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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth by 2027

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could grow as much as 44% by 2027, according to the latest forecasts! But…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price running on empty?

Harvey Jones wonders whether the Rolls-Royce share price still has fuel in the tank after flying so high for so…

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£10,000 invested in Marks & Spencer shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Marks and Spencer shares have flattened out over the past year after the stock had surged in previous years reflecting…

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Here’s how you could target a second income for retirement with a SIPP!

Discover how a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can build long-term wealth -- and a top fund I've bought for my…

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2 dividend stocks and investment trusts to consider for long-term passive income

I think this FTSE 100 share and investment trust could be great ways to target a large and growing second…

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30 years old with no savings? Here’s 1 way to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

Looking for ways to make a million-pound portfolio? Starting early with a Stocks and Shares ISA is one top strategy…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I bought for a long-term passive income!

These FTSE shares (including a 5.7% yielder) have strong records of dividend growth. Here's why I bought them for my…

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2 first-class REITs and investment trusts to consider for a long-term passive income!

Looking for top investment trusts to buy? Consider this REIT and renewable energy specialist to target a resilient passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

Discover which are the shares our writer will be thinking about buying if the FTSE 100 index sinks in the…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider for a passive income in September

Looking for the best ways to source a long-term passive income? These FTSE dividend stars, look strong to Royston Wild…

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Down 11% this year, could the Marks and Spencer share price be a bargain?

After more than tripling over the past five years, is the Marks and Spencer share price now attractive enough to…

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Lloyds’ share price beat all FTSE 100 banks in August — but 2 FTSE 250 peers are still ahead

Lloyds' share price rose 4.6% in August, topping all big UK banks. But FTSE 250 rivals Close Brothers and Paragon…

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Admiral Group vs TP ICAP: which stock should investors consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Admiral and TP ICAP both offer reliable dividends. But which stock looks the better buy for a Stocks and Shares…

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Looking for shares to buy this month, here’s one I bought – and 2 I didn’t!

Christopher Ruane spent part of August looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here's one he plumped for --…

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3 questions to ask before buying a penny share

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of questions he poses himself before considering putting even a penny into a penny share!

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The Aviva share price hasn’t done this well since… the 2008 financial crisis!

The Aviva share price has only just got back to where it was in 2008 -- and is still far…

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Up 60%, but this investment trust is still packed with value stocks!

Despite rising strongly and benefitting from a turnaround in Chinese stocks, this technology trust seems to offer a lot of…

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6%+ yields! 3 dividend shares to consider for a SIPP this September!

Our writer looks at a trio of shares, each offering dividend yields greater than 6%, that he thinks investors should…

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When it comes to consistent gains, it’s hard to beat these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks

Diploma and Halma are two lesser-known FTSE 100 growth stocks with consistent long-term returns, strong ROE, and steady earnings growth.

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2 top FTSE stocks set to thrive as Asia booms

Our writer spotlights a pair of stocks -- one from the FTSE 100, the other, the FTSE 250 -- that…

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3 iShares ETFs to consider in September (hint: not the FTSE 100 or S&P 500)

Ben McPoland highlights three exchange-traded funds that focus on different themes associated with the global technology revolution.

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36 reasons why I have no idea where the BP share price is going next (but I still own the stock)

The BP share price has risen 32% since reaching a 52-week low in April. But according to our writer, its…

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The Diageo share price is down 19% in 2025. I think the market has it wrong

The Diageo share price has had a terrible time over the past five years, but one of the world's most…

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£20,000 invested in this high-yield dividend stock could generate £1,980 passive income in just its first year

A stock with a forecast 9.9% dividend yield sounds like it might be good for a long-term passive income portfolio.…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m excited to be buying in September

At its lowest P/E ratio in five years, Stephen Wright’s excited by the chance to buy shares in FTSE 250…

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Could ejection from the FTSE 100 be a chance to buy this stock?

Taylor Wimpey looks set to fall out of the FTSE 100. But with a dividend yield of almost 10%, are…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll buy like a shot if we get a stock market crash in September

Harvey Jones picks out three blue-chips he's keen to own but isn't ready to buy just yet. They'll be his…

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Is Warren Buffett behaving like the US stock market’s overheating?

Warren Buffett’s eponymous indicator has never been higher, suggesting that US equities are overvalued. But is the billionaire taking any…

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Starting with £20,000 in a SIPP, here’s how you could target £21,546 of passive income a year

Our writer considers how to go about aiming for a healthy five-figure second income from a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £50,000 a year second income?

Harvey Jones suggests investing in a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares to generate a high-and-potentially-rising second income stream for retirement.

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Meet the monster stock that continues to crush the FTSE 100 index

The FTSE 100 is home to a handful of winning stocks that aren't exactly household names. Here's one of the…

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2 top FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider for passive income

This pair of quality FTSE 250 stocks offer investors passive income growth opportunities from both the UK and across Asia…

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I think the JD Sports share price could be set to surge. Here’s why

Christopher Ruane reckons several things have been holding the JD Sports share price back. But some recent news has made…

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What if the Diageo share price never bounces back?

The Diageo share price has almost halved since 2022. This writer has been buying -- but he also recognises there's…

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Want to start investing? 3 questions to ask first

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend-focused ETF that might be suitable for newer and risk-averse investors to consider.

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Here’s how to start buying shares with just £300, in 3 simple steps

Christopher Ruane goes through a trio of elements that could help someone as they start buying shares rather than just…

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Will this FTSE 100 stock crash in September?

As traders return to their desks after the long summer break and results fly in, some FTSE 100 stocks could…

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Why has Tesla stock soared 68% in a year, while sales fall?

Christopher Ruane reckons the Tesla business has ongoing sizeable potential. But why has Tesla stock gone up by two-thirds in…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 250 comeback stock. Here’s what it said

Our writer turned to AI assistant ChatGPT to narrow down FTSE 250 candidates that could be set for a rip-roaring…

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August set a new all-time record for Rolls-Royce shares. What might September bring?

Will Rolls-Royce shares take a breather in September after recent record-setting performance? Not necessarily, this writer thinks -- if all…

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