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BP has a 5.4% dividend yield and the share’s up 65%. Time to buy?

The BP dividend yield is well above that of Shell or the wider FTSE 100. Its share price has grown…

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The Tesco share price hit an 11-year high this month. What’s going on?

The Tesco share price has hit levels last seen over a decade ago. Christopher Ruane likes the business -- but…

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2 defensive dividend stocks to consider for long-term passive income

Building a passive income? Ken Hall has two defensive dividend stocks that might be worth a closer look.

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5 investment trusts that have raised their dividends for over 50 years!

This handful of investment trusts has each grown its dividend per share annually for over five decades. Our writer looks…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most undervalued S&P 500 stock and this is what it said

Jon Smith compares his methods on valuing stocks to his AI-bot friend, and puts it to the test when trying…

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Up 49% this year, is NIO stock only just beginning its comeback?

Christopher Ruane thinks a recent surge in NIO stock might only be the start of things if the company moves…

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Up 27% in a month, have I missed the boat on this FTSE 250 stock?

Jon Smith is kicking himself for missing out on a rally for a FTSE 250 stock, but explains why there…

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Investing For Beginners

Down almost 50%, is this the best value stock in the FTSE 250?

Jon Smith takes a deep look into a FTSE value stock that's struggled with higher costs and even the British…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high this week, with the release of strong quarterly results. Our writer explores its…

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3 growth stocks this top FTSE 100 trust has been snapping up

Ben McPoland checks out a trio of top growth stocks recently bought by Scottish Mortgage to see which one --…

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Discover 2 reliable FTSE income trusts with dividend yields above 10%

A dividend yield above 10% is usually a red flag but our writer's found two lesser-known income stocks that look…

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These 2 soaring dividend shares have 10% yields! What’s the catch?

Two dividend shares boast yields above 10% while rallying hard in 2025. But are Serica Energy and Ithaca Energy reliable…

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Burberry isn’t the only ‘unpopular’ UK stock to nearly double in just 12 months!

Burberry shares have delivered a magnificent return for those buying one year ago. But another fallen star has also been…

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Here’s how many Diageo shares it takes to earn a £1,000 a year second income

Five years ago, investors needed 1,449 Diageo shares to earn a £1,000 a year second income. But a growing dividend…

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This dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock could jump 43%, says this broker 

While this FTSE 100 dividend stock has long looked like a possible bargain to me, I continue to have some…

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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price go next? Here’s what the experts say

Is there no stopping the rise and rise of the Rolls-Royce Holdings share price? Most analysts think there's still some…

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The biggest stock market news of the week was… (no, it wasn’t Taylor Swift’s engagement)

Our writer takes a closer look at what he believes to be the most significant -- and consequential -- stock…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 50% in 2025, and has a 6.3% dividend. Time to consider buying?

On a low valuation and with a tasty forecast dividend yield, I reckon this fallen FTSE 100 stock is one…

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Should I boot woeful Diageo shares out of my SIPP?

Struggling Diageo shares have blighted the performance of Harvey Jones's Self-Invested Personal Pension. Is it time to quit the ailing…

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A high-yield dividend stock near its 5-year low to consider buying right now

A dividend stock that's kept its payment rises going for 49 years has to be worthy of consideration, though the…

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5 UK stocks to consider buying in September

UK stocks are looking a little hot in places, but Dr James Fox believes these ones could be undervalued and…

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Here’s how your kids could have a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth over the long run. Dr James Fox explains…

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Where next for the Barclays share price?

The Barclays share price has outperformed the wider FTSE 100 and most of its peers in the financial sector. The…

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A potentially overlooked small-cap I may buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

This AIM stock could be an interesting addition to my ISA. It's surged in recent years as the business has…

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Up 1,576%! Could Palantir stock be a warning signal about the stock market?

Will Christopher Ruane regret deciding not to invest in Palantir stock when he had the chance several years ago? He…

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Prediction: 2 FTSE 100 shares forecast to outperform Rolls-Royce

City analysts remain optimistic about Rolls-Royce shares. But they're even more bullish on this pair of FTSE 100 shares.

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Up 76% in a year! Here’s why I like Netflix stock but not the price

Our writer thinks the Netflix business model is a superb one, but the current stock price looks less appealing to…

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August has seen the highest ever Rolls-Royce share price. Too late to buy?

The Rolls-Royce share price has hit its highest ever level this month. Our writer thinks it may go higher --…

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See how it’s possible to generate a £25,000 yearly income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

Harvey Jones does a few simple sums to show how it's possible to build a solid passive income by investing…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit £1?

The black horse bank has done very well over the past year. But can the Lloyds share price finally break…

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3 key takeaways from the latest earnings for Nvidia stock

Jon Smith breaks down the implications in both the long and short run for Nvidia stock following the latest quarterly…

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The Drax Group share price tanks after FCA investigation launched

Investors sent the Drax Group share price lower after an announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority is to carry out…

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What’s happening to the BP share price?

After a rough year the BP share price is showing signs of life but Harvey Jones is struggling to see…

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Is now the time for investors to consider this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock?

Ken Hall takes a look at Persimmon to see if the FTSE 100 housebuilder is a stock for value investors…

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£20k invested in BAE shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Investors who put their money in BAE Systems shares back in 2020 have done very nicely so far. Is the…

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Up 35% in 5 years, is Amazon stock an overlooked AI opportunity?

Amazon stock's grown by over a third in the past year. But has the market fully appreciated just how wide-ranging…

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Apple stock’s down 8% so far this year. What’s going on?

Christopher Ruane harbours some concerns about the growth outlook for this tech giant, but is he tempted by Apple stock…

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2 penny shares to consider for an ISA in September

While these penny shares couldn't be more different, profitability is on the horizon for both. This could set the scene…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income in September

This pair of FTSE 100 stocks could provide investors with a lucrative stream of rising dividend income long into the…

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Investing For Beginners

I asked ChatGPT for the most crash-resistant FTSE 100 stock and this is what it said

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 100 stock that ChatGPT told him could be the best option for protecting his portfolio…

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