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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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2 hot REITS to consider for a long-term second income!

A lump sum or regular investment in these real estate investment trusts (REITs) could help supercharge an investor's second income.

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My favourite FTSE 100 stock has just doubled my money! What do I do?

Harvey Jones has reaped outsized rewards from private equity specialist 3i Group, the top-performing FTSE 100 stock over five years.…

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3 rookie ISA mistakes to avoid

Seemingly small choices can have big impact on the long-term valuation of a Stocks and Shares ISA. This writer identifies…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I’m buying this February

Christopher Ruane reckons that now is as good a time as any for him to buy specific FTSE 100 shares.…

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Is this Warren Buffett favourite a share for me to buy in 2025?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on a share that has performed brilliantly for mega-investor Warren Buffett -- and considers whether to…

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Here’s how an investor could aim for an annual second income of £50k with just £10 a day

Mark Hartley considers a strategy for investing £10 a day in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an eyewatering…

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How much would someone need to invest in Greggs shares to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

At today’s prices, earning £1,000 a month in passive income from Greggs shares costs £424,271. But a long-term approach can…

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7.6% dividend yield! I’m eyeing up this FTSE 250 stock to aim for big passive income

My next stock market buy’s likely to be in the FTSE 250, and I'm looking for shares I think can…

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2 popular S&P 500 shares I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s stock market

While these market-leading companies frequently rank among the most purchased stocks, I'm giving them a wide berth right now.

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If a 45-year-old puts £700 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

Investing £700 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, starting at 45, could lead to a savings pot of…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 would already be worth…

After Rolls-Royce shares had another cracking year in 2024, the start we've seen so far in 2025 could hardly have…

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£100,000 invested in Tesla shares 10 years ago is now worth…

Tesla stock has made many investors millionaires, but it appears to be at a crossroads as the valuation becomes detached…

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2 surging FTSE 250 shares to consider in March!

These FTSE 250 shares have soared in value over the past year. And Royston Wild thinks they could continue to…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2020 is now worth this much…

The S&P 500 index has been on fire in recent times, driven sharply higher by artificial intelligence and Donald Trump's…

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Here’s the BAE Systems share price forecast for the next 12 months!

Rising defence spending has helped BAE Systems' share price to more than double since early 2022. Can the FTSE stock…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect second income portfolio and here’s what it said

Millions of Britons invest to earn a second income, but with artificial intelligence getting better by the day, this Fool…

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P/Es below 8 and dividend yields above 6%! 3 bargain UK shares to consider

Looking for cheap UK shares to buy today? Here are three terrific options, whose P/E ratios and dividend yields demand…

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Down 16% in a month, is Tesla stock a falling knife?

Tesla stock has taken a tumble over the past few weeks. Christopher Ruane is itching to buy it at the…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how that could produce £108 a month in passive income

£9k could earn over £100 a month in passive income if invested in the right selection of blue-chip shares over…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares like a billionaire – for £800

By learning some lessons from billionaire investors like Warren Buffett, a market newcomer could start buying shares on a limited…

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6.9% yield! I like this FTSE 100 dividend stock as I aim for big passive income

I love a good dividend stock, especially one with its share price unjustly depressed and the yield pushed up. Does…

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Here’s my strategy to enjoy a first-class retirement with passive income from UK dividend shares

Mark Hartley outlines his long-term plan to earn a lucrative second income in retirement by investing in high-yield dividend shares.

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Here’s how I go about building my perfect Stocks and Shares ISA

By following a few simple steps, our writer aims to build a brilliant Stocks and Shares ISA for the long…

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As Lloyds shares creep back above book value, have I missed my chance to buy?

As an increased dividend and the prospect of share buybacks send Lloyds shares higher, is there still value on offer…

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Here’s how £200 a week invested could target a £9,091 second income

Christopher Ruane looks at how, by investing a couple of hundred pounds each week, an investor could target an annual…

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Why I remain bullish on the Glencore share price

Andrew Mackie explains why he believes a re-rate in the Glencore share price is coming in the years ahead, despite…

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Growth Shares

2 growth stocks to consider buying for the ‘second phase’ of AI

Edward Sheldon believes these two growth stocks will do well as artificial intelligence is adopted by businesses across the world.

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 150% in the last 10 years. Can it continue?

Compass Group is a FTSE 100 stock that has shown itself to be incredibly resilient. Should investors think about buying…

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Could this 16.5%-yielder turn £10,000 into annual passive income of £34,995?

A high-yielding stock’s likely to appeal to passive income hunters. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it would make a sound…

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Am I crazy to own all of these 9% passive income stocks?

Dividend investor Roland Head discusses his passive income portfolio and highlights a stock he's bought recently with a 10% yield.

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I think I know which is the FTSE 100’s cheapest bank. And it’s not Lloyds

All of the FTSE 100’s banks have now released their 2024 results. Our writer’s been taking a look to try…

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3 reasons to consider a Stocks and Shares ISA over a Cash ISA in 2025

Not all ISAs are created equal. And if one is serious about building wealth, it’s important to choose the right…

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Here’s the Lloyds share price forecast for the next 12 months!

Lloyds' share price continues to rocket at the beginning of 2025. Is the FTSE 100 bank now in danger of…

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How much money would investors need to target a £10,000 monthly passive income?

Millions of us invest for passive income, but many simply don’t know what we can achieve. Dr James Fox lays…

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With 7%+ dividend yields, are these among the FTSE 250’s best passive income stocks?

The smaller mid-cap index for building some long-term passive income? Yep, I think I see a lot of very attractive…

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1 penny stock down nearly 50% in my Stocks and Shares ISA!

Our writer considers one struggling penny stock in his ISA portfolio that just keeps going down. Should he just pull…

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Here’s what Stocks and Shares ISA investors are buying in 2025 to build a second income

Which shares are investors buying right now in the hope of eventually retiring on a healthy second income? Quite a…

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Oh dear! Warren Buffett says people should only invest in companies they understand

Warren Buffett, the American billionaire, says research is the key to being a successful investor. But our writer thinks it’s…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly passive income?

Ben McPoland digs into some numbers to show how a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a…

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