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Here’s how much £1,000 in SSE shares 5 years ago would be worth now

SSE shares have delivered surprisingly well for shareholders over the past five years but will they perform in the next…

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5 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in March

Our writer is eyeing a handful of FTSE 100 shares he'd happily add to his portfolio in the coming weeks…

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Investing Articles

As profits return, is the IAG share price too low?

The IAG share price has only inched up over the past year, despite the airline owner moving back into the…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in stocks to target £1,000 in annual passive income

Earning passive income from the stock market is one of my key investment goals. Here's how I'd target a four-figure…

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2 intriguing UK stocks I could snap up with a spare £300

Ferrexpo and Barratt Developments are two UK stocks that look like bargains. But should I invest some of my spare…

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Forget a Cash ISA! Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy in March instead

Jon Smith outlines two ideas for dividend shares that have yields above 6% but that he feels don't carry an…

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How I’d invest £500 per month for £13,000 in annual passive income

Which dividend shares could turn a £500 monthly investment into something much bigger? Stephen Wright has some ideas for passive…

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Investing Articles

BP shares are my best buy for March along with one dirt-cheap bonus stock

John Maslen focuses on BP shares as the global energy giant strikes a balance between traditional fossil fuels and powering…

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Growth Shares

Rolls-Royce shares have exploded! Is now the time to buy?

Rolls-Royce shares have shot up after the firm reported its latest full-year earnings. So, here's why now could be a…

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Investing Articles

Growth stocks offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for generational wealth

With inflation peaking and dovish policy talk rearing its head, Joshua Kalinsky sees a rare opportunity emerging in growth stocks.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £250 a month in UK shares to target a £10,000 second income

UK shares include a wide range of dividend-paying options. Our writer considers what’s involved to make a five-figure passive income.

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Investing Articles

Earnings season: what I’ve learned about the FTSE 100’s banks

Over the past two weeks, all of the banks in the FTSE 100 have reported their 2022 results. Which of…

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Investing Articles

How to spot a share price bargain

Finding cheap shares involves sieving through an awful lot of data, on an awful lot of companies. Focus on the…

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Investing Articles

Is Cineworld the best UK penny stock to buy right now?

Investing in a penny stock like Cineworld can can be risky business. But sometimes, the gamble pays off and pennies…

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1 penny stock under 32p that I’d buy today

Penny stocks can have greater growth potential than mid-cap or large-cap shares. Our writer looks at one penny stock he'd…

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Dividend Shares

Can Barclays shares be a source of second income?

Barclays shares currently post a dividend yield of 4.2%. But the forward yield could make the stock a lucrative source…

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Investing Articles

Which of these bargain bank shares would I buy?

UK bank shares look cheap to me today. These cheap stocks offer high dividend yields, plus recovery potential. I own…

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Investing Articles

Why investing £1,666 is a magic number for my Stocks & Shares ISA

Jon Smith explains how he can build up to investing £1,666 a month over time to help maximise his potential…

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I’d buy these cheap shares right now, to target an ISA million

I'm always on the lookout for cheap shares that I hope might one day get me on to the ever-growing…

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If a stock market crash is coming, I want to own these three companies

Plenty of experts are predicting a stock market crash in 2023, but even if this is true, I expect these…

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Earnings: why BAE Systems shares remain at high altitude

BAE shares were trading down slightly today after the arms giant reported its 2022 results. Should I buy more of…

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Why I’m loading up on UK shares in 2023

The Footsie soared to record levels in January despite threats of a recession and cost-of-living. Here’s why I’m bullish on…

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3 reasons to buy this attractive high-yield stock now

This cash-cow business looks well-placed to deliver a rising stream of dividends in the years ahead. And it has a…

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With Alphabet stock beneath $100, I’ve been buying

With Alphabet stock trading close to $90, this writer has been scooping it up. Here's why he thinks it could…

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Investing Articles

Can the HSBC share price keep on rising?

HSBC's share price rose by 4% on Tuesday after the bank announced its 2022 results. Our writer tries to make…

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Dividend Shares

Are Lloyds shares still a buy for passive income?

Despite an uncertain outlook for FTSE bank stocks, I feel Lloyds shares are still strong picks for investors who are…

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Smith+Nephew shares: huge growth stock potential?

Smith+Nephew’s 2022 results showing revenues up and a commitment to margin expansion and product innovation highlight the company's growth stock…

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Investing Articles

With a takeover looking likely, is now the time to be buying Man Utd shares?

Man Utd shares have rallied in recent weeks amid several takeover bids, but is now the time to buy? Gordon…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 hovers around 8,000 points

The FTSE 100 index is breaking new records, but there are still cheap shares to buy. Our writer examines two…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold in my ISA for the next decade!

I think these UK penny stocks could deliver spectacular long-term returns. Here's why I'd like to buy them for my…

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Growth Shares

Why PayPal stock is a must-buy under $100

PayPal stock started the year on the front foot, but it has come back down since. Here's why John Choong…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £1m pension pot to retire early

By investing every month for decades, one can turn modest sums into big pension pots. Here's one way to build…

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Here’s how my Lloyds shares will pay me 10%+

Lloyds shares dropped 3% this morning, after the bank released its 2022 results. But the stock rebounded, maybe because shareholders…

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Investing Articles

Why I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares (yet)

Rolls-Royce shares are popular again as new leadership sets about transforming the "burning platform". Here's why I'm now tempted to…

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Investing Articles

1 of the best income shares to consider now

When it comes to income shares, circumstances have aligned to create a decent potential buying opportunity with this strong payer.

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest in a Stocks & Shares ISA to generate £10k annual income

The annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Harvey Jones thinks this is a great opportunity to build…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to target £5,000 in passive income

To generate long-term passive income, I can't think of anything better than buying shares in the UK's best dividend-paying companies.

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These 2 investment trusts hold all the dividend stocks I want. Yet I’m not buying them

I'm planning to generate the maximum possible income in retirement from a portfolio of dividend stocks I carefully chose myself.

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Value Shares

Is this the start of the next stock market crash?

Investors have enjoyed themselves lately as markets rose, but sentiment has suddenly shifted. How worried should I be and will…

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Is now the moment to buy Rio Tinto shares?

Christopher Ruane is tempted to buy Rio Tinto shares even after the miner halved its dividend. So why is he…

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