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An investor who put £20,000 into Barclays shares at the start of this year would already have…

Barclays shares have had a brilliant run over the last year and Harvey Jones thinks they're still worth considering as…

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Here’s why Tesla stock nosedived 27% in February

Hot on the heels of a flat January, Tesla stock had a truly terrible February. What on earth's going on…

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£20,000 in a cash ISA? Here’s how an investor could aim to turn that into a £14,900 second income

Can someone turn £20,000 in savings into a £14,900 second income? With enough time, Stephen Wright thinks this could be…

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A last-minute growth ETF to consider before next month’s ISA deadline!

With a 540%-plus price rise over nearly a decade, this ETF could be a great investment for ISA investors to…

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Here’s why the BAE Systems share price just exploded 17% to an all-time high!

This writer looks at why the BAE Systems share price is up 30% so far in 2025 and asks whether…

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After falling 6% in a day, shares in this FTSE 100 compounder may be better value than they look

Shares in FTSE 100 distributor Bunzl don’t look like good value. But could growth, dividends, and share buybacks make it…

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Dividend Shares

£2k invested in Lloyds shares 2 years ago would have made this much passive income

Jon Smith runs through the numbers relating to passive income from Lloyds stock in the past couple of years and…

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2 good news stories help lift the Helium One share price over 20%!

The Helium One (LSE:HE1) share price soared today after the company provided updates on its two mining projects in Tanzania…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Lloyds share price rocketed almost 19% last month

Jon Smith explains factors that pushed the Lloyds share price higher last month, with implications for what it could mean…

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At last, the FTSE 100 is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq!

For the past 15 years or so, the US S&P 500 has thrashed the UK's FTSE 100. Remarkably, this trend…

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Why do Glencore shares hate me?

Harvey Jones knows it isn't rational, but he can't help wondering whether Glencore shares are actively trying to torpedo his…

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The ISA deadline looms next month. Here’s my move

With little more than a month left until this year's ISA contribution deadline, our writer looks at what he can…

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Is it time I gave up on the BP share price?

The BP share price doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going, and neither does the energy giant's management.…

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1 FTSE share I’m eyeing — and 1 I’m avoiding

With lots of FTSE companies reporting earnings, this writer is on the hunt for opportunities for his portfolio. What's he…

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Here’s how to build £100k from a fiver a day and earn £10 a day in passive income

With just a spare fiver a day to invest in dividend stocks, our writer envisions a strategy to save £100k…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect UK stock market portfolio — here’s what it said!

Our writer's always searching for new stock market opportunities, so he put ChatGPT to the test of finding the best…

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£3k in savings? Here’s how someone could start investing for lifelong passive income

Christopher Ruane sets out how a stock market beginner, or old hand, could start investing a £3k lump sum to…

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Are British American Tobacco shares a good choice for passive income investors to consider?

With a dividend yield of almost 8%, is the FTSE 100’s largest cigarette company a passive income opportunity or a…

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2 outstanding growth stocks at unusually low valuations

Stephen Wright has been watching some outstanding growth stocks falling recently. So is March the time for him to add…

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Investing Articles

Is it ethical to put BAE Systems in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Our writer looks at the ethics of investing in the defence sector. And asks whether BAE Systems deserves a place…

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The Vodafone share price remains below 70p and continues to divide opinion

To avoid upsetting anyone, James Beard wants to write a well-balanced article about the Vodafone share price. But sometimes it’s…

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£20,000 of Lloyds shares could generate £3,276 of passive income over the next 3 years

This FTSE 100 bank recently announced a bigger-than-expected increase in its dividend. Our writer believes it’s good news for passive…

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I asked ChatGPT to name Warren Buffett’s best quote. Here’s what it said

Warren Buffett says artificial intelligence scares him. But I thought it’d be interesting to use the technology to try and…

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It’s back! Rolls-Royce shares come with a dividend again

It’s been a while but Rolls-Royce shares will soon be earning a dividend once more. However, our writer cautions income…

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Here’s how much an investor would need to spend on Legal & General shares to target a £1,000 passive income

Using a well-known FTSE 100 firm as an example, our writer illustrates the passive income potential (and pitfalls) of stock…

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£10,000 invested in Unilever shares 12 months ago is now worth…

After years of inertia, Unilever shares have come to life over the last 12 months. And the FTSE 100 company…

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Is it finally time for me to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

Stephen Wright has watched 3i outperform the rest of the FTSE 100 for what feels like forever. Is it finally…

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Want to start buying shares with under £1,000? 3 things to figure out first

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of points he thinks a new investor on a limited budget could helpfully consider before…

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5 great lessons from the latest Warren Buffett letter

Christopher Ruane has been poring over the latest shareholder letter from investor Warren Buffett. Here's a handful of stock market…

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The dirt cheap easyJet share price is staring me in the face

When Harvey Jones looks at the easyJet share price, he sees a brilliant buying opportunity staring right back at him.…

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This share helps me earn a second income — and it sells for pennies

Christopher Ruane looks at some pros and cons of one share he owns primarily for its potential to help boost…

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Is it game over for JD Sports shares?

Harvey Jones has taken an absolute whipping at the hands of JD Sports shares. Should he accept defeat or pin…

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With a spare £9K, here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £1K+ annually in dividends

Taking a long-term approach and finding high-quality shares to buy can help unlock the passive income potential of a Stocks…

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Down 41% in months, is Tesla stock overvalued or undervalued?

After Tesla stock has lost over two-fifths of its value in under three months, is it looking like a bargain?…

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Will a major restructuring re-ignite the fortunes of this beaten-down FTSE 100 stock?

Andrew Mackie assesses whether a simplification of its portfolio is the tonic that will turn around the fortunes of this…

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After a strategy reset, where next for the BP share price?

With an activist investor champing at the bit, Andrew Mackie assesses the likelihood of a revival of the BP share…

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Could buying FTSE 100 stocks lead to an early retirement?

Our writer’s been learning about the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. Could investing in the FTSE 100 make this…

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8.4% dividend yield! Here’s a FTSE 100 share to consider in March for passive income

A lump sum or regular investment in this FTSE 100 share could help investors supercharge their passive income, reckons Royston…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett’s 2024 letter to shareholders can teach us to be better investors

The latest 2024 letter from Warren Buffett is a bit shorter than previous ones, but it's still packed with words…

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Only 28% of Gen X are on track for a comfortable retirement! Could buying UK stocks help?

Looking for ways to supercharge your retirement fund? Investing in UK stocks is one path I think deserves serious consideration.

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