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2 top growth shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Looking for quality growth shares to consider buying for a Stocks and Shares ISA in February? Our writer says these…

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Here’s the dividend forecast on Vodafone shares through to 2027!

Despite the dividend cut, yields on Vodafone shares still beat the FTSE 100 average. Could they be a great buy…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to consider to target dazzling returns to 2040!

Looking for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy to target long-term returns? Here are two of my favourites at…

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Up 33% in 2025, this top Warren Buffett growth stock could head even higher! 

Our writer really likes the look of one stock in the portfolio of Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway.

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These 5 UK stocks are stinking out my portfolio – should I bin them?

Harvey Jones has been picking over the scrapings of his investment portfolio, and found five UK stocks that are absolute…

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Down 23% with a 6.5% yield, this FTSE 250 dividend gem looks undervalued to me!

Not many stocks on the FTSE 250 have a low valuation, high dividend yield, and solid growth potential. Our writer…

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Is Tesla stock running out of road?

Tesla stock’s been tumbling over the past couple of months. This writer would like to own some -- but has…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £278 monthly second income

Our writer illustrates how £20k could lay the foundations for a second income of several hundred pounds a month over…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the FTSE 250 share it would buy in a heartbeat – and it went mad!

Harvey Jones wondered whether artificial intelligence was up to the job of finding him a brilliant FTSE 250 share to…

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Is the BP share price primed for lift off?

As an activist investor takes a substantial holding in BP, Andrew Mackie assesses what it will take to energise the…

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No savings? I’m using the 5-step Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of investment techniques he uses, inspired by the incredible stock market record of Warren Buffett.

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With a spare £3,000, here’s how a new investor could start buying shares

Our writer explains how someone with a few thousand pounds and no prior stock market experience could start buying shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares in 2020 has made this much passive income…

Greggs shares have struggled lately due to economic weakness and rising costs. Are they still worth considering for an ISA…

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Don’t look now, but the FTSE 100’s beating the S&P 500 in 2025…

So far this year, UK stocks have been doing better than their US counterparts. So is the FTSE 100 the…

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How much would someone need in UK shares to earn £5,000 in passive income each month?

Thousands of Stocks and Shares ISA investors have built up more than a million pounds and can sit back and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 month ago is now worth…

Tesla stock is remarkably volatile for a mega-cap company. While this presents some opportunities for investors, it’s also inherently risky.

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This under-the-radar software company could be one of the UK’s finest growth stocks

Hidden beneath the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250, Stephen Wright thinks there are some outstanding growth stocks for UK…

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£20k across these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would have almost doubled an investor’s money in just 5 years!

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a powerful weapon in managing risk AND boosting returns. Here are two of my favourites.

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 monthly passive income?

A £10,000 monthly passive income from a tax-free ISA would definitely be life-changing. Dr James Fox explores a formula for…

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Here’s how someone could invest £200 each month in cheap shares to target a £7,108 passive income

A couple of hundred pounds a month and some patience could turn into a sizeable passive income generator. Here, our…

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Could this 15%-yielding dividend stock double an investor’s money in 5 years?

Our writer has found a dividend stock that offers an amazing yield. But can such a generous level of passive…

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Here’s 1 FTSE share I think will soar in 2025

This FTSE share has become a no-brainer buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. It represents the best opportunity I…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Lloyds shares have surged over the past year, albeit while underperforming against some of its peers. Dr James Fox looks…

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Here’s the growth forecast for JD Sports Fashion shares to 2027!

JD Sports Fashion shares continue to struggle after last month's price collapse. Should I (and other FTSE 100 investors) consider…

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Looking for last-minute ISA buys? Here are 2 cheap UK shares to consider

Stocks and Shares ISA investors need to pay these brilliant bargain shares some closer attention, reckons Royston Wild.

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3 S&P 500 stocks for the quantum revolution

Several stocks listed on the S&P 500 in America have exposure to this cutting-edge technology area with significant growth potential.

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Would Warren Buffett buy BP shares, as oil excitement grows?

Warren Buffett is a big investor in the oil business, and BP's performance has been attracting investor attention in results…

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Here’s how long-term loyalty to UK shares can lead to dazzling returns!

The most successful UK and US share investors buy shares to hold for the long term, as this report shows.

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NatWest has just smashed brokers’ dividend forecasts!

After NatWest delivered a Valentine’s Day surprise to investors, our writer thinks the experts may have to raise their dividend…

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The NatWest share price slips in early trading despite positive FY 2024 results. What’s the deal?

The NatWest share price is down slightly this morning after the bank released its final results for 2024. Our writer…

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My Legal & General shares have climbed just 7% — so how come I’m sitting on a 20% gain?

Harvey Jones' trading account is showing only a modest return on his Legal & General Shares, but on drilling down…

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Prediction: the BP share price could rise in 2025 (or it might fall!)

Following this week’s release of the energy giant’s 2024 results, our writer reviews the prospects for the BP (LSE:BP.) share…

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What’s gone wrong with the FTSE 100’s ‘King of Trainers’?

Feeling the pain of a 28% drop in the JD Sports share price over the past three months, our writer…

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Is it too late for investors to consider buying these outstanding FTSE 100 shares?

Stephen Wright wonders whether now's the time to consider buying shares in the FTSE 100’s outstanding companies, despite some high…

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The NatWest share price has doubled in 12 months. These FY results show us why

NatWest solidly beat 2024 full-year expectations, but the share price fell! Welcome to another typical day on the stock market.

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This growth stock in my SIPP just crashed 33% in 1 day! Should I buy the dip?

Ben McPoland looks at why The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) shares lost a third of their value inside his SIPP in…

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Considering a £20k ISA in this FTSE dividend star could mean a £170 monthly second income

Harvey Jones does some simple maths to show how considering a £20,000 ISA in the FTSE 100’s Phoenix Group Holdings…

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ChatGPT told me this FTSE 100 stock might be the next Rolls-Royce

Can ChatGPT predict the next FTSE 100 stock to go on an absolute tear? It has a prediction that has…

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Move over buy-to-let: here’s how to target a 6-figure passive income from a Stocks & Shares ISA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing investments and earning a tax-free passive income. Dr James…

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2 ETFs I think could explode in value in 2025!

These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged since New Year's Day! And Royston Wild thinks they could have much further to…

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