because they're not following these steps. Dr James Fox details how…

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Investing Articles

Is now a good time to start investing in the wealth-building stock market?

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is a battle-hardened builder of wealth long term. But with risks mounting, is now a good time…

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£10,000 invested in red-hot Tesco shares just 1 week ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by how well Tesco shares have defied recent stock market volatility. So can this FTSE 100…

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See the income from investing a £20k ISA in this UK stock before it goes ex-dividend on 9 April

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this UK stock offers one of the highest yields on the FTSE 100. Investors need to act…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the AstraZeneca share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores the recent movements in the AstraZeneca share price and evaluates whether it's still a good long-term…

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Investing Articles

This S&P 500 stock is down 30% and the CEO just bought $10m worth of shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders only buy a stock for one reason – they expect its price to go up. So, this S&P 500…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in BAE Systems shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems shares have been among the FTSE 100's best performers in recent years. The question is, can the defence…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £7,875 in monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Have £20,000 ready to invest? Royston Wild explains how you could put this in a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Investing Articles

By April 2027, £2,630 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

Barclays shares have been flying. But what might happen to a chunk of money invested in the bank's stock over…

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Investing Articles

MTI Wireless Edge: the 61p defence penny stock that’s delivered 10x the return of Rolls-Royce shares in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has spotted a penny stock in the defence space that offers growth, value, dividend income, and share price…

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Investing For Beginners

Is this the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 100 stock that's fallen by 18% so far this year that he believes could be…

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Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce shares soar to £17.40 or sink to 900p?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares have surged almost 90% in value over the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100 company repeat the…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Why have Scottish Mortgage shares displayed resilience in the FTSE 100 index since the war in Iran started a few…

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Investing Articles

How can I target £14,132 a year in dividend income from a £20,000 holding in this FTSE 250 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 dividend heavyweight keeps generating market-beating yields, with forecasts of more to come as earnings momentum continues to…

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Marks and Spencer’s share price is down 16% to below £4! Is now the time for me to buy the dip with an eye to £8+?

| Simon Watkins

Marks and Spencer’s share price has dipped, but is the market missing a far bigger story? The latest numbers hint…

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5 dividend shares that ISA millionaires love

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These wealthy investors seem to prioritise blue-chip dividend shares that offer both stability and attractive levels of income.

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BT shares 5 years ago has turned into…

| James Beard

BT shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 over the past five years. James Beard looks at the reasons why and…

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Investing Articles

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

| James Beard

Vodafone’s shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 since April 2021. However, this isn’t the full story. James Beard explains why.

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Investing Articles

Will Diageo shares rise to £14.72 or SURGE to £24.50?

| Royston Wild

City brokers are unanimous -- Diageo shares will rebound over the next 12 months. But how realistic are these forecasts?…

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