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Value investors: Unilever shares are down 7% in a day!

Has the stock market’s reaction to Unilever’s deal to sell its food businesses left the reamining company as an undervalued…

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The stock market is changing fundamentally — and most investors haven’t noticed

Andrew Mackie argues the FTSE 100 is being misread — beneath the volatility, investors are rotating into cash-generating businesses, not…

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FTSE 100 shares: the ‘old economy’ trade the market may be misreading

Andrew Mackie argues recent FTSE 100 volatility is masking a deeper shift, as investors rotate into cash-generative 'old economy' winners.

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Down 19% to under £1, here’s why Lloyds shares look a bargain to me anywhere up to £1.80

Lloyds' shares are down a lot in a short time, but the price doesn’t reflect how well the business is…

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£20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth…

Rolls‑Royce shares are down after a huge surge from 2023, but the numbers suggest this rare dip could be a…

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How big must an ISA be to aim for a £25,000+ a year second income?

Ahead of the 5 April ISA deadline, I double-checked I had fully utilised my tax-free allowance by topping up my…

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Investing For Beginners

Why the Marks & Spencer share price fell 12% in March

Jon Smith points out why the Marks & Spencer share price underperformed last month, and explains why the outlook is…

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How many Greggs shares does someone need to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

When share prices fall, dividend yields go up. And in that situation, investors looking for passive income can find unusually…

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Aviva shares are still up strongly — so why has the yield jumped back above 6%?

Andrew Mackie looks beyond the cyclical noise in Aviva shares to show a capital-light transformation and re-rating story the market…

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£5,000 invested in Legal & General shares a month ago is now worth…

Legal & General shares have dropped by mid-single-digit percentages. The question is, does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity?

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2 world-class stocks to consider buying while they’re down 20% and ‘on sale’

Looking for stocks to buy? These two names have attractive long-term prospects and are currently trading around 20% below their…

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Growth Shares

£2k invested in this FTSE 250 stock a year ago would have tripled my money

Jon Smith reveals a FTSE 250 stock that's been surging over the past year, but could have further room to…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

Barclays' shares have taken a massive hit in 2026, falling almost 20%. Is there potential for a rebound towards 500p…

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£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

Aston Martin shares are stuck in reverse right now. But down 99%, is there potential for a Rolls-Royce-like turnaround at…

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Down 11% in a day! I’ve just bagged myself a FTSE 250 bargain

James Beard’s taken advantage of what he says is an over-reaction by investors to news of the departure of one…

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As the stock starts to fall, is it time to consider selling Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares fell in March after years of gains. Is this a buying opportunity or the beginning of something more…

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Diageo shares are down 28% — but is the market overcorrecting a cyclical slowdown?

Andrew Mackie looks beyond the cyclical slowdown in Diageo shares to reveal a misread growth story driven by portfolio shift…

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Guaranteed gains and limited losses: here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA plan for 2026-27

Our writer is looking to convert his Stocks and Shares ISA to cash for the year ahead. The reason? Guaranteed…

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This dividend share’s yielding 7%. And it’s 13% undervalued

James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 dividend share that has an above-average yield and is trading…

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Investing Articles

What on earth’s going on with the Persimmon share price?

The Iran crisis has hit the Persimmon share price harder than any stock on the FTSE 100 except one. This…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays' shares. Once one of his favourites, he's now a little more…

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2 income stocks that could offer serious growth too as the ISA deadline approaches

Dr James Fox details two income stocks that offer investors above-average dividend yields but also the potential for share price…

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An 8.8% forecast dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 income share to buy today after bullish 2025 numbers?

With strong 2025 results and earnings growth forecasts, this high-yielding FTSE 100 share could offer far more income potential than…

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3 epic shares potentially undervalued by 44%

James Beard runs the rule over three incredible shares that analysts reckon are worth 44% more than they're valued today…

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I like BAE shares, but they aren’t cheap! Here are 2 potentially-better-value alternatives

BAE shares have rocketed in recent years and continue to benefit from a wealth of supportive trends in defence. But…

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Check out today’s eye-popping Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest share price and dividend forecasts 

NatWest, Barclays' and Lloyds' share prices have been hit by war in the Middle East. But are there brighter days…

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Here are the latest dividend and price forecasts for Tesco shares

Tesco shares reached a 15-year high in the FTSE 100 index in February. Are they still worth considering near such…

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The rocketing BP and Shell share prices leave investors facing a terrible choice

Harvey Jones examines what's driving the BP and Shell share prices, and asks whether investors dare buy these FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

These 2 UK stocks look cheap ahead of the ISA deadline

UK stocks have been caught up in a global market sell-off following the start of conflict in Iran. But that…

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Investing Articles

Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?

Barratt Redrow shares are trading just off multi-year lows. Royston Wild asks, is the FTSE 100 share a top dip…

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Searching for ETFs this April? 3 superstar funds to consider

The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is surging globally. Here Royston Wild picks three top UK products that deserve a…

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Here’s how you could start your passive income journey this April!

Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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I asked ChatGPT if investing in a SIPP is a smarter move than using this year’s ISA allowance

As the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline looms, Harvey Jones says investors shouldn't ignore their generous SIPP tax wrapper…

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Looking for last minute ISA buys? Here are 2 on my radar

These UK value shares are too cheap to ignore, reckons Royston Wild. Here's why he thinks they demand a close…

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2 NEW reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares in April!

Royston Wild sees the dangers to Lloyds Bank shares growing at an alarming pace and explains why he's avoiding the…

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Has it ever been easier to target a £1,680 ISA income with dividend shares?

Looking for opportunities to supercharge your second income? This could be the moment you've been waiting for, says Royston Wild.

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Dividend Shares

Whisper it: these SECRET dividend stocks could supercharge your passive income

These forgotten UK dividend stocks offer higher yields than almost all FTSE 100 income-paying shares. But what are they?

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A FTSE 100 laughing stock I’m avoiding this April Fool’s Day

Royston Wild explains why Lloyds shares aren't on his shopping list for April -- and reveals why the FTSE 100…

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Get yourself ready for a stock market rally in April!

Looking for an opportunity to invest in the stock market? Royston Wild explains why now could be a good time…

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Are Greggs shares worth buying? Here’s why I’m not so sure…

Dr James Fox has been bearish on Greggs' shares for some time. But now they're trading way off their highs,…

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