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2 top dividend stocks that have paid reliable passive income for decades

Mark Hartley details the excellent track record of two leading dividend-paying FTSE shares that have long delivered passive income to…

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Here’s the latest Rolls-Royce share price forecast

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged in recent years with an incredible turnaround story. Dr James Fox explores what analysts…

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£10,000 invested in Haleon shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Haleon shares are among the most traded on the FTSE 100 but arguably don’t get the attention they deserve. Dr…

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After nosediving 13% today, is it time to consider this FTSE 100 stock?

It’s rare for a FTSE 100 stock to fall 13% in a session. But that’s what happened with the Associated…

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Up 11% then down 14% in a day! Is this the craziest stock on the UK market?

A strong-looking set of earnings from Gamma Communications caused an 11% jump followed by a 14% drop yesterday. What was…

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£30k of savings at 30? See how much passive income that could generate at 65

Harvey Jones shows how a lump sum left to grow for years can deliver heaps of passive income in retirement.…

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How much does someone need in an ISA to target a £30k second income each year?

Christopher Ruane explains the mechanics behind targeting a specific second income goal by investing an ISA into dividend shares.

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Want to build a £2m+ Stocks & Shares ISA by retirement? 3 things worth considering!

Could an ordinary investor really target a Stocks and Shares ISA worth over £2m by retirement? Christopher Ruane thinks so.…

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Here’s what’s going on as Oracle stock rockets 32% higher

Jon Smith points out the surge in value in Oracle stock after the business reported stunning results with a very…

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2 US stocks rocketing higher thanks to viral marketing campaigns

Jon Smith flags up a couple of US stocks that are doing very well on the back of recent promotional…

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Does a falling Associated British Foods share price signal an incoming recession?

After a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie assesses the most important drivers for the Associated British Foods share price.

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I just bought even more Taylor Wimpey shares but I have 1 big worry

Harvey Jones took advantage of the poor performance of Taylor Wimpey shares to top up his stake in the FTSE…

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Down 12%, this FTSE utilities provider is 31% under its ‘fair value’ and has a forecast dividend yield of 6.5%!

This FTSE utilities firm has gradually lost ground since June for no good reason I can see, leaving it looking…

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Forecast annual earnings growth of 28%, 52% undervalued and with a projected 6.3% dividend yield, are BP shares set to soar?

BP shares are set to see very strong profit growth in the coming years, which should ultimately power their price…

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My favourite UK growth share crashed 20% this morning – should I sell or buy more?

Harvey Jones had high hopes when he bought this growth share but they have been dashed and dashed again. What…

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Meet the £2.61 dividend stock that has more potential than Lloyds and Rolls-Royce shares, according to City analysts

According to City analysts, this under-the-radar UK dividend stock has the potential to rise almost 50% over the next 12…

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Down 8.3% in a day! What on earth’s going on with the Burberry share price?

Our writer tries to find out why the Burberry share price tanked yesterday. But he doesn't see any need to…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider

Looking for the best FTSE 100 income shares to buy? Here are a 6% yielder and a 7.9%-yielding share I…

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13,500 shares of this rebounding FTSE 250 stock could unlock £2,000 a year in passive income

Bouncing back with an 8% yield, this FTSE 250 stock could deliver over £2,000 in annual passive income. Our writer…

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After the Rolls-Royce share price hit an all-time high, is it finally too late to buy?

The Rolls-Royce share price dipped a bit during the recent tech stock sell-off, but it's since risen right back up…

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I don’t think a stock market crash is coming in October. But there might be a correction

It’s that time of year when our writer becomes anxious about the possibility of a stock market crash.  But history…

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Is there any value left in the BAE Systems share price?

Since September 2020, the BAE Systems share price has risen nearly 250%. Our writer considers whether this impressive run is…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares it takes to earn a £1,000-a-year second income

A growing dividend means the number of Lloyds shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year has fallen by…

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53% undervalued with an 8% yield, is this UK share worth considering for passive income?

Once a leading UK share, this major advertising firm is down over 50% in 2025. Mark Hartley explores if the…

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Up 9% after a mega-merger announcement, is the Anglo American share price set to go gangbusters?

Andrew Mackie assesses the potential long-term drivers for the Anglo American share price, following its planned merger with Teck Resources.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider this September

Discover why I think that The Berkeley Group and Endeavour Mining could be two of the hottest FTSE shares to…

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Lloyds’ share price is tipped to rise another 13%! Is the FTSE bank a buy?

Analysts expect Lloyds shares to generate a high-teens total return in the coming year, driven by both dividends and price…

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£1,000 buys 823 shares in this unusual UK REIT with an 8% dividend yield

Regional REIT shares come with an 8% dividend yield and limited competition, providing unusual scope for growth. Income investors should…

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How you could target a £15,000 second income by investing just £300 a month

Harvey Jones shows that small, regular monthly investments in FTSE 100 shares can build a bumper second income, and a…

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Down 27%, this world-class growth stock now looks very attractive

This near-monopoly growth stock is both central to the artificial intelligence revolution and trading at a very reasonable valuation.

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£20k in savings? Here’s how you could try to turn that into a £13,582 annual passive income

Looking to turn a large sum of cash into a significant passive income in retirement? Royston Wild discusses one strategy…

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£1k invested in Nvidia stock a month ago would currently be worth…

Jon Smith reviews the performance of Nvidia stock from a busy month and stresses the importance of looking beyond short-term…

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Here’s how Apple stock could react to the key product event this week

Jon Smith looks past the hype of new releases and talks through how the product launch event could impact Apple…

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Hedge funds have been gobbling up this FTSE 100 stock that’s down 51%

Our writer is wondering whether he should follow hedge funds and buy the worst-performing stock in the FSTE 100 index…

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A FTSE 100 portfolio of this size could make a £3k monthly second income

Jon Smith points out how an investor can boost long-term income prospects by effectively using a FTSE 100 portfolio set-up.

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £30,000 annual passive income at retirement?

Andrew Mackie whips out his calculator and crunches the number to demonstrate how pensions tax relief can help supercharge a…

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Here are 2 exceptional ETFs to consider in September!

Discover two ETFs that have soared in value in 2025 -- and which our writer Royston Wild has tipped for…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio to consider to aim for £1k a month in passive income

Taken together, this quintet of top FTSE 100 dividend shares offers a far higher passive income yield than the index…

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Prediction: this blue-chip S&P 500 stock will smash the FTSE 100 over the next 5 years

The FTSE 100 could provide solid returns in the years ahead. However, Edward Sheldon sees far more return potential in…

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Why am I increasing my investment in 8.7%-yielding Phoenix after its share price fell 6.5% on H1 results?

Phoenix’s share price fell significantly after the release of its H1 results. Despite one accounting-related adjustment, I thought they were…

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