MSN Archives

Recent MSN News

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen

Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BT shares 1 year ago would now be worth…

28 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The rally in BT shares appears to have lost some steam, but the stock would have represented a great investment…

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.

Investing Articles

What does DeepSeek mean for the stock market?

28 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

A Chinese company called DeepSeek has caused havoc on the stock market after its R1 AI model topped performance charts…

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window

Investing Articles

2 investments that could send my Stocks & Shares ISA surging in February

28 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

It’s earnings season and lots of companies will be reporting their quarterly or full-year results in February. How can my…

Businessman hand flipping wooden block cube from 2024 to 2025 on coins

Investing Articles

Looking for dividend growth? 3 top passive income shares to consider today

28 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

These three passive income shares could deliver market-beating dividends in 2025 and beyond so may be worth considering. Here's why.

Front view of a young couple walking down terraced Street in Whitley Bay in the north-east of England they are heading into the town centre and deciding which shops to go to they are also holding hands and carrying bags over their shoulders.

Investing Articles

A top investment trust to consider for a possible £17k+ second income EVERY YEAR!

27 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

Building a well diversified portfolio can, over time, deliver a monumental second income in retirement. Here's how.

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept

Investing Articles

Prediction: the Burberry share price could climb in 2025

27 January, 2025 | Alan Oscroft

Market sentiment is getting behind Burberry, as a Q3 update has helped the share price double since the lows of…

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen

Investing Articles

Here’s why FTSE investment trusts holding Nvidia and AI stocks got smashed today

27 January, 2025 | Ben McPoland

FTSE funds with investments in AI stocks like Nvidia faced significant turbulence today, triggered by a little-known Chinese start-up.

Close-up as a woman counts out modern British banknotes.

Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 stock that could benefit from weaker sterling

27 January, 2025 | Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at a FTSE 250 stock that,given its sizeable offshore earnings in mainland Europe, might see…

Black woman using loudspeaker to be heard

Investing Articles

3 of my favourite FTSE 100 bargain shares for February!

27 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant value shares even after last year's solid gains. Here are three that have…

Portrait of pensive bearded senior looking on screen of laptop sitting at table with coffee cup.

Investing Articles

ChatGPT loves Greggs shares! Yet there’s a problem

27 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

When Harvey Jones asked an AI chatbot to name a top FTSE 250 growth stock, it pointed him towards Greggs…

Chalkboard representation of risk versus reward on a pair of scales

Investing Articles

Looking for FTSE shares to buy? Here are 2 to consider for long-term gains

27 January, 2025 | Mark Hartley

This Fool considers how two low-risk and well-established FTSE shares could offer stability and growth during a period of market…

A handsome mature bald bearded black man in a sunglasses and a fashionable blue or teal costume with a tie is standing in front of a wall made of striped wooden timbers and fastening a suit button

Dividend Shares

Investing this much in income stocks could make £41 each day

27 January, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the pros and cons of using income stocks to generate cash flow, as well as flagging up…

Business manager working at a pub doing the accountancy and some paperwork using a laptop computer

Investing For Beginners

I asked ChatGPT if a stock market crash is coming and this is what it told me…

27 January, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith asks his AI friend if a stock market crash is on the horizon and balances the interesting response…

Investing Articles

Dr Martens’ shares get a kicking after the bootmaker’s latest update

27 January, 2025 | James Beard

Dr Martens' share price was down after the company’s Q3 trading update. Our writer thinks now’s the time to address…

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart

Investing Articles

This overlooked FTSE income share yields 10.4% and could fly in the next bull market!

27 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones usually runs for cover when he sees a FTSE 100 income share with a double-digit yield. So why…

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk

Value Shares

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

27 January, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who's owned Lloyds shares for the last decade may wish to stop reading right now as returns have been…

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground

Investing Articles

Here’s one exciting alternative to Scottish Mortgage shares

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Investors considering Scottish Mortgage shares may want to consider this peer. Also operated by Baillie Gifford, it offers an even…

Passive and Active: text from letters of the wooden alphabet on a green chalk board

Investing Articles

This is the number 1 reason most people give up on their passive income dreams

27 January, 2025 | Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates the reasons why many people abandon their passive income goals and how to overcome the common pitfalls…

UK financial background: share prices and stock graph overlaid on an image of the Union Jack

Dividend Shares

3 of the best British shares to consider buying in February

27 January, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for shares to buy next month? Edward Sheldon believes these three companies have a lot going for them right…

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.

Investing Articles

If a 20-year-old invested £5,500 in Legal and General shares now, they could make £6,446 a year in dividend income aged 50!

27 January, 2025 | Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares generate one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, so investing now could lead to…

Arrow symbol glowing amid black arrow symbols on black background.

Investing Articles

With 3 major new deals signed in under a month, does Rolls-Royce’s £6.05 share price look a bargain to me?

27 January, 2025 | Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has risen a lot in 12 months, but it could still go much higher on multiple new…

Cargo containers with European Union and British flags reflecting Brexit and restrictions in export and import

Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of this year is now worth…

27 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

BAE Systems shares underperformed last year as investors baulked at their pricey valuation. Harvey Jones says it looks like they've…

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print

Investing Articles

Under £5 now, is this FTSE 100 high-flyer set to soar after new airport deal and strong growth forecasts?

27 January, 2025 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 airline stock is down substantially from its one-year high, but such a decline might mean it's a…

Burst your bubble thumbtack and balloon background

Investing Articles

Is DeepSeek about to cause a stock market crash?

27 January, 2025 | Stephen Wright

With the stock market dominated by US tech companies focused on AI, is DeepSeek's competitor to OpenAI about to brings…

Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper

Investing Articles

Here’s how Warren Buffett tells investors to use their paycheque

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but his advice is applicable to all of us.…

Investing Articles

Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 2 that I think could surge in 2025!

27 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

With an eye on value, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourite UK stocks for investors to consider buying…

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.

Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has helped many shareholders build wealth since the start of the AI revolution. Dr James Fox explores some…

Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear

Investing Articles

Should I buy Apple shares for my ISA in February?

27 January, 2025 | Ben McPoland

While Apple is undoubtedly a company of the highest quality, this writer has some reservations about buying its shares for…

Young black woman walking in Central London for shopping

Investing Articles

At a P/E ratio of 15, Greggs shares look like a once-in-a-decade opportunity for me

26 January, 2025 | Stephen Wright

Outside of the pandemic, shares in Greggs haven’t been this cheap in 10 years. But with its growth faltering, is…

Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name 2 UK stocks it would sell in a heartbeat. I didn’t expect this!

26 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had a bit of fun by asking ChatGPT which UK stocks it would sell in short order if…

BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.

Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 stock to consider buying for long-term passive income

26 January, 2025 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright says a FTSE 100 stock at a 52-week low could be a great choice for investors looking for…