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Some timeless advice from Warren Buffett as the curtain falls on 2024

As the year comes to a close, stock markets are near record highs. Our writer considers the advice of the…

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If a 40-year-old puts £700 a month in a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

Our writer highlights a lesser-known investment trust that might be worthy of consideration for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio.

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in FTSE 100 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

Looking to buy individual FTSE 100 shares or an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? Here's an idea of the potential long-term returns…

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3 steps to build a passive income machine in 2025

Looking for ways to try and maximise passive income in a dividend stock portfolio? Here are three things to consider…

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Here’s why the Raspberry Pi share price rocketed 82% in December

This writer looks at the reasons behind the surging Raspberry Pi share price and considers whether he's ready to invest…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider for growth and dividends in 2025!

Searching for the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to buy in 2025? Here are three heavyweights that are tipped for…

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I’ll sell this ex-penny stock, after it rocketed 41% on Christmas Eve, and buy this FTSE 100 share

The market handed this investor an early Christmas surprise, boosting his portfolio. Here’s how he plans to reinvest the windfall…

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£5,000 invested in Santander shares at the start of 2024 is now worth…

Our writer takes a look at the Santander shares performance in 2024. Did they do better than the UK's largest…

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£20k to invest? 2 passive income shares to consider for a £1,880 cash boost!

The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are more than double the UK blue chip average,…

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1 artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock I’m considering buying in early 2025

This writer has been compiling a list of potential stocks to buy for his portfolio in 2025. Here's one that's…

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Up 82% in 2024, could NatWest shares keep rising into 2025?

NatWest shares have been among the FTSE 100's strongest performers this year. Our writer considers why and whether he ought…

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2 dirt-cheap UK growth shares to consider for 2025!

These FTSE 250 and small-cap stocks are on sale today! And Royston Wild thinks investors seeking growth shares should give…

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Could this FTSE 250 share bounce back in 2025?

Our writer explains why one FTSE 250 share that has had a bad 2024 could see things continue poorly in…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

Greggs shares have outdone the average returns of the FTSE 250 in the past two years! So how much money…

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Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price climbed 90% in 2024

What can we expect from the Rolls-Royce Holdings share price in 2025? Even more of the same, as the recovery…

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Here are my top 3 stock market predictions for 2025

Based on performance this year, Jon Smith pinpoints a few different themes he feels could play out next year in…

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Investing For Beginners

Never fear! Getting started with passive income is easier than many people think

It’s often best to follow the path of least resistance. Our writer explains why getting a start with passive income…

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3 reasons to start a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025, and they’re not all good ones!

Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA might be one of the best New Year's resolutions an investor can make. But…

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Could the TikTok ban send the Scottish Mortgage share price nosediving in 2025?

This investor in Scottish Mortgage wonders whether the looming TikTok ban in the US in January will have much effect…

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Will Tesco shares continue soaring in 2025?

Holders of Tesco shares will be hoping for a repeat of 2024's performance in 2025. Paul Summers wonders if they…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

Our writer takes a look at how the FTSE 250 index got on in 2024 and highlights a mid-cap tech…

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1 monster Warren Buffett stock I plan to hold in my ISA for the next 10 Years

Ben McPoland highlights a growth stock from Warren Buffett's portfolio that he's keen to buy on the dip early in…

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Could Chapel Down be a millionaire-maker penny share?

The share price of Chapel Down (LON:CDGP) has soured this year. Is this a vintage opportunity for me to add…

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If an investor put £10k in the S&P 500 at the start of 2024, here’s what they’d have now

Our writer takes a look at the handful of S&P 500 shares he has in his portfolio in order to…

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Dividend Shares

This could be among the best passive income shares for investors to consider right now

Jon Smith outlines a passive income stock with one of the highest yields in the stock market with 2025 just…

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2 cheap dividend shares for investors to consider buying in January

Paul Summers picks out two dividend shares offering lovely amounts of passive income to holders, despite having very different years.

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Investing For Beginners

I think this could be the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock in 2025

Jon Smith explains why he believes a FTSE 250 company with a share price already falling could get even worse…

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Will the Nasdaq crash in 2025?

Another big return in 2024 will have investors salivating for even more gains in 2025. But is momentum in the…

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2 unstoppable UK growth stocks to consider buying and holding until 2030

These two UK growth stocks have delivered enormous returns for investors in the past. And Edward Sheldon sees further gains…

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Warren Buffett’s indicator is flashing red for US shares. Could UK stocks benefit in 2025?

Our writer looks at a valuation tool devised by Warren Buffett and asks whether it could be good news for…

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I’m not waiting for a stock market crash, these shares are on sale now!

I reckon there's some good value on offer among UK stocks, so I'm not waiting around for a market crash…

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UK shares: is this under-the-radar growth stock set to surge in 2025?

Shares in UK packaging firm Macfarlane don’t get much coverage. But cyclically low earnings combined with a depressed multiple has…

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Here’s what I’m waiting for with the Unilever share price in 2025

The Unilever share price has had a very strong 2024. But Stephen Wright thinks a potential opportunity could be coming…

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Can these 2 red-hot FTSE stocks smash the market again in 2025?

These stocks have delivered four or more times the return from the FTSE 100 index in 2024. Can they continue…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider for growth and income in 2025!

Despite this year's gains, the FTSE 250 remains packed with excellent value shares heading into the New Year. Here are…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 investment trusts to consider for enormous passive income

Investment trusts can be excellent ways to generate a second income. These three have some of the biggest dividend yields…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in 2025

We asked three of our contract writers to reveal their top value shares listed on UK markets for the long…

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“ARK appoints Warren Buffett as CEO” (and other headlines investors won’t see in 2025…)

Warren Buffett changing course to invest in disruptive innovation isn’t going to happen in the New Year. What else do…

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3 reasons an investment trust can be a good investment idea

The investment trust is a common stock market vehicle. Our writer explores some potential pros and cons of such trusts…

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Is it possible to start investing with £80 of Christmas money? Yes – here’s how!

Even with under £100, this writer thinks someone with stock market ambition could start investing. Here's the approach he suggests…

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