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805 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend gem could allow investors to target £4,612 a year in passive income!

This FTSE 100 financial giant pays one of the highest dividend yields in any major FTSE index, and this is…

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Down 12%, is now exactly the right time for me to buy more BAE Systems’ shares?

BAE Systems’ shares have dropped 12% from their 12-month high, so they could be even more undervalued than previously assessed.…

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My Marks and Spencer shares are getting battered this year! Should I sell?

Down 8%, Marks and Spencer's shares are one of the worst performing among the FTSE 100 retailers this year. Our…

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Close to its 52-week high, here are 3 reasons why the Sainsbury’s share price could still move higher

In August, the Sainsbury’s share price reached a 12-month high. But our writer explains why he thinks there’s still some…

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2 cheap shares to consider ahead of expected earnings growth

These two beaten-down FTSE shares may be poised for a recovery. Our writer explains why Taylor Wimpey and Tate &…

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After this weekend’s news, is it time to look again at the AstraZeneca share price?

Over the past year, the AstraZeneca share price has fallen 11%. But could news of a potentially game-changing new drug…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett looks for in stocks to buy

Warren Buffett’s investment strategy has shifted over time to focus on quality companies. But how can investors measure something like…

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What’s next for the Tesco share price?

The Tesco share price has rebounded over the past three years, demonstrating incredible resilience. Dr James Fox explores what’s next.

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By 2026, the Lloyds share price could transform £10,000 into…

The Lloyds share price is gaining momentum, earning investors a 50% return since the start of 2025. But how much…

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8 of the FTSE 250’s 11 highest-yielding passive income stocks have 1 thing in common

The UK’s second tier of listed companies appears to offer some great passive income opportunities. Our writer takes a closer…

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By 2026, the Rolls-Royce share price could turn £5,000 into…

After rising 113% in just 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price has already transformed a £5,000 investment into over £10,000.…

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Investors with £5,000 in these UK dividend shares are earning a yield of…

These UK dividend shares are incredibly unpopular with investors right now, even as cash flows continue to comfortably fund enormous…

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What next for the Lloyds share price?

The Lloyd share price faces a new challenge, amid reports that the FTSE 100 banks could be subject to a…

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Could investors unlock £1,500 passive income instantly with these 3 FTSE Shares?

These FTSE shares offer some of the highest yields among large-cap UK stocks, unlocking a potentially sustainable and chunky long-term…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth by 2029

A £20,000 investment in the S&P 500 has doubled to £40,000 over the last five years! Could the US stock…

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The BP share price is slowly rising but still yields 5.7%

BP remains a laggard, but after a major new discovery and renewed investor optimism, how much longer can its share…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 5 years ago is now worth…

The FTSE 250 has underperformed in the last five years, but some smart stock pickers have still made a small…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth by 2027

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could grow as much as 44% by 2027, according to the latest forecasts! But…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price running on empty?

Harvey Jones wonders whether the Rolls-Royce share price still has fuel in the tank after flying so high for so…

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£10,000 invested in Marks & Spencer shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Marks and Spencer shares have flattened out over the past year after the stock had surged in previous years reflecting…

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Here’s how you could target a second income for retirement with a SIPP!

Discover how a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can build long-term wealth -- and a top fund I've bought for my…

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2 dividend stocks and investment trusts to consider for long-term passive income

I think this FTSE 100 share and investment trust could be great ways to target a large and growing second…

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30 years old with no savings? Here’s 1 way to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

Looking for ways to make a million-pound portfolio? Starting early with a Stocks and Shares ISA is one top strategy…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I bought for a long-term passive income!

These FTSE shares (including a 5.7% yielder) have strong records of dividend growth. Here's why I bought them for my…

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2 first-class REITs and investment trusts to consider for a long-term passive income!

Looking for top investment trusts to buy? Consider this REIT and renewable energy specialist to target a resilient passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

Discover which are the shares our writer will be thinking about buying if the FTSE 100 index sinks in the…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider for a passive income in September

Looking for the best ways to source a long-term passive income? These FTSE dividend stars, look strong to Royston Wild…

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Down 11% this year, could the Marks and Spencer share price be a bargain?

After more than tripling over the past five years, is the Marks and Spencer share price now attractive enough to…

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Lloyds’ share price beat all FTSE 100 banks in August — but 2 FTSE 250 peers are still ahead

Lloyds' share price rose 4.6% in August, topping all big UK banks. But FTSE 250 rivals Close Brothers and Paragon…

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Admiral Group vs TP ICAP: which stock should investors consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Admiral and TP ICAP both offer reliable dividends. But which stock looks the better buy for a Stocks and Shares…

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Looking for shares to buy this month, here’s one I bought – and 2 I didn’t!

Christopher Ruane spent part of August looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here's one he plumped for --…

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3 questions to ask before buying a penny share

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of questions he poses himself before considering putting even a penny into a penny share!

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The Aviva share price hasn’t done this well since… the 2008 financial crisis!

The Aviva share price has only just got back to where it was in 2008 -- and is still far…

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Up 60%, but this investment trust is still packed with value stocks!

Despite rising strongly and benefitting from a turnaround in Chinese stocks, this technology trust seems to offer a lot of…

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6%+ yields! 3 dividend shares to consider for a SIPP this September!

Our writer looks at a trio of shares, each offering dividend yields greater than 6%, that he thinks investors should…

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When it comes to consistent gains, it’s hard to beat these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks

Diploma and Halma are two lesser-known FTSE 100 growth stocks with consistent long-term returns, strong ROE, and steady earnings growth.

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2 top FTSE stocks set to thrive as Asia booms

Our writer spotlights a pair of stocks -- one from the FTSE 100, the other, the FTSE 250 -- that…

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3 iShares ETFs to consider in September (hint: not the FTSE 100 or S&P 500)

Ben McPoland highlights three exchange-traded funds that focus on different themes associated with the global technology revolution.

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36 reasons why I have no idea where the BP share price is going next (but I still own the stock)

The BP share price has risen 32% since reaching a 52-week low in April. But according to our writer, its…

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The Diageo share price is down 19% in 2025. I think the market has it wrong

The Diageo share price has had a terrible time over the past five years, but one of the world's most…

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