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Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Up 120 % in 1 year! Is there further to run for the Rolls‑Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been soaring in recent years. Is the engineering group the one that got away for…

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Here’s 1 way to target a £52k passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

Discover how a shares-based ISA can be a better way to target a long-term income -- and a top investment…

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2 UK shares that could benefit from a falling pound

Foreign exchange rates can be a risk for investors who buy shares in UK companies that do business in the…

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3 ways that fiscal woes could impact a UK stock portfolio

Jon Smith points out how rising bond yields and concern about the UK's public finances could impact UK stocks for…

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Here’s how an average UK investor could target a £69k passive income with dividend shares

Discover how an investor could target a substantial second income in retirement -- and a top investment trust that could…

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What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

The Jet2 share price has slumped reflecting the company’s less-than-perfect trading update. Dr James Fox spies a value investment.

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Here’s why I’m avoiding this popular FTSE 250 stock — despite a price rebound

After closer inspection, our writer has chosen to hold off on a stock he's been considering for some time now.…

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Meet the British billionaire who says the AI stock market bubble will pop

This investor thinks one part of the stock market is set to boom, with tens of billions of robots doing…

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Down 18% from June, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 250 world-leading hi-tech defence stock?

Shares in this FTSE 250 leader in high-technology testing and evaluation systems for the defence sector are significantly down, leaving…

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Taylor Wimpey shares now offer a 10% dividend yield. Should investors consider buying them?

The Taylor Wimpey share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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Do frothy valuations in the S&P 500 make the FTSE 100 a more compelling choice?

Which makes for a better investment today, the S&P 500 or FTSE 100? This writer argues there is value in…

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Is Lloyds’ share price cheap after a 6% dip from its August 1-year high?

Lloyds’ share price has dropped from its recent 12-month high, but this doesn't necessarily mean it's cheap now. I ran…

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These 3 high-yielding FTSE 100 shares go ex-dividend soon

Mark Hartley considers if there's an income opportunity in three FTSE 100 stocks that go ex-dividend in September. One has…

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What kind of portfolio is needed to target a £3k monthly passive income by retirement?

Mark Hartley runs the numbers to get an idea of the type of share portfolio required to achieve a meaningful…

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With the football season under way, is it time to consider this FTSE stock?

Our writer considers taking a position in Celtic, current champions of the Scottish Premiership and the only soccer club listed…

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Why are passive income investors only holding stocks for 3.6 years?

Investors are holding stocks for ever shorter durations! Our Foolish author thinks longer holding periods are best for those serious…

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9% yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

As falling bond prices push the dividend yield to unusually high levels, is Legal & General a good choice for…

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Are Lloyds shares really worth 52% more than they were in February 2023?

Are Lloyds shares overvalued? Our writer takes a closer look at the recent financial performance of the bank to try…

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3 ETFs to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

Discover three top ETFs offering growth, value and passive income -- and why they could deliver a strong return over…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £1,750 monthly pension income?

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how pensions tax relief can boost contributions to a SIPP, and help investors…

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1 brilliant income share to consider after the recent market dip, and 1 I’m avoiding

Harvey Jones wants to take advantage of the stock market wobble. He picks out a FTSE 100 income share that…

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Up 50%, here’s one of the FTSE 100’s best recovery shares to consider!

Ashtead's shares have risen after another reassuring trading update. Here's why it's one of my favourite FTSE shares right now.

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How much is needed to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

How feasible is it to go from zero savings to having a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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Is this an easy way of identifying potentially cheap FTSE shares?

Our writer thinks large FTSE share price falls are worthy of further investigation. Who knows, there could be a bargain…

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2 UK stocks that could protect one’s ISA from a stock market crash!

Discover which UK stocks could be brilliant lifeboats for Stocks and Shares ISA investors -- including one FTSE 100 heavyweight.

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend shares that have paid consistent income for multiple decades

Jon Smith reveals a couple of dividend shares that have long histories of paying out income and business models that…

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As the Fresnillo share price hits an all-time high, could the stock still be a bargain?

Up 365% since March 2024, this writer believes that the Fresnillo share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100…

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3 reasons I see for the Legal & General share price wobble over the past month

Legal & General's share price has fallen more than 10% over the past month. Our writer considers the reasons for…

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The Ashtead share price edges higher after Q1 results. Is it worth considering for the long term?

The Ashtead share price rose after Q1 results showed steady revenue growth, but profit pressures remain. Mark Hartley weighs the…

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2 ‘cheap’ S&P 500 stocks with P/E ratios well below average

Jon Smith acknowledges concerns about the S&P 500's valuation, but presents some shares that he believes could rally over the…

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Investing Articles

10k invested in Lloyds’ shares 2 years ago is now worth…

Lloyds' shares have almost doubled in value over the past two years, making it one of the best-performing stocks on…

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Investing Articles

Has Taylor Swift’s engagement just given a boost to this flailing FTSE stock?

Down 58% from its all-time high, has Taylor Swift just provided a tonic to the diamond market and the fortunes…

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Worried about an AI crash? Here are 3 stocks to consider buying now

Looking for defensive stocks to buy to protect an investment portfolio against an AI-related meltdown? Here are three names to…

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The Aviva share price is down 8% in a week. Should investors consider buying?

After a big jump in the first half of the year, the Aviva share price is in freefall. Is this…

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1 beaten-down FTSE 100 stock to consider before markets rebound, and 2 I’m shunning for now

Harvey Jones looks at three stocks from the FTSE 100 that have taken a beating over the last week. He…

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See how much passive income you might get by investing just £100 a month in UK shares

Harvey Jones does the maths to show how small, regular investments in FTSE 100 shares can deliver a high and…

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Down 29%, can the Glencore share price get its mojo back?

After a disappointing last couple of years, Andrew Mackie assesses both the short and long term drivers for the Glencore…

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Just over £119 now, AstraZeneca’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £220.91

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen since its September one-year high, which indicates that it could be a bargain. I ran…

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This superb FTSE dividend star’s yield is forecast to rise to 8.6% by 2027, so should I buy more right now?

This high-yield financial stock already pays one of the highest dividends in any major FTSE index, but analysts forecast that…

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