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3 cheap UK stocks to consider buying right now for passive income

Looking for passive income investments? Our writer highlights three dividend stocks to consider from the banking, media, and transport sectors.

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Why this FTSE 100 pharma stock is one for investors to consider right now

Ken Hall takes a closer look at GSK after the FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant's positive first quarter earnings update.

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Nvidia stock looks cheap… but are its chip peers better value?

Nvidia stock has outperformed the market hugely since the pandemic with investors flocking to invest in this transformation AI-enabling stock.

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£10k invested in BP shares five years ago has earned total dividend income of…

BP shares are sliding with the oil price, but Harvey Jones is pleased to see the yield rising, as income…

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$850bn by 2040! Should I buy quantum computing stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Quantum computing is projected to become a massive growth industry. But are today's pureplay shares too risky for my Stocks…

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3 reasons why now’s a great time to start investing in the stock market

Despite the stock market recovering from the massive drop in early April, there are still plenty of cheap shares knocking…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how an investor could unlock a £250 monthly passive income by the end of the year

Jon Smith talks through the numbers and checks out a hot property stock along the way for those trying to…

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£10,000 invested in Persimmon shares 10 years ago would have generated income of…

Persimmon shares have struggled in the last decade but Harvey Jones says investors should give thanks for dividends, which have…

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£10,000 invested in Glencore shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Harvey Jones is starting to lose faith in his ailing Glencore shares. So he's pleased to discover that analysts are…

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Ouch! This FTSE 100 stock’s facing $150m annual costs from Trump’s tariffs

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 100 company that has a growing headache from the tariff fallout and is having…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares like the plague!

On paper, Lloyds shares might look like one of the FTSE 100's best bargains to consider. Here's why I'm not…

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I’m listening to billionaire Warren Buffett in today’s stock market

I think Warren Buffett's wise words can still inform investing decisions, even when it involves stocks the 'Sage of Omaha'…

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The Tesla share price could get a big boost from this event next month

Jon Smith points to June as a month for investors to keep an eye on when it comes to potential…

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After a strong Q3, is Diageo still a top passive income stock?

Passive income investors might be encouraged by strong sales growth at the FTSE 100’s largest drinks company. But is it…

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Following strong Q1 results, is now the time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 banking star?

This FTSE 100 financial giant posted excellent Q1 results recently, leaving its share price looking even more undervalued to me…

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Another strong set of results for Next, but does its share price look too expensive to me now?

Next recently released another strong set of results, which pushed its share price up. I decided to analyse it to…

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This growth stock’s up over 50% in a year. But could there be more to come?

Our writer looks at the prospects for a UK growth stock that’s recently joined the FTSE 100. But he acknowledges…

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Is there still time to buy this surging FTSE 250 stock?

The Currys share price has been surging in recent months. Ken Hall looks at the relative value of the FTSE…

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3 top stocks to consider for a Junior ISA that could help set a child up financially

Edward Sheldon believes these technology stocks have significant long-term growth potential and are well-suited to a Junior ISA.

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3 UK stocks to consider for growth and dividends!

Looking for shares to buy for a winning portfolio? Here are three top UK stocks to consider, including two FTSE…

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2 investment trusts and ETFs to consider for a SIPP in June!

Looking for the best ways to diversify a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)? Here's a FTSE 100 investment trust and an…

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Growth stocks vs. value stocks in 2025: where’s the smart money going?

Wondering whether to invest in growth or value stocks in 2025? Our writer outlines the key differences and identifies a…

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Up 40% in weeks, am I too late to buy Nvidia stock?

This writer's decision last month not to buy Nvidia stock has cost him a 40% paper gain to date. Does…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price still a bargain in 2025?

The Rolls-Royce share price has moved upwards in recent years in a way this writer sees as remarkable. So, should…

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5 steps to start buying shares this week with just £500

Christopher Ruane sets out the handful of steps a stock market newbie could follow to put £500 to work and…

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3 cheap near-penny stocks to consider buying right now

Looking for penny stocks, I keep finding shares that just sit outside the usual strict definition. But I think these…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 dividend share and a surging ETF to consider in an ISA right now!

I think this FTSE 100 dividend share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) are worth a close look for a Stocks and…

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Investors who sold out of the stock market in April just missed a ‘face-ripping’ rally

The stock market’s just produced one of the most powerful short-term rallies in decades. So anyone who bailed out has…

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Prediction: this FTSE 250 stock could bounce back on Tuesday

Greggs has been one of the FTSE 250’s worst-performing stocks of 2025. But could that be about to change with…

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This £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could generate passive income of £1,500 in year 1

Our writer believes investing in the FTSE 100 via an ISA is a great way of creating an additional income…

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This FTSE 100 dividend superstar is up 18% in a month – time to consider buying?

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 dividend company that has been struggling in recent years, but has delivered a…

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Dividend yields up to 9.1%! Here are 3 ETFs to consider for a huge passive income

These high-yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth serious consideration from long-term passive income investors. Here's why.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BAE Systems shares through to 2027!

I think BAE Systems shares could be one of the FTSE 100's best stocks to consider for long-term passive income.…

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I asked ChatGPT if Warren Buffett was the best investor of all time. Here’s what it said

Warren Buffett’s made billions from the stock market. I consulted a popular AI tool to see whether it believes he’s…

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£20k invested in this Stocks & Shares ISA portfolio 10 years ago would be worth…

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has delivered a 9%+ return since 2015. Our writer thinks this portfolio could do…

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At 179x earnings, should investors be wary of Tesla stock?

Tesla stock trades at a phenomenally high valuation, but this contrasts with a rocky few months for the technology company…

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4,000 shares of Tesco could pay this much passive income…

Are Tesco shares worth considering for passive income right now? Ben McPoland takes a closer look at this FTSE 100…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares to consider in May (including 2 FTSE 100 giants)!

Looking for low-cost ways to supercharge your passive income? Here are three high-quality UK dividend shares I like that investors…

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Want to profit from the next stock market crash? 2 things to do now!

Our writer is not spending a moment trying to predict the timing of the next stock market crash. Instead, he's…

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Is Tesla stock a brilliant bargain lots of people don’t see?

Someone buying Tesla stock last month could already have seen it rise over 50%. What's going on -- and should…

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