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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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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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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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£20,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 year ago is now worth…

Palantir stock’s in a league of its own — almost. There are very few companies that can hold such an…

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Here’s how investors could target £41,282 of annual passive income from £20,000 in this dividend gem

This ultra-high-yielding FTSE dividend star could deliver significant streams of passive income over time, and it also looks very undervalued…

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The B&M share price has just tanked. But look what’s happened to the stock’s yield

Following another profit warning today, the B&M share price fell sharply. But it’s helped push the retailer’s yield well into…

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Is a turnaround coming in Persimmon’s £11+ share price after a 29% fall this year?

Persimmon’s share price has dropped a long way this year, but recent results underpin strong growth forecasts to leave it…

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Down 13% but a near-7% yield forecast! Should I buy more shares of this FTSE 100 gem at around £38?

This FTSE 100 perennial high-dividend-yield gem also looks very undervalued at its current price and is set to see very…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is currently worth…

Lloyds shares were beaten down during the pandemic — most things were. The stock has since surged, making it one…

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Prudential’s share price is 45% under its ‘fair value’ so is it time for me to buy?

The Prudential share price has dipped recently on a couple of key factors, but I think neither will endure, leaving…

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AI and green energy: two UK penny stocks that could benefit from these explosive industries

Mark Hartley investigates two UK penny stocks that are chasing growth in AI and green energy tech. Could either become…

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2026 could be the year of interest rate cuts. How might the UK stock market react?

If the UK stock market benefits from rate cuts, this FTSE 100 utility company may be a strong option for…

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Could this ‘golden oldie’ soon rejoin the FTSE 250?

A 7% rise in the share price of this over-50s holidays, insurance and money group could see it return to…

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3 alternative AI watchlist ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

AI isn’t just about GPUs, power, and data sets. Stephen Wright runs through three different strategies for investing in AI…

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Meet the UK penny stock smashing the Nvidia share price in 2025!

Nvidia’s share price is grabbing the headlines, but this under-the-radar penny stock's massively outperforming the semiconductor giant in 2025!

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Is Rachel Reeves about to send the share prices of these UK ‘sin stocks’ lower?

Ahead of the Chancellor’s budget on 26 November, James Beard considers what might be in store for the UK’s largest…

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