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2 reasons the National Grid dividend doesn’t attract me

Christopher Ruane explains what's stopping him from taking advantage of the National Grid dividend as a passive income idea.

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Are Manchester United shares undervalued?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Manchester United shares after the owning Glazer family received new and improved…

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These 3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares could turbocharge my ISA income

Christopher Ruane would happily buy each of these three FTSE 100 shares for his ISA. Here's why he likes their…

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3 investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

There are many different ways to invest within a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three ideas for those with…

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Could Airtel Africa shares help me profit from this massive trend?

Christopher Ruane thinks the rise of digital payments could be great news for Airtel Africa shares. Here's why -- and…

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As the ISA deadline looms, here are 3 shares I bought in March

With the recent pullback in stock markets, Andrew Mackie highlights three shares from his watchlist that he bought for his…

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Should I  buy Scottish Mortgage shares near their 12-month low?

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped sharply in price and now trade well below their net asset value. Our writer spies…

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8%+ yields! Two dividend shares on my April shopping list

Christopher Ruane identifies a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he thinks could make attractively-priced additions to his portfolio in…

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This stock could be one of the FTSE 100’s greatest bargains

This FTSE 100 stock trades on a P/E ratio of around 12 and has a yield of 5%. At current…

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Hedge funds expect these 3 UK shares to tank

Edward Sheldon examines short selling data from the Financial Conduct Authority and highlights three UK shares being shorted by hedge…

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5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s annual meeting

Fundsmith’s annual shareholder meeting always provides plenty of insights for investors. Here are some takeaways from this year’s event.

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I’d buy 2,115 shares of this stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

If I wanted to earn £1,000 a year in passive income, I could achieve that figure through owning shares in…

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boohoo shares: a rare chance to get rich?

boohoo shares are down 40% over 12 months, but there are signs they're bouncing back from a five-year low. Could…

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Are Yalla shares hugely undervalued?

Dr James Fox explains why investors should consider Yalla shares with the company’s enterprise value sitting at just two times…

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Dividend Shares

8% yield! Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares before they go ex-dividend?

Taylor Wimpey shares are about to go ex-dividend. With that in mind, should I buy the housebuilder's stock for its…

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Can you really afford to retire seriously early?

Forget 66 or so: for the FIRE crowd, early retirement means retiring in your 40s or 50s. The problem: what…

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Should I buy cheap BP shares today?

After a bumper 2022 performance, I think buying BP shares for my portfolio would be a smart move to build…

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How to make money from FTSE 100 shares

Here's why volatile FTSE 100 shares, just like we're seeing right now, are exactly what long-term investors should be hoping…

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A falling yield? Here’s the HSBC dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

Jon Smith outlines the HSBC dividend forecast for this year and next, flagging up that everything might not be as…

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Is it downhill from here for these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 bargain stocks to buy following recent market weakness. Should I snap up the…

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Down 14%, is Shell’s share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

Shell shares plummeted in the month of March. But does this mean they're a good investment for me as I…

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3 value shares to consider now

This volatile market is throwing up some value shares to consider right now for a long-term stock portfolio, such as…

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Value Shares

Will the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 again in 2023?

Since hitting a high of 8,014 points earlier this year, the FTSE 100 has fallen. So, can the index hit…

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Are Standard Chartered shares massively undervalued?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Standard Chartered shares and explores whether investors may be missing a trick…

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After falling 15%, Lloyds shares look a steal to me

Lloyds shares have dived nearly 15% since hitting their 2023 high in early February. After sliding for weeks, this popular…

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10% income a year! Here’s why I couldn’t resist the FTSE 100’s highest yield

I bought this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock last week to bag the highest possible income. Now I'm crossing my fingers…

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How to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA for dividend income

The end of the Stocks and Shares ISA year is just days away. Here's how I use mine to generate…

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Why now is the time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA

Stephen Wright doesn’t expect to pay tax on capital gains or dividends. So why does he think a Stocks and…

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I’m buying dividend stocks ahead of the next bull market

I'm buying dividend stocks on the cheap during today's troubles. Then I'll sit back and wait for the stock market…

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Buy the dip: 1 top FTSE stock

Buying shares when the market is heading lower has often proved to be a lucrative move. Here's one FTSE stock…

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J D Wetherspoon shares are soaring – but still look like a bargain!

Shareholder Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks J D Wetherspoon shares continue to offer value even after jumping 50% in…

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3 things that make me want to buy Rolls-Royce shares today

Are the storm clouds clearing, and is that really a sunny horizon coming into view? It might just be time…

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7 quality stocks to buy for these troubled times

Why not take a two-pronged approach targeting stocks to buy balancing beaten-down bargains with steadfast quality businesses?

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest losers last week!

While last week was tough for bank shares, the FTSE 100 actually went up. But some Footsie stocks did very…

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Dividend Shares

Why it could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy top dividend shares

Jon Smith compares the historical price-to-earnings ratios and the rise in dividend yields for top dividend shares over the past…

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Up 76% in 2023, is Tesla stock now fairly valued?

Christopher Ruane is impressed by the electric carmaker's business growth, so could now be the time to buy some Tesla…

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FTSE 100 stocks: winners and losers in Q1 2023

FTSE 100 stocks outperformed during 2022, but this momentum seems to have died down. These shares saw the biggest ups…

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FTSE 250 stocks: winners and losers in Q1 2023

FTSE 250 stocks fell by double digits in 2022, but the index seems to have stabilised. Here are the top…

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I’d start generating lifelong extra income by putting aside £50 a week

Christopher Ruane explains how he hopes to build extra income for the coming decades though regular investment in blue-chip dividend…

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The Legal & General share price screams value

Down almost 13% in March, the Legal & General share price delivers a tempting valuation, but is that enough reason…

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