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Up 12% in a month but this FTSE 250 bargain still yields more than 10%!

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 stock has been through the wars but its low valuation and ultra-high yield may…

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Yielding 6.8%, I rate Aviva shares as one of the best for passive income

Andrew Mackie believes that Aviva is one of only a handful of businesses in the FTSE 100 that offers both…

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As business confidence craters, should investors buy UK shares?

As import taxes and higher staff costs weigh on UK companies, Stephen Wright thinks there are still shares to consider…

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Is now a good time to buy in UK stocks?

Retail investors and fund managers are moving away from UK stocks, but there are positive economic signs. Is this an…

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Why hasn’t the Lloyds share price hit £1 yet?

After nearing 75p in early March, the Lloyds share price slumped before bouncing back. What's keeping it from hitting the…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 10 years ago is now worth…

Rolls-Royce shares are tipped to surge and top 800p once again during the next 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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The FTSE’s down 8% from its highs. Is now a good time to invest in UK shares?

A lot of FTSE shares have taken a hit this year due to economic uncertainty. Is there an opportunity here…

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5 lessons from the latest stock-market crash

In a sudden, sharp shock, the US stock market lost over 21% in mere weeks. Though it has rebounded, here…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’ve been buying after recent falls

These FTSE 250 stocks offer tempting income and growth potential, says our writer, who's recently added both to his portfolio.

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How Trump’s tariffs are re-writing the ISA ‘rule book’

I think a well-balanced ISA should contain a combination of growth and defensive stocks. But recent events are making this…

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£10,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 10 years ago is now worth…

Taylor Wimpey's shares have fallen almost a quarter over the past decade. But Royston Wild thinks they may be about…

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Are Sainsbury’s shares a white-hot buy as annual profits hit £1bn?

FTSE 100 retailer Sainsbury's has seen its shares tick higher following a strong trading update. What should investors do next?

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1 AI growth stock down 37% I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer highlights a cloud connectivity company that he thinks could make an excellent addition to his Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares at Christmas is now worth…

It hasn't been a great year so far for investors holding Greggs shares. What's been going wrong for the FTSE…

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Warren Buffett’s warning to markets played out perfectly: the time to be greedy may be approaching

Throughout 2024, Warren Buffett sold off holdings in companies like Apple and started amassing a huge pile of cash. Now…

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This FTSE 100 fund’s been selling Tesla stock and buying an EV rival instead!

Why has Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust been dumping Tesla stock while investing in the EV firm's China-based rival? Ben McPoland…

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Could the S&P 500 be heading for an almighty crash?

Christopher Ruane shares his take on why he thinks the S&P 500 could be heading for a big fall at…

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Down 64%, this FTSE 250 stock offers a 13% dividend yield for investors

This struggling investment banker has suffered significant losses in the past five years, but it has the second-highest yield on…

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1 stock market ETF I’ve been buying during the sell-off

The stock market's been all over the place in April, creating a fertile breeding ground for long-term buying opportunities.

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As the Sainsbury share price bucks the price-war trend on FY results, I examine the dividend prospects

The J Sainsbury share price has been regaining ground, despite growing fears of intense competition in the supermarket sector.

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Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA or a SIPP to retire early?

Early retirement is the ultimate goal for many investors, but choosing between a Stocks and Shares ISA and a pension…

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Is now a great time to consider buying Greggs shares?

Greggs shares have been hammered in 2025. But have they now fallen too far? Paul Summers takes another look at…

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Is it still a great time to buy cheap shares as stock market crash fears recede?

Fear of a stock market crash can trigger panic selling... but that surely can't be the best thing to do…

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The Vodafone share price is 24% undervalued, according to analysts

Our writer’s been looking at the latest targets for the Vodafone share price. Although there’s a wide variation, the average…

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I think there’s 1 big surprise in this broker’s top 10 FTSE ‘mid-cap’ growth stocks!

Our writer’s been looking at the 10 favourite FTSE stocks of one particular investment bank. But he’s not impressed by…

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Is it worth me buying Lloyds shares at around 70p after a 6% dip?

Lloyds shares have dropped 6% from their 12-month high, which may indicate a potential bargain. I took a closer look…

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Investors considering a £5,500 holding in this FTSE 250 heavyweight could make £11,129 in annual dividend income over time!

This FTSE 250 global investment manager pays one of the highest yields in any major FTSE index right now. Its…

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With Nvidia stock down 30% in the tariff panic, should we buy now?

Nvidia stock has slumped in the new trade war, though it's still up 1,300% over the past five years. What…

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This industrial giant is the UK’s largest business, but it’s not a FTSE 100 stock!

The FTSE 100 index is an obvious place to look for Britain's biggest companies, but the most valuable UK stock…

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Here’s a 5-stock FTSE 100 portfolio that could generate £800 a month in passive income

Mark Hartley calculates the potentially lucrative returns of five popular FTSE 100 dividend stocks invested in a Stocks and Shares…

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Up 40% in 2025, is this 1 of the best cheap UK shares to consider buying right now?

Looking for UK shares to cash in on the gold rush could be a great idea to consider. Here's one…

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Is it wrong for me to buy these FTSE 100 tobacco stocks?

These two FTSE 100 tobacco stocks have thrashed the wider UK market over one and five years. But would it…

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Is this a great opportunity to lock in big dividend yields for a second income?

Dividend yields rise as share prices fall. That’s why many investors will see a bear market or correction as an…

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How much could a 30-year-old ISA investor have if they invested £500 a month until 60?

Generous tax advantages mean Stocks and Shares ISA investors can boost their chances of enjoying an early retirement.

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After collapsing 28% today, are Bunzl shares too cheap to ignore?

A poor trading statement has sent Bunzl shares to multi-year lows. Could now be a good time to consider investing…

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These 5 stocks could earn £1,600 of annual passive income in a £20,000 ISA

Harvey Jones shows how to generate a high and rising passive income by buying a balanced mix of high-yielding FTSE…

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3 things I like about Greggs shares

Greggs shares have tumbled by more than a third over the past year. But this writer has no plan to…

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Nvidia stock: beware the bear market rally

Andrew Mackie argues that investors should tread carefully before investing in Nvidia stock, as the worst of the sell-off could…

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Up 73% in one year, is this the best value stock in the FTSE 100?

A brilliant run of form suggests this FTSE 100 giant should no longer make the cut as a value stock.…

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The best could yet be to come for UK shares! I’m buying these ones

Amid ongoing stock market turbulence, this writer's been adding selected UK shares to his portfolio. Here's why and what he…

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