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At a 5.5% dividend yield, how much might you need to invest for a £500 monthly payout?

The high dividend yield of this unloved FTSE 250 stock could play a pivotal role in helping investors earn an…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money it takes to earn a £1,000 tax-free second income in 2025, and which stock…

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Nasdaq AI bubble? Here’s how I’m positioning my Stocks and Shares ISA

This writer reveals how he's responding in his portfolio as concern rises about a possible AI bubble in the tech-dominated…

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Is a £500,000 SIPP enough for a comfortable retirement?

Five hundred grand is 3.4 times more than the average retirement savings in the UK. But is it enough to…

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Loan pressure passes: now can the Lloyds share price tip £1?

The Lloyds share price has surged over the past two years, but it has actually underperformed some in its peer…

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How much £10,000 invested in Shell and BP shares 5 years ago is now worth is mind blowing

Five years ago, BP shares were said to be 'uninvestable'. They said the same thing about Shell securities. But look…

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A 9.5% dividend yield! 2 dividend stocks to consider for long-term passive income

A lump sum or regular investment in these UK dividend stocks could yield substantial passive income over time, predicts Royston…

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Meet the 7p penny stock that two brokers think could soar 113%

Our writer explores why this intriguing UK penny stock has a much higher 12-month target than the price at which…

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At £32.87, I couldn’t resist this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 growth stock!

Looking for top FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Here's a UK blue-chip share Royston Wild recently bought more of in…

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Up 1,384%! What can we all learn from the Rolls-Royce share price’s rise?

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past five years. Christopher Ruane considers whether there may be broader lessons…

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Higher than ever, could Nvidia stock still have further to climb?

Nvidia stock hit yet another all-time high this week, after climbing 1,299% in just five years. But could the best…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used now to start buying shares – and earning passive income!

Here's how someone with no stock market experience could begin buying shares on a limited budget, whether aiming for growth,…

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Lloyds share price: what the latest results, buybacks, and motor-finance redress mean for investors

Lloyds’ share price remains strong but with a looming motor-finance redress scheme and ongoing buybacks, what should investors watch next?

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how to try and turn it into £158 of passive income a month

By taking a long-term approach and using the cash generation potential of large blue-chip companies, our writer thinks the passive…

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FTSE 100 shares: are there still opportunities in this market?

Christopher Ruane reckons that, although the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has been enjoying a banner year, it may…

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At 4.2%, the yield on this dividend share isn’t the highest, but it’s been the FTSE’s most reliable

A stock’s dividend yield is a popular measure. But our writer explains why sometimes it might not be the best…

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Could the FTSE 100 still hit 10,000 points in 2025? Here’s what the experts think…

Mark Hartley looks at expert forecasts to see whether the FTSE 100 can hit 10,000 points in 2025 — and…

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Here’s 1 passive income stock with a dividend yield of 13.9%!

This passive income stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the UK! Should investors be thinking of buying…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £587 of extra income each week?

To try and generate an extra income stream, our writer invests in the UK stock market. But what does he…

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2 UK growth stocks to consider for trying to build wealth after 50

It’s never too late to start investing. And the UK might be the place to look for stocks to try…

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£1,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund 5 years ago is now worth…

While the index as a whole has underperformed recently, Stephen Wright thinks there are some great stocks to consider buying…

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3 UK shares that could surge in 2026 if the Bank of England cuts rates

The Bank of England could cut interest rates further in 2026. Here, Zaven Boyrazian explores which UK shares could benefit…

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Want to aim for a second income of £2,095 a month? Here’s how…

Our writer looks at how a newbie investor could try and aim for a monthly four-figure second income. And he…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice as stocks reach record highs

I'm following Warren Buffett's advice in 2025 to try and beat the market even as stocks reach new all-time highs.…

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1 top growth stock to consider for a SIPP before Halloween

Our writer sees this high-quality growth stock as an excellent choice to consider to tap into Asia's booming digital economy.

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This penny stock surged 100% in six months! Will it do it again?

This natural gas penny stock could be set to deliver explosive long-term returns for growth investors if there are no…

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After crashing 54% in a year, are these among the cheapest UK shares to consider buying today?

Beaten-down stocks can sometimes be great shares to buy. But what about these two that have halved in value since…

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Will we soon see a crashing stock market?

Sky-high valuations and weak economic outlook are increasing the risk of a stock market crash, but when could this happen?…

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2 stocks I’ll look to buy in the event of a stock market crash

I'll be on the lookout for cheap stocks to buy in the event of a stock market crash. Here are…

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By 2026, a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

The last 12 months have seen some lucky Stocks and Shares ISAs surging from £20,000 to £86,200! But could these…

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£20,000 in a Cash ISA? Here’s how you can target £1,500 a month in passive income

Here's how to take an ISA lump sum and begin the journey towards earning £18,000 a year in passive income…

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Is it time to consider making my SIPP greener?

Our writer makes a confession about his Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and then considers what options he has to try…

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3 great growth, dividend, and value shares from the FTSE 100 index!

The FTSE 100 index boasts a huge range of quality stocks that demand close attention. Royston Wild picks out three…

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How much should you put in an ISA for a monthly passive income of £2,000?

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how an investor can leverage their resources and…

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BT’s share price is tipped to rise 11% over the next year! Can it?

Can BT's recent recovery continue, or will sales problems hold back its share price? Royston Wild takes a look at…

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How much money do you need in an ISA to earn a £30,000 passive income at 55?

The tax benefits and versatility of the Stocks and Shares ISA can make it a powerful wealth builder over time.…

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Down 41%, can the Greggs share price stage a recovery?

The Greggs share price has performed very poorly over the past 12 months, but that didn’t surprise me. The stock…

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2 excellent growth shares I recently added to my ISA

Our writer highlights a pair of growth companies that he recently bought for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Why is…

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The UK’s favourite stocks are red hot… these FTSE shares may perform better

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at some of the UK’s overlooked stocks that he believes could vastly outperform…

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How much money do I to put into need in an ISA for £1,000 in passive income each month?

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for Britons to build wealth and take an income from their…

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