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Up 50% in 2023, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares have been soaring in 2023 as appetite for travel has returned. But is there still room for growth,…

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Does Vodafone’s merger with Three make the stock a buy?

Is news of a merger with Three UK the start of a turnaround for the Vodafone share price? Stephen Wright…

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The Ocado share price rebounds from a 52-week low! Should investors buy?

The Ocado share price has recovered 20% since sinking to a one-year low last week. Should investors consider buying this…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’d go from zero to £1,000 in monthly second income starting today

Jon Smith starts from zero and explains how he'd go about building a second income with some of his favourite…

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Still below 46p. Are Lloyds shares the bargain of the decade?

Lloyds shares are currently 20% lower than they were in February. Does this mean they're a steal or is there…

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If I’d invested £10k in dirt cheap Barclays shares three months ago here’s what I’d have now

Barclays shares have struggled lately, but they’ve delivered moments of excitement and offer a terrific dividend income stream.

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now without hesitation

With the markets struggling for direction, our writer thinks now could be a brilliant time to buy these three FTSE…

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7% dividend yield! I just bought this UK penny share

Our writer added a well-known penny share to his portfolio this week for its juicy dividend and long-term growth prospects.…

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I’m mad keen on this FTSE 100 bargain after it plummeted 25% in a year!

This FTSE 100 share has dropped by a quarter in 12 months, but has leapt by 52% over five years.…

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How many dirt cheap Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income? 

Aviva shares are really cheap at the moment and offer a highly tempting stream of dividend income. But is it…

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After diving 19% in a month, Vodafone shares bounce back!

Vodafone shares have dropped nearly 20% in one month, hitting new lows on Tuesday. But some long-awaited good news could…

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Investing Articles

I’d rather add to my Lloyds shares than buy Tesco stock. Am I making a mistake?

I own Lloyds shares and I'm tempted to buy more of them. But wouldn't it be wiser to diversify by…

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Investing Articles

Forget Tesla! I’d rather own this FTSE 100 stock for the next 10 years

Even if Elon Musk’s car company is on its way to $300, Stephen Wright thinks investors should prefer this FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Why do investors hate the FTSE 100 so much?

The US S&P 500 has absolutely trounced the UK's FTSE 100 over the past five years. But there are several…

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9.87% yield? Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for ITV shares

Jon Smith crunches the dividend forecast numbers for ITV and finds out how the dividend yield could be very attractive…

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Here’s why the Games Workshop share price jumped above £100 today

The Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) share price is rising after the figurine maker updated the market this morning. But is there…

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Dividend Shares

Earnings: Severfield shares up more than 5% on results day but there’s value here

Severfield shares may have much further to travel in the current upswing of the cycle, and the valuation looks undemanding.

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If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

The last three years have been a surprising boon for Centrica shares. Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested…

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Investing Articles

Down 92%, is cheap Rivian stock finally a buy?

A disastrous couple of years for Rivian stock have seen early shareholders lose nine-tenths of their investment. But is it…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,999 yearly second income

As a UK resident, being able to take advantage of tax-free ISA accounts makes it easy to build towards a…

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£50k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £10k a year 

Investing in shares is a brilliant way of building a passive income for retirement. Just look how much a £50,000…

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Down 59%! Should investors buy Fevertree shares today?

Fevertree shares have been on a downward trajectory over the last few years. Could now be a good time for…

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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares a ‘safe’ choice?

Christopher Ruane considers some possible risks involved in owning Rolls-Royce shares, to illustrate wider principles of how he invests.

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7.5% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 share a brilliant bargain?

This FTSE 250 share appears to be a delicious deal. It trades on a low earnings multiple and offers a…

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Investing Articles

No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and starting investing now!

Warren Buffett is the go-to guy when we need investment inspiration. Here, Dr James Fox explores how his wisdom could…

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Investing Articles

Tesla stock is on fire! Is there still time to buy?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has staged an almighty recovery in 2023, so far. Our writer looks at the possible reasons and…

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If I’d invested $1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

Tesla stock has enjoyed an exceptional 2023 so far. Charlie Carman explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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Investing Articles

This investment trust just declared a £51.50 per share dividend!

Will the mammoth shareholder payout from this investment trust be enough to tempt our writer to add its shares to…

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Dividend Shares

Hunting for income? Here are 2 cheap shares with yields above 6%

Jon Smith talks through two cheap shares that have faced some struggles but could be good long-term sources of dividend…

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Investing Articles

Why should I buy FTSE 100 stocks when savings rates are so high?

The rates on savings accounts continue to rise. Yet I believe that using my money to buy FTSE 100 stocks…

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Investing Articles

Earnings: Oxford Instruments shares steady on results day but there’s hidden value here

Oxford Instruments shares may be presenting investors with an opportunity to get on board a long-term growth and quality story.

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Growth Shares

Why Rolls-Royce shares are stuck at 150p

Jon Smith explains why Rolls-Royce shares are treading water around the 150p mark, and what could be the catalyst to…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 companies that are already using AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has huge potential. Here are two FTSE 100 companies harnessing the technology to their advantage.

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Earnings: Ashtead shares steady on results day but business momentum is strong

Despite their phenomenal success and surging price, here's why I still see Ashtead shares as well worth consideration as a…

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Investing Articles

The S&P 500 has entered a new bull market. Is the FTSE 100 next?

The S&P 500 crossed over into a bull market last week. What's the likelihood of that happening to the FTSE…

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2 unloved penny stocks I’m considering buying today!

These penny stocks may have fallen out of favour with UK investors, but I think they could be too cheap…

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Why I’m not waiting for a stock market crash to buy shares for my ISA

There are many bearish investors today who are waiting for a stock market crash. Edward Sheldon isn’t one of them.…

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The FTSE 100 appears stuck. Here’s how I’d exploit this and hope to turn £10,000 into passive income of £460 a year

With the FTSE 100 little changed since the start of the year, here's how I could take advantage and generate…

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Down 58%, is this an unmissable opportunity to buy NIO shares?

NIO shares have tanked since their pandemic-era high. Here, Dr James Fox explains why this EV stock could be a…

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An unmissable chance to lock in high yields before prices spike?

Dr James Fox explains why now is the time to focus on locking in high yields before the next bull…

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