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Here are the dividend stocks with the highest yields from the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500

Are 9% dividend stocks too good to be true? Not necessarily – our writer has been looking at income opportunities…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £1,500 monthly second income?

Ben McPoland explores how long it would take a new investor to reach a sizeable second income by investing £500…

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The 2026 software apocalypse: 3 stocks down 25%+ to consider buying now, according to JP Morgan

Looking for bargain stocks to buy after the huge sell-off in software? Here are three names that analysts at JP…

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£5k to invest? Aim to turn it into £20k by buying cheap shares

Investing in cheap shares can unlock tremendous returns. And right now, there's one stock that experts think might quadruple in…

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Dividend Shares

Owning 2,844 shares of this FTSE 100 firm could pay £351 in annual second income

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 100 stock could help to provide sustainable passive income to an investor, as well…

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£1,000 invested in BP shares 1 year ago is now worth…

BP shares have underwhelmed over the last 12 months, but could they start catching up in 2026, or are there…

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What on earth’s going on with RELX shares?

A 49% drop for RELX shares in the space of a single year! Is there opportunity here for one of…

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Are these the best British shares to buy in February 2026?

Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at two free-falling FTSE shares that experts believe could now be among the best to…

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Is this why the Aviva share price has fallen 9% in 2026?

While stocks are rising, Aviva’s share price isn’t. Is there a fundamental problem with the insurer that investors need to…

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10.6% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income share to buy today?

I’m hunting for enormous dividend yields for my income portfolio and this FTSE industry leader could be a massive opportunity…

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Why 25 February is critical for Diageo Shares

Zaven Boyrazian explains why Diageo shares could be getting ready for a massive multi-year rally following the firm's highly anticipated…

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

The Lloyds share price is up more than 60% in a year! But can it continue to surge, or is…

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Under £29 now, is it time for me to take advantage of Shell’s bargain-basement share price?

Rising production volumes, a raft of new projects, and strong forecast earnings growth mean Shell’s share price could be very…

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1 dirt-cheap penny share at 6p for me to snap up right now?

This penny share could be on the verge of going supernova as its flagship project approaches a critical milestone. Is…

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Is it time for me to buy this 11%-yielding FTSE dividend gem after a strong 2025 trading update?

This overlooked FTSE dividend income giant offers a rare mix of huge yield and strong earnings growth that could supercharge…

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If Greggs shares recover, here’s how much investors could make with £5,000

Greggs shares could be getting ready for a recovery, but how much money could investors make if they invest today?…

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Down 17%, here’s why this FTSE 250 high-tech defence firm looks a bargain to me now

This FTSE 250 defence firm's business has changed dramatically in recent years, but its pricing still doesn't reflect this, leaving a…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

After five years of ups and downs, Mark Hartley calculates just how much £5k in Greggs' shares would be worth…

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BT shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts!

BT shares have leapt by a third over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 stock continue surging? Royston…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now valued at…

Anyone who bought Rolls-Royce shares back in 2021 is probably laughing right now! But is it too late to jump…

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Could buying global shares in an ISA be the key to retiring rich?

Fancy retiring with a large pot of cash? Of course you do. Here's how a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £9,945 a year of income from my £20,000 holding in this FTSE 100 dividend star

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse offers hefty income potential today and the chance of major share price gains as its…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock last month is now worth…

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Nvidia stock with the company remaining an absolutely pivotal part of the…

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Want a £3,000 a month passive income, but don’t have an ISA yet? Follow these steps…

Millions of us want to invest for a passive income but don't have an ISA anywhere near the size required.…

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1 beaten-down UK share to consider buying today, and 5 I’m shunning for now

Harvey Jones sees light at the end of the tunnel for a hugely popular UK share that's had a rough…

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4 things to remember in February’s nervous stock market!

As parts of the stock market start to wobble nervously, what should an investor do ? Christopher Ruane recaps a…

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By February 2027, £10,000 in BP shares could be worth…

Harvey Jones says it's been another disappointing year for BP shares, and now the board has axed buybacks too. So…

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How much does it really cost to build a big enough SIPP for retirement?

For a comfortable retirement, what sort of money might someone need to put in their SIPP? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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£1,000 buys 1,869 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s tipped to rise 64% and has a 6% yield

This penny stock could deliver both capital gains and dividends for investors in the years ahead, if City analysts are…

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2 top-notch ETFs to consider right now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

One of these EFTs offers a chunky 6.1% dividend yield, while the other gives deep exposure to perhaps the most…

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Palantir stock’s crashed 26% already in 2026. Time to buy the dip?

It has been a brutal few weeks for Palantir stock -- yet the business has been doing brilliantly. What's going…

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Be ready for a violent stock market crash

The stock market's generated massive gains for investors in recent years. Could share prices be about to come crashing down?

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Passive income doesn’t have to be complicated

The point of passive income is that you don’t have to do anything. But what good is that if you…

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How big would your ISA need to be to earn £100,000 a year in passive income?

Ben McPoland explores the huge income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 stock that has made investors wealthier…

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Growth Shares

3 UK stocks I like more than Rolls-Royce right now

Stephen Wright outlines three out-of-favour stocks on his investing radar at the moment – including his number-one choice from the…

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Lloyds’ shares at 150p or 75p — which is more likely by the end of 2026?

Opinions vary over the future direction of Lloyds Banking Group shares. James Beard takes a closer look at both sides…

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Behold! The new Warren Buffett?

Mohnish Pabrai has a better claim than most to being a disciple of Warren Buffett. But should investors be interested…

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Forget the State Pension! Investing £500 a month could be all you need to target a comfortable retirement

Even after a 4.8% boost, the UK State Pension is still nowhere near enough to live a comfortable retirement lifestyle.…

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Dividend Shares

With a yield of 8%, is this one of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

There are plenty of amazing high-yielding dividend stocks to buy out there. James Beard’s found one to consider that’s returning…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how you can aim to turn that into a £8,397 second income

Even with just £5,000, smart investors can unlock an impressive second income by buying and holding the best businesses. Zaven…

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