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With the JD Sports share price down 22% in a month, could the retailer be a 2026 takeover target?

As the JD Sports share price continues to disappoint -- and its price-to-earnings ratio climbs ever higher -- will the…

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Up 26% in November, this FTSE 100 growth stock is doing something truly epic

Harvey Jones is blown away by this UK growth stock, which has just enjoyed another terrific month. Is it now…

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Meta stock: 3 important things investors need to know before buying

Is Meta stock a bargain after a 20% fall? It could be. But there are some major risks here that…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy for a £1,000 yearly passive income?

Insurance giant Aviva is offering a very attractive dividend at the moment. What kind of outlay is needed to aim…

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Here’s why Palantir stock dropped 16% in the S&P 500 in November 

Artificial intelligence stock Palantir just had its worst month since August 2023. At $168, is it now cheap enough for…

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Start buying shares in December with a spare £300? Here’s how!

With the final month of 2025 almost upon us, could now be as good a time as any for someone…

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How much passive income can you earn with £20,000?

Changes to dividend taxes mean a Stocks and Shares ISA is more valuable than ever for investors looking to earn…

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Were these FTSE 250 stocks the real winners from the Autumn Budget?

After the Chancellor’s announcement this week, investors sent the FTSE 250 higher. But are they focusing on the right stocks?

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Meet the UK defence stock I’m looking at for my Stocks and Shares ISA in December

Stephen Wright has his eye on a defence company that isn’t Rolls-Royce or BAE Systems for his Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most powerful monopoly growth stock on Earth and it said…

The world-class company behind this growth stock is the only one providing the equipment needed to make all advanced AI…

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Could £20,000, an ISA, and these 5 amazing shares give a second income of £1,500 a year?

Our writer reckons those looking to generate a four-figure second income should consider putting high-yielding dividend stocks in their ISAs.

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I asked ChatGPT for a bargain stock to put in my ISA. Here’s what it said…

Although aware of its limitations, our writer’s used AI software to come up with a suggestion for his ISA and…

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3 epic high-yielding (6.7%+) dividend shares to consider for a SIPP

Buying dividend shares is a great way of boosting a SIPP. Our writer’s found three to consider that offer a…

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I love this passive income stock but I know there are plenty of brilliant others available right now!

Our writer identifies his favourite stock for passive income but acknowledges there are lots of other candidates to choose from.

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State Pension fears? 7 shares to consider for passive income in retirement

Discover how Royston Wild intends to fund his retirement -- and hopefully become financially independent from the State Pension.

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Meet the dividend stocks tipped to outshine Lloyds shares for passive income!

Demand for Lloyds shares remains red hot. But Royston Wild thinks these high-dividend-yield stocks could be better for passive income.

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Could BP’s 5.5% dividend yield climb higher still?

This oil and gas giant’s dividend yield is still one of the highest on the FTSE 100. Our writer considers…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest in these 3 UK shares 5 years ago!

Harvey Jones highlights three UK shares that have suffered a torrid time lately, and thanks his lucky stars they aren't…

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I’ve never owned British American Tobacco shares. What on earth was I thinking?

British and American Tobacco shares have made investors fortunes for decades, and there are times when Harvey Jones rues the…

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This FTSE 250 trust down 50% is under attack by an activist investor!

An activist hedge fund wants the entire board gone from this FTSE 250 investment trust. What on earth's going on?…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman is hunting for bargains for his FTSE 100 trust

This star hedge fund manager is known for snapping up bargains, and he recently said he's got his eye on…

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Could UK stocks carry their momentum to the end of 2025 – and beyond?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the stock market could go either way in the remainder of 2025 -- and…

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5.9%+ yields! 3 high-yield shares to consider for a SIPP this December

Our writer digs into a trio of shares yielding at least 5.9% that he thinks merit consideration by SIPP investors…

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Is ITV’s 6.1% dividend yield a tempting passive income opportunity?

This well-known FTSE 250 stock is trading cheaply and sporting a market-beating dividend yield. Should I snap it up while…

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Here’s why Stocks and Shares ISA investors shouldn’t ignore the Autumn Budget

Do we all think we're safe with our nice ISA allowances after the Budget as long as we stick to…

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I asked ChatGPT which shares fit Warren Buffett’s investment criteria right now. It named a FTSE 100 stock I hadn’t looked at before

There’s a lot to be impressed by in the AI revolution. But it might be some time until ChatGPT figures…

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Don’t wait for a stock market crash! Here’s where I’m looking for shares to buy in December

A stock market crash can cause people to sell shares that might be good long-term investments. But that’s not the…

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A rare slowdown for this FTSE 100 heavyweight — should I buy the dip?

A FTSE 100 company with a strong track record is down 11% since the start of the year. Is this…

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The FTSE 250 stock that doubled my money in just 6 months!

Mark Hartley looks into the long-term prospects of a FTSE 250 medical tech stock that's returned 100% profit for me…

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Here are the 2026 and 2027 dividend forecasts for Tesco shares

Tesco shares have been on fire over the past couple of years. But after the rise, does this FTSE 100…

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Want to turn £20k into a £33,286 second income? Here are 3 steps to get started

Discover some of the best strategies when choosing which stocks to buy -- and how to target a long-term second…

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Fancy building a £318,000 Stocks and Shares ISA with just £5 a day? Read this…

Forget about that coffee and TV subscription. Just a small regular investment could turn into a life-changing Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT if I made a big mistake buying this 10p penny stock

Is a 24% fall in this penny stock anything to worry about? Or should I use this dip to buy…

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Meet the growth stocks tipped to outshine Rolls-Royce’s share price!

The Rolls-Royce share price has rocketed, sure. But these growth stocks are expected to smash the FTSE 100 share looking…

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IAG shares are making investors an outrageous amount of money – and they’re still dirt cheap!

Harvey Jones is both thrilled by the performance of IAG shares and surprised by its low price-to-earnings ratio. So what's…

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Down 11% and 6% in November – is this the start of a long slide for Babcock and BAE Systems shares?

It's been a poor month for FTSE 100 defence stocks with BAE Systems and Babcock both falling. Harvey Jones asks…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks pumping out passive income for over 10 years

This trio of FTSE 100 stocks sport dividend yields between 4.6% and 9%. But are they worth considering for their…

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How on earth has the Boohoo share price exploded 88% since yesterday?

The Boohoo share price has gone parabolic as losses narrow, and the company's turnaround gains momentum. But I'm not getting…

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Here’s a rising FTSE 100 share to consider buying right now

Might this FTSE 100 stock be on the brink of a bull run after its share price has started gaining…

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I asked ChatGPT if the beaten-down Diageo share price will ever recover, and it said…

Harvey Jones is running out of patience with the Diageo share price, so he decided to see whether artificial intelligence…

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