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Growth Shares

Down 60% in a year, should I pull the trigger and buy this penny stock?

Jon Smith outlines a penny stock that has experienced a sector slowdown in the last year, but he believes a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the forecast for 2 of the FTSE 100’s biggest dividend shares

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at market data to find out what investors can expect from two of the…

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Investing Articles

7%+ dividend yields? 2 great shares to consider for an ISA this autumn!

Mark Hartley eyes the value in two shares with dividend yields above 7%, making them potential candidates for an income-focused…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s what £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could be worth in 2030

Nvidia shares have been an outstanding investment over the last five years. But what could the future hold for the…

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Investing Articles

Looking for gold stocks? Consider buying this UK small-cap at 345p

Our writer thinks this AIM stock might be one to consider buying as a diversified way to tap into the…

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Investing Articles

1 top S&P 500 stock on my ISA radar

While most investors want their stocks to keep going up, this writer is hoping one S&P 500 name in his…

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Investing Articles

Could leasing warehouses be a smart way to earn a second income?

The buy-to-let sector in the UK has become less attractive recently. But leasing property could still be a smart way…

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Investing Articles

As Burberry reclaims a spot in the FTSE 100, where next for the share price?

With the Burberry share price having doubled in a year, this writer examines the likelihood of further gains after readmittance…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Investing Articles

Up 120 % in 1 year! Is there further to run for the Rolls‑Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been soaring in recent years. Is the engineering group the one that got away for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 way to target a £52k passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

Discover how a shares-based ISA can be a better way to target a long-term income -- and a top investment…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares that could benefit from a falling pound

Foreign exchange rates can be a risk for investors who buy shares in UK companies that do business in the…

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Investing For Beginners

3 ways that fiscal woes could impact a UK stock portfolio

Jon Smith points out how rising bond yields and concern about the UK's public finances could impact UK stocks for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how an average UK investor could target a £69k passive income with dividend shares

Discover how an investor could target a substantial second income in retirement -- and a top investment trust that could…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

The Jet2 share price has slumped reflecting the company’s less-than-perfect trading update. Dr James Fox spies a value investment.

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m avoiding this popular FTSE 250 stock — despite a price rebound

After closer inspection, our writer has chosen to hold off on a stock he's been considering for some time now.…

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Investing Articles

Meet the British billionaire who says the AI stock market bubble will pop

This investor thinks one part of the stock market is set to boom, with tens of billions of robots doing…

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Investing Articles

Down 18% from June, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 250 world-leading hi-tech defence stock?

Shares in this FTSE 250 leader in high-technology testing and evaluation systems for the defence sector are significantly down, leaving…

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Investing Articles

Taylor Wimpey shares now offer a 10% dividend yield. Should investors consider buying them?

The Taylor Wimpey share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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Investing Articles

Do frothy valuations in the S&P 500 make the FTSE 100 a more compelling choice?

Which makes for a better investment today, the S&P 500 or FTSE 100? This writer argues there is value in…

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Investing Articles

Is Lloyds’ share price cheap after a 6% dip from its August 1-year high?

Lloyds’ share price has dropped from its recent 12-month high, but this doesn't necessarily mean it's cheap now. I ran…

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Investing Articles

These 3 high-yielding FTSE 100 shares go ex-dividend soon

Mark Hartley considers if there's an income opportunity in three FTSE 100 stocks that go ex-dividend in September. One has…

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Investing Articles

What kind of portfolio is needed to target a £3k monthly passive income by retirement?

Mark Hartley runs the numbers to get an idea of the type of share portfolio required to achieve a meaningful…

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Investing Articles

With the football season under way, is it time to consider this FTSE stock?

Our writer considers taking a position in Celtic, current champions of the Scottish Premiership and the only soccer club listed…

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Investing Articles

Why are passive income investors only holding stocks for 3.6 years?

Investors are holding stocks for ever shorter durations! Our Foolish author thinks longer holding periods are best for those serious…

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Investing Articles

9% yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

As falling bond prices push the dividend yield to unusually high levels, is Legal & General a good choice for…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares really worth 52% more than they were in February 2023?

Are Lloyds shares overvalued? Our writer takes a closer look at the recent financial performance of the bank to try…

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Investing Articles

3 ETFs to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

Discover three top ETFs offering growth, value and passive income -- and why they could deliver a strong return over…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £1,750 monthly pension income?

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how pensions tax relief can boost contributions to a SIPP, and help investors…

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Investing Articles

1 brilliant income share to consider after the recent market dip, and 1 I’m avoiding

Harvey Jones wants to take advantage of the stock market wobble. He picks out a FTSE 100 income share that…

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Investing Articles

Up 50%, here’s one of the FTSE 100’s best recovery shares to consider!

Ashtead's shares have risen after another reassuring trading update. Here's why it's one of my favourite FTSE shares right now.

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Investing Articles

How much is needed to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

How feasible is it to go from zero savings to having a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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Investing Articles

Is this an easy way of identifying potentially cheap FTSE shares?

Our writer thinks large FTSE share price falls are worthy of further investigation. Who knows, there could be a bargain…

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks that could protect one’s ISA from a stock market crash!

Discover which UK stocks could be brilliant lifeboats for Stocks and Shares ISA investors -- including one FTSE 100 heavyweight.

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend shares that have paid consistent income for multiple decades

Jon Smith reveals a couple of dividend shares that have long histories of paying out income and business models that…

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Investing Articles

As the Fresnillo share price hits an all-time high, could the stock still be a bargain?

Up 365% since March 2024, this writer believes that the Fresnillo share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons I see for the Legal & General share price wobble over the past month

Legal & General's share price has fallen more than 10% over the past month. Our writer considers the reasons for…

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Investing Articles

The Ashtead share price edges higher after Q1 results. Is it worth considering for the long term?

The Ashtead share price rose after Q1 results showed steady revenue growth, but profit pressures remain. Mark Hartley weighs the…

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US Stock

2 ‘cheap’ S&P 500 stocks with P/E ratios well below average

Jon Smith acknowledges concerns about the S&P 500's valuation, but presents some shares that he believes could rally over the…

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Investing Articles

10k invested in Lloyds’ shares 2 years ago is now worth…

Lloyds' shares have almost doubled in value over the past two years, making it one of the best-performing stocks on…

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