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How you can invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a 7% dividend yield in 2025

Dividend shares can turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into an impressive source of long-term passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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2 reasons why the Lloyds share price could go higher (and 3 reasons why it might not)

Since November 2024, the Lloyds Banking Group share price has risen 65%. James Beard considers the arguments for where it…

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After falling 30% this year, should I consider putting beaten-down Diageo shares in my ISA?

Diageo's been one of the worst performers on the FTSE 100 this year. James Beard looks at the pros and…

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State Pension age to rise to 68? I’m buying UK shares to secure my retirement!

It’s essential to find ways to make money as the State Pension age continues to rise. Here’s my strategy for…

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Are Lloyds shares really worth £1?

Lloyds shares have surged over the past two years. It’s another great turnaround story, and one that was forecast by…

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7.5%+ yields! 3 cheap stocks with big British dividends

These insurance giants offer the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, but are these cheap stocks secretly value traps…

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With a $106.9bn growth opportunity, is this one of the best stocks to buy now?

This under-the-radar small-cap plays a critical role within the global mining industry and could be on the verge of skyrocketing…

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Worried about retirement? Investing in a SIPP could unlock a life of luxury. Here’s how

More than half the people in Britain are worried about retirement, but with the right strategy, investing in a SIPP…

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A 10.1% dividend yield but down 35%! Time for me to buy this FTSE gem?

This energy stock pays one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 250 and is trading at a massive…

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Could your ISA deliver a weekly £250 second income in retirement? Here’s what it takes

Harvey Jones shows how much investors need in their Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a tax-free second income from…

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Gold vs UK shares: which asset class will make me more money in 2026?

Edward Sheldon can see the bull case for gold, but he believes that UK shares are likely to provide higher…

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Down 13% and 30%, these US stocks could dominate AI delivery

US stocks in the technology sector have massively outperformed in recent years. However, these ones are potentially overlooked.

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2 penny stocks that are quietly making British investors a fortune

Not many people are likely to have heard of these penny stocks. That’s a shame, because they’re making investors a…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to try and build a £500k SIPP

The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building a more comfortable retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to target a £1,963 passive income

Dr James Fox details a tried and tested method for building a significant portfolio of stocks before eventually taking a…

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After soaring 282% is this blue-chip the best share to consider buying if markets crash in November?

We didn't get a stock market crash in October, but November could still be be volatile. Harvey Jones asks if…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock soared 75% in October! Time to consider buying?

This growth stock may offer investors a thrilling opportunity in AI after it skyrocketed last month. Harvey Jones wonders whether…

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Lloyds shares doubled my money in 2 years – should I double down and buy more in November?

Harvey Jones is thrilled with the brilliant performance of his Lloyds shares, and loves the dividends too. Now he's wondering…

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1 under-the-radar dividend growth stock to consider buying for passive income

Paul Summers looks beyond the usual suspects and zooms in on a FTSE 250 stock providing a great passive income…

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Already down 40%, holders of Greggs shares won’t want to see this news

Once-loved Greggs shares have been hammered by the market. And Paul Summers has found something to suggest this might just…

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Buying 777 Legal & General shares now returns passive income of…

A dividend yield above 8% is sometimes an ominous warning sign. Not so with Legal & General shares argues our…

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Up 50% in a week! This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock is crushing the market

Mark Hartley considers whether the spectacular rally of a recent FTSE 250 addition is sustainable – or if it will…

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Why Alphabet stock went up this week (and why Meta shares did not)

Alphabet shares reached an all-time high this week after the firm’s Q3 earnings. But the stock market isn’t always impressed…

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1 FTSE 100 share I predict will outperform the S&P 500 over the next 5 years

The S&P 500 may have dominated headlines, but this FTSE 100 stock could offer stronger potential in the next five…

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£5,000 buys 2,439 shares in this FTSE 250 passive income gem

A 7.1% dividend yield and the power of compounding – see how £5k in this FTSE 250 stock could grow…

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What on earth’s going on with the BAE share price?

The BAE Systems share price has had an uncharacteristically poor month. Paul Summers takes a closer look at what might…

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Here’s why the P/E ratio of Tesla stock looks ridiculous

Tesla stock currently trades at an astronomical valuation. Our Foolish author explores the reason why and whether it's a good…

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Could someone really generate a return of 8.1% from these 5 passive income shares?

James Beard considers what level of return could be achieved from a handful of the UK’s highest-yielding passive income shares.

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Growth stocks: 1 I’m buying in November and 1 I’m staying well away from

For investors looking for growth stocks, artificial intelligence can be a threat as well as an opportunity. Stephen Wright outlines…

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What’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026 and beyond

With dividends recently reintroduced, Mark Hartley takes a look at what income investors can expect from Rolls-Royce shares over the…

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How you can invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £20,131 second income

Investing in UK shares is an excellent way to unlock a second income. And even with £200 a month, it's…

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As the FTSE 100 index nears another record high, who might the winners and losers be from next month’s budget?

The chancellor appears to have a hole in the nation’s finances to fill. James Beard considers the implications for members…

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Looking to build long-term wealth? Consider buying these FTSE 100 shares

Does the FTSE 100 have any shares for growth investors looking to build wealth over time? Stephen Wright thinks the…

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Here’s an income stock with an 11.9% yield that most investors have probably never heard of

Zaven Boyrazian explores an income stock that most investors might not be familiar with, but one that 70% of people…

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Meet the best (and worst) performers from my Stocks and Shares ISA in October

With investments up 14% and down 11% it’s been a volatile month for Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. But…

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Meet the dirt cheap UK share I’ve bought to try to double my money by 2030!

It's not easy finding UK shares that could double in the next few years – but here's one that Zaven…

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A rare thing’s just happened to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway!

During a lifetime of investing, Warren Buffett’s received plenty of plaudits. But this week, a broker’s downgraded the billionaire’s investment…

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Forget gold. I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice in 2025

With gold prices reaching an all-time high, Warren Buffett's advice to be fearful when others are greedy could be more…

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Up 36.7% in a month! Is this soaring penny stock still a gem at 56p?

This autonomous airport vehicle penny stock's on fire right now, with analysts projecting a massive 141% surge over the next…

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£20,000 of Legal & General shares can net me a £1,780 passive income!

With a dividend yield of almost 9%, Legal & General has the highest payout in the FTSE 100. So is…

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