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3 passive income mistakes to avoid

The stock market’s a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But an important part of investing is figuring…

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This under-the-radar FTSE stock is set to print money in 2025

FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks get a lot of attention. But looking beyond the familiar names can potentially bring…

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I bought Scottish Mortgage shares in May and August 2023. Time to bank my 37% gain?

Scottish Mortgage shares have been flying, boosted by events across the Atlantic. Harvey Jones now wonders if this is as…

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Which Warren Buffett stocks should investors consider buying in December?

Warren Buffett has a lot of high-quality stocks in his portfolio, so should investors follow in his footsteps, or could…

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40,730 shares of this FTSE stock unlock a £500 monthly second income

This FTSE stock’s been tumbling for years, but dividends have stayed in place, opening the door to a 10.4%-yielding second…

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I’m investing £100 a month in a SIPP to target a passive income that beats the State Pension

Leveraging the power of a SIPP can turn even a £100 monthly investment into a £1.5m pension pot for a…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

Our writer picks a pair of Footsie shares from his Stocks and Shares ISA that he reckons look attractive heading…

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3 ISA mistakes to avoid in 2025!

This trio of ISA mistakes can be costly. Our writer explains what they are and why he'll try to avoid…

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Close to £6, can the Rolls-Royce share price still offer any value?

Having traded for under 40p in 2020, the Rolls-Royce share price this week sat closer to £6. Does our writer…

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Here’s my 3-step plan to target a £2,400+ second income in 2025!

Christopher Ruane explains the three moves he is making now to set up a sizeable second income next year without…

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Here’s why I’d rather start investing with £500 than £5,000!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd start investing using the same principles he applies as a seasoned investor, even with limited…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in an S&P 500 index tracker in 2009, this is how much I would have today!

As the S&P 500 continues to make new highs throughout 2024, Andrew Mackie assesses whether he should invest solely in…

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3 ways to boost a SIPP

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways in which he hopes to try and increase the long-term value of his…

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What FTSE shares might raise their dividends annually for the next half century?

By looking at some characteristics of one FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat, our writer hopes to spot some potential future serial…

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Down 23%, this FTSE 250 stock could have further to fall

Shares in JD Wetherspoon are falling as higher costs threaten to wipe out the FTSE 250 firm’s profits. So why…

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Here are 2 potentially top UK shares to consider buying before 2025

More double-digit growth from UK shares could be just around the corner, especially for these two cheap-looking, high-quality stocks.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA’s up almost 40% in 2024! Here’s my strategy for 2025

Zaven Boyrazian beat the market in 2024, outpacing even the S&P 500. Here’s how he did it and what investment…

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Is this penny stock worth considering at 69p?

This penny stock's up 140% in the last five years, but is it still worth considering based on its long-term…

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Stock market crash: when will the AI bubble burst?

AI spending is reaching new record highs, but is this creating a stock market bubble on the verge of bursting?…

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13,176 shares in this UK dividend stock could pay me £1,000 a year in passive income

Our writer explores a FTSE 250 dividend stock that has faced challenges recently but now presents an opportunity for high-yield…

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Warren Buffett just sold 19% of this top growth stock! Should I be worried?

Over the past few quarters, Warren Buffett has been dumping stocks, including one impressive growth stock owned by this Fool.

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10,428 shares of this UK stock generates £1,000 passive income

Taylor Wimpey shares currently have an impressive 7.3% yield that's capable of generating a lucrative passive income. But is this…

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How I could make £1 million investing in an ISA

This writer sets out a realistic strategy and timeframe for getting to a seven-figure ISA portfolio by investing in the…

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Here’s my £3-a-day passive income plan for 2025!

By putting aside a few pounds each day and investing it in proven blue-chip shares, our writer hopes to set…

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The IAG share price soars another 31% in a month but its P/E is still just 6.74!

Harvey Jones could have enjoyed the IAG share price in 2024, if he'd had the courage of his convictions and…

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Are these 2 US growth stocks worth their insane valuations?

Growth stocks across the pond are trading at some pretty prices these days. Are these two stocks worth the plunge…

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I’m building long-term wealth by investing in high-yielding FTSE dividend shares

Harvey Jones is planning to fund his final years by investing in a balanced spread of FTSE 100 dividend shares.…

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The Diploma share price looks like it’s hit a ceiling. What can we expect in 2025 and beyond?

After the weak results last month, analysts are no longer optimistic about Diploma's share price. Our writer considers its future.

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I’m backing these 2 UK shares to soar again next year

Harvey Jones is excited by the market-beating performance of these two UK shares in 2024. Now he hopes they can…

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Down 92.5%, is NIO stock the multi-bagger we’ve all been dreaming of?

Could NIO stock surge 100% over the next 12 months and become another multibagger? Dr James Fox takes a close…

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An 8.6% yield, but down 19%! Is it time for me to start earning passive income by buying shares in this FTSE 250 REIT?

Is a reliable 8.6% yield enough to make this FTSE 250 real estate investment trust one of the best dividend…

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Is the Diageo share price set for a blockbuster comeback in 2025?

Harvey Jones was happy to see the Diageo share price rise yesterday. It feels like the first time in ages.…

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Should I buy Helium One, possibly the FTSE’s ‘most popular’ share?

After doing some number crunching, our writer’s identified what he believes to be one of the FTSE’s most favoured stocks.…

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Here are the FTSE 100’s best performers over the last 5 years

Since 2019, some FTSE 100 shares have risen spectacularly. Here’s a look at the best performers in the index over…

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I could have bought BAE Systems shares for my SIPP but I invested in this defence ETF instead

Edward Sheldon just put some capital to work within his SIPP, buying an ETF that provides broad exposure to the…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett – and snapping up cheap shares

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s taking a leaf out of Warren Buffett's book when it comes to building his portfolio.

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1 FTSE 250 stock analysts are calling a ‘Strong Buy’!

This FTSE 250 stock has a fair amount going for it, but is the soft drink manufacturer a screaming buy…

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What’s going on with the Direct Line share price?

The Direct Line share price is surging on the back of a preliminary agreement that will see the business join…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Consider targeting a £3,121 monthly passive income like this

Looking to build a large passive income for retirement? Royston Wild show how a diversified ISA portfolio could build long-term…

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Up 26% this week! Could this FTSE 250 share soar over the next year?

There could be a lot of potential in the mid-cap stocks of the FTSE 250. After a major City bank…

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