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Growth Shares

The Scottish Mortgage share price is smashing the FTSE 100 again

Year to date, the Scottish Mortgage share price has risen far more than the Footsie has. Edward Sheldon expects this…

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As H1 results lift the Land Securities share price, should I buy?

An improving full-year outlook could give the Land Securities share price a boost. But economic pressures on REITs are still…

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How much are Rolls-Royce shares really worth as we approach 2025?

After starting the year at 300p, Rolls-Royce shares have climbed to 540p. But are they really worth that much? Edward…

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Despite rocketing 33% this hidden FTSE 100 gem is still dirt cheap with a P/E under 5!

Harvey Jones has been tracking this under -the-radar FTSE 100 growth stock for some time. He thinks it looks a…

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Dividend Shares

How I could earn a juicy second income starting with just £250

Jon Smith explains how investing a regular amount each month in dividend stocks with above average yields can build a…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £10,000 into the FTSE 250 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

The FTSE 250 hasn’t done well over the past five years. But by being selective about which of its stocks…

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Investing Articles

With UK share prices dipping, I’m considering two opportunities in penny stocks

A market dip has presented opportunities in UK shares, particularly in cheap penny stocks. With bargain prices across the board,…

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2 promising British value stocks I’d consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA next year

Despite the recent slowdown, the Footsie is still packed with exceptional stocks and shares. Here are two our writer would…

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Investing Articles

After falling 28% my favourite growth stock looks dirt cheap with a P/E of just 9.6!

Harvey Jones wonders whether the sell-off in his favourite FTSE 100 growth stock is a dire warning or an opportunity…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d target £10k passive income a year by investing just £100 a week

Think we need to be rich to retire on a solid passive income stream that we don't have to work…

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Investing Articles

My favourite income stock is suddenly 20% cheaper and yields 7.26%! Time to buy more?

Harvey Jones has just seen the gains on his favourite FTSE 100 income stock largely wiped out as the shares…

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Investing Articles

3 stock market mistakes I’d avoid

Our writer explores a trio of things that can trip up investors who are new to the stock market. Each…

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Investing Articles

Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in October [PREMIUM PICKS]

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Investing Articles

How I’d use an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income

Here's how using a Stocks and Shares ISA really could help those of us who plan to invest for an…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE stock is up 20% and set for its best day ever! Time to buy?

This Fool takes a look at the half-year results from Burberry (LON:BRBY) to see if the struggling FTSE stock might…

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Investing Articles

This latest FTSE 100 dip could be an unmissable opportunity to pick up cut-price stocks

The FTSE 100 has pulled back with the government’s policy choices creating some negative sentiment. But this gives us a…

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Investing Articles

As the WH Smith share price falls 4% on annual results, is it still worth considering?

WH Smith took a hit after this morning’s results left shareholders unimpressed. With the share price down 4%, Mark Hartley…

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The Aviva share price just jumped 4.5% but still yields 7.02%! Time to buy?

A positive set of results has put fresh life into the Aviva share price. Harvey Jones says it offers bags…

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Investing Articles

Can a €500m buyback kickstart the Vodafone share price?

The Vodafone share price has been a loser for investors in recent years, and the dividend has been cut. We…

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Growth Shares

3 mistakes I now avoid when choosing which growth stocks to buy

Jon Smith runs through some of the lessons he's learnt the hard way over the years about what to look…

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Investing Articles

Should I follow Warren Buffett and sell my favourite shares?

Billionaire US investor Warren Buffett has been selling tons of Apple shares and other stocks of businesses he thinks are…

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As like-for-like sales continue to fall, is the B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) share price a bargain?

B&M European Value Retail is known for its low prices, but could growing like-for-like sales make the share price the…

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Investing Articles

After rocketing 232% in a year can this red-hot FTSE 250 stock keep going gangbusters?

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 stock's on fire after smashing the index over the last year. It's cheaper than…

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Investing Articles

The Burberry share price has jumped 15% this morning! Time to pile in?

Harvey Jones was thrilled to wake up this morning and find the Burberry share price flying, but he's still sitting…

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Investing Articles

At a bargain-basement price now, is it time for me to buy this 8%-yielding FTSE 250 media stock?

Shares in this FTSE 250 broadcasting firm continued their recent decline after the latest results release, leaving them looking an…

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Investing For Beginners

Here’s what a landmark legal ruling could mean for the Lloyds share price

Jon Smith mulls over whether issues with historical motor finance commissions could spell trouble for the Lloyds share price into…

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I’d buy 4,186 Legal & General shares to aim for £14,616 a year in passive income

A relatively small sum invested in Legal & General shares can be transformed into much bigger passive income over time…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the 3i share price is climbing after the company’s latest earnings update

After the firm's latest earnings report, the 3i share price reflects a company going from strength to strength, with the…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £903 a month

Our writer shares one approach to passive income investing, spotlighting a quality FTSE 100 stock he recently added to his…

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Investing Articles

Great dividend stocks! Here’s the forecast for Associated British Food shares to 2027

Associated British Foods' shares have dropped in value this year. Does this present a dip-buying opportunity for dividend investors to…

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Investing Articles

Should I sell my FTSE All-Share index fund and buy a S&P 500 tracker instead?

Harvey Jones is wondering whether now is a good time to invest more money in the S&P 500, after a…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy dirt-cheap BT shares after the recent pullback?

BT shares were on the up but now they're sliding again after the board trimmed full-year guidance. Now Harvey Jones…

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Investing Articles

Up 28%, can the easyJet share price keep rising?

The easyJet share price has gained altitude over one year but plunged over five. Is now an attractive time for…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,350p?

BAE Systems shares have had a fantastic run since early 2022, yet still don't appear overvalued. Is it now time…

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Investing Articles

7% yield and a cheap valuation! Is this one of the best shares to buy this month?

Christopher Ruane has been looking for cheap shares to buy. This one has a 7% dividend yield, so is it…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy National Grid shares for the big dividend before it’s too late?

This year's price weakness has left National Grid shares on what looks like a tempting valuation. I hope it doesn't…

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There are now 5,000 ISA millionaires! See the surprising UK dividend shares they’re buying

The number of ISA millionaires is growing all the time and guess what? They're really into blue-chip dividend shares listed…

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Investing Articles

Down 38% in weeks! Time to snap up NIO stock?

NIO stock's more than doubled in value over the past five years but has been on a wild ride lately.…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

Read how our writer thinks about turning a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a bigger pot by taking a…

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Investing Articles

Should I put money into index funds now the FTSE All-Share has paused?

The FTSE All-Share index has been treading water since May. Is it smart to put money into tracker funds now…

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