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Investing Articles

Here’s how investors could target £4,973 in passive income from a £10,000 holding in this FTSE 250 media gem

This FTSE 250 firm generates a very good yield that I think might deliver exceptional returns over time. And it…

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Down 21% from May despite excellent Q4 2024 results, is GSK’s share price an irresistible bargain to me now?

GSK’s share price has fallen a long way on a combination of factors, but do its recent strong results leave…

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Which would I buy today, the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

The UK's FTSE 100 and US S&P 500 indexes are both trading near record highs. But US stocks look expensive…

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I’m in 2 minds about the Vodafone share price. What should I do?

With the Vodafone share price seemingly stuck in a never-ending loop of doom, our writer’s thinking about selling up. But…

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

Greggs shares have performed well over the long run, but recently performance isn’t impressive. Dr James Fox explores the waning…

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With a 9.5% yield, could this FTSE 250 share be a dividend gold mine?

Christopher Ruane is eyeing a FTSE 250 with a dividend yield approaching double digits. Here's what he likes about it…

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2 key reasons Nvidia stock could still soar from here

Even after the chipmaker's stunning performance in recent years, this writer sees reasons that could potentially help propel its share…

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Here’s how £10k could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

Christopher Ruane sets out how taking a considered approach could mean even a stock market novice with £10k to invest…

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The BAE share price struggles despite strong earnings and a 10% dividend increase. Is it still a buy to consider?

The BAE share price dipped 3% in early morning trading after posting its full-year 2024 results. Our writer considers if…

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Could this Nvidia-backed growth stock be a millionaire-maker at $10?

This little-known artificial intelligence growth stock is backed by chipmaker Nvidia and recently jumped nearly 24% in a single day!

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US Stock

£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 the day before the presidential election is now worth…

Jon Smith explains how the S&P 500 has performed since last November and identifies a key winner in the months…

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Should I consider buying Glencore as its share price slumps to multi-year lows?

FTSE 100 stock Glencore continues to see its share price slump. Now at its cheapest since September 2021, should I…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 months ago is now worth…

Lloyds shares have done well over the past three months but all of the bank's FTSE 100 peers have done…

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Should I buy gold stocks for my ISA or SIPP as bullion prices surge?

Many gold mining stocks are doing well at the moment. Could they be a smart buy for Edward Sheldon’s investment…

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The HSBC share price doesn’t know what to do after the bank releases its 2024 results

The HSBC share price had a mixed start to trading today after investors digested the bank’s latest results. Our writer…

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Looking for defence stocks to buy? Consider this brilliant ETF

Late last year, Edward Sheldon was looking for the best defence stocks to buy. He ended up buying this ETF…

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Growth Shares

This legendary British technology business is now the 9th-largest company in the FTSE 100

The world is becoming more digital and this is reflected in the FTSE 100 index, where there are now two…

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Here’s how investors could target £3,568 a year in passive income from £9,000 of National Grid shares

National Grid shares have a very good yield that can generate a high passive income over time, and there could…

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With markets near record highs, I’m taking Warren Buffett’s words to heart

Our writer seeks out the sage advice of expert investor Warren Buffett to find out how to manage investments during…

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5 stocks for investors looking to earn a second income to consider buying

Stephen Wright thinks the UK – and the FTSE 100 specifically – is full of shares for investors looking for…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in BT shares a year ago would be worth today

BT shares might have gone off the boil a bit in 2025, but looking back 12 months we see a…

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Investing Articles

Up 39% from its 12-month low, is there any value left in this rare FTSE technology stock?

As one of the few technology firms in the UK’s main indexes, this FTSE 100 stock has caught my attention.…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I love for their passive income!

These three popular FTSE 100 shares pay passive income ranging from 8.5% to 10.5% a year. I own all three,…

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£10,000 invested in BP shares at the end of 2024 is now worth…

BP shares have been underperforming for a few years now, but a recent uptick reflects growing interest in a revamped…

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7%+ dividend yield! 2 high-yield shares to consider for a £1,420 passive income

Considering a lump sum investment in these passive income shares could deliver huge dividends in 2025 and beyond. Royston Wild…

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Here’s how £421 in a Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA each month could become £400k+!

Spreading a monthly investment across a Cash ISA and Stocks and Shares ISA can help individuals effectively balance risk and…

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I asked DeepSeek AI for the best UK stocks to buy! Here’s what it said

DeepSeek has been causing shockwaves around the world of artificial intelligence, but can it pick UK stocks? Dr James Fox…

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2 cheap UK stocks I think could thrive during a tough 2025

Looking for the best low-cost UK stocks to buy? Here are two whose share prices could fly even if the…

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Investing Articles

Forget Lloyds’ cheap share price! I’d rather consider this FTSE 100 bargain share

Lloyds' share price might appear too cheap to miss at first glance. But this FTSE-listed share could be a better…

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Market Movers

Down 6% today, is the BT share price gearing up for a larger fall?

Jon Smith points out why the BT share price has tumbled today, but flags up why the reasoning behind the…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock is down 25% from its 52-week high. Should I buy?

Analysts think the price-to-earnings ratio of this FTSE 100 stock could fall by half in the next two years if…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock just two weeks ago is already worth…

Nvidia stock's been making big losses and big gains so far in 2025, at least on paper. But long-term valuation…

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Here’s why Lloyds shares have dipped sharply

Lloyds shares got a boost recently when the Treasury petitoned the Supreme Court to go easy on the car loan…

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A £10,000 investment in BAE Systems shares 5 years ago is now worth…

BAE Systems' shares have lifted off since the start of the decade. But can the FTSE 100 defence giant continue…

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Dividend Shares

£8,000 invested in high-yield dividend stocks could make this amount of passive income

Jon Smith explains how dividend shares with yields in excess of 8% can be used carefully in order to build…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares 2 years ago is now worth…

Over the last two years, Tesco shares have provided investors with gains of around 30% per year when dividends are…

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Closing in on £6.50, Rolls-Royce’s share price still looks cheap to me anywhere under £9.32

Rolls-Royce’s share price has gained a lot of ground in the past year or so, but with strong growth and…

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Value Shares

The best performing stock in the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years is…

This under-the-radar FTSE stock has surged over the last five years, outperforming the majority of shares in the large-cap index…

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Just £5 saved and invested a day in this FTSE 100 dividend gem could make £11,698 a year in passive income over time!

Despite a common belief to the contrary, even a small investment regularly made can result in big passive income from…

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Down 9% despite rising gas demand forecasts and new deals done, Shell’s share price looks a bargain to me

Although it has recovered somewhat since December, Shell’s share price still looks very undervalued to me, particularly in light of…

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