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Investing Articles

£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into lifelong passive income!

Charlie Carman explains how he'd target passive income for life by investing £20,000 in a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks.

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Here’s why the IAG share price rose 23% in 2023!

The IAG share price endured volatility last year, but patient shareholders were rewarded with higher returns than the FTSE 100…

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At 11p, is this penny stock a screaming buy?

This penny stock popped 20% in a day, following a 150% rally in 2023. Its massive titanium find is driving…

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Investing Articles

Could Rolls-Royce shares crash to £1.50 in 2024?

Rolls-Royce shares crashing from near £3 to £1.50 sounds very unlikely right now, but there are a number of risks…

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The FTSE 100 turns 40 — are its best years ahead of it?

As the FTSE 100 celebrates its 40th birthday, our writer takes a look back at the past as well as…

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2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Ashtead Group share price. Here’s why!

Ashtead's share price rose last year despite difficult trading conditions. And I expect it to soar in the new year…

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Investing Articles

FIRE movement 2024: 3 steps to retire early

Christopher Ruane considers three simple investment principles from the FIRE movement he thinks make sense for many investors.

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At a P/E ratio of 22, this FTSE 100 stock still looks like a brilliant bargain to me

By FTSE 100 standards, Bunzl shares aren’t cheap. But Stephen Wright thinks the company compares favourably with some much more…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Unilever share price fell 9% in 2023?

The Unilever share price dropped last year even as the FTSE 100 climbed. But Stephen Wright thinks the firm has…

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Investing Articles

3 savvy investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

With a Stocks and Shares ISA come many investment options. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three areas of the market he’s…

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Investing Articles

If I could buy 3 cheap shares for January, it would be these!

Jon Smith identifies several cheap shares from around the world he believes warrant closer investor attention right now.

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Investing Articles

A 9.6% yield but down 18%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE gem?

This insurance firm pays one of the highest dividends in the FTSE 100 and recently upgraded its cash generation targets…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Glencore share price fell 13% in 2023

The Glencore share price may have had a disappointing 2023, but Andrew Mackie remains very excited about the stock's long-term…

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Investing Articles

2 income stocks that have been growing dividends since I was in school

Jon Smith takes a look at two admirable income stocks with a track record of least 20 years of consecutive…

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Investing Articles

Is today’s British American Tobacco share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain?

The British American Tobacco share price crashed last year. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers his position. Why is he still upbeat?

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Investing Articles

Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in January

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for Januaray, including two previous 'Ice' recommendations!

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Investing Articles

2 ‘triple-threat’ dividend shares I’d buy with a spare £1,000

Stephen Wright thinks dividend shares with growing revenues, declining share counts, and increasing distributions are great choices for investors.

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Investing Articles

Could I turn £10,000 into £1m by investing in Warren Buffett’s favourite stocks?

If I invested in Warren Buffett's top five stocks, I wonder whether it would be possible to turn £10,000 into…

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Investing Articles

Up 8% in a month! Is it too late to buy Rio Tinto shares?

Rio Tinto shares look tempting, thanks to the company's strategic positioning as a producer of metals for the green revolution.…

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Investing Articles

How I’d build a second income to target a 20-year retirement date

What might the process look like to start from scratch and build a second income that might allow me to…

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Investing Articles

£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £37,710 second income 

If I had a lump sum at my disposal today, I'd try and turn it into a lifelong second income…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks to consider buying for dividends before interest rates fall

When interest rates rise, share prices tend to push downwards. So could these be the stocks to buy for dividends…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest just £200 a month in these growth stocks and aim for a million!

Growth stocks are those that are expected to exceed the average pace of growth in the coming year. Dr James…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock could be 50% undervalued vs Ferrari!

This FTSE 250 stock has outperformed the market in 2023, but it may still be undervalued. Dr James Fox takes…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap UK passive income shares I’m hoping to buy in 2024!

These top UK shares offer investors a blend of low earnings ratios and large dividend yields. Here's why I'd buy…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 to invest? 2 FTSE 100 shares I think could soar again in 2024

I'm expecting these FTSE 100 shares to deliver more strong returns in the next year. Here's why I'll add them…

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Investing Articles

2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s why!

Royston Wild considers whether Rolls-Royce's share price can carry on rising this year. Will he buy it for his own…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price rose 27% in 2023!

With the Tesco share price experiencing strong growth last year, Charlie Carman investigates the factors behind the supermarket's success.

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Investing Articles

Are these no-brainer investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Here’s where I’d begin when choosing investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA in today’s markets for 2024 onwards.

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I see Barclays shares as buying £1 coins for 49p!

Barclays shares have gone nowhere over the past five years and are down 5% over 12 months. But I'm hoping…

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Investing Articles

What next for the Vodafone share price in 2024?

The Vodafone share price has dived by 19% over one year. And it's been rubbish over five and 10 years.…

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Here’s why this penny stock could fly high when the market rallies!

Sumayya Mansoor loves exploring potentially lucrative penny stock options for her holdings and explains why this pick could fit the…

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Small-Cap Shares

3 small-cap UK growth stocks that could deliver big returns in 2024

Edward Sheldon highlights three small-cap growth stocks that appear to have substantial investment potential as we start 2024.

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Investing Articles

Is this struggling FTSE 250 stock primed for a turnaround?

Economic volatility and a cost-of-living crisis have hampered this FTSE 250 retailer but are better times around the corner?

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History shows that 2024 could be a big year for FTSE 250 stocks. Here are 3 to look at now

Research shows that in the past, the mid-cap FTSE 250 index has delivered strong returns in the years following a…

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For wealth-builders, a (thankfully) better year than it might have been

Personally painful for many, 2023 at least saw no financial dramas. Markets helpfully registered modest rises.

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This FTSE 100 fund just loaded up on Meta stock! Should I invest too?

It was revealed in December that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust had bought back into Meta stock, three years after selling…

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Value Shares

Can Lloyds’ share price double in 2024?

Lloyds' shares are cheap right now, but for the price to double this year, we'd have to see one of…

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Up 250%+, are these stocks right for my SIPP?

SIPPs typically have a long time horizon, allowing investors to ride out market fluctuations. So are these growth stocks right…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

Charlie Carman explores how much he could have made by investing £1,000 in the FTSE 100 last year and how…

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