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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.41% dividend yield

There are almost 30 companies in the FTSE 350 paying a 7%+ dividend yield in April, but which ones are…

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Down 98.5%! Is there any hope for penny share Synthomer?

This penny share has lost almost all its market value in just five years, but is it about to make…

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Here’s 1 passive income stock yielding 10%+ today!

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for high-yield income stocks that most investors are ignoring and has spotted one 10%-plus-yielding potential…

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A 7.1% forecast yield and 51% below ‘fair value’! 1 of my top FTSE stocks to buy right now

This FTSE giant is rarely seen as one of the obvious stocks to buy for dividend and price gains, but…

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£20,000 invested in HSBC shares 2 years ago is now worth…

HSBC shares have doubled in two years — but with key profitability targets raised, the latest numbers hint the real…

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No savings in your 40s? Start drip feeding £500 a month into UK shares in an ISA to aim for financial freedom

Got nothing in the bank and worried about retirement? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK shares today could help…

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Consider these FTSE 100 bargain shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

These FTSE 100 shares are trading on rock-bottom P/E and PEG ratios. Royston Wild explains what makes them stunning value…

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This storming penny stock has already climbed nearly 50% in 2026!

Here's a penny stock that's been taking the defence sector by storm, and its future order book is building up…

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Should I buy this ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock today?

This FTSE 250 stock has one of the lowest P/E ratios in the index despite profits and margins surging higher.…

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57% under ‘fair value’ and 74% forecast earnings growth! 1 FTSE high-tech med stock I just can’t pass up

This FTSE high‑tech innovator’s earnings look set to soar -- yet it’s still priced as a risky biotech. The disconnect…

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I think these 2 FTSE shares are set to surge on this stock market recovery

Jon Smith flags up a couple of stocks that are well placed to outperform if sentiment continues to improve, supporting…

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FTSE 100: how to invest in cheap UK shares to try and double your money

Investing money in cheap and high-quality FTSE 100 shares could lead to high returns in the long run. They could…

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I’m aiming for £9,945 in annual dividend income from 719 shares in this FTSE 100 gem

Analysts expect this FTSE 100 dividend star's earnings will keep rising, driving up its dividend yield. So, can it keep…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best stock to buy in my ISA for passive income. Here’s what it said…

Paul Summers isn't particularly surprised by an AI bot's suggestion for the best passive income stock. But there's a big…

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Investors can’t stop buying these UK shares

Paul Summers checks in with two outstanding UK shares sitting at all-time highs. But has the 'easy money' already been…

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£15,000 invested in red-hot Scottish Mortgage shares 1 month ago is now worth…

Scottish Mortgage shares are having a moment, and Harvey Jones says it's mostly down to its exposure to Elon Musk's…

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Are IAG shares the ultimate FTSE 100 volatility play? 

IAG shares ended last week on a high, and has held up pretty well during the Middle East crisis. But…

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Will the stock market go off like a rocket on Monday?

Middle East turmoil is yet to trigger a full-blown stock market crash. Harvey Jones says the recent recovery could have…

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Here’s what £15,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares on Thursday is worth today…

Investors holding Taylor Wimpey shares finally had something to celebrate on Friday as the beaten-down FTSE 250 housebuilder rallied. What…

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How much would it take to turn an ISA into a £1,000-a-month passive income machine?

Focusing on dividend shares in well-known, big companies, what would it take for someone to target a four-figure monthly passive…

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2 reasons a stock market crash could be a good thing!

Our writer does not know when the next stock market crash might arrive. But he hopes that, whenever it does,…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £13,400 annual income?

£13,400 is the minimum required income for retirement. But how big does a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be…

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Want to aim for £31,353 more than the State Pension? A SIPP could be the answer

The State Pension offers a safety net, but here’s why you could consider a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) for a…

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Why are some investors rushing to sell BP shares?

Some UK investors seem to be moving away from BP shares. But could the impact of the recent oil price…

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The largest FTSE 100 holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…

Our writer reveals the 12 FTSE 100 stocks he currently has in his ISA portfolio. Which blue chip is the…

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Here’s why Greggs shares might not be as cheap as they look

A 4.3% dividend yield makes Greggs' shares look attractive. But on closer inspection, the firm didn’t make enough cash to…

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With a 10-year return of over 750%, should I add this runaway success to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

I regret not adding this little-known member of the FTSE 100 to my Stocks and Shares ISA. But is now…

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Want to invest in SpaceX before the IPO? Take a look at these FTSE stocks

Ben McPoland highlights a trio of FTSE 350 investment trusts that growth investors interested in SpaceX might want to check…

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Is it too late to start investing in your 50s?

By the time you reach your fifties, have the golden years of investment opportunity passed you by -- or could…

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Just £200 a month invested in UK shares could target a passive income worth £30k

Regular monthly contributions into a portfolio of UK shares is one way to build towards a lucrative passive income stream…

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Experts say these are 3 top UK penny stocks to buy in an ISA right now

Finding the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA can open the door to massive long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£300 a month and 5 high-yielding dividend shares could build a SIPP worth over £175,000!

James Beard explores how a modest regular investment -- and a handful of dividend shares -- could build a healthy…

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Here’s how £20,000 could be used to aim for an instant £2,000 passive income!

Passive income seekers have a healthy number of high-yielding UK dividends to choose from right now. But which ones will…

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3 top FTSE 250 growth stocks to consider for an ISA today

Here are three excellent stocks from the FTSE 250 that are trading at reasonable valuations considering their growth potential.

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Fancy £5,000 of monthly passive income? It’s possible…

Dr James Fox explains how investors can work toward earning a passive income worth £60,000 per year through a Stocks…

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I’m ignoring buy-to-let in 2026 and buying this REIT for passive income!

REITs are my favourite tax-efficient way to generate healthy streams of passive income from UK real estate. Here’s one of…

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Up 887% with a P/E of just 8! Meet the eye-popping FTSE 100 bank that’s smashing Rolls-Royce

Investors looking to diversify beyond the big FTSE 100 banks may be tempted by this high-flying upstart. But they may…

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Here’s why SIPP investors love these 2 top UK dividend stocks

Mark Hartley explains the enduring popularity behind two UK dividend shares that feature frequently in SIPPs. Is the market right…

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7.89% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock with its massive 7.89% yield too good to ignore? Or are there hidden risks…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to earn a sky-high passive income from these red-hot FTSE 250 stocks?

Harvey Jones says investors looking for passive income should consider these three high yielders that have swung back into fashion…

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