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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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US Stock

£10,000 invested in Tesla stock only 4 months ago is now worth…

Tesla stock's recovered well after an awful start to 2025. Paul Summers looks at how brave new holders have been…

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Up 45% since last month, could the Ocado share price continue rising?

The Ocado share price has been on fire lately -- but it’s still down badly over the past five years.…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks with new CEOs who could spark a big change

Jon Smith points out a couple of FTSE 250 shares that have taken on new leaders this year that could…

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Growth Shares

Here are the latest forecasts for the Barclays share price

Jon Smith reviews what the experts think about the Barclays share price going forward, following its remarkable rally over the…

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I asked ChatGPT which UK stocks will be next to crash. Here’s what it said

Can an AI bot say which UK stocks are likely to crash? Paul Summers is sceptical yet found himself slightly…

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With a 5% dividend yield, this FTSE 100 stock is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

Unite Group is a FTSE 100 REIT at a 52-week low, with a 5% dividend yield and a recent acquisition.…

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Down 7% from June, are Next shares a bargain?

Next shares have fallen since June, which may signal that the firm is fundamentally worth less than before. Or it…

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Investing Articles

This 6.3%-yielding FTSE 250 media giant looks 64% undervalued to me, with forecast earnings growth of 9.3% a year!

This high-yielding FTSE 250 terrestrial and digital media giant has fallen 9% in price, leaving it looking even more under…

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With an 8.5% yield, is this recent FTSE 250 addition a screaming buy?

Chesnara’s entry into the FTSE 250, coupled with its £260m HSBC deal and 8.5% yield, makes it one to watch.…

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Value Shares

3 beaten-down UK shares on my Buy list for September

September traditionally isn’t the strongest month for the stock market. But Stephen Wright has his eye on three UK shares…

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Investing Articles

3 passive income strategies that aren’t very passive – and 1 that is

Many so-called passive income ideas sound good but often fail in reality. Our writer outlines one strategy with a better…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s how high the BT share price could rise by 2030

The BT share price has surged in the last 18 months, as the company has turned the corner on broadband…

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Investing Articles

Yet another all-time high! What’s going on with the FTSE 100?

As the FTSE 100 index goes from strength to strength, our writer explains why he thinks it might yet go…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 in Palantir stock could be worth by 2026

A £20,00 investment in Palantir stock has already grown to more than £200,000 in just two years! What about the…

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Get ready for a possible AI growth stock crash

Our Foolish author feels the AI-mania has signs of a bubble. Here is his plan of action in case an…

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Investing Articles

6%+ yield! Is the ITV share price still a possible long-term bargain?

The ITV share price is up by a third over the past five years -- and has a 6.2% dividend…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £250 weekly passive income?

Harvey Jones says that generating a passive income in retirement from a spread of FTSE 100 shares is a brilliant…

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Investing Articles

Take a look at the latest dividend forecast for Lloyds shares

Our writer considers how much income might be generated over the next three years from holding Lloyds Banking Group shares.

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Investing Articles

Could this legendary UK dividend share be turning the corner?

Few blue-chip shares can match Bunzl's dividend growth record. Its recent price performance has been less impressive. Might things be…

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Investing Articles

£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousand pounds to spare could start investing in the stock market.

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Investing Articles

Could the JD Sports dividend soar in coming years? I think so!

Today's announcement of another share buyback by JD Sports has got our writer thinking about what could happen to the…

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Investing Articles

Move over Tesla, NIO stock might be about to surge

The NIO stock price has been climbing as broker forecasts reflect more bullish sentiment based on new electric vehicle offerings.

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Gold’s soaring yet the Hochschild Mining share price tanks 16%. What’s going on?

Despite the price of gold being close to its 52-week high, our writer wants to know why the Hochschild Mining…

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Where might the BP share price go from here?

BP's share price performance over the past five years seems strong at first glance. Taking a wider viewpoint though, is…

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Investing Articles

The Prudential share price falls despite a growth in profit. Time to buy?

After posting a solid set of numbers, this writer investigates the long-term growth drivers that could help push the Prudential…

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Investing Articles

Stock market volatility looming? Here’s how I’m getting ready

Our writer continues to see bargains in the current stock market. Nonetheless, he's also got an eye on the potential…

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Investing For Beginners

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1k monthly income?

Jon Smith explains the key factors that go into building a generous income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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Investing Articles

The JD Sports share price is up despite a mixed sales picture

After the first hour of trading today (27 August), the JD Sports share price was up around 5% following the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

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US Stock

How I’m dealing with this red flag that suggests we could be due a stock market crash

Jon Smith acknowledges concern from some investors about the risk of a stock market crash in the US, but talks…

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Growth Shares

Down 45%, this new penny stock is a great value purchase to consider

Jon Smith points out a company that has just become a penny stock and trades at 3p, but might not…

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Investing Articles

33% down from its 7 October high, is Glencore’s share price set to soar on stunning earnings growth forecasts?

Glencore’s share price has fallen a lot this year, but analysts forecast that earnings growth will be supercharged this year…

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Here’s how investors could target £2,338 in dividend income from 353 shares in this FTSE giant…

This FTSE 100 heavyweight delivers a good dividend yield that's forecast to rise substantially, and it also looks very underpriced…

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Are the FTSE 100’s banks really cheap at the moment?

Our writer takes a look at the FTSE 100’s five banking stocks and considers whether the sector currently offers good…

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How to use dividend stocks and an ISA to target a £12,000 second income

Discover how dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a £12,000 second income through compounding and tax-free…

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Building a retirement fund: why AI stocks might power a SIPP

Could artificial intelligence stocks boost a SIPP? With tax perks, compounding and global exposure, here’s how investors might benefit.

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