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If I’d invested £10,000 in BP shares 5 years ago, here’s how much passive income I’d have now!

BP shares have fallen by 19% over the past five years. During this time, the dividend has also been cut.…

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I’d buy these 5 super-high yielding UK stocks in an ISA for monthly income of £125

I'm on the hunt for UK stocks that will give me a regular, growing income and these five look tempting.…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 5-step plan to target £30k a year in passive income

Passive income is the key to a successful retirement plan. If I started investing in my thirties, here's how I'd…

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Up almost 15%! Should investors buy DiscoverIE shares now?

This is the kind of business I think will likely perform well in the coming years. But are DiscoverIE shares…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock I plan to buy and it isn’t Barclays or Tesco

There are quite a few FTSE 100 companies I'd like to buy right now, but this dividend stock looks particularly…

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If I’d invested £1000 in Greggs shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Greggs shares have climbed well over 165% in the last five years. Gordon Best considers whether there might be even…

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At 45p, I think the Lloyds share price is worth putting the bucket out for

Warren Buffett says investors shouldn’t hold back on great opportunities. Stephen Wright thinks the Lloyds share price is a chance…

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Why has the 888 share price soared back above £1 today?

The 888 share price has collapsed over the last 18 months. However, the shares have skyrocketed in the last couple…

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AJ Bell investors are buying these UK shares! Here’s why I’d join the rush

These FTSE 100 shares have slumped in price in recent sessions. Here's why I think they're top buys for those…

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3 smart investment ideas for passive income

Building passive income has never been easier. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three straightforward approaches to generating it via the stock…

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When will the FTSE 100 get back to 8,000?

With the FTSE 100 down from its high, Stephen Wright thinks this could be a good time to buy UK…

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2 UK shares I’d buy for a prolonged economic downturn!

Many UK shares could struggle as Britain's economy flails. But I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can…

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Should investors buy Imperial Brands shares for the 8.4% dividend yield?

Imperial Brands shares are near 52-week lows and currently sport a huge dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d snap up

This writer identifies a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares he owns or would happily add to his portfolio to…

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2 of the best dividend stocks for investors to buy in June

Dividend stocks are very popular in the UK. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two that he believes could be good investments…

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Why has the ITM Power share price crashed 75% in 2023?

The ITM Power share price has been falling to earth this year. What's going on here and could this be…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks. Should I join them? 

These two FTSE 100 stocks are incredibly popular and it's easy to see why, given their huge dividends. I have…

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Turning a £20k ISA into second income of £17.5k a year

It's possible to generate a hefty second income from a relatively small investment in FTSE 100 shares, provided we give…

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At 52-week lows, is it time to buy Diageo shares?

Jon Smith explains why Diageo shares have underperformed recently but argues that now could be a good time to consider…

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“The biggest fund in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

If you’re keen to learn the largest fund position in our contract writers’ Stocks and Shares ISAs, you’ve come to…

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Why Vodafone shares plunged 18% in May

Jon Smith outlines why Vodafone shares were among the worst performers last month and what the future could hold.

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend shares?

Warren Buffett made a fortune investing in American Express during a scandal. Is there a similar opportunity today in one…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: 3 things investors should know right now

Edward Sheldon has been analysing Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust’s holdings. Here, he provides three insights from his research.

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9.4% and 7% dividend yields! Which of these FTSE 100 shares should I buy today?

I'm searching for the greatest FTSE 100 value stocks to add to my ISA this June. Here are two falling…

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What on earth has happened to the Keywords Studios share price?

Keyword’s Studios’ share price has fallen more than 30% in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s…

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Is the Jet2 share price heading back up to 1,900p?

Jet2’s holiday and airline business was fast-growing prior to the pandemic and the share price suggests a return to form…

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Selling for pennies, can the ITM Power share price hit £5 again?

With the ITM Power share price in pennies and some early signs of an improvement in business management, should this…

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Growth Shares

Which of these UK shares could be the first to join the $1trn club?

Jon Smith notes the newest US-listed member of the $1trn club, but debates whether a UK share could ever potentially…

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Are Diageo shares attractively priced?

Christopher Ruane would happily own Diageo shares. But is he ready to dip into his pockets today to buy stock…

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4 shares I’ve been buying for my ISA

They say investors should ‘sell in May and go away’. Edward Sheldon did the opposite and bought four shares for…

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Here’s why the Nvidia share price soared 30% in May!

The Nvidia share price continued its strong performance in May. Here, this Fool explains why and looks at whether now…

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If I’d invested £5k in Ocado shares just one week ago here’s what I’d have today 

At some point Ocado shares may fly and make some lucky investors rich. They'd have to be brave to buy…

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Could I become a millionaire by investing £5 a day in the FTSE 100?

One in 16 UK adults are millionaires. Could I become one of them by investing a small amount each day…

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3,529 ultra-high-yielding Barratt shares would give me £1,200 a year in passive income

Barratt shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 and offer an amazing passive income stream too. Yet there…

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into dividend stocks to aim for millionaire status!

Investing regularly and using established dividend stocks can help us transform our portfolios. Dr James Fox explains how he'd target…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now without hesitation

Our writer thinks that now is as good a time as any to snap up some of the best FTSE…

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I’ve just bought 4,403 dirt cheap Lloyds shares for 45p each. What was I thinking?

When the FTSE 100 dipped last week, I dived in and bought Lloyds shares for what I think is a…

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At under 345p, are Ocado shares London’s biggest bargain?

Ocado shares have had a wretched few years, plunging by 62% in 12 months and collapsing by 84% over three…

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Should I buy ASOS shares after reports of a £1bn takeover bid?

Media reports suggest that suitors have been circling the struggling online fashion retailer. Could the shares be ready to surge…

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Why is the FTSE 100 struggling to hit 8,000 again?

Having hit a record high of 8,000 points in February, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has now dropped back down to…

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