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Prediction: in 12 months the beaten-down BP share price could turn £10,000 into…

Last year, Harvey Jones made a bet on the struggling BP share price. So far, it's been a bad one.…

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3 brilliant bargain stocks to consider buying in June

Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Long-term investors should take a closer look at these three undervalued shares…

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The ECB rate cut could impact FTSE shares: what does it mean for UK investors?

Could FTSE shares with EU exposure benefit from this week’s ECB rate cuts? Mark Hartley thinks so, eyeing one company…

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Are these 10%+ dividend stocks too good to be true? Maybe not

I'm taking a look at a couple of dividend stocks offering very high yields, both with progressive long-term dividend policies.

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2 world-class shares driving gains in my Stocks & Shares ISA and SIPP in 2025

Edward Sheldon highlights two high-quality shares that are lighting up his tax-efficient investment account and pension (SIPP) in 2025.

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Prediction: in 12 months the high-flying Lloyds share price could turn £10,000 into…

The Lloyds share price recovery has helped Harvey Jones double his money in short order, with dividends thrown in. But…

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£1,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares a decade ago is now worth…

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire since the end of the pandemic. But how have investors who bought the stock…

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Up 149% in 5 years, can the Barclays share price keep rising?

The Barclays share price has had a great few years. Could things get even better from here? This writer reckons…

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UK shares: could 2025 be a brilliant year for bargains?

Our writer explains why, despite the FTSE 100 hitting new highs, he reckons this could be a great moment for…

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My favourite investment trust scores 5/5 on my passive income checklist

This could be my all-time top selection for passive income from the UK stock market. Let's see why it measures…

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Down 50%, is this one of the FTSE 250’s best value shares?

At £12.07, Wizz Air shares are considerably cheaper than those of IAG and easyJet. Is it one of the FTSE…

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Are National Grid shares still a buy to consider after the dividend yield falls below 5%?

After years of solid dividend action, National Grid shares seems to be losing their appeal as a passive income stock.…

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The share price of this FTSE 250 icon soared 26% in a day. Is it time to buy?

Our writer takes a closer look at the latest results of this FTSE 250 legend and assesses how the group…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago (with dividends reinvested) is now worth…

Over the last five years, investors with money in large-cap FTSE tracker funds have enjoyed strong returns of around 10%…

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1 year ago I said this 9.8%-yielding FTSE income stock was due a bull run – was I right?

Harvey Jones had high hopes for M&G shares this time last year, saying the FTSE 100 dividend income stock was…

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Down 15% in a day, is the Tesla share price the new TACO trade?

Elon Musk clashing with Donald Trump has sent the Tesla share price 15% lower. Here’s what Stephen Wright thinks investors…

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A £10,000 investment in HSBC shares 10 years ago is now worth…

HSBC shares have delivered outstanding capital gains and dividend income over the last decade. Can the FTSE 100 bank keep…

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Could these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares send my portfolio soaring in 2025?

After years of subpar performance, I need to light a fire under my portfolio. Here, I've identified two FTSE 100…

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£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 2 months ago is now worth…

Scottish Mortgage's shares typically reflect the price movements of the companies it holds within its portfolio. Dr James Fox takes…

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Building a second income portfolio? Here’s why it pays to factor in forex

Exchange rates are often the last thing that investors look at when building a second income portfolio. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares when I was born is now worth…

Greggs shares have slumped over the past year. Dr James Fox believes the pullback was warranted with the sausage-roll maker…

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If a 35-year old puts £4k a year into a Lifetime ISA, here’s what they could have by 50

With bonuses from the government and no tax on investment gains, the Lifetime ISA can be a powerful retirement savings…

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£10,000 invested in Pinterest shares 1 month ago is now worth…

Pinterest shares have performed really well over the past month, vastly outperforming the US average. Dr James Fox believes they…

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4 small-cap stocks Fools think have explosive growth potential

As long-term investors, we’ve seen plenty of success stories where stocks have multibagged beyond belief — but which could still…

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Does the soaring Rolls-Royce share price mean it’s finally time to sell?

The trickiest thing about the current Rolls-Royce share price bull run is knowing when to get off and bag the…

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As silver prices explode, Fresnillo stock is fast approaching a runaway train

As silver prices hit their highest level since 2011, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly bullish on the prospects for Fresnillo…

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Is this S&P 500 stock a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

Shares with over 50 years of consecutive dividend increases rarely go under the radar. But that might be what’s happening…

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3 long-term growth drivers I think could propel Greggs shares up, up, and away!

Christopher Ruane has no plans to sell his Greggs shares. Here's a trio of reasons he thinks the piemaker's shares…

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Market Movers

This popular UK stock is shifting to the US. Here’s what I think it means for the share price

Jon Smith notes the 12% pop in the Wise share price today and flags up why the UK stock could…

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This leaner and smaller FTSE stock looks primed for future growth

Andrew Mackie explains why he believes portfolio rationalisation is the tonic that will help turbo-charge this beaten-down FTSE 100 stock.

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The aberdeen share price is surging but still offers an 8.3% dividend yield

The aberdeen share price hit an all-time low back in April, but this writer explains why he believes the stock…

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Dividend Shares

An 8.8% dividend forecast for a FTSE 100 stock? This caught my eye

Jon Smith explains the reasons why a FTSE 100 share has such a high dividend forecast, with several green flags…

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The Wise share price jumps 12% on US primary listing news

The Wise share price was up in early morning trading after the rapidly-growing online bank announced plans for a primary…

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Should I buy a FTSE 250 index tracker for my ISA?

The FTSE 250 index has gone nowhere for a good few years now. This writer considers whether now might be…

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This brilliant UK growth share is a secret dividend superstar. Time to consider buying?

Shares in Sage Group just go from strength to strength. Now Harvey Jones has just found another reason to consider…

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Should I buy Tesla stock before 12 June?

Tesla stock's 31% off its December peak. With the Texas robotaxi launch imminent, I'm wondering if I should add a…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, are International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) shares a no-brainer buy?

Despite climbing almost 100% in a year, IAG shares don’t look expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks appearances can be misleading. 

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Here’s what the Warren Buffett indicator says about the stock market

The Warren Buffett indicator suggests that shares are expensive. But Stephen Wright feels investors should think carefully about what to…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield 8.25% – and the dividend has been growing by 19.75% a year!

Harvey Jones has been disappointed by the performance of his Taylor Wimpey shares, but the brilliant dividend income on offer…

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Despite hitting a near-14-year high, this FTSE 250 defence superstar still looks 32% under its ‘fair value’ to me!

Shares in this FTSE 250 world leader in several hi-tech defence sectors are trading near a 14-year high. But I…

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