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Growth Shares

This little-known technology company is now the 6th-largest business in the FTSE 100

Over the last few years, this under-the-radar technology business has quietly become one of the largest companies in the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Barratt Redrow shares spike 6% as profits forecasts hiked! Time to consider buying in?

Barratt shares are leading the FTSE 100 higher in midweek business. Is now the time to consider the housebuilder as…

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Investing For Beginners

2 FTSE 250 stalwarts that could help if we enter a recession this summer

Jon Smith explains why a UK recession might be around the corner, but flags up a couple of FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

At a 52-week low, is this ‘forgotten’ FTSE growth share now in deep value territory?

Harvey Jones hasn't paid much attention to Primark owner Associated British Foods lately. So he didn't realise the growth stock…

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Growth Shares

650p? Here’s what Wall Street’s forecasting for the BP share price

Jon Smith explains why analysts have been busy updating their forecasts for the BP share price this week and adds…

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Investing Articles

Can a new menu save the day for Greggs shares?

The Greggs share price was pummelled in early January but some brokers remain optimistic. Mark Hartley evaluates the baker’s prospects.

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Investing Articles

Palantir appears to be the ‘new Nvidia’. Should I buy the stock for my ISA?

AI stock Palantir is generating enormous returns for investors at the moment. Should Edward Sheldon buy it for his Stocks…

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Dividend Shares

£5,000 invested in high-yielding Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

If you’ve owned Legal & General shares for the last five years you may want to stop reading now as…

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Investing Articles

The Barratt Redrow share price jumps 10% on strong update — time to consider buying?

FTSE 100 housebuilding stocks have had a tough time for years but the Barratt Redrow share price is springing into…

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Investing Articles

As the Diageo share price hits a five-year low — just how bad can this get?

Just because the Diageo share price has plunged doesn't mean it can't plunge again. Harvey Jones is wondering whether to…

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Investing Articles

What is Warren Buffett planning for in 2025?

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway business has been making some interesting investment decisions lately. Our writer investigates.

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Investing Articles

Down 13% from its year high at £116.50 now, AstraZeneca’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £219.81

AstraZeneca’s share price has dropped recently on concerns relating to its Chinese operation, but this may have left the shares…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: these penny stocks could be among 2025’s big winners

Roland Head explains why he thinks these penny stocks have the potential to deliver long-term winning returns if investors consider…

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Investing Articles

382 shares in this FTSE dividend gem could make investors £2,849 a year in passive income!

This FTSE high-yield heavyweight stock can generate significant passive income over time and looks extremely undervalued against its peers.

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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares to consider for super-high income

I'm always on the lookout for ultra-cheap shares that pay out lots of cash to shareholders. These two stocks are…

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Investing Articles

I asked DeepSeek AI to build me the perfect Stocks & Shares ISA, and here’s what it said

Building a great Stocks and Shares ISA can be challenging, so I asked AI upstart DeepSeek to design the ideal…

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Investing Articles

£20k to invest? How does a £1,730 passive income this year sound?

Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could be worth considering for passive income as soon as…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA for a £2k monthly second income

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an amazing vehicle for building wealth and earning a second income. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap FTSE 250 growth shares for ISA investors to consider!

Looking for the best bargain shares to buy before April's investing deadline? Here are two hot FTSE 250 shares offering…

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Investing Articles

8% yield! Is this FTSE 250 REIT my ticket to a huge second income?

Industrial real estate in desirable locations is a terrific asset. So should Stephen Wright buy shares in a FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

1 high-yield dividend stock to consider buying for passive income (and 1 to avoid)

Not every high-yielding FTSE stock is worth considering for passive income. Our writer shines a light on two stocks with…

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Growth Shares

Up 121% in 3 months, could this FTSE tech stock be the next big thing?

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE stock he's thinking about buying. It has a large target market in a growing…

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Investing Articles

Is HSBC the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

With its above-average yield and single-digit P/E ratio, HSBC looks like a potential FTSE 100 bargain to our writer. But…

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Investing Articles

Keir Starmer has delivered fantastic news for Rolls-Royce shareholders!

Rolls-Royce shares could be set to head even higher in the years ahead, boosted by the UK government's recent announcements.

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Investing Articles

1 giant red flag for Diageo shares!

As an investor in Diageo shares, I'm increasingly worried about one unstoppable generational trend that could reduce sales in future.

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Investing Articles

Billionaire David Tepper has doubled down on these incredibly cheap shares

This top Wall Street fund manager is known for targeting dirt cheap shares in the stock market. What was he…

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Investing Articles

Down 23%, are Greggs shares a long-term bargain?

Christopher Ruane slices into some possible pros and cons of buying Greggs shares for his portfolio after they slid by…

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Investing Articles

This boring FTSE 250 stock has an incredible earnings forecast!

This FTSE 250 stock has moved sideways for years. It certainly hasn’t rewarded shareholders. However, things could change in the…

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Investing Articles

Make or break: could US trade tariffs hurt the UK stock market?

Mark Hartley examines the knock-on effect that Trump tariffs could have on the UK stock market and considers a stock…

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Investing Articles

I don’t care if my passive income stock Phoenix Group doesn’t rise this year – I’ve got the 10.1% yield!

A firm’s yield moves in the opposite direction to its share price, so with my core passive income holdings I…

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Investing Articles

Vodafone’s share price is down 13% to 69p despite promising Q3 results, so it is an unmissable bargain for me?

Vodafone lost ground after its recent results, but they seemed promising to me, which leaves the share price looking significantly…

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Investing Articles

Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Lloyds shares?

With the words of Warren Buffett ringing in his ears, our writer considers whether the Lloyds share price will do…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 is behaving remarkably right now!

After years of underperforming global markets, the FTSE 100 has suddenly sprung to life. Indeed, it's rushed ahead to overtake…

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Investing Articles

3 passive income ideas to consider with FTSE 100 shares

A steady or lump sum investment in FTSE 100 shares and funds can create a formidable second income for investors.…

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Investing Articles

Up 670% in 2 years! This former penny share is skyrocketing on SpaceX contracts

Shares of Filtronic (LON:FTC) were soaring to multi-year highs today after another contract win with SpaceX. Should I buy this…

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Investing Articles

Why is the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price up 10% today?

Our writer looks at the reasons why the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price is the AIM 100’s best performer today.

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Investing Articles

What do I need for a passive income of £100k a year?

How much would I need to invest to collect a very healthy yearly passive income on my retirement? Surprisingly, the…

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US Stock

£2k invested in Nvidia stock 2 years ago is now worth this boggling amount…

Jon Smith details how much unrealised profit an investor would have from buying Nvidia stock but is cautious about what…

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Investing Articles

2 value stocks that still look cheap despite the FTSE rally!

Harvey Jones picks out two UK value stocks that still look nicely priced even as the UK index climbs. He…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and here’s the result

Jon Smith turns to the world of AI to try and find out whether ChatGPT could build an investor a…

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