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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Rolls-Royce shares have made a lot of investors very rich as they push to new heights. Dr James Fox explores…

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£20k split between these 2 FTSE value stocks 1 month ago is now worth…

Harvey Jones has had his eye on two value stocks from the FTSE 100. Suddenly they've both taken off at…

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Gold’s hit record highs – and these former penny shares have soared over 115%!

After gold recently hit record highs, it may be no surprise that two former penny shares focused on the yellow…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to target passive income of £633 a month

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income goldmine with a…

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How much passive income could I earn from dividends by investing £5,000 a year in the UK stock market?

When starting out it's often the first thing investors ask: how much passive income can I earn? Mark Hartley attempts…

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3 steps to start investing with under £300

Christopher Ruane walks through a trio of steps that someone who wants to start investing with just a few hundred…

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Does buying growth or income shares make more sense for a SIPP?

Christopher Ruane considers the contrast (or not) between growth and income and what sort of shares an investor might consider…

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Is it game over for the Greggs share price?

The Greggs share price was doing brilliantly, but suddenly the fun has gone out of it. Is this a buying…

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Barclays shares could offer investors a growing passive income

Bank stocks can be unstable sources of passive income. But Stephen Wright thinks one in particular has a promising plan…

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Down 55% but can these 2 UK blue chips now double like the NatWest share price?

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 stocks that have done badly but may be due a recovery. The rocketing…

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Here’s the most likely cause of a stock market crash in 2025

Stephen Wright thinks investors should keep a close eye on the inflationary effect of US tariffs as the biggest threat…

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The FTSE 100’s full of passive income opportunities to consider!

Our writer believes it’s wrong to overlook home-grown passive income opportunities, especially those in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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3 top tips to consider for building a second income in retirement!

Looking to boost your chances of a comfortable retirement? These investing strategies could help build a large second income.

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2 top growth shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Looking for quality growth shares to consider buying for a Stocks and Shares ISA in February? Our writer says these…

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Here’s the dividend forecast on Vodafone shares through to 2027!

Despite the dividend cut, yields on Vodafone shares still beat the FTSE 100 average. Could they be a great buy…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to consider to target dazzling returns to 2040!

Looking for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy to target long-term returns? Here are two of my favourites at…

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Up 33% in 2025, this top Warren Buffett growth stock could head even higher! 

Our writer really likes the look of one stock in the portfolio of Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway.

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These 5 UK stocks are stinking out my portfolio – should I bin them?

Harvey Jones has been picking over the scrapings of his investment portfolio, and found five UK stocks that are absolute…

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Down 23% with a 6.5% yield, this FTSE 250 dividend gem looks undervalued to me!

Not many stocks on the FTSE 250 have a low valuation, high dividend yield, and solid growth potential. Our writer…

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Is Tesla stock running out of road?

Tesla stock’s been tumbling over the past couple of months. This writer would like to own some -- but has…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £278 monthly second income

Our writer illustrates how £20k could lay the foundations for a second income of several hundred pounds a month over…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the FTSE 250 share it would buy in a heartbeat – and it went mad!

Harvey Jones wondered whether artificial intelligence was up to the job of finding him a brilliant FTSE 250 share to…

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Is the BP share price primed for lift off?

As an activist investor takes a substantial holding in BP, Andrew Mackie assesses what it will take to energise the…

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No savings? I’m using the 5-step Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of investment techniques he uses, inspired by the incredible stock market record of Warren Buffett.

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With a spare £3,000, here’s how a new investor could start buying shares

Our writer explains how someone with a few thousand pounds and no prior stock market experience could start buying shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares in 2020 has made this much passive income…

Greggs shares have struggled lately due to economic weakness and rising costs. Are they still worth considering for an ISA…

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Don’t look now, but the FTSE 100’s beating the S&P 500 in 2025…

So far this year, UK stocks have been doing better than their US counterparts. So is the FTSE 100 the…

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How much would someone need in UK shares to earn £5,000 in passive income each month?

Thousands of Stocks and Shares ISA investors have built up more than a million pounds and can sit back and…

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

Tesla stock is remarkably volatile for a mega-cap company. While this presents some opportunities for investors, it’s also inherently risky.

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This under-the-radar software company could be one of the UK’s finest growth stocks

Hidden beneath the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250, Stephen Wright thinks there are some outstanding growth stocks for UK…

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£20k across these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would have almost doubled an investor’s money in just 5 years!

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a powerful weapon in managing risk AND boosting returns. Here are two of my favourites.

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 monthly passive income?

A £10,000 monthly passive income from a tax-free ISA would definitely be life-changing. Dr James Fox explores a formula for…

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Here’s how someone could invest £200 each month in cheap shares to target a £7,108 passive income

A couple of hundred pounds a month and some patience could turn into a sizeable passive income generator. Here, our…

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Could this 15%-yielding dividend stock double an investor’s money in 5 years?

Our writer has found a dividend stock that offers an amazing yield. But can such a generous level of passive…

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Here’s 1 FTSE share I think will soar in 2025

This FTSE share has become a no-brainer buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. It represents the best opportunity I…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Lloyds shares have surged over the past year, albeit while underperforming against some of its peers. Dr James Fox looks…

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Here’s the growth forecast for JD Sports Fashion shares to 2027!

JD Sports Fashion shares continue to struggle after last month's price collapse. Should I (and other FTSE 100 investors) consider…

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Looking for last-minute ISA buys? Here are 2 cheap UK shares to consider

Stocks and Shares ISA investors need to pay these brilliant bargain shares some closer attention, reckons Royston Wild.

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3 S&P 500 stocks for the quantum revolution

Several stocks listed on the S&P 500 in America have exposure to this cutting-edge technology area with significant growth potential.

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Would Warren Buffett buy BP shares, as oil excitement grows?

Warren Buffett is a big investor in the oil business, and BP's performance has been attracting investor attention in results…

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