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Growth Shares

2 growth stocks with P/E ratios below the FTSE 100 average

Jon Smith points out a couple of growth stocks that look attractively valued when he considers each company's future outlook.

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Growth Shares

Here’s how the motor finance scandal could impact Lloyds shares long term

Jon Smith comments on the latest news out regarding the motor finance investigation and talks through long-term implications for Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares drop on car loan news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

Lloyds shares have dropped after it warned of higher provisions for the mis-selling of car loans. Is the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

The HSBC share price isn’t having a good day, but I don’t think shareholders should be alarmed

Our writer reflects on today’s (9 October) fall in the HSBC share price. But he still thinks the UK’s most…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: analysts say the Taylor Wimpey share price will climb 31% in a year! Really?

Harvey Jones is bowled over by optimistic forecasts for the Taylor Wimpey share price, and there's plenty of income on…

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Investing Articles

HSBC shares sink 6% on Hong Kong news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

HSBC shares have tumbled after plans to acquire Hang Seng Bank were poorly received. Royston Wild analyses the news.

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Investing Articles

Is now my chance to snap up this FTSE 100 stock?

At an unusually low multiple with positive signs of future growth, is this Stephen Wright’s chance to buy a FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Despite trading at levels not seen since 2011, there’s a surprising amount of value left in Tesco’s £4+ share price after H1 results

Tesco’s share price is around a 14-year high, but does this mean no value remains in the stock? I ran…

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Investing Articles

Down 43% despite solid results, is this FTSE 250 fast-food favourite a major bargain at its current sub-£17 price?

This FTSE 250 food retailer has lost a lot of ground over the year, but it could be a major…

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Investing Articles

£10k in savings? Don’t let it gather dust — target a £4k annual second income

Our writer outlines a few simple methods of securing a second income by investing in dividend shares with just £10,000…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £2.5k monthly retirement income?

Mark Hartley finds out how much a UK investor should ideally put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to achieve…

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Investing Articles

3 UK shares to consider this month as major brokers raise their price targets

Major brokers have upgraded price targets for Tesco, HSBC and Bodycote. Our writer considers why investors might want to take…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 firm continues to outshine its rivals

Despite a recent slowdown, FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon’s like-for-like sales growth is still well ahead of the wider…

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Investing Articles

Could the BT share price take off?

Since October 2020, the BT share price has risen over 70%. But has the business made any progress since its…

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Investing Articles

My highest-conviction FTSE 100 investment right now is…

The FTSE 100's at an all-time high and this means some of the stocks on the index have never traded…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap shares with P/Es under 8 – but 1 of them worries me

Harvey Jones goes bargain hunting for cheap shares on the FTSE 100, and while he finds two that tempt him,…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 12 months the BP share price and dividend could turn £10k into…

Harvey Jones checks out the expert forecasts both for the BP share price and the FTSE 100 oil giant's dividend…

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Investing For Beginners

FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: which offers me better value right now?

Jon Smith puts on his thinking cap when deciding whether it's better to allocate funds to the UK or the…

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Investing Articles

Gen Z turns off the tap – Diageo share price feels the hangover

As it trades at levels not seen in over 10 years, Andrew Mackie assesses the likelihood of a recovery in…

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Investing Articles

As gold prices hit $4,000, here are 3 hot ETFs to consider

Gold ETFs are going gangbusters as prices of the yellow metal reach new heights. Royston Wild reveals three to consider…

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Investing Articles

Is the car loan pressure on Lloyds shares really finally over?

Lloyds shares just got a modest boost as the FCA published its latest pronouncement in the long-running car loan mis-selling…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price is climbing again today – how long can its brilliant run continue?

Harvey Jones is making hay as the Lloyds share price climbs again, and he's bagged lots of dividend income too.…

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Growth Shares

2 UK shares that could outperform as gold hits a record $4,000

Jon Smith talks through the recent spike in gold prices and points out a couple of UK shares that could…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Tesco shares 2 years ago is now worth…

Tesco shares have been ringing up big gains inside investors' portfolios over the past couple of years. Should I snap…

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Investing Articles

To take advantage of a soaring gold price, is it time to consider this little-known UK growth share?

Our writer takes a closer look at an under-the-radar growth share that’s seen its price rocket by more than 230%…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a tax-free income of £1,000 a month?

The tax advantages of a Stocks and Shares ISA are very good indeed. How much needs to be stumped up…

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Investing Articles

9% dividend yield! But this ‘Big Short’ investor is steering clear of Legal & General shares

In response to a recent question about Legal & General shares, Steve Eisman had some alarming advice for investors looking…

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Investing Articles

5 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering buying for my SIPP – and this one’s top of the list!

Harvey Jones picks out five FTSE 100 shares he's preparing to add to his Self-Invested Personal Pension over the coming…

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Investing Articles

After the OpenAI deal, AMD stock could hit $300, according to Wall Street analysts

AMD stock just popped on the back of the OpenAI deal. However, Wall Street analysts see it going much higher…

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Investing Articles

A forecast dividend yield of nearly 7% and 44% underpriced to ‘fair value’, should I buy more of this FTSE bank stock on a 5% dip?

This FTSE banking giant has edged lower since August, following a significant rise in preceding months. So is now the…

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Investing Articles

After yesterday’s strong Q3 outlook, here’s why Shell’s sub-£28 share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £50.53…

In its 7 October Q3 outlook, Shell expects higher upstream production, increased refining margins and strong gas trading to boost…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much dividend income a £5,000 investment in Aviva shares could provide…

Aviva shares have had a good run recently. But even at current levels, they could generate quite a bit of…

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Investing Articles

3 UK gold shares to consider buying as bullion prices hit $4,000

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK gold shares in which the underlying companies are seeing sharp rises in profitability as bullion…

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Investing Articles

Down 56% since the pandemic, could this iconic British name be the FTSE 250’s biggest bargain?

The FTSE 250 is filled with some great British businesses. Is this household name one that can be bought at…

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Investing Articles

As gold hits $4,000, can Fresnillo shares keep their FTSE 100 crown?

Despite a more than fourfold increase in the stock price since March 2024, Andrew Mackie argues that Fresnillo shares still…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 250’s lagging behind the FTSE 100 — but I’m not selling these top dividend stocks!

Despite stalling at pre-Covid highs, Mark Hartley explains why he’s holding two FTSE 250 dividend picks he thinks still deserve…

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Investing Articles

How many dividend shares do I need on the FTSE 100 to net a £10k annual passive income?

Mark Hartley explores how many FTSE 100 dividend shares could deliver £10k in annual passive income and which stocks income…

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Investing Articles

Growth stocks vs income stocks: the pros and cons

Mark Hartley breaks down the key differences between growth and income stocks — and why the best investors often hold…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 buys 1,259 shares in this dividend stock with a 7.75% yield

When stocks have high dividend yields, it’s worth trying to figure out why. So what’s worrying investors about Supermarket Income…

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Investing Articles

These 3 UK stocks are rumoured to be takeover targets

More than 40 UK stocks have been takeover targets so far in 2025. Could these three be next and are…

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