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2 compelling UK dividend shares with sky-high yields and low, low prices

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment thesis of two high-yielding dividend shares trading below £1 -- but are they worth…

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The 3 largest individual stock holdings in my rapidly-growing SIPP are Nvidia, Alphabet, and…

Edward Sheldon’s SIPP has soared in value over the last two years. And these three tech stocks have played a…

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The BP share price holds as oil tumbles – could this be the next big buying opportunity?

With the BP share price refusing to crack while oil weakens, Andrew Mackie believes this signals that the smart money…

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Top 3 REITs to consider for long-term 5.76% passive income!

Discover three top REITs that Zaven Boyrazian believes can deliver impressive and sustainable passive income that almost doubles that of…

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This is the last thing investors should do before a stock market crash. So why did I just do it?

Harvey Jones knows that it's best to stay invested through a stock market crash, rather than try to second-guess events.…

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Could an AI crash hit the FTSE 100? I’m watching these UK stocks!

What could a US stock market slump mean for UK stocks? I'm wondering what nice new buying opportunities it might…

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Down 73% and at an 11-year low! Is B&M now a FTSE 250 ‘no-brainer’ bargain?

B&M’s aisles are packed with lots of cheap bargains. But after its epic crash, is this FTSE 250 stock also…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price keep on smashing expectations?

The Rolls-Royce share price has almost doubled so far in 2025, but what does it look like on longer-term valuations?

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A stock market crash isn’t what I want (but it’s what I need)

Paul Summers thinks the long-term outlook for stock markets is rosy. That's why all long-term investors should be craving a…

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UK shares: is now the time to be fearful — or greedy?

The FTSE 100 has hit new all-time highs repeatedly this year -- yet the economic outlook is uncertain. Our writer…

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10,000 shares in this unheralded FTSE 100 stock paid £6,110 last year

Recent turbulence has shifted this lesser-known FTSE 100 stock to a higher dividend yield. Is this a no-brainer buy for…

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£62,500 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth £1m

Rolls-Royce shares are up 1,500% in the last few years. Can the good times keep on rolling for the British…

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Up 22% in 3 months! Should investors consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 pharma giant?

Shares in FTSE 100 giant AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) are up 22% in three months, but is it a good time to…

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By 2026, these FTSE 100 stocks could yield above 6.3%

Looking for FTSE 100 shares that offer potentially inflation-busting passive income? Our writer spotlights a trio of them here.

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New to investing? These 5 brilliant income stocks have hiked dividends for 25 years in a row!

Harvey Jones says that FTSE 100 income stocks that increase their dividends year after year have a real edge, and…

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£20,000 of Aviva shares could make me £10,390 a year in dividend income, given its 6.7% forecast yield!

Analysts forecast Aviva’s earnings will grow 18.8% a year, and this is the key driver that pushes any firm’s share…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT how much passive income an investor could make using £500 a month

Jon Smith looks at how his view on making passive income from the market differs from ChatGPT, and weighs up…

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A 67% forecast annual earnings growth but down 19%, is this FTSE 250 defence stock a great short-term risk/long-term reward play?

Analysts’ consensus is that this FTSE 250 defence stock’s earnings will grow by a stunning 67% a year, and this…

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Around 87p now, Vodafone’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £2.13

Vodafone’s share price has soared since April, but enormous value could still be left in the stock. I ran the…

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How on earth did the high-flying Diageo share price end up at a 10-year low?

It's been a torrid time for the Diageo share price, which now trades at levels last seen a whole decade…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest £5,000 in Greggs shares 3 years ago

Greggs shares have had a rocky three years or so. Are they a brilliant buying opportunity after falling so much…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £250-a-week retirement income?

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors could build a high-and-rising passive income inside a Stocks and Shares…

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Down 20% but with 17% forecast annual earnings growth, is it time to consider this FTSE construction high-flyer?

This FTSE stock has lost a lot of ground over the year, but its recent results looked good, and analysts…

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Dividend Shares

Here are the 2 of the fastest-growing FTSE 100 dividends

A speedily growing dividend is a sign of a company firing on all cylinders. Here are two of the fastest…

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2 high-yielding FTSE shares that look tempting – but I’m not buying yet

Mark Hartley looks at two high-yielding FTSE shares and explains why their double-digit dividends might not be as safe as…

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Could the stock market crash in the next 11 days?

Is the stock market going to crash before October is out? Or do investors have more important things to think…

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National Grid shares keep the lights on for passive-income investors

As the UK upgrades its energy network, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly attracted to National Grid shares, both for income…

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£300 a month invested in a Junior SIPP could grow to £581,240 by the time a child reaches 65!

It’s often said that starting early is the key to a financially secure retirement. With this in mind, James Beard…

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As the FTSE 100 hits a 2-week low, are UK growth stocks losing their shine?

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at the ongoing shift in global stock markets and why growth stocks might be…

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While there are bubbles in the stock market, this sector looks dirt cheap

There’s a lot of froth in the stock market right now. Yet at the same time, there are also a…

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How big does your ISA need to be to target an £888 monthly passive income?

Harvey Jones analyses how much investors need to generate a chunky monthly passive income and a FTSE 100 stock to…

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16% annual return! Why I chose this fund over other Euro ETFs

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on European stock markets are surging. Royston Wild discusses one he's added to his portfolio.

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Is this my last chance to buy Taylor Wimpey before the share price rockets?

Harvey Jones hoped for more from the Taylor Wimpey share price, but analysts reckon it might be ready to deliver…

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Is the Barclays share price a steal after its recent fall?

Barclays’ share price has pulled back as a result of concerns relating to credit quality in the US. Is this…

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Worried about dividend cuts? 3 of the FTSE 100’s best dividend growers

Discover three FTSE 100 dividend growth heroes of recent years -- including one Royston Wild owns in his own portfolio.

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Could dividend shares protect your portfolio in a stock market crash?

Could the steady stream of cash generated by shares solve a key investing dilemma by putting you in a position…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I expect to outperform Rolls-Royce shares over the next 5 years

Rolls-Royce shares have benefitted from a recovery in travel demand over the last few years. But which stocks could be…

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By 2026, Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

Diageo shares have lost a third of their value in the past year. But where might this FTSE 100 stock…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £5,000 monthly passive income?

Ben McPoland explores how long it might take to earn a £5,000 tax-free passive income, and which FTSE 100 share…

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£20,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 1 year ago is now worth…

I was a little worried about Standard Chartered shares following President Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs, but the stock has bounced…

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