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Is it time for me to buy more shares around £4 in this FTSE 100 banking giant after the government reduced its stake?

Underlining the bright prospects for this FTSE 100 bank, the government has again reduced its stake, so is now a…

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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for a brand new Stocks & Shares ISA!

Looking to build a five-star Stocks and Shares ISA? A mix of FTSE 250 shares like these is worth serious…

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£30k to invest? Here’s one way to target a near-£65k second income in retirement

With some shrewd choices, here's how a UK investor could turn a large lump of cash into a life-changing second…

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Dividend Shares

£20k ISA? Here’s how that could generate £574 a month of passive income!

More than £500 each month of passive income from a single Stocks and Shares ISA with £20k invested in it?…

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Retirement Articles

3 high-yield shares that could help set a SIPP up for decades

Our writer explains how careful share selection, diversification, and compounding could potentially help an investor turn a £30k SIPP into…

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Here’s how a new investor could start buying shares with £50 a week

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how a first-time investor could start buying shares on a…

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Value Shares

Aim for a million buying just a few shares? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how he hopes to aim for a million by taking a long-term approach to investing and buying…

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How could an investor use £20,000, an ISA, and 5 dividend shares to target annual income of £3,225?

Our writer describes how a relatively modest level of savings could be invested in a handful of dividend shares to…

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Here’s how an investor could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure second income

Our writer explains how investing the maximum annual amount in a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate a very healthy…

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Here’s how an investor could use £20,000 of savings to target £396 a month of passive income!

Our writer demonstrates how it’s possible to build an impressive level of passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100…

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Down almost 10% from its highs, is this FTSE 100 stock a passive income no-brainer?

Unilever shares have fallen from their recent highs. But with the business making rapid improvements, could this be a passive…

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2 FTSE 100 shares trading below book value

Buying shares below book value can look like a recipe for successful investing. But as Stephen Wright points out, it…

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Investing £20,000 in an ISA could one day give an investor £1,564 monthly passive income for life

Harvey Jones looks at how investors can use their Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to build a high and rising…

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Investing Articles

An 11%+ yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for this top FTSE 100 income share

Forecasts suggest this financial stock could soon offer an 11% dividend yield. Roland Head explains why he thinks this payout…

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Prediction: this FTSE 250 trust will beat Rolls-Royce shares over the next 5 years

Our writer reckons this tech-driven FTSE 250 investment trust has what it takes to outperform Rolls-Royce shares between now and…

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Top Stocks

Down more than 20% in 2024, Fools think these 4 value stocks will recover (and then some) in 2025

Four Fools see value opportunities among these beaten-down shares in the UK stock markets!

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4 passive income shares with 9%+ dividend yields to consider today!

The dividend yields on these high-yield passive income stocks smash the FTSE 100 forward average of 3.6%. Come take a…

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Here’s how a stock market novice could start investing with under £1,000

Christopher Ruane explores some potential pros and cons of investing on a limited budget -- and explains how someone could…

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Dividend Shares

£500 or £5,000? Here’s how much passive income a £20k ISA could earn each year!

Our writer explains some principles that help determine how much passive income a £20k ISA might provide each year, in…

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How much should an investor put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to return £50 a day?

This Fool is considering the passive income potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA and one stock he thinks is…

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It’s down 45% — but I’m buying this FTSE gem

Christopher Ruane's been adding to his holding of a well-known FTSE 100 share after a string of profit warnings sent…

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Investing Articles

Are Legal & General shares just for the over 70s?

Stephen Wright thinks Legal & General shares – like its products – aren’t that exciting, but those who think about…

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Here’s how one penny share soared 83% in a year

Christopher Ruane looks at why a former penny share has soared 83% in the past year and tries to learn…

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Investing Articles

£15k to invest? 2 high-yield stocks to consider that could deliver a £1,565 passive income

Roland Head looks at two FTSE 250 dividend shares operating in niche markets with the potential to provide a high…

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

BP shares are known for their big dividends, but has the stock rewarded long-term shareholders? Roland Head's crunched the numbers.

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The FTSE 100 hits new record highs — what do I do now?

The FTSE 100 seems to show investors aren’t as worried about things like the economy, inflation, or interest rates as…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock 12 months ago is now worth…

Tesla stock's up 95% over the last 12 months, but exchange rates mean UK investors who bought the shares a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how Warren Buffett’s No.1 lesson can help investors as they try to turn £1 into £1m

Warren Buffett's a billionaire investor, but his teachings might help even the most novice of investors become a millionaire through…

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2 cheap shares that could be takeover targets in 2025

These cheap shares may be takeover targets in 2025, and as such, potentially offer shareholders the chance to earn outsized…

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I asked ChatGPT to rate my FTSE 100 stocks and here’s what it said

ChatGPT wasn’t entirely supportive of my FTSE 100 holdings, but it shared some of my optimism. However, I wouldn’t recommend…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income in 2025

Christopher Ruane explains why he's putting aside a few pounds a day to build a second income -- and how…

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£20k to invest? 2 dividend stocks to consider for a £1,860 passive income this year!

A large investment spread across these big-paying UK dividend shares may be worth considering for potentially huge rewards, as Royston…

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2 top ETFs to consider for kickstarting an Individual Savings Account (ISA)!

Looking for a simple and effective way to start your investing journey? Here two great ETFs for Individual Savings Account…

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Moderna’s meant to be a red-hot growth stock. What on earth’s gone wrong? 

Moderna's been anything but a high-flying growth stock in this investor's portfolio. So is it high time he gave up…

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I’m ready to buy more shares of this 10p penny stock!

This penny stock in my portfolio looks more attractive after the company just released a promising trading update covering last…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for kickstarting a Stocks & Shares ISA!

Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy to supercharge your returns? Here are three top blue-chips to consider for a…

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FTSE 100 stocks just set a new record!

Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, the index of FTSE 100 stocks hit an all-time high today (17 January).…

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Value Shares

3 mistakes to avoid when looking for shares to buy

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of mistakes he has learnt to try and avoid when looking for shares to buy…

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Why has the FTSE 100 just reached a new daytime high?

We're just a few weeks into 2025, and the FTSE 100 is already setting new records in spite of our…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares soar further in 2025?

Ken Hall takes a look at Rolls-Royce shares after a stellar few years. Can the aerospace and defence group's valuation…

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