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Vodafone shares offer the FTSE 100’s highest yield at 10.3%! Should investors buy?

Vodafone shares have fallen 61% over the past five years to a 15-year low. But should investors consider buying for…

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I’ve just bought a brilliant FTSE income stock and it isn’t Aviva or Imperial Brands

My latest income stock pick isn't one of the obvious FTSE 100 dividend heroes, but I think it should prove…

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A pair of great FTSE 100 shares for passive income

In my ongoing search for higher passive income, I found these two FTSE 100 stocks. One offers a dividend yield…

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Are FTSE fashion stocks my gateway to riches?

FTSE fashion stocks had fallen out of favour for several years. But with strong gains this year, are they the…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for investors to buy in uncertain times!

I think these FTSE 100 shares are perfect safe-haven picks for this period of macroeconomic and geopolitical instability.

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Is the BT share price doomed to long-term decline?

Christopher Ruane looks at the reasons for today's BT share price and considers where it might end up going from…

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What might light a fire under Lloyds shares in 2023?

Lloyds shares have gone nowhere in 2023 and have lost 27% over five years. So what might turn the tanker…

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At £1.50 are Rolls-Royce shares a bargain?

With the current share price implying a market cap of £12.6bn, Stephen Wright looks at whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap…

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If I invest £10,000 in a FTSE 100 Index ETF, how much passive income would I receive?

Ben McPoland looks at how much passive income investors could expect to receive from a £10k investment in the UK's…

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Could B&M shares be a long-term winner?

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of buying B&M shares at their current valuation, in the context of a…

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Is Lloyds’ share price the best bargain on the FTSE 100 today?

The Lloyds share price looks cheap from both an earnings and income perspective. So should I load up on the…

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Are BAE Systems shares a buy on the recent price dip?

The BAE Systems share price reflects a strong trading environment and the dividend record makes the stock worthy of consideration.

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My best AI stock to buy for growth, dividends, and share buybacks

Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 100 data and analytics company might be the best stock to buy to profit from…

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The 4 most important investing skills

Understanding your game without being swayed by people playing different games is an investing power.

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4 UK stocks that could make me £10k in second income annually

Jon Smith talks through some of his favourite UK stocks that have dividend yields above 5% and could provide welcome…

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How to try and turn an ISA into £20k of passive income a year!

Dr James Fox details how a long-term investing approach using an ISA could be a great way to generate passive…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into £496k of passive income a year!

£496k as passive annual income... Is this a dream figure? Here, Dr James Fox explains how it's theoretically achievable using…

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Barclays shares are going nowhere. What might revive them?

Barclays shares were riding high in February, but then came the US banking crisis. Down 22% over five years, what…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: why now’s the time to buy UK shares!

Dr James Fox explains why right now could represent a rare chance to supercharge his portfolio by focusing on discounted…

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Dividend Shares

1 beaten-down FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in a heartbeat

This FTSE 250 stock continues to underperform its parent index, yet the underlying business appears to be making good progress.…

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Investing For Beginners

How to invest a £1,000 lump sum in the best shares to buy now

Zaven Boyrazian discusses where the best shares to buy now are likely to reside and what investing strategies to use…

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3 market-moving events to watch out for in the FTSE 100 this week

Jon Smith runs through some of the key events that could impact FTSE 100 stocks this week, including a central…

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Is this a new bull market or just a bear-market rally?

The US S&P 500 index has leapt over 23% from its mid-October low. But after rising so far, so fast,…

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Investing For Beginners

If I’d Invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares in 2018, here’s what I’d have now

Rolls-Royce shares have surged more than 60% in the last six months. But does this comeback undo the last five…

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Dividend Shares

I’d buy 6,200 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £1,000 passive income

This under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock is on track to deliver substantial and reliable passive income for potentially decades to come.

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3 ‘secret’ holdings that could spur a recovery for Scottish Mortgage shares

Scottish Mortgage shares give investors significant exposure to unlisted companies. Charlie Carman looks at the trust's private equity portfolio.

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I thought about adding to my Rolls-Royce shares. Instead, I’ll buy this FTSE 100 stock

Rolls-Royce shares have been rocketing lately, to the benefit of my portfolio. Now I'm looking to balance them with something…

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I’ve just grabbed my once-in-a-decade chance to buy one of the best FTSE 100 shares

I'm willing to bide my time and wait for the ideal time to buy top FTSE 100 shares. Now I've…

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Yields up to 7.2%! Should I buy these UK dividend shares?

These UK-listed dividend shares offer yields far above the average for blue-chip stocks. So which should I buy for my…

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Forget the S&P 500! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks for a second income

If earning a second income from dividend investing is a priority, I think unloved FTSE 100 shares deserve more attention…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £250k

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn £50k savings into a much larger sum by investing the money in…

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Could I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire?

The secret to creating a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA is to learn from those who've already done it. I…

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One stellar FTSE growth stock I’m buying and it isn’t JD Sports or BT Group

I'm now watching and waiting for the right time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock that has delivered a…

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Why buying FTSE 100 stocks today could help me retire early!

We all want to retire early! Here, Dr James Fox explains why kicking off that retirement portfolio with FTSE 100…

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How many Barclays shares would I need to quit work and live off the passive income?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays shares and explores whether the stock could aid him in his…

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I’m using the AI hype to boost my passive income

With AI dominating the stock market headlines, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity to buy dividend shares and boost his passive…

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It’s time to lock in these high dividend yields before prices surge!

Dr James Fox details some of his top income stocks and explains why now is the time to lock in…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 100 stock near 52-week lows?

This FTSE 100 stock has lost more than half its value in one year. Is now an opportunistic time to…

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9.2% dividend yield! A FTSE 100 share I’d buy for passive income

I think this UK dividend share's vast exposure to emerging markets will help it deliver healthy passive income for years…

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9.1% dividend yield! Here’s the Aviva dividend forecast for the next THREE years

Aviva shares offer spectacular dividend yields at current prices. But what are the chances of the FTSE firm meeting current…

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