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Investing Articles

How might the UK Autumn Budget affect our favourite FTSE 100 shares?

Income tax rises look like they've been shelved in the Autumn Budget, but stock market investors are apprehensive ahead of…

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Investing Articles

7.5% dividend yield: could this FTSE 250 stock be the passive income king of 2026?

Andrew Mackie explains why this FTSE 250 dividend payer may offer a rare mix of income and capital growth for…

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Investing Articles

Down 6% to just under £28, is it worth me buying Shell shares right now?

Shell shares have drifted down from their one-year high, which may present a buying opportunity for me. But what does…

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Investing Articles

Yields above 5%! Here are my 2 favourite FTSE 100 dividend stocks 

See why this pair of UK dividend stocks from the financial sector are my top picks to aim for steady…

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Investing Articles

Why did the Kingfisher share price just jump 5%?

The Kingfisher share price could be on track for a long-term recovery from a few years of weakness, with the…

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Investing Articles

easyJet’s released forecast-beating financials, so why has its share price sunk?

easyJet's share price has dropped again despite it beating full-year forecasts. What's going wrong at the FTSE 100 airline?

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Investing Articles

As Warren Buffett prepares to step down, can today’s investor match his historic returns?

Can a small investor echo Warren Buffett's giant stock market record? Maybe not, but even he sees advantages to buying…

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Investing Articles

How on earth did this forgotten FTSE 100 stock jump 65% in a year?

Harvey Jones had almost given up on this FTSE 100 company, but after years in the doldrums it's suddenly enjoying…

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Investing Articles

Up 15% this year, can the FTSE 100 keep climbing in 2026?

2025 has seen the flagship FTSE 100 index of UK shares repeatedly hit new highs. Our writer looks ahead and…

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Investing Articles

To target £7,377 in annual passive income, how much should I invest in this FTSE dividend gem?

Potentially life-changing passive income can be made from relatively small investments in high-dividend-paying stocks, with dividends reinvested.

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Investing Articles

This UK passive income share offers a 10.6% yield. Here’s how!

With a yield of over 10%, this share's passive income generation potential is substantial. Can such a high yield last?…

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Investing Articles

With markets still looking fragile, this is the only growth share I’m considering now

Mark Hartley takes a look at one growth share that's likely to keep rising even as the broader market continues…

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Investing Articles

29% growth forecast, but down 37% — does Wizz Air’s share price look a steal after strong H1 results?

Analysts see nearly 29% annual earnings growth ahead after robust H1 results, yet Wizz Air’s share price remains deeply discounted…

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Investing Articles

Is ITM Power stock the next Nvidia?

Nvidia stock has minted many millionaires over the past two decades. Might this UK small-cap at 72p be a future…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what I’ll do to stay ahead if ISA rules change in this Autumn Budget!

Discover the wealth building strategy of our writer Royston Wild -- and why he's not worried about possible changes to…

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Investing Articles

Is a stock market crash still a threat despite Nvidia’s strong earnings?

Nvidia's impressive Q3 2025 results promised to reverse fears of a stock market crash but the celebrations were short-lived. What…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect SIPP and it suggested….

Harvey Jones calls in artificial intelligence to show him what a nicely balanced SIPP portfolio might look like, but he…

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Dividend Shares

Down 49% in 2025, when will the Greggs share price stop plunging?

The Greggs share price has almost halved in 2025, with no signs of braking this fall. However, I expect this…

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Investing Articles

These 3 jaw-dropping FTSE 100 dividend stocks have 1 brilliant thing in common

Harvey Jones picks out a trio of UK dividend stocks that stand out from the pack. Their track record of…

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Investing Articles

Why high valuations aren’t a reason for investors to stop buying stocks

Stephen Wright explains why even the most value-conscious investors shouldn’t let rising prices stop them looking for stocks to buy…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to take £23,184 per year as a passive income?

Many ISA investors target a passive income high enough to work as a sort of second income. But how much…

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Investing Articles

These 3 high-yield income stocks boast a stunning 10-year dividend track record!

Harvey Jones alerts investors to 3 FTSE 100 income stocks that combine high yields with another exciting benefit that dividend…

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Investing Articles

How on earth are Rolls-Royce shares up 1,556% since 2022?

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a generational run in the last three years. Could this outrageous streak continue in the…

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Investing Articles

Could these dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares enjoy a December rebound?

Discover three FTSE 250 shares that are trading on rock-bottom price-to-earnings ratios -- and why they could be about to…

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Investing Articles

How large must my ISA be for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

Discover how to target a reliable long-term passive income with shares, bonds and investment trusts in a diversified ISA.

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Investing Articles

2 epic ETFs to target an average 16.2% annual return

Meet the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have delivered double-digit yearly returns since 2020 -- including a great gold fund.

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Stephen Wright takes a look at the power of dividend shares to turn a small regular monthly investment into much…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can use that to target an £8,000 yearly second income

Stephen Wright thinks the UK stock market has some interesting opportunities for investors with cash looking to earn a second…

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Investing Articles

Investors can target £38,127 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 250 gem – here’s how

This FTSE 250 gem generates a huge dividend income, which is forecast to rise on very strong earnings growth, and…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if we’re in an AI bubble that might crash the stock market and it said…

Ben McPoland reckons this leading FTSE 100 property portal will bounce back, despite stock market jitters about an AI bubble.

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Investing Articles

If the FTSE crashes 20%, these are the 2 stocks I want to buy first

This writer explains why, even if the FTSE 100 takes a sharp tumble, it's important to watch for opportunities to…

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Investing Articles

Just over £11 now, is there any value left in National Grid’s share price?

National Grid’s share price has risen significantly from its January low, which begs the question, has it reached ‘overvalued’ territory?

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Growth Shares

Down 24% in a month, I think this FTSE 100 stock has been oversold

Jon Smith flags up a FTSE 100 stock that has taken a battering following a recent financial update, so is…

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Investing Articles

Time for me to buy more of this 61% undervalued FTSE heavyweight with a 6% forecast yield?

Analysts forecast this top-flight FTSE powerhouse stock will see its dividend yield jump on strong growth, and it looks a…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to target £2,658 a month retirement income?

Simon Watkins believes more will be needed than the State Pension to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and this could come…

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Investing Articles

HSBC’s share price looks 39% undervalued to me at its current sub-£11 level – here’s why

HSBC’s share price is near an all-time high, but this doesn’t mean a lack of value left in the stock.…

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Investing Articles

Meet the top growth stock down 63% that experts think will crush the S&P 500

Roughly 88% of Wall Street analysts rate this growth stock a buy, with most of them seeing it as having…

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Investing Articles

A 68% rally and growing – is this the FTSE 100’s most overlooked comeback story?

FTSE 100 gains are stealing the headlines, yet one stock is quietly building real long-term potential – and I’m keeping…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Nvidia share price? Bubble fears or 41% undervalued?

Nvidia reported another set of strong earnings last week, but the market turned on the stock. What on earth’s going…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap shares to consider with eye-wateringly high dividend yields!

Mark Hartley takes a look at the value prospects of three cheap shares with unusually high dividend yields. As expected,…

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