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2 best-of-British UK shares to consider buying in August

British stocks might not be as glamorous as their US counterparts but UK investors don’t have to look far to…

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Here are the latest forecast dividend yields for Sainsbury’s and Tesco shares

Our writer takes a look at the dividend yields of the UK's two leading supermarkets to help him decide which…

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Should I buy Palantir stock before 4 August?

Our writer is wondering if it's time for him to add Palantir stock to his portfolio, just in case it…

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Here’s how much passive income an investor could make from a £50k portfolio

Jon Smith explores different levels of risk tolerance and provides an indication of the passive income that could be generated…

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How I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP for the AI revolution

Artificial intelligence is almost certainly going to transform multiple industries. Ben McPoland explains his strategy for his ISA and SIPP.

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Just what will it take to turn around the plummeting Croda share price?

Andrew Mackie examines the likelihood of a turnaround in the Croda share price, which is down 8% after another disappointing…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider buying in August

The FTSE 100 is up near an all-time high now, at over 9,000 points. But there are still some UK…

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This 9.3% yield’s unbeatable! But is it really the FTSE 100’s best dividend stock?

Harvey Jones is blown away by the amount of income this FTSE 100 dividend stock is now offering investors. But…

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Up 65% since April, is this ex-penny share ready to rocket higher?

Ben McPoland looks at Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE), a former penny share that has exploded skywards in the past three months.…

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My favourite UK stock rose 5% today and topped the FTSE 100 index!

The Games Workshop (LON:GAW) share price jumped over 5% in the FTSE 100 index today. Our writer takes a closer…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in August

The FTSE 250 has gained 6% year-to-date and I think these two stocks with news due in August might help…

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Are we entering a golden era for Barclays shares?

Up 55% in a year and with profits continuing to surge, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him…

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Greggs shares slip 5%! Should I dump the FTSE 250 stock after today’s results?

As Greggs shares slide further following lacklustre first half results, our writer considers what value remains in the FTSE 250…

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Greggs shares fall again as profit drops 14%. But are they now a bargain?

Holders of Greggs' shares continue to feel the pain as the market reacts to the latest set of half-year results.…

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These results make the ConvaTec share price one I just can’t ignore

The ConvaTec share price has had a volatile few years. But solid first-half progress provides a boost for strong growth…

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This green energy share just jumped 44% on the London Stock Exchange! Time to buy?

There are plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered in the London Stock Exchange. Might this surging FTSE share…

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Here’s how a £40k Stocks and Shares ISA could make £196 in monthly income

Jon Smith explains how an investor can juice up the returns of an existing Stocks and Shares ISA by targeting…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield 8.7% and are forecast to grow a stunning 30% this year!

What's up with Taylor Wimpey shares? The dividend yield's brilliant, but growth's in short supply. Harvey Jones takes a closer…

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Can this latest news kickstart AstraZeneca’s share price momentum?

The AstraZeneca share price has been treading water for the past few years, but first-half results add strength to rising…

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Are Barclays shares a no-brainer buy as first-half profits jump by £1bn?

It's had a strong run lately, but the Barclays share price is still able to deliver fireworks. Harvey Jones examines…

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Despite solid Q1 results, Vodafone’s share price looks 50% undervalued, with annual earnings growth forecast at 49%!

Vodafone’s Q1 results appeared very promising to me, but its share price looks 50% underpriced compared to its ‘fair value’.…

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Here’s how investors can target £23,238 a year in passive income from £10,000 invested in this FTSE energy stock

I want three key facets in my passive income share portfolio, which is designed to provide me with big dividend…

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Can the JD Sports share price hit £1 again?

The JD Sports share price was last above 100p in November 2024. Our writer considers when (or if) it might…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how to target a £1,000 monthly second income in an ISA

Harvey Jones looks at how investors could build a second income for their retirement from a balanced and diversified spread…

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Here’s the average return from a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last 5 years

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has underperformed the FTSE 100 over the last five years. But Stephen Wright has…

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3 income-rich UK shares I’m comfortable to hold until 2035

When thinking in terms of income, these high-yield UK shares offer a blend of stability, longevity and growth potential.

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Meet the £2 UK stock that’s forecast to smash Rolls-Royce shares over the next 12 months

This under-the-radar UK technology stock could soar around 30% over the next 12 months, if City analysts' forecasts are accurate.

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£1,000 buys me 154 more shares in this 8.35% yielding FTSE 100 income stock

Harvey Jones is keen to add to his stake in ultra-high-yielding income stock Phoenix Group Holdings. He'll top up his…

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IAG shares are up 125% in a year but still look dirt cheap with a P/E of just 7.85!

Harvey Jones has seen his IAG shares jump 45% since he bought them in April but longer-term investors have done…

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Down 47% and 29%! Here are the 2 worst-performing FTSE 100 dividend stocks of 2025

Buying unloved shares can really turbocharge a portfolio, if and when they mount a comeback. What about these two struggling…

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How much do you need in Legal & General shares to target £1,000 a month passive income?

You don't necessarily need shares with big dividend yields to build up a passive income pot for retirement -- but…

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This cheap FTSE stock could jump 27%, according to brokers

Our writer highlights one cheap small-cap stock that appears well set up to actually grow amid all the economic doom…

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This FTSE 250 value stock offers a dividend yield of 9%! But should investors be wary?

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a mid-cap stock with a dividend yield that's far above the average among…

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I see some red flags for a UK stock market crash. But I’m getting ready to buy

Jon Smith tempers the optimism surrounding recent market highs and explains some factors that make him concerned about a stock…

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As the Warren Buffett premium fades, what next for Berkshire Hathaway shares?

The Berkshire Hathaway share price is already falling since investing guru Warren Buffett said he's standing down at the end…

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1 year ago I called these 2 ultra-high-yield dividend shares no-brainer buys. Was I right?

Harvey Jones had high hopes for these two FTSE 100 dividend shares, as he anticipated bumper yields and maybe some…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in August

This pair of high-quality FTSE 100 stocks look decent value to our writer, despite the blue-chip index's recent jump higher.

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Should I buy this stunning FTSE 250 dividend growth stock before next month’s results?

Harvey Jones has been quietly monitoring this FTSE 250 dividend income and share price growth star. Is now the right…

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Investing For Beginners

This FTSE stock just crashed to 52-week lows. Should investors buy now?

Jon Smith picks out a FTSE stock that crashed 20% last week with a profit warning, but outlines why he…

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These UK stocks sit at 52-week highs. But I’m avoiding them!

Our writer makes a point of looking at any UK stock that's at a yearly high. But there are a…

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