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Lloyds’ share price is tipped to rise another 13%! Is the FTSE bank a buy?

Analysts expect Lloyds shares to generate a high-teens total return in the coming year, driven by both dividends and price…

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£1,000 buys 823 shares in this unusual UK REIT with an 8% dividend yield

Regional REIT shares come with an 8% dividend yield and limited competition, providing unusual scope for growth. Income investors should…

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How you could target a £15,000 second income by investing just £300 a month

Harvey Jones shows that small, regular monthly investments in FTSE 100 shares can build a bumper second income, and a…

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Down 27%, this world-class growth stock now looks very attractive

This near-monopoly growth stock is both central to the artificial intelligence revolution and trading at a very reasonable valuation.

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£20k in savings? Here’s how you could try to turn that into a £13,582 annual passive income

Looking to turn a large sum of cash into a significant passive income in retirement? Royston Wild discusses one strategy…

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£1k invested in Nvidia stock a month ago would currently be worth…

Jon Smith reviews the performance of Nvidia stock from a busy month and stresses the importance of looking beyond short-term…

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Here’s how Apple stock could react to the key product event this week

Jon Smith looks past the hype of new releases and talks through how the product launch event could impact Apple…

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Hedge funds have been gobbling up this FTSE 100 stock that’s down 51%

Our writer is wondering whether he should follow hedge funds and buy the worst-performing stock in the FSTE 100 index…

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Investing For Beginners

A FTSE 100 portfolio of this size could make a £3k monthly second income

Jon Smith points out how an investor can boost long-term income prospects by effectively using a FTSE 100 portfolio set-up.

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £30,000 annual passive income at retirement?

Andrew Mackie whips out his calculator and crunches the number to demonstrate how pensions tax relief can help supercharge a…

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Here are 2 exceptional ETFs to consider in September!

Discover two ETFs that have soared in value in 2025 -- and which our writer Royston Wild has tipped for…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio to consider to aim for £1k a month in passive income

Taken together, this quintet of top FTSE 100 dividend shares offers a far higher passive income yield than the index…

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Prediction: this blue-chip S&P 500 stock will smash the FTSE 100 over the next 5 years

The FTSE 100 could provide solid returns in the years ahead. However, Edward Sheldon sees far more return potential in…

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Why am I increasing my investment in 8.7%-yielding Phoenix after its share price fell 6.5% on H1 results?

Phoenix’s share price fell significantly after the release of its H1 results. Despite one accounting-related adjustment, I thought they were…

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A 9.25% yield and a 31% discount to NAV, is it time for me to buy shares in this passive income machine?

Is a 9% dividend yield, strong occupancy levels, and high rent collection metrics enough to make shares in NewRiver REIT…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can target £9,126 a year in passive income from this 8.1%-yielding FTSE financial giant

My passive income portfolio is key to my early retirement and has enhanced my quality of life as well. I…

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Dangerously close to FTSE 250 relegation, but this industrial stock could be a long-term winner

Dr James Fox is a fan of industrial stocks from data centre builders to aircraft engines. He also likes this…

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Here’s what the £10bn Norway deal might mean for BAE Systems shares

BAE Systems shares will surely benefit from a new contract for its Type 26 Frigates, but the deal might mark…

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At 217%, the ‘Warren Buffett indicator’ is higher than during the dotcom bubble! Is a crash coming?

The Warren Buffett indicator has risen to fresh record highs. Is this a sign that a crash might be heading…

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Despite 54% growth, the BAE share price is underperforming the industry. Are deeper issues at play?

The BAE share price is up 54% in 2025 but still trails competitors. Mark Hartley asks if investors are simply…

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Is a 15% stock market correction coming? If so, I’m ready

With experts voicing concerns, our writer outlines his defensive plan in the event a forecast stock market correction becomes reality.

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Down 75%, could this FTSE 100 stock be akin to Rolls-Royce in 2020?

Andrew Mackie explains why he is becoming increasingly optimistic for the prospects of this little-known FTSE 100 stock, operating in…

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Is Alphabet stock worth buying at its all-time high?

Alphabet stock has skyrocketed since the lows of November 2022, when I bought the shares. But after rebounding from April's…

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£20,000 invested in Vodafone shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Vodafone shares are beating the market so far in 2025 as its UK and African businesses continue to outperform. But…

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Didn’t buy BT shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025

BT shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2025 so far, rewarding shareholders with chunky returns. But can this…

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£20,000 invested in National Grid shares 5 years ago is now worth…

National Grid shares are very popular among UK investors, but how much money are they actually making? And could there…

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Didn’t buy Tesco shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025 so far

Value retailers are stealing market share from supermarket giants, but Tesco's holding its ground and outperforming expectations.

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 10 years ago is now worth…

Standard Chartered shares have been real winners in 2025, but how about the longer-term performance? Dr James Fox takes a…

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Are Greggs shares cheap enough to consider buying?

Dr James Fox has been very bearish on Greggs shares for some time. Here, he considers how far they need…

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3 crash-resistant FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now

The FTSE 100 is flying high. But our writer thinks now is a good time to consider buying stocks that…

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Why Warren Buffett sold his entire stake in a FTSE 100 retailer

An accounting scandal led Warren Buffett to sell his entire stake in Tesco around a decade ago. Should our writer…

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1 growth firm to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA at $48!

Our writer explains why he's bullish on this healthcare disruptor in his Stocks and Shares ISA, despite it whipsawing wildly…

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Why has the Phoenix Group share price fallen 7% today?

Investors sent the Phoenix Group share price lower today (8 September) after the long-term savings and retirement business published its…

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3 key things to know before you start investing for passive income

Want to start investing to build a sizeable portfolio and second income? Here are some important considerations to take on…

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Check out the eye-popping Diageo share price growth forecast. Could it happen?

Analysts are a lot more optimistic about the future for the Diageo share price than Harvey Jones, who's taken a…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock that’s getting promoted to the main index?

Jon Smith points out a new joiner to the main index from the FTSE 250, and explains why the Greek…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to hold for the next 10 years!

Discover two FTSE 100 shares I expect to rebound from recent troubles -- and why I plan to hold on…

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No savings at 50? Here’s how a SIPP could deliver a £25k+ retirement income

Discover how the Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can kickstart any long-term share investor's chances of retiring in comfort.

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 100 stock is at multi-year highs but has a P/E ratio of just 8!

Jon Smith reveals a FTSE 100 stock from the travel and tourism sector that has been performing well but isn't…

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Why Greggs’ share price has crashed despite growing sales

After a 42% decline, there’s still a significant short interest in Greggs shares at today’s prices. Should long-term investors be…

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