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Here’s how a newbie could start investing with a spare £500

Christopher Ruane explains some things a new investor with just a few hundred pounds to spare might want to think…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £3,659 monthly passive income?

Looking for UK shares to buy to target a comfortable retirement? Here's one way to target a six-figure income with…

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What types of shares offer the potential to earn big passive income?

Buying dividend shares can be a simple but effective passive income idea. Our writer outlines some things he looks at…

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Tesla stock looks overpriced to me. But might it be a long-term bargain?

So far 2025 has thrown up challenges for the car company, but the Tesla stock price is still well up…

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The secret sauce of ISA millionaires: buy high-yielding stocks

Andrew Mackie explains why his stocks and shares ISA is predominantly composed of value-orientated high-yielding income shares.

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£500 buys 251 shares in this 10.1%-yielding income stock!

Got some cash sitting in the bank? This under-the-radar energy stock offers a ginormous yield that could be on track…

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To live comfortably, here’s how big your pension might need to be…

Everyone knows that building a chunky pension is key to a comfortable retirement. But how much money do you actually…

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3 beaten-down UK shares to consider before the rebound!

Zaven Boyrazian explores three UK shares that are lagging the market in 2025, and wonders whether a potential long-term buying…

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Meet the 75p dividend stock with a higher yield than Legal & General shares

With a yield of over 10%, this UK dividend stock has the potential to be an absolute cash cow for…

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As the US stock market looks vulnerable, I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice

Warren Buffett has suffered through all the major crashes and corrections of the last 60 years, beating the market in…

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Could this be Warren Buffett’s last big investment?

Berkshire Hathaway has the cash for Warren Buffett to do one last big deal. And Stephen Wright sees a target…

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After crashing 60%, is this penny stock now a screaming buy?

Here's one of the worst-performing UK shares of 2025 that's fallen into penny stock territory. But could now be the…

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£5,000 invested in the stock market 5 years ago is now worth…

For some investors, the stock market has delivered transformative gains, potentially even turning a £5,000 stake into as much as…

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In 5 years, £20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

Realistically, how much money can investors expect to earn in their Stocks and Shares ISA between now and 2030? Zaven…

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I missed Nvidia – could this be the next big US growth stock?

Nvidia has delivered staggering gains in recent years, but is there another growth stock with explosive potential? Mark Hartley takes…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how to unlock up to £4.5k in passive income overnight

With a large pile of savings, it’s possible to instantly unlock a chunky passive income in less than a day.…

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Here’s one of the best shares to consider buying as Trump’s trade war escalates!

Looking for safe-haven shares to buy as President Trump’s trade war continues? Here's a cheap gold stock to consider.

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Consider these 3 top funds to buy this August

Discover which funds UK investors have been piling in to buy in 2025, and why they could continue rising over…

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8.4% average dividend yield! Consider these 3 UK shares for a huge passive income

Looking for a great dividend yield? Think about these top income shares -- including two from the FTSE 100 leading…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can target a monthly second income of £1,274

Discover how UK dividend shares can help you build a diversified portfolio and generate a large and steady second income.

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider in August!

The FTSE 250 index of mid-cap growth shares remains packed with bargains despite recent gains. Here are a few of…

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£529 to invest? This FTSE 100 ‘cheat code’ share could make investors a million

Discover the FTSE 100 stock that's delivered a near-43% return since 2015 -- and why it remains one of the…

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What’s going on with the Card Factory share price?

The Card Factory share price surged earlier in the week following the announcement it had acquired Funky Pigeon from WH…

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P/Es of around 6 and 6%+ dividend yields! 3 cheap stocks to consider

Discover three cheap stocks with high dividend yields and long-term growth potential, including a top FTSE 250 share to consider.

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Up 30%+ in just 12 months! These FTSE 100 stocks are top buys to consider

Looking for exceptional momentum stocks to buy? Consider these FTSE 100 heavyweight shares, says our writer Royston Wild.

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2 cheap penny stocks for savvy investors to consider in August

Looking for the best UK small-cap shares to buy this month? Here are two top penny stocks that I think…

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Starting with nothing? Here’s how to begin building a second income portfolio worth £2k a month in August

Dr James Fox is among the millions of Britons investing to earn a second income. Here’s how he thinks investors…

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How will the Lloyds share price be affected by today’s Supreme Court ruling?

Today’s legal judgement will have implications for the Lloyds share price. But our writer thinks the bank has bigger issues…

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Are investors having second thoughts about the IAG share price?

Harvey Jones was settling down to another fun-packed day for the IAG share price, but suddenly the mood has shifted…

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Growth, dividends and buybacks! Have HSBC shares got the lot?

Harvey Jones says HSBC shares have loads to offer investors but recent results suggest the FTSE 100 bank has a…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be at the centre of the AI revolution?

After both revenue and profit increase at this FTSE 100 stock, Andrew Mackie foresees a bright future for this behind-the-scenes…

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The Melrose share price jumps 6% on strong results. Time to consider buying?

Harvey Jones is pleased to see the Melrose share price performing strongly today. But it has a long way to…

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Is the Intertek share price in deep bargain territory after falling 8% on today’s results?

The Intertek share price slumped after today's first-half results, leaving Harvey Jones slightly baffled. Were they really that bad? He…

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Will the stock market crash in August?

After such a strong run it's hardly surprising that investors are worrying about a potential stock market crash, but Harvey…

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Has the death of the FTSE 100’s tobacco stocks been greatly exaggerated?

Our writer reflects on another strong set of results from one of the FTSE 100’s cigarette makers and wonders if…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £3k monthly passive income?

Discover how much you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA each month to target a healthy four-figure…

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3 reasons to consider buying Alphabet shares in August

Strong growth in cloud computing, streaming, and robotaxis are reasons to consider buying shares in Google’s parent company, despite antitrust…

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Here are City analysts’ share price forecasts for Tesco, Greggs, and Marks and Spencer shares

Tesco shares are on fire at the moment. Yet City analysts see more potential in these other two stocks over…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares now too expensive?

Rolls-Royce shares soared 8.5% yesterday (31 July) after the group published its latest results. Our writer asks if the stock…

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This balloon retailer has a problem with inflation, but are its shares good value?

The stock market's reacted positively to Card Factory’s acquisition of Funky Pigeon. But at a P/E ratio of 7, are…

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