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With a spare £200, here’s how someone in their 20s could start buying shares today

Is it possible to start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds? This writer certainly thinks so and lays…

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3 mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP

Our writer shares a trio of potentially costly errors he is trying to avoid now and in future when making…

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Here’s how to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire by 2045!

A long-term approach with the right regular contributions could turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a seven-figure portfolio,…

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Is Nvidia stock a massive bargain — or a massive value trap?

Nvidia stock has been on a wild wide. Our writer would like to buy at the right price, so is…

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Up 16% in a month – now analysts reckon Glencore shares could hit 377p! Is it possible?

Glencore shares have battered Harvey Jones since he bought them 18 months ago. So is he now too shell shocked…

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This FTSE 100 dividend superstar is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

Here’s a FTSE 100 stock with a brilliant record of raising dividends year after year, but lately its share price…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 12 months ago is now worth…

Buying Lloyds shares in June 2024 has worked out well so far. But with the Supreme Court’s verdict due next…

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5 reasons to consider Amazon for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Although Amazon stock has made huge returns over the past two decades, I reckon there's a strong case that it…

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£10k in cash savings earning peanuts? Considering these dividend stocks could mean a ton of passive income

Savings account interest rates may be falling but it’s still possible to generate plenty of passive income today, says Edward…

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How much passive income will I need to retire comfortably?

Latest data shows single retirees need a £44k passive income to live a comfortable lifestyle. Here's how I plan to…

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2 fallen FTSE 250 shares to consider buying before they bounce back

These FTSE 250 stocks have just taken hits from results that didn't meet expectations. I think the market might have…

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As the ‘Magnificent 7’ stall, here’s the next wave of high-growth Nasdaq tech stocks delivering big gains

A new wave of fast-growing Nasdaq tech stocks is emerging. And long-term investors in these innovative companies are being rewarded.

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesco share price could turn £1,000 into…

Here's how much money investors could make over the next 12 months if the analyst forecasts are right about the…

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Down 38%, is this one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

British American Tobacco shares look cheap despite their recent price jump. Should investors seeking FTSE 100 value shares pile in?

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Would investors be mad to consider these UK shares at P/E ratios above 30?

Stocks that trade at high earnings multiples can be better value than they seem. And this might be true of…

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In 1 year, the Phoenix share price could turn £1,000 into…

With cash generation surging, the Phoenix Group share price is already up by 25% since the start of 2025, but…

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How many Phoenix shares must an investor hold to earn passive income of £10,000 a year?

Harvey Jones wonders if putting every penny of a pension into just one stock, Phoenix Group Holdings, means the passive…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to watch this week

Halma is one of the UK’s top growth stocks and the FTSE 100 company reports its annual results on Thursday.…

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Legal & General: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

The Legal & General share price and dividend could be on track to rise by double-digits in the coming years,…

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£10k to invest? A UK share, investment trust and ETF to consider for an £870 second income this year

The London stock market's a great place to invest for a second income, in my opinion. Here are three top…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Vodafone share price could turn £1,000 into…

Thanks to its turnaround, some analysts forecast potentially massive gains for the Vodafone share price. So how much money could…

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Buying 10,000 Lloyds shares generates a passive income of…

Higher interest rates are propelling profits and dividends for British banks, pushing Lloyds shares higher, but how much income can…

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The Trump-Musk spat could have implications for the Scottish Mortgage share price

With the bromance seemingly over, our writer considers how the President Trump/Elon Musk fallout could affect the Scottish Mortgage share…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k second income overnight? Here’s how

Investors with £20,000 sat in an ISA can instantly start earning a tax-free second income by investing in quality companies…

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These are the 3 most popular dividend stocks investors are buying in June

British investors are rushing to buy these FTSE dividend stocks while the yields are still generous! Should others follow, or…

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This FTSE stock’s just crashed 28%! Is it time to take advantage?

Shares in this FTSE airline plummeted 27.9% after the group announced its latest full-year results. But could this be a…

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Worried about a stock market crash? The Big Short’s Michael Burry was…

The stock market has surged following Liberation Day, but Dr James Fox isn’t sure whether the current optimism is justifiable.…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 2 years ago is now worth…

Standard Chartered shares have surged over the past 24 months. While Dr James Fox likes the stock, he believes it’s…

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Over the next 10 years, I think I’ll make the most money in this area of the stock market

Edward Sheldon is positioning his portfolio for the next decade and he likes this area of the stock market the…

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This former penny stock fell 10% after the Musk-Trump clash! Time to buy?

For years, Filtronic traded as a penny stock, but that all changed when SpaceX entered the picture last year. Should…

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Here’s how investors can target a £50k passive income in retirement with an ISA!

Combining a Stocks and Shares ISA and a Cash ISA can be an effective way to turn a regular investment…

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Is this the Tesla stock buying opportunity I’ve been waiting for?

Christopher Ruane has been itching to add some Tesla stock to his portfolio. After it crashed in the past fortnight,…

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This FTSE 100 stock goes ex-dividend on 26 June — time to bag a 6.9% yield?

British American Tobacco shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Passive income investors should…

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3 reasons I won’t let ChatGPT anywhere near my ISA!

Christopher Ruane won't be entrusting any decisions about his ISA to AI tools like ChatGPT. Here's why he's keeping things…

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Has Warren Buffett made his best move ever selling his Apple stock?

With Apple stock nearly a quarter off its all-time high, Andrew Mackie looks at some of the challenges it faces…

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3 simple Warren Buffett wealth-building techniques you could use today

Christopher Ruane thinks these three Warren Buffett approaches to investing could help someone immediately as they aim to build wealth.

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Here’s how to build a £10k+ second income from just 5 shares

By investing in a handful of carefully chosen blue-chip shares, this writer thinks an investor could aim to set up…

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These 5 shares could generate a £1,584 annual passive income from a £20k lump sum

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of British shares he thinks an investor who wants to earn passive income may want…

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Down 18%, are we witnessing the slow decline of Alphabet stock?

Andrew Mackie assesses the future growth of Alphabet stock, in the light of generative AI upending the traditional internet search…

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My Legal & General shares are being battered by rival Aviva! Time to consider switching?

Harvey Jones says Legal & General shares have struggled since he bought them, especially compared to rival Aviva. Yet, there's…

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