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Down 50% in a year, could this be the FTSE 250’s best recovery stock?

B&M European Value Retail's share price hasn't been this low for years. Is the FTSE 250 company now a compelling…

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Just released: February’s lower-risk, high-yield stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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4 powerful words from Warren Buffett!

Warren Buffett reckons that investors should never bet against the world's largest economy and its capacity for innovation over the…

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2 high-yield shares that could generate £1,000 in passive income from a £20,000 investment

Considering building a passive income? Ken Hall has two high-yield financial services stocks that pay well above the Footsie average.

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Here’s the 12-month price forecast for Barclays shares!

Barclays shares are tipped by City brokers to continue rising sharply. Does this make the FTSE 100 bank a no-brainer…

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Is the easyJet share price looking cheap right now?

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at the easyJet share price to see if it looks like good value…

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Down 29%! Is this my chance to buy Tesla stock?

Tesla stock has lost over a quarter of its value since just before Christmas. Does this make it a Buy…

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Up 33% in 2025! This growth machine is soaring in my Stocks and Shares ISA 

Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on one top-performing holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. Why is it doing…

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

IAG shares are among the FTSE 100’s best performers over 12 months, and I’m not surprised. This great firm stood…

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The FTSE 100 is riding high – time to buy?

Christopher Ruane explains why he continues to hunt for bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy even after the blue-chip index…

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Here’s how much an ISA investor needs to put away to aim for a million

Harvey Jones looks at how long it would take an investor to potentially build a million pound portfolio, and says…

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Here’s why I think a SIPP might be better to build a £1m portfolio than a Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer lays out three advantages a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) can have over an ISA when it comes to…

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£10,000 invested in NIO stock a month ago is already worth…

Jon Smith flags the short-term pop in NIO stock and outlines some of the reasons behind the move, with an…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 month ago is now worth…

The Nvidia share price hasn't done well in 2025 so far, and this writer thinks investors considering the S&P 500…

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£900 is enough to start investing in March!

Ben McPoland looks at an out-of-favour FTSE 100 stock that might be worth considering for someone who's ready to start…

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Down 8% today after a profits warning, is the B&M share price now as cheap as its products?

It’s no surprise B&M's share price reacted badly to today's outlook. But is this an opportunity for investors to bag…

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Down 60% this month, is FTSE 250 stock John Wood Group worth a look?

FTSE 250 stock John Wood Group has been crushed in recent weeks. Could this be a major opportunity for long-term…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE dividend stock to buy now and this is what it told me

Jon Smith turns to AI to pick himself the best dividend stock in the market now and compares it to…

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Prediction: this well-known S&P 500 stock will outperform Rolls-Royce shares over the next 5 years

Rolls-Royce shares could do well over the next five years. But Edward Sheldon sees more growth potential in this well-known…

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Value Shares

Should I buy IAG shares to capitalise on the global travel boom?

IAG shares are performing well at the moment. But could there be better ways for Edward Sheldon to profit from…

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Investing For Beginners

Hunting for cheap shares? Here’s 1 to consider and another I’m running from

Jon Smith flags up one cheap share that's starting to undergo a major strategy shift but also points out another…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares a year ago is now worth…

Diageo shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s worst performers over the last year. But the company’s competitive position…

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If a 30-year-old puts £700 a month into an ISA, here’s the passive income they could retire on 

Investing just £700 a month regularly into the stock market can lead to an extraordinary end result in terms of…

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Is Helium One a penny stock that’s about to lift off?

Our writer takes a look at the prospects for a penny stock that has two mining projects on the go.…

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Down 11% despite strong 2024 results, is BAE Systems’ share price an irresistible buying opportunity for me?

BAE Systems’ share price has lost ground recently for no good reason, in my view, which leaves it looking highly…

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Still under £5, is this ‘Big Four’ bank stock one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100?

This FTSE 100 bank has a good yield that's forecast to rise strongly, and despite recent share price gains it…

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Is Roblox the best growth share to buy for my ISA in March?

Our writer has been spending a bit of time on Roblox's platfrom recently, leading him to wonder if this is…

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This failing FTSE 250 share has given me a rough ride!

Despite owning some superstar shares, I’ve made my share of investing mistakes, because some stocks become shocks. My latest horror…

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£10k invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Vodafone's shares have collapsed in value since early 2020. Could it now be a great recovery stock for FTSE 100…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 2 years ago is now worth…

The appeal of BT shares is among the most heavily debated in the UK. The stock's broadly considered undervalued but…

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3 reliable UK dividend stocks that investors like for passive income

Passive income is best when it’s stable and reliable. Our writer seeks out some of the top dividend stocks preferred…

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£10,000 invested in Greatland Gold shares 1 year ago is now worth

Greatland Gold shares have caught my eye in recent months, partially because of the trade volume, but also the recent…

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Think the FTSE 100 has no good growth stocks? Think again…

The S&P 500 has a more impressive array of growth stocks than the FTSE 100. But investors who ignore the…

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Here’s how a £100k SIPP could turn into a £1m+ SIPP in 30 years

Christopher Ruane sees a SIPP as an ideal vehicle for long-term investment. Here he explains how an investor could aim…

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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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2 hot REITS to consider for a long-term second income!

A lump sum or regular investment in these real estate investment trusts (REITs) could help supercharge an investor's second income.

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My favourite FTSE 100 stock has just doubled my money! What do I do?

Harvey Jones has reaped outsized rewards from private equity specialist 3i Group, the top-performing FTSE 100 stock over five years.…

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3 rookie ISA mistakes to avoid

Seemingly small choices can have big impact on the long-term valuation of a Stocks and Shares ISA. This writer identifies…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I’m buying this February

Christopher Ruane reckons that now is as good a time as any for him to buy specific FTSE 100 shares.…

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Is this Warren Buffett favourite a share for me to buy in 2025?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on a share that has performed brilliantly for mega-investor Warren Buffett -- and considers whether to…

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