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3 of the best British shares to consider buying in February

27 January, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for shares to buy next month? Edward Sheldon believes these three companies have a lot going for them right…

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Investing Articles

If a 20-year-old invested £5,500 in Legal and General shares now, they could make £6,446 a year in dividend income aged 50!

27 January, 2025 | Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares generate one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, so investing now could lead to…

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With 3 major new deals signed in under a month, does Rolls-Royce’s £6.05 share price look a bargain to me?

27 January, 2025 | Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has risen a lot in 12 months, but it could still go much higher on multiple new…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of this year is now worth…

27 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

BAE Systems shares underperformed last year as investors baulked at their pricey valuation. Harvey Jones says it looks like they've…

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Under £5 now, is this FTSE 100 high-flyer set to soar after new airport deal and strong growth forecasts?

27 January, 2025 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 airline stock is down substantially from its one-year high, but such a decline might mean it's a…

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Is DeepSeek about to cause a stock market crash?

27 January, 2025 | Stephen Wright

With the stock market dominated by US tech companies focused on AI, is DeepSeek's competitor to OpenAI about to brings…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett tells investors to use their paycheque

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but his advice is applicable to all of us.…

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Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 2 that I think could surge in 2025!

27 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

With an eye on value, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourite UK stocks for investors to consider buying…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has helped many shareholders build wealth since the start of the AI revolution. Dr James Fox explores some…

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Should I buy Apple shares for my ISA in February?

27 January, 2025 | Ben McPoland

While Apple is undoubtedly a company of the highest quality, this writer has some reservations about buying its shares for…

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Investing Articles

At a P/E ratio of 15, Greggs shares look like a once-in-a-decade opportunity for me

26 January, 2025 | Stephen Wright

Outside of the pandemic, shares in Greggs haven’t been this cheap in 10 years. But with its growth faltering, is…

Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name 2 UK stocks it would sell in a heartbeat. I didn’t expect this!

26 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had a bit of fun by asking ChatGPT which UK stocks it would sell in short order if…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to consider buying for long-term passive income

26 January, 2025 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright says a FTSE 100 stock at a 52-week low could be a great choice for investors looking for…

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Why wait till April to think about the ISA allowance?

26 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Rather than waiting till just before the annual contribution deadline in April, our writer explains why he's thinking about his…

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Can FTSE 100 shares be a bargain even after the index hit a new record?

26 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The blue-chip share index may have been on fire this month but that does not mean that all FTSE 100…

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As the FTSE rides high, is now the time to start investing?

26 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit a new all-time high last week. What might that mean for someone who'd hoped…

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Investing Articles

3 ways to make a SIPP get bigger, quicker

26 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs through a trio of practical steps an investor could consider to try and boost the value of…

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Aim for a million buying just 7 or 8 well-known shares? Here’s how!

26 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how an investor can aim for a million by buying a limited number of outstanding blue-chip companies…

Investing Articles

Don’t cry, diversify! Consider these assets to provide balance to a Stocks and Shares ISA

26 January, 2025 | Mark Hartley

Diversification helps a portfolio sail more smoothly through volatile markets. Savvy investors often include a mix of assets in a…

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Down 16% and 18% – are my 2 biggest FTSE 100 losers about to rally hard?

26 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Two FTSE 100 stocks in Harvey Jones' portfolio have suffered double-digit losses. He's standing by them for now, but he's…

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3 heavily discounted UK shares to consider buying in February

26 January, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the Footsie is near all-time highs, there are still opportunities for British value investors. Here’s a look at three…

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ChatGPT says these FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from the Trump presidency

26 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 stocks aren’t the obvious beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, but artificial intelligence believes there are several that could…

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Investing £20,000 annually in an ISA could generate a £17,640 passive income in 10 years

26 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows just how quickly an investor could build up a hefty passive income by maxing out their Stocks…

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8.1x earnings & 0.67 PEG: this growth-focus FTSE bank could skyrocket

26 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE banks have delivered incredible returns over the past 12 months, buoyed by a recession-free UK and a slow pace…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy National Grid after its share price fall pushes the dividend to 5.7%?

26 January, 2025 | Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price has been sliding since September, giving up some of its earlier recovery. Is this a…

Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and an ETF to consider for a supercharged passive income!

26 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

Dividend investors can find a wide range of top stocks both inside and outside the FTSE 100. Here are three…

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With £10,000 in FTSE 100 shares, how much passive income can an investor expect?

26 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

How much could a lump sum in a FTSE 100 tracker fund generate in passive income after 30 years? Royston…

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2 penny stocks with growth potential to consider buying in 2025

26 January, 2025 | Alan Oscroft

Positive stock market sentiment in 2025 could help push up prices across the board, including some penny stocks that I…

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Investing Articles

3 dividend shares with FTSE 100-beating yields to consider today!

26 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares have proved brilliant sources of passive income down the years. Here's why.

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If he had $1m today, here’s how this Warren Buffett disciple would build wealth

26 January, 2025 | Ben McPoland

This Warren Buffett-influenced fund manager reckons small-cap stocks are the way to go for risk-tolerant investors starting out.

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Investing Articles

8% dividend yield! Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Aviva shares to 2026

26 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income? Here's why Aviva shares could be worth serious…

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10%+ dividend yields! 3 top dividend stocks to consider in 2025

26 January, 2025 | Royston Wild

Considering these high-yield UK dividend stocks could be the key to unlocking a huge long-term passive income, Royston Wild explains…

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2 incredible growth stocks that crushed it in Q4!

26 January, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at two exceptional growth stocks that blew the barn doors off in their most recent…