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Up 54%, Lloyds shares are now among the top performers on the FTSE 100 this year

Lloyds shares have outperformed all other UK banks in 2025, with only a few UK growth stocks doing better so…

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As Tesco shares hit a 5-year high, what would a £5,000 investment look like now?

Tesco shares are up 90% in five years. Are they still worth buying after hitting new highs, or has the…

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Here’s one way you could target a £44,711 retirement income with dividend shares

Discover how much you may need in an ISA or Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) to retire on high-yield dividend shares.

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The Greggs share price has crashed 50% in a year! Is it now too cheap to resist?

Harvey Jones feels that he was right to turn his nose up at the fast-rising Greggs share price as it…

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The overlooked ways a Stocks and Shares ISA saves investors money — and a £3m example

Discover the hidden benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA, from reinvested dividends to shielding long-term growth from a big…

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Here’s why artificial intelligence (AI) could make passive income more important

This writer thinks owning a portfolio of dividend shares that pay passive income could be a smart move in the…

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3 world-class tech shares to consider buying while they’re down 25%+ and cheap

Looking for shares to buy for the technology revolution? Here are three stocks that are trading cheaply right now and…

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Hedge funds are betting against this FTSE 100 stock

As the short interest in FTSE 100 retailer Sainsbury grows to around 7%, should long-term investors see a buying opportunity,…

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Warren Buffett’s firm is still being greedy where others are fearful

As Warren Buffett’s company loads up on UnitedHealth shares, Stephen Wright thinks there’s a clear theme emerging that’s worth paying…

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3 steps to aim for passive income heaven

Old or young, we're increasingly drawn to the need to generate some passive income. It's never too soon to get…

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Should I sell my S&P 500 tracker before the stock market crashes?

Harvey Jones is wondering whether to trim his exposure to the S&P 500 and invest more of his money in…

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My favourite FTSE 100 share for dividends is…

Before identifying his number one FTSE 100 income share, our writer considers the wide variation in yields currently on offer…

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It’s been a terrible week for the FTSE 250’s WH Smith!

Our writer reflects on a disastrous period for a well-known FTSE stock that’s uncovered a major accounting problem on the…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £40k annual passive income?

Here's how investing in UK and US shares could turn £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £4,000 in monthly passive income?

Millions of us invest for passive income. Dr James Fox details one stock that could one day help him earn…

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2 cheap REITs to consider for a long-term passive income

Discover two top REITs offering market-beating dividend yields -- and why I believe they could be poised for long-term growth.

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7.9%+ dividend yields! Here are 3 high-yield income stocks, investment trusts, and ETFs to consider

Looking for ways to make a heathy long-term passive income? Here are three top London income stocks with giant dividend…

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Could Nvidia shares reach $2,000?

Nvidia shares are on a roll and with an artificial intelligence in full swing, could they keep on going and…

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Tesla stock can offer investors many lessons. Here are 5!

Tesla stock has had some wild ups and downs over the years. This writer draws a handful of lessons from…

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12.5% yield! Should I jump on this FTSE 250 retailer for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

A 12.5% yield is something that doesn’t come around very often. So should Stephen Wright snap up this FTSE 250…

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If someone had invested £5,000 in NatWest shares a year ago, they would have made…

Now fully private, NatWest shares are up 58% in 12 months. How much money would a £5,000 investment have made…

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I think these could be 3 of the ‘best’ stocks in the UK market today

While the UK stock market's near all-time highs, there are still plenty of opportunities for investors. Here are three stocks…

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Here’s how much £10,000 invested in the S&P 500 a decade ago would be worth today…

The S&P 500's soared 221% in 10 years. Here’s how much a £10,000 investment in a tracker fund like Vanguard’s…

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Should investors consider following Warren Buffett into UnitedHealth stock?

Warren Buffett just took a stake in the world’s largest insurance business while its stock's trading around 50% below its…

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Could this penny stock be a millionaire-maker at 7p?

The extremely disruptive industry that this under-the-radar UK penny stock's operating in could be worth as much as $200bn by…

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Would I be mad to buy shares in WH Smith after news of an accounting irregularity?

As the stock crashes 42% after a profits warning and an uncertain outlook, is it Foolish or foolish to consider…

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How much passive income can you generate with £20k and a Stocks and Shares ISA?

With £20k and a tax-efficient investment account, it’s possible to generate far more passive income than a savings account could…

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Up 50% in 2025, is there no stopping the Lloyds share price surge?

The Supreme Court decision on car loans has helped push the Lloyds Bank share price up 200% over five years.…

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The stock market may be overheating, but these shares don’t look overvalued

The stock market might be heating up, but these two UK companies could offer investors a chance to beat the…

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2 unique investment trusts to consider for an ISA

Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on a pair of very different trusts that could provide opportunities for growth inside a…

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Will Rachel Reeves help rescue these 2 struggling FTSE stocks?

This writer wonders whether a possible announcement by the Chancellor later this year might boost this pair of FTSE shares.

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An undervalued stock with operating momentum… tell me more!

This undervalued stock could be a real winner for AIM investors. Dr James Fox highlights its earnings progression and strong…

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Should investors consider Nvidia stock before results day?

Nvidia stock's surged during 2025. Dr James Fox believes next week's earnings report might lead to more volatility as the…

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Revealed: 1 of the FTSE 100’s best recovery stocks to consider

While the FTSE 100 index of shares has risen strongly in 2025, this unloved housebuilder has headed in the opposite…

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At 9.2%, I think the FTSE 100’s highest dividend yield demands serious attention

Discover which FTSE 100 share currently has the UK share index's highest dividend yield -- and why I own the…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold stocks and ETFs?

Royston Wild thinks the precious metal's bull run isn't over yet -- and reveals three top gold stocks and ETFs…

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Here’s how to target a £20,000 annual second income, starting from zero

Most Britons would love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how that can be possible with a sensible investment…

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Here’s a basket of FTSE 250 growth shares that could deliver huge returns

Discover a portfolio of FTSE 250 shares that offers strength through diversification -- and a top UK tech share whose…

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Here’s where Gen Z are sniffing out passive income opportunties

Where are the younger generation of investors putting their money? Do they know something about passive income the rest of…

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3 ways to try and grow an ISA’s value faster

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of techniques he applies as he tries to grow the long-term value of his Stocks…

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