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Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy now for juicy returns and growth!

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two stocks she…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares finally set to soar again?

Scottish Mortgage shares have been in the news this week after the investment trust's shareholders have endured a very testing…

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Will the soaring Scottish Mortgage dividend keep rising?

The annual Scottish Mortgage dividend was raised by a double-digit percentage amount today. Does this impact our writer's approach to…

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I’d buy £4,000 of each of these dividend stocks, for £1,056 in annual income

When I'm aiming to build up my long-term cash prospects, I look for dividend stocks every time. These three are…

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How to invest a £20k ISA for a second income of £1,500 a year

Our writer explains how he would generate a tax-free second income by using a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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Growth Shares

Should investors buy Wise shares now that they have stabilised?

After a period of volatility, Wise shares appear to have found their footing. Is now a good time to invest?…

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3 penny shares I’d buy to hold for the next 5 years!

Buying penny shares can be high risk. But when investors get it right, these small-cap stocks can supercharge long-term capital…

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This FTSE 100 stock offers dividends and growth and looks a bargain

FTSE 100 stock Rio Tinto has lost over 20%, but operational strength, dividends, and changing commodities markets make me think…

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Investing For Beginners

No savings at 45? Here’s how to maximise FTSE 100 investing potential

Jon Smith explains several ways to make cash work harder when investing in the FTSE 100 to be able to…

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Will tomorrow’s results move the BT share price?

Will the BT share price keep moving higher because of a sustainable turnaround of the underlying telecommunications business?

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Growth Shares

90p to 255p! Here are the top bank forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

Jon Smith take a look at the reasons behind the current target prices for Rolls-Royce shares over the next year…

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Should I put £20,000 into Lloyds shares to aim for £1,040 in income?

Should I follow the Warren Buffett approach and go all in with Lloyds shares this year? Here's how I think…

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Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

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Time to buy more of this dirt-cheap value stock?

When it comes to spending my hard-earned cash, I like to bag myself a bargain. Has the time come to…

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Investing Articles

3 red-hot dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

These dividend shares all offer yields that smash the average for UK stocks. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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2 growth stocks that might explode in the near future

Growth stocks can be some of the best investments I could make for their earnings potential. Here are my two…

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One top UK income stock I’d buy today and it’s not abrdn or Vodafone

This FTSE 100 income stock offers steady dividend and capital growth prospects. I'd buy it instead of a risky high…

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How I’d invest £20,000 today to aim for £1,375 in passive income

Here's why I believe depressed financial and property stocks could be the best choices for a passive income portfolio in…

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2 ‘new’ FTSE 100 shares I’ve added to my ISA

These two FTSE 100 shares made it into my investment portfolio recently. Here's why I think they can outperform the…

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3 reasons I’d buy National Grid shares right now!

As the economy stutters, National Grid shares might be a fantastic investment. Here are the three reasons I'd buy in…

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A FTSE 100 share I plan to hold ‘forever’!

Buying shares with a long-term view in mind is usually essential to earning market-beating returns. Here's a FTSE 100 share…

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How will tremors in the UK housing market impact Lloyds shares in 2023?

As an investor in Lloyds shares, Charlie Carman is keeping a close eye on the UK's slowing housing market this…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in ASOS shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

Jon Smith takes a look at the historical performance of ASOS shares and weighs up whether the future could be…

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5 of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks to buy right now?

I'm seeing a lot of great value stocks on the UK market right now. With prices so low, I reckon…

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£500 to invest? Here’s 1 top penny stock I’d buy now

This penny stock has caught the eye of Sumayya Mansoor. She explains why it could be a great addition to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in a stock market crash

An industrial conglomerate and a consumer products company are on Stephen Wright’s list of FTSE 100 shares to buy if…

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Should I buy PayPal stock after its fall from $300 to $62?

PayPal stock has been battered by numerous challenges in recent periods. But does its ongoing potential make it a tempting…

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A rock-solid dividend share I’m considering for my Stocks & Shares ISA

I’m looking for the best dividend growth stocks to add to my ISA this week. I think this FTSE 250…

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Glencore shares yield 8%. Should investors buy them?

Glencore shares look cheap and offer an enormous dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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Michael Burry has been buying bank stocks. Should I do the same?

A filing from last night revealed that Michael Burry has been backing up his tweets with his investments. But is…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares near 52-week lows: a rare chance to boost my passive income?

Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on two beaten-down UK shares that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100 index…

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8% dividend yield! Why is the Imperial Brands share price so weak?

There’s no sign of the dividend stalling, so are Imperial Brand shares a steal at this price, or are the…

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Is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 outperformer on the dip?

AstraZeneca shares have dipped from their previous high this year, but a new deal highlights that now might be the…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks Warren Buffett has NOT been buying (and 2 he has)

A filing last night seemed to reveal Warren Buffett has been buying shares in Bank of America, while selling other…

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Investing Articles

Buying 2,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company could generate annual income of £366

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock with attractive long-term growth prospects and a 5.8% dividend yield.

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Here’s why Vodafone shares could be ready to soar

Vodafone shares are down 50% over the past five years as performance has faltered. But with a new boss, things…

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The boohoo (BOO) share price is up 15% today! Should I buy it now?

After a tough time, the boohoo (LON:BOO) share price has jumped for joy this morning on better-than-expected results. It still…

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Warren Buffett just sold $13bn in stocks. Here are his warnings for investors!

Jon Smith takes note of some of the points from Warren Buffett's latest appearance following some surprising stocks sales.

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This dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock is on sale. Should I buy it?

This dividend stock's one of the cheapest on the FTSE 100, and yields income of almost 6% a year. Yet…

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Investing For Beginners

No savings at 40? How I’d invest a £20k ISA in the FTSE 100 today

If I was starting out as an investor, I'd target blue-chip stocks listed on the FTSE 100 today. And I'd…

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