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3 popular UK income stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole right now

Investors are rushing to buy these three income stocks, but Zaven Boyrazian has spotted some critical weaknesses that make him…

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£25k of savings? Here’s how that could be turned into passive income of £12k a year

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach could help an investor target sizeable passive income streams year after year.

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Can Nvidia stock really keep moving higher?

Christopher Ruane compares the Nvidia of today to where it stood five years ago. Is Nvidia stock now as expensive…

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I just bought this beaten-down share for my SIPP. Could it be a terrific bargain?

Our writer added a share back into his SIPP in recent days after a profit warning led its price to…

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It pays to be careful when looking for passive income stocks

Our writer’s a fan of earning passive income from UK shares. But here he explains why it’s important to be…

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Forecast: these FTSE 250 stocks could surge 59% and 65% by 2026

City analysts are bullish on these two growth stocks from the FTSE 250 index. Ben McPoland takes a closer look…

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3 costly ISA mistakes to avoid

Christopher Ruane's careful to try and avoid this trio of potentially wealth-destroying blunders when it comes to his Stocks and…

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Here’s how to start buying shares with £5 a day

A fiver a day's enough to start investing, our writer reckons. Here are some things he thinks new investors ought…

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The BP share price continues its recovery as the oil giant signs a major drilling deal with Egypt

With the BP share price steadily climbing, is the oil giant worth considering as 2025 draws to a close? Our…

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Can these 3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares bounce back?

While the FTSE 100's riding high, some of its constituent members aren't. Our writer looks at a trio of its…

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Selling shovels: how S&P 500 data giants are dominating the AI gold rush

Mark Hartley explores how Western Digital is cashing in on the AI gold rush, with its storage tech offering growth…

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8.6% dividend yield! See how much a £10,000 investment in Phoenix shares could potentially grow to

In search of high-yielding dividend stocks, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Phoenix shares would be a good addition to his Stocks…

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Over 55s can’t afford to ignore the stock market. Here’s why

Investing in the stock market's one of the best ways to build and grow wealth. And it can be an…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for an extra £1,000 monthly retirement income?

Aim to secure a more comfortable retirement by investing intelligently with an ISA to build a £240,000 nest egg and…

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Here’s how many Unilever shares it takes to earn a £1,000-a-year second income

Unilever is on a mission to boost sales. But is it a good choice for dividend investors looking to turn…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is “the worst sort of business” for investors

Warren Buffett says the worst companies to invest in use a lot of cash at low rates of return. Which…

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Up 261% in 2025, this FTSE 100 stock has left Rolls-Royce in the dust

After a run that has seen this FTSE 100 stock more than quadruple in 18 months, this Fool explains why…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to aim for a million?

Dreaming of becoming a millionaire? Here’s how much money it takes to aim for a £1m portfolio using UK shares…

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Warren Buffett is buying shares in this secret AI stock that’s already up 7,450% since its IPO!

Warren Buffett is making a big bet on AI infrastructure with this hidden US stock that could be perfectly positioned…

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£500 buys 4,363 shares of this skyrocketing penny stock!

This young oil & gas enterprise is sitting on massive growth potential with its shares already surging 375% in 2025!…

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If you’d invested £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago, here’s what you could have now

Discover how much money investors could have made with a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last five years as…

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A massive 9.1% yield at a 36.3% discount!? Should investors consider buying this passive income gem?

This passive income stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 that could also be significantly…

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Are the UK and US stock markets about to crash?

Talk is rising that stock markets may be about to tumble as tension rises. But what are the chances, and…

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Here’s why a SIPP could be the perfect place to put some of your savings

The SIPP, or Self-Invested Personal Pension, receives tax relief, meaning retirement savers can get a portion of their tax back.

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Up 115% in 2025, this is one of the UK’s hottest growth shares right now!

Discover one of the UK stock market's best performing growth shares -- and why it still looks dirt cheap at…

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Growth, value, and dividends! 3 top FTSE 250 shares to consider

These cut-price FTSE 250 shares offer a brilliant blend of growth and passive income potential, reckons our writer Royston Wild.

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding at all costs

Many UK shares have good growth prospects and attractive valuations. But there are also some that investors should consider staying…

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How many Rolls-Royce shares would it take to earn a £1,000 annual passive income?

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see if it's worth buying Rolls-Royce shares for income, on the assumption that the…

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Renewable energy: 1 analyst predicts a 51% rise for this FTSE 100 stock!

More good news recently for one of the FTSE 100’s top renewable energy stocks. Is it time for our Foolish…

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I think this is the number 1 no-brainer buy on the FTSE 100 today! So I bought it

Harvey Jones is putting his money where his mouth is. He decided this FTSE 100 stock is a no-brainer buy,…

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This 63p penny stock could rise 83%, according to City analysts

This penny stock crashed spectacularly a few years ago. However, it’s now rising again and analysts believe it can climb…

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If you invest £2,000 a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how much money you could have by 2050

Over the long run, a Stocks and Shares ISA can turn small amounts of money into large sums with a…

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Is there an income opportunity in this undervalued £138m stock with a 13% dividend yield?

Mark Hartley explores whether Doric Nimrod Air 3’s huge 13% dividend yield and unique aircraft-leasing model make it a stock…

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Despite the NatWest share price rising 58% in a year, the stock’s still yielding 4.8%

The NatWest share price is higher than before it went ex-dividend in August. Today (12 September), eligible shareholders will receive…

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14% dividend yield! Will investors regret not buying this AI passive income stock?

Sometimes, passive income opportunities that look too good to be true often are. But other times, investors need to be…

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7.9% dividend yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 250 stocks for passive income?

Constructing a portfolio of high-yielding, passive income-generating stocks remains this writer’s preferred way of building wealth. Here's one of his…

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3 reasons why I won’t touch Lloyds’ shares with a bargepole

Our writer doesn’t want to buy Lloyds shares even though the bank’s stock has been one of the best performers…

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Here’s how to start an ISA from scratch for a child

Dr James Fox explains how parents can leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth for…

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1 top S&P 500 stock to consider buying on a 31% dip

Investors are worried that this S&P 500 stock may become a loser in the age of AI. But if it…

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2 top stocks to consider for a second income in 2025 and 2026!

Looking for ways to build a growing passive income? Here are two top UK shares to consider (including a FTSE…

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