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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

Our writer considers his top dividend shares for reliable passive income. The search is on for chunky yields, and stable…

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A FTSE director just invested £306k in this stock

Edward Sheldon just spotted a substantial director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' into the…

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This stock is 7% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio. Should I buy it?

Edward Sheldon takes a look at one of Warren Buffett’s top holdings. Is the stock worth buying for his own…

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Artificial intelligence has arrived! Here are the AI stocks I’ve bought for 2023 and beyond

Artificial intelligence is already getting a lot of attention in 2023. Here's a look at some AI stocks Edward Sheldon…

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With no savings in January, I’d build passive income in these 2 ways now

Jon Smith explains that even after a patchy January, he can still make passive income in 2023 by being smart…

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FTSE 100 today: market movers on Wednesday 1st February

What happened in early trade today, across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM indices?

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Lloyds shares are on a roll. Is this a trap?

Lloyds shares are up 12% in January and have jumped 17% in six months. After this recent strength, could the…

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Growth Shares

Rolls-Royce shares: are they still cheap enough to buy in February?

Rolls-Royce shares are up a staggering 60% from their low point last year. But with the stock now above £1,…

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3 reasons why Stocks and Shares ISA demand might rocket!

The popularity of tax-efficient products like Stocks & Shares ISAs could be about to soar. Here are several reasons why…

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How I’m aiming for life-changing gains in my Stocks and Shares ISA

These four investing gurus agree on this approach to investment strategy and for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I'm following…

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Down 27% in a year, this FTSE 100 stock is ringing alarm bells for me

Jon Smith flags up a big-name FTSE 100 stock around which he thinks there are some worrying signs and explains…

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Could Cineworld shares come storming back in 2023?

After a dismal 2022, Cineworld shares have had an encouraging start to 2023. Christopher Ruane explains why he still won't…

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Best British shares to buy in February

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a brick manufacturer and…

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Could a UK house price crash destroy the FTSE in 2023?

A housing market meltdown looked baked in at the start of the year but optimism is returning and that's good…

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I’d love to buy this investment trust in February for its 4.37% dividend yield, but there’s one thing stopping me

So what's the best way to get a top dividend yield? Buy FTSE 100 stocks or leave the job to…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 gold stock?

The price of gold surged to an 8-month high in January. Should I buy this FTSE 100 miner in case…

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My Rio Tinto shares are soaring, but are still cheap!

Rio Tinto shares have soared by more than 40% since hitting their 2022 low on 31 October. But even after…

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I love these 5 forms of passive income

Passive income is a fantastic thing, because this money rolls in without work or effort. Here are my top forms…

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Earnings: why ITM Power shares are climbing

After a painful boom and bust, are ITM Power shares on a sustainable upwards growth run with hopes for eventual…

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The CRH share price is climbing. Is it too late to buy?

The CRH share price has grown strongly over five years. But can it continue if we face a construction sector…

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Analysts love these 2 FTSE 100 stocks. Should I buy them in February?

I've been looking at two FTSE 100 stocks that are widely admired by City analysts. I'd buy one of them,…

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3 UK shares I’d happily buy to hold for the next 10 years!

Gordon Best is looking for all-weather companies to hold for the long term. Here’s a handful of UK shares that…

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After 888 shares crash, here’s what investors need to know

After seeing a 30% tumble in less than two days, anyone with 888 Holdings shares in their portfolio will want…

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I’m buying 272 shares of this top stock for £1,000 in passive income

Matt Cook wants to increase the passive income he receives when he retires in over a decade. He’s going to…

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These 3 bombed-out FTSE 100 shares look grim

These three FTSE 100 shares are the index's worst performers over the past 12 months. I already own one of…

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Down 89%, are Lloyds shares finally a buy in February 2023?

Lloyds shares have been among the FTSE 100’s worst performers in recent years. But do tailwinds make now a great…

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Is the 7%+ British American Tobacco dividend yield safe?

Our writer appreciates receiving a British American Tobacco dividend payment each quarter. But should he keep expecting one in future?

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The IAG share price has soared 30% this month! Am I too late to buy?

The IAG share price has had a first class performance so far in 2023. But is it enough to make…

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5 classic but costly stock market clangers to avoid!

Our writer hopes avoiding this handful of common stock market pitfalls can improve his long-term investment returns and financial health.

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Should I buy Diageo shares after their recent fall?

Diageo shares experienced a sharp pullback last week. Is this a good buying opportunity for long-term investors? Edward Sheldon takes…

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I’d start buying shares with £500 – by doing this

Christopher Ruane provides a few investing principles he would apply if he was to start buying shares for the first…

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If you don’t understand it, don’t invest in it

Simple and straightforward financial accounts are often associated with simple and straightforward business models — and with simple and straightforward…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

Scouring the market for cheap dividend stocks, out writer thinks he's found two great opportunities that he'd buy as part…

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Why investing in Tesla stock could be a smart move despite its high valuation

Discover why Tesla Inc. is a game changer in the stock market. Learn about its growth potential, despite high valuation…

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Yields of up to 8.9%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in February?

Income investing might be the key to making solid returns in 2023. Could these three blue-chip dividend stocks be ideal…

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If I’d invested £1k in Pearson shares one year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Pearson (LON:PSON) shares performed brilliantly in 2022. Having lost out on those gains, our writer asks if he's too late…

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ASOS shares have rocketed 65% in January. Should I buy more?

ASOS plc (LON:ASC) shares have delivered a staggering gain in just one month. Will our writer be adding to his…

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Up 23% in January! Is the Ceres Power share price in strong recovery mode?

Despite the Ceres Power share price performing strongly so far in 2023, it remains far below is previous highs. Our…

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3 cheap shares I’d buy in February 

I like buying top FTSE 100 stocks at a discount. February could be a good time to go shopping for…

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How I’d spend £9 a day on FTSE shares to target £1,000 in passive income

For under a tenner a day, this writer reckons he could build a four-figure annual income in a few years…

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