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After surging 72% in a year, are Barclays shares worth buying?

Barclays shares have staged a remarkable recovery since October 2023. And, over five years, they have beaten Tesla stock! But…

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Is it better to invest in the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

Over periods ranging from one year to 20 years, the S&P 500 index has thrashed the UK's FTSE 100. But…

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This boring FTSE 100 stock is forecast to grow twice as fast as the Rolls-Royce share price!

All eyes are on the Rolls-Royce share price but Harvey Jones is tempted by a FTSE 100 dividend growth stock…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s a smart way for investors to target £2,853 in yearly passive income from a FTSE 100 dividend star…

This FTSE heavyweight has long paid big dividends, which can produce potentially life-changing passive income, especially with dividend compounding.

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No savings at 50? Consider these 3 shares to buy to build wealth for retirement

Discover how an investor could build a retirement fund above £335k in just 17 years by finding the right UK…

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Down 16% from its year high, GSK’s share price looks 68% undervalued to me now despite strong H1 results!

GSK’s share price is still significantly down on the year, despite very robust H1 results, leaving it looking extremely underpriced…

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This growth stock just crashed 39% in my ISA! Here’s what I’m doing next

While The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) has been a top-tier growth stock for many years, investors are worrying about rising competition.

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to retire early with a £40k passive income?

Discover how an ISA investor could target a five-figure passive income -- and the investment trust that could set them…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in UK stocks to make £25k in annual passive income?

Jon Smith tweaks both the yield and the amount to invest in order to see if making £25k annually in…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Discover how a regular monthly contribution of roughly £250 could create a substantial Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

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Which FTSE 100 stock will be the next comeback king?

Buying when the chips are down can lead to fantastic returns in time. Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 100…

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Here’s the latest forecast for Rolls-Royce shares

Rolls-Royce shares keep going from strength to strength, but where do analysts expect this stock to be in the next…

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This 79p penny share is up 66% year to date! Time to buy?

The company behind this penny stock has just announced a £2m share buyback programme. Our writer digs into this online…

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Why are some industry experts fearing a stock market crash (and what to do)?

Rising concerns around US trade tariffs have renewed fears of a stock market crash, but it may not be all…

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Meet the £2 UK tech stock that’s forecast to outperform Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir over the next 12 months

Tesla stock continues to be bought by investors, as do shares in other US tech leaders. But could this UK…

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Here’s what the new 15% sales tax could mean for Nvidia stock

Jon Smith runs through the latest news that has caused Nvidia stock to move lower, but offers a voice of…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Babcock International

These FTSE 100 defence stocks have rocketed in value. But can BAE Systems' share price and those of its blue-chip…

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Is this FTSE 250 growth share an unmissable bargain after plunging 68% in 5 years?

There are some exciting opportunities on the FTSE 250 right now, Harvey Jones says, including this beaten down growth share.…

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After an 11% rise in H1 profits, is it time for investors to consider this FTSE 100 medi-tech giant?

This FTSE 100 medical technology stock posted strong H1 results recently, and announced a big share buyback, so is it…

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No savings? Here’s how Warren Buffett’s teachings could help you build wealth

Dr James Fox explains how one of the world’s greatest investors — Warren Buffett — can teach ordinary investors how…

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2 FTSE stocks with notable insider buying in August

These FTSE companies have both seen share buying activity from multiple company directors in August, signalling that insiders view them…

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Dividend Shares

2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with double the index average yield

Jon Smith explains why active investing can generate a higher yield for income hunters than simply settling for a FTSE…

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Investors hate these 2 FTSE income stocks! Is this an opportunity?

Harvey Jones takes a look at 2 FTSE 100 income stocks that investors are snubbing right now to see whether…

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If an investor had spent £5,000 on Barclays shares a week ago, they would have made…

While Barclays shares are flat over the last week, analysts are upgrading their price targets following impressive financial results.

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth by 2030

A £20,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares has already grown to almost £250,000 in the last five years! Could the stock…

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If someone had invested £5,000 in Lloyds shares a week ago, they would have made…

Lloyds shares jumped as much as 10% as a massive legal cloud of uncertainty was lifted. So, how much money…

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£5,000 buys 31 shares in this 39% CAGR growth stock!

In just 10 years, a £5,000 investment in this niche growth stock has grown into a jaw-dropping £137,868! But could…

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These passive income shares have 7.7%+ dividend yields!

These are the highest-yielding income shares in the FTSE 100 today, but is the passive income too good to be…

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3 ‘crash-resistant’ FTSE shares to consider in 2025

If there’s a stock market crash in 2025, these three FTSE shares could handle the volatility better than most. Zaven…

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Is this one of the safest dividend stocks in the UK?

After hiking dividends for over 25 years in a row, this dividend stock's considered to be one of the safest…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £12.21 an hour in passive income?

Can UK investors earn the National Living Wage without having to work for it? Stephen Wright sets out the road…

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Up 130%, is this popular S&P 500 stock massively overvalued?

Meet the US stock that's left the S&P 500 in the dust over the last five years, rising by over…

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Down almost 40%, is this FTSE 250 stock a screaming bargain?

This FTSE 250 stock just hit record revenues, yet the stock's falling! Has weak investor sentiment created a lucrative long-term…

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Will forecast-beating Q2 profits and a huge new oil find catalyse a major surge in BP’s share price?

BP’s share price risen on strong Q2 2025 results and hopes surrounding a potentially huge new oil find. So, is…

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A $236bn growth opportunity!? Is this FTSE 100 stock about to skyrocket?

This FTSE 100 stock could be on the verge of stealing enormous chunks of market share from some of the…

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Here are 3 lesser-known second income stocks

Millions of Britons invest for a second income. And as dividend yields are inversely proportional to share prices, the best…

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Up 98% in a year! Can this ‘overlooked’ FTSE 100 stock continue to soar?

Harvey Jones wished he paid more attention to this FTSE 100 stock, which has enjoyed a blockbuster year. But how…

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3 reasons I’d rather buy UK shares than US ones right now

Our writer has been buying more UK shares than US ones in recent months. Here he explains a trio of…

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Am I missing something about Tesla stock?

Tesla has a stock market capitalisation of over $1trn. This writer considers whether it might potentially be worth more --…

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Up 72% in a year! Too late to snap up Nvidia stock?

Up over 30,000% in a decade, Nvidia stock might not sound like an obvious bargain. But this writer sees a…

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