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If a 30-year-old puts £700 a month into an ISA, here’s the passive income they could retire on 

Investing just £700 a month regularly into the stock market can lead to an extraordinary end result in terms of…

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Is Helium One a penny stock that’s about to lift off?

Our writer takes a look at the prospects for a penny stock that has two mining projects on the go.…

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Down 11% despite strong 2024 results, is BAE Systems’ share price an irresistible buying opportunity for me?

BAE Systems’ share price has lost ground recently for no good reason, in my view, which leaves it looking highly…

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Still under £5, is this ‘Big Four’ bank stock one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100?

This FTSE 100 bank has a good yield that's forecast to rise strongly, and despite recent share price gains it…

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Is Roblox the best growth share to buy for my ISA in March?

Our writer has been spending a bit of time on Roblox's platfrom recently, leading him to wonder if this is…

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This failing FTSE 250 share has given me a rough ride!

Despite owning some superstar shares, I’ve made my share of investing mistakes, because some stocks become shocks. My latest horror…

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£10k invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Vodafone's shares have collapsed in value since early 2020. Could it now be a great recovery stock for FTSE 100…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 2 years ago is now worth…

The appeal of BT shares is among the most heavily debated in the UK. The stock's broadly considered undervalued but…

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3 reliable UK dividend stocks that investors like for passive income

Passive income is best when it’s stable and reliable. Our writer seeks out some of the top dividend stocks preferred…

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£10,000 invested in Greatland Gold shares 1 year ago is now worth

Greatland Gold shares have caught my eye in recent months, partially because of the trade volume, but also the recent…

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Think the FTSE 100 has no good growth stocks? Think again…

The S&P 500 has a more impressive array of growth stocks than the FTSE 100. But investors who ignore the…

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Here’s how a £100k SIPP could turn into a £1m+ SIPP in 30 years

Christopher Ruane sees a SIPP as an ideal vehicle for long-term investment. Here he explains how an investor could aim…

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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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2 hot REITS to consider for a long-term second income!

A lump sum or regular investment in these real estate investment trusts (REITs) could help supercharge an investor's second income.

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My favourite FTSE 100 stock has just doubled my money! What do I do?

Harvey Jones has reaped outsized rewards from private equity specialist 3i Group, the top-performing FTSE 100 stock over five years.…

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3 rookie ISA mistakes to avoid

Seemingly small choices can have big impact on the long-term valuation of a Stocks and Shares ISA. This writer identifies…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I’m buying this February

Christopher Ruane reckons that now is as good a time as any for him to buy specific FTSE 100 shares.…

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Is this Warren Buffett favourite a share for me to buy in 2025?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on a share that has performed brilliantly for mega-investor Warren Buffett -- and considers whether to…

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Here’s how an investor could aim for an annual second income of £50k with just £10 a day

Mark Hartley considers a strategy for investing £10 a day in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an eyewatering…

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How much would someone need to invest in Greggs shares to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

At today’s prices, earning £1,000 a month in passive income from Greggs shares costs £424,271. But a long-term approach can…

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7.6% dividend yield! I’m eyeing up this FTSE 250 stock to aim for big passive income

My next stock market buy’s likely to be in the FTSE 250, and I'm looking for shares I think can…

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2 popular S&P 500 shares I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s stock market

While these market-leading companies frequently rank among the most purchased stocks, I'm giving them a wide berth right now.

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If a 45-year-old puts £700 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

Investing £700 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, starting at 45, could lead to a savings pot of…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 would already be worth…

After Rolls-Royce shares had another cracking year in 2024, the start we've seen so far in 2025 could hardly have…

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£100,000 invested in Tesla shares 10 years ago is now worth…

Tesla stock has made many investors millionaires, but it appears to be at a crossroads as the valuation becomes detached…

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2 surging FTSE 250 shares to consider in March!

These FTSE 250 shares have soared in value over the past year. And Royston Wild thinks they could continue to…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2020 is now worth this much…

The S&P 500 index has been on fire in recent times, driven sharply higher by artificial intelligence and Donald Trump's…

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Here’s the BAE Systems share price forecast for the next 12 months!

Rising defence spending has helped BAE Systems' share price to more than double since early 2022. Can the FTSE stock…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect second income portfolio and here’s what it said

Millions of Britons invest to earn a second income, but with artificial intelligence getting better by the day, this Fool…

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P/Es below 8 and dividend yields above 6%! 3 bargain UK shares to consider

Looking for cheap UK shares to buy today? Here are three terrific options, whose P/E ratios and dividend yields demand…

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Down 16% in a month, is Tesla stock a falling knife?

Tesla stock has taken a tumble over the past few weeks. Christopher Ruane is itching to buy it at the…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how that could produce £108 a month in passive income

£9k could earn over £100 a month in passive income if invested in the right selection of blue-chip shares over…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares like a billionaire – for £800

By learning some lessons from billionaire investors like Warren Buffett, a market newcomer could start buying shares on a limited…

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6.9% yield! I like this FTSE 100 dividend stock as I aim for big passive income

I love a good dividend stock, especially one with its share price unjustly depressed and the yield pushed up. Does…

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Here’s my strategy to enjoy a first-class retirement with passive income from UK dividend shares

Mark Hartley outlines his long-term plan to earn a lucrative second income in retirement by investing in high-yield dividend shares.

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Here’s how I go about building my perfect Stocks and Shares ISA

By following a few simple steps, our writer aims to build a brilliant Stocks and Shares ISA for the long…

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As Lloyds shares creep back above book value, have I missed my chance to buy?

As an increased dividend and the prospect of share buybacks send Lloyds shares higher, is there still value on offer…

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Here’s how £200 a week invested could target a £9,091 second income

Christopher Ruane looks at how, by investing a couple of hundred pounds each week, an investor could target an annual…

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Why I remain bullish on the Glencore share price

Andrew Mackie explains why he believes a re-rate in the Glencore share price is coming in the years ahead, despite…

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2 growth stocks to consider buying for the ‘second phase’ of AI

Edward Sheldon believes these two growth stocks will do well as artificial intelligence is adopted by businesses across the world.

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