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Dividend Shares

An 8%+ dividend yield forecast? This passive income gem is one to watch

Jon Smith talks through a company with a positive outlook when it comes to dividend payments, and explains why it…

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Investing Articles

10.4% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks paying impressive dividend yields. But not all of them are sustainable, and…

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Is 2026 a great time to start buying penny shares?

Are penny shares getting ready for a massive rebound in 2026? Analyst Zaven Boyrazian investigates the opportunities among Britain’s tiniest…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 stocks are tipped to rise 46% (or more) in the next year!

Aston Martin and Hochschild Mining shares have been on the back foot. But City analysts think these FTSE 250 stocks…

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Investing Articles

£7,500 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Barclays shares have rocketed upwards over the past 12 months, outpacing its rivals, but the UK banking giant could have…

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The State Pension alone won’t fund my lifestyle. Here are my top 5 retirement income picks

This Fool isn't relying on a State Pension alone for retirement, he's aiming to lock in a reliable passive income…

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Investing Articles

No savings? Here’s how to target a £1,500 monthly second income

Earning a second income doesn’t take huge amounts of cash upfront. Investors with time on their side can do very…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what £5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2026 is worth today

2026 is off to a much stronger start for Greggs shares compared to a year ago. Could this be the…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Buying passive income shares could one day deliver a £3k monthly ISA income

Even those in middle age with no savings or investments can retire comfortably via passive income shares. Royston Wild explains…

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Investing Articles

2 UK ‘value stocks’ to approach with extreme caution

UK stocks have a reputation for trading at low multiples. But some companies have hidden liabilities that ordinary metrics don’t…

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Investing Articles

A 9.1% forecast yield! 1 under-the-radar FTSE income share to buy today?

This high-yielding income share is a rare find in today’s FTSE market and looks a standout opportunity for savvy investors…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023 is worth today

2025 was another brilliant year for Rolls-Royce shares on their massive multi-year rally! But how much money have investors made…

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Investing Articles

Why is the S&P 500 up 7.5% this month? It may not be for the reason you think

Mark Hartley looks into the reasons why US markets are seeing a resurgence after a tough March, and eyes an…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to rise 53% (or more) in the next year!

Could BT and Diageo shares be about to spring higher? Royston Wild looks at the latest price forecasts for these…

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Investing Articles

£1k bags investors 813 shares in this 7%-yielding income stock

This under-the-radar small-cap income stock is on track to hit 50 years of uninterrupted dividend increases! With a 7.2% yield…

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Investing Articles

Down 11% and 26% under ‘fair value’! 1 of the best FTSE defence stocks to buy today?

This FTSE 250 high-tech defence star looks deeply undervalued as global military spending surges. Is this a rare opportunity before…

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Growth Shares

Why isn’t the Greggs share price going up?

Jon Smith explains why the Greggs share price has underperformed recently and gives his opinion on the direction of travel…

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Investing Articles

Up 67%! Is the FTSE 250’s Raspberry Pi the next Rolls-Royce?

The Raspberry Pi share price recently exploded by over 67% in two days! But could this just be the beginning…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE’s Rio Tinto a year ago is now worth…

This FTSE commodities giant has surged 69% in a year — but its strong fundamentals, huge cash generation, and valuation…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £5,000 in the FTSE 100 today

By investing £5,000 in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025, over £21,500 profit could have been made in…

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Investing For Beginners

£20,000 invested in the stock market a year ago is now worth…

A lump sum put into the UK stock market a year ago could have yielded big returns. What might it…

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Investing Articles

Down 23% to around £5! Here’s why this overlooked FTSE 100 defence gem ‘should’ be trading over £11

This little-known FTSE 100 aerospace and defence company’s true worth has raced ahead of its share price — and the…

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Investing Articles

Stock-market crash: 5 lessons from major market meltdowns

Since I started investing in the 1980s, I've witnessed three major and three minor stock-market crashes. These six collapses taught…

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Investing Articles

Is Rolls-Royce stock quietly turning into a green energy play?

A recent deal announced by Rolls-Royce has underscored the firm's green energy credentials, but is the stock worth considering today?

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Investing Articles

Is it game over for the BP share price rally?

The BP share price has looked like a one-way bet in recent weeks as oil and gas prices soar but…

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Investing Articles

Amid geopolitical and AI risks, here’s how I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP in 2026

Edward Sheldon explains how he's allocating capital within his investment accounts and SIPP amid the various risks to the market.

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Investing Articles

My game plan for the next stock market crash

Markets have been surprisingly resilient during the recent Middle East conflict but we still cannot rule out a stock market…

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Investing Articles

1 top growth stock to consider buying after it crashed 59%

This S&P 500 growth stock has fallen off a cliff lately due to AI software fears. Our writer thinks this…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a 35-year-old putting £15 a day into an ISA could end up earning £18k+ of passive income annually!

A 35-year-old with no ISA but a willingness to invest relatively small sums could one day be earning many thousands…

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Investing Articles

With the potential to double in 10 years, this could be a dividend stock to consider buying

With a yield of 7.2%, income investors might consider buying this stock. But reinvesting the dividends could deliver even more…

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Investing Articles

How much would someone need to invest in the stock market to target a £1,250 monthly second income?

Investing in the stock market can help deliver long-term wealth. But James Beard says it can also be a way…

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Investing Articles

How much would someone need in an ISA to aim to treble the current State Pension?

Experts say the State Pension isn’t generous enough to provide a comfortable retirement. James Beard says the stock market could…

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Investing Articles

Why this FTSE 250 stock surging 16% is bad news for my portfolio

While the rest of the stock market focused on positive news from Iran, one soaring FTSE 250 stock was rising…

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Investing Articles

Is now a great time to start aiming for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

James Beard reckons a seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA is within reach. But he advises not to hang about for…

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Investing Articles

Why are investors betting against Greggs shares?

Hedge funds and institutions are betting against Greggs shares in a big way. But could that be creating a buying…

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Investing Articles

At 100p, is now a good time to consider buying Lloyds shares?

With Lloyds shares changing hands for 12% less than in February, James Beard considers whether they are now (10 April)…

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Investing Articles

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime S&P 500 buying opportunity

Could SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic joining the stock market create a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy the S&P 500’s biggest and…

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Investing Articles

An 8.4% yield! A dividend growth stock to consider stashing in a SIPP for decades?

James Beard takes a closer look at a stock that’s increased its dividend during 17 of the past 20 years.…

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Investing Articles

Get ready for Rolls-Royce shares’ next move higher

Rolls-Royce shares have pulled back in 2026 amid geopolitical instability. Could we be about to see another explosive move higher?

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Here’s how to target a £2,320 monthly passive income in retirement

It’s never too late to save for retirement. In fact, someone starting in their 40s could still aim for a…

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