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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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Investing For Beginners

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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Is this US REIT a top buy for long-term passive income?

Monthly dividends that grow every year make Realty Income shares a top choice for passive income investors. But is what…

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Near a 3-year low, is now just the right time for investors to consider this FTSE 100 housebuilding giant?

A FTSE 100 leader in the homebuilding sector is close to levels not seen since 2022, but this may mean…

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This FTSE 250 stock will smash Rolls-Royce shares over the next year, according to City analysts

This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock could return nearly 40% over the next 12 months or so if City analysts’ predictions…

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Trading at a 10-year high after good H1 results, is there any value left in Lloyds share price?

Lloyds' share price is trading near 2015-levels after H1 results beat analysts’ expectations. But there may still be significant value…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 100 to stop working and live off dividends?

Imagine quitting work and enjoying a life of financial freedom with FTSE 100 dividends. Is this just a pipe dream,…

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Down 92%! Should I buy NIO stock at $5 before September?

NIO stock’s trading below its IPO price of $6.26, yet the Chinese electric vehicle firm continues to grow strongly (unlike…

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Should I buy Apple for my Stocks and Shares ISA in August?

Our writer’s never owned Apple stock. With the share price down 14% year to date, is now the time for…

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Here’s where the AstraZeneca share price could end the year

Pharma hasn’t been in vogue this year. However, Dr James Fox believes a rotation out of technologies stocks could benefit…

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Here’s how you could reduce working hours by building a second income portfolio

Dr James Fox explains how someone could prepare themselves for an early semi-retirement by investing heavily in a Stocks and…

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Meet the FTSE stock quietly thrashing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025!

FTSE 100 giant Rolls-Royce has been a market darling for a while. But even it hasn't matched the year-to-date return…

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At 85p, is ITV a bargain value stock hiding in plain sight?

The FTSE 250 broadcaster impressed investors with its first-half results last week. Should I now buy this dividend-paying value stock?

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A terrific 6% yield but a P/E of 225! What’s going on with BP shares?

Harvey Jones owns BP shares but sometimes wishes he doesn't. Could the FTSE 100 oil giant take him by surprise…

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The IAG share price has more than doubled in a year. Can it last?

As peak summer holiday season gets away, our writer thinks the IAG share price still looks potentially cheap despite more…

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5 things to avoid when you start buying shares

Our writer shares a handful of possible missteps he thinks people ought to watch out for when they start buying…

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Up 31% in a year, what’s going on with the Tesco share price?

The Tesco share price has grown almost a third in just 12 months. Our writer wonders whether it's still attractively…

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