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If I put £20,000 into a FTSE 100 index ETF, here’s the second income I’d get

Ben McPoland looks at the sort of annual second income he could expect from a passive Footsie tracker. Is there…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks for September!

These FTSE 100 heavyweights are on sale right now! Here's why they could prove shrewd investments to consider for long-term…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 250 bargain shares for September!

I'm building a list of the best-value FTSE 250 shares to buy next month. There's a large number to choose…

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Will the stock market rally or crash in 2025? I’m prepared for anything!

With recession fears easing, could 2025 bring a stock market rally? Here are the stocks our writer has bought in…

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After its share price nosedived 9.1%, is Melrose Industries now a top FTSE 100 bargain?

Melrose Industries was propping up the FTSE 100 index today as it slumped by as much as 9.1%. Should I…

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Investing For Beginners

3 UK shares that could jump as interest rates fall further

Jon Smith explains three of his favourite UK shares that have the potential to outperform the FTSE 100 due to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I think the Lloyds share price might end 2024

The Lloyds Bank share price has gained 40% over the past 12 months. But I think that might be just…

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Investing For Beginners

2 value stock turnaround gems for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Jon Smith runs over two stocks that have fallen in value but have the potential to be great additions to…

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Investing Articles

Up another 11% in the last month is the Greggs share price turning into a joke?

The Greggs share price has been smashing the FTSE 250 but Harvey Jones is beginning to wonder if things are…

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How to turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £9,525 yearly second income

By putting just £100 into a Stocks and Shares ISA each month, our writer reckons he could earn over £9,000…

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Investing Articles

Trading at a 52-week low this oversold FTSE value stock looks like a no-brainer buy to me

Hotel group Whitbread has had a difficult year but shareholders have overreacted and Harvey Jones thinks it could still be…

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Here’s why I’d buy these FTSE 250 stocks near 52-week lows

Could now be great time to buy into some underpriced FTSE 250 stocks ahead of the next mid-cap bull run?…

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New to investing? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s golden rules to build wealth

Warren Buffett is among the most successful stock market investors of all time. New investors should consider following his pearls…

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Investing Articles

Earnings leap and dividend hike! Are Admiral shares now the best dividend stock on the FTSE 100?

Admiral shares are flying after a terrific trading update. Is it time to open a position in what might be…

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Investing Articles

How high can the Rolls-Royce share price go in 2024?

As the Rolls-Royce share price continues to defy his expectations, our writer considers where it might be at the end…

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Could the share price of this FTSE 100 retailer increase by 74% over the next 14 months?

There’s a FTSE 100 CEO who will receive a £100m bonus if he can get his company’s share price to…

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£7,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d try and turn it into a £500 monthly second income

With a starting point of £7,000, a tasty second income is within reach. Here’s how I might go about targeting…

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Investing Articles

4 tech shares Fools would buy before Nvidia stock

There's no doubting that Nvidia stock has been on a tear in 2024 so far, even with a few bumps…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 2,941 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

The Aviva share price has had a cracking 12 months. But even after that, its yield still makes it one…

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Market Movers

Huge news for this FTSE stock: here’s what I think happens now

Jon Smith explains why a popular FTSE 100 stock has jumped higher today and why the change in mood could…

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Investing Articles

How many Lloyds shares would I have to buy to give up work and retire on the income?

Harvey Jones is a big fan of Lloyds shares and now he's wondering whether he could fund his entire retirement…

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Market Movers

The Watkin Jones share price fell 32% yesterday! Should I buy the penny stock?

Jon Smith notes the sharp move lower in this penny stock, with a poor trading update giving investors some cause…

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Investing Articles

With earnings up almost 75%, this FTSE 250 company looks like a stock to consider now

After strong full-year results and a positive outlook statement, this FTSE 250 stock may need to catch up with the…

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Investing Articles

Down 8% in a week! Is the BT share price dip an unmissable buying opportunity?

The BT share price is up sharply one week, then down the next. Harvey Jones has been watching avidly. Is…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares in 2024 and 2025!

Rolls-Royce shares used to offer generous levels of passive income. Our writer considers whether this will be the case in…

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Investing Articles

25% yield — and possibly more! Can this dividend share really deliver?

This dividend share already has a mammoth yield. Now it's announced an ambition to spend even more on payouts. Our…

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Is this FTSE 250 construction giant set to soar on a new housebuilding boom?

I think the government's major housing initiative could power FTSE 250 mega-builder Persimmon’s shares much higher.

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Investing Articles

Up 28% in a year! I’m bullish on Alphabet for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Oliver Rodzianko says Alphabet is high-growth, relatively low-risk, and worth a large allocation in his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks I aim to own forever

This Fool highlights a pair of much-loved growth stocks from his portfolio he just can't ever imagine selling as things…

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Investing Articles

£9,000 of National Grid shares could make me £4,166 each year in passive income!

A high passive income could be generated from smaller investments in National Grid shares, especially if the dividends are used…

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Investing Articles

If I had to buy only 1 stock for passive income for the next 10 years, it would be this

Our writer reveals which FTSE 100 stock he'd choose right now for passive income generation and growth over the next…

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Investing Articles

Turning a £20k ISA into a £16,000 annual second income? It’s possible!

By making the most of a £20k ISA using basic investing principles, our writer thinks he could build up to…

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Investing Articles

Are Greggs shares one of the tastiest investments on the FTSE 250?

Greggs (LSE: GRG) shares have been on a phenomenal run, but are they now the best shares for to buy…

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Investing Articles

As the Rolls-Royce share price climbs 11% this month, have I missed my chance?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been climbing steadily all year, but is there more growth to come, or has this…

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2 of the best performing FTSE 100 shares so far in 2024 look like no-brainer buys to me!

These FTSE 100 shares have been on good runs in 2024, and look like they might still be savvy buys…

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£15K in the bank? That could turn into a second income worth £20K annually

Here’s how our writer would approach the challenge of creating a second income through investing in UK shares.

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Investing Articles

Is Aviva the best value stock to buy in the FTSE 100?

The FTSE 100 has its fair share of value stocks. Paul Summers considers whether Aviva is the best of a…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in dividend shares to quit work and live off passive income?

Earning passive income from a portfolio of dividend stocks can put investors on the path to financial freedom and potentially…

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Investing Articles

Are these 2 FTSE 250 shares now unmissable buys after crashing 48%?

Harvey Jones is hunting for FTSE 250 bargains and reckons these two are ripe for a comeback after recent troubles.…

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My favourite FTSE share is up 110% but still dirt cheap with a P/E of 7.7!

Harvey Jones is happy he added this FTSE share to his portfolio last year, just in time to enjoy its…

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