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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.

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Here’s one of the UK’s best dividend growth shares to consider!

12 August, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover one of the FTSE 250's most exciting dividend growth shares. Annual payouts are tipped to rise roughly 20% this…

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Here’s the latest forecast for the Melrose share price

12 August, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The Melrose share price has pushed up in recent weeks, outperforming much of the FTSE 100. Analysts suggest this stock…

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Shares in this brilliant FTSE 100 dividend stock have just jumped 17% — time to consider buying?

12 August, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this dividend stock is a FTSE 100 income superstar. Today, it's delivering bags of growth as well,…

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Why I’m still buying my favourite FTSE 250 stock in August

12 August, 2025 | Stephen Wright

The competitive landscape is shifting around JD Wetherspoon. That’s why Stephen Wright’s still adding to his investment in the FTSE…

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2 world-class FTSE 100 stocks that look resistant to AI disruption

12 August, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 companies provide vital services that are unlikely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) any time…

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Dividend Shares

2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with triple the average dividend yield

12 August, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of dividend stocks with juicy yields, including one at 10.95% he believes is sustainable.

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Entain H1 results boost barely moves the share price — is it one to consider buying?

12 August, 2025 | Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price has been climbing since upgraded guidance earlier this year, and the first-half saw an impressive performance.

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a £22,000 annual income?

12 August, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investors can build handy retirement income from a spread of FTSE 100 companies inside a tax-free…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth by 2027

12 August, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have doubled since October 2022, but can the retail giant continue to climb from here? Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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After surging 72% in a year, are Barclays shares worth buying?

12 August, 2025 | Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have staged a remarkable recovery since October 2023. And, over five years, they have beaten Tesla stock! But…

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Is it better to invest in the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

12 August, 2025 | Cliff D'Arcy

Over periods ranging from one year to 20 years, the S&P 500 index has thrashed the UK's FTSE 100. But…

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This boring FTSE 100 stock is forecast to grow twice as fast as the Rolls-Royce share price!

12 August, 2025 | Harvey Jones

All eyes are on the Rolls-Royce share price but Harvey Jones is tempted by a FTSE 100 dividend growth stock…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s a smart way for investors to target £2,853 in yearly passive income from a FTSE 100 dividend star…

12 August, 2025 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight has long paid big dividends, which can produce potentially life-changing passive income, especially with dividend compounding.

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No savings at 50? Consider these 3 shares to buy to build wealth for retirement

12 August, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover how an investor could build a retirement fund above £335k in just 17 years by finding the right UK…

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Will Rachel Reeves rescue the Lloyds share price?

12 August, 2025 | Cliff D'Arcy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and other lawmakers are worried about this compensation scheme harming banks. Might this be a boost for…

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Down 16% from its year high, GSK’s share price looks 68% undervalued to me now despite strong H1 results!

12 August, 2025 | Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price is still significantly down on the year, despite very robust H1 results, leaving it looking extremely underpriced…

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This growth stock just crashed 39% in my ISA! Here’s what I’m doing next

12 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

While The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) has been a top-tier growth stock for many years, investors are worrying about rising competition.

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to retire early with a £40k passive income?

11 August, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover how an ISA investor could target a five-figure passive income -- and the investment trust that could set them…

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How much do you need in UK stocks to make £25k in annual passive income?

11 August, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith tweaks both the yield and the amount to invest in order to see if making £25k annually in…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

11 August, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover how a regular monthly contribution of roughly £250 could create a substantial Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

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Which FTSE 100 stock will be the next comeback king?

11 August, 2025 | Paul Summers

Buying when the chips are down can lead to fantastic returns in time. Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 100…

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Here’s the latest forecast for Rolls-Royce shares

11 August, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares keep going from strength to strength, but where do analysts expect this stock to be in the next…

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This 79p penny share is up 66% year to date! Time to buy?

11 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

The company behind this penny stock has just announced a £2m share buyback programme. Our writer digs into this online…

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Why are some industry experts fearing a stock market crash (and what to do)?

11 August, 2025 | Mark Hartley

Rising concerns around US trade tariffs have renewed fears of a stock market crash, but it may not be all…

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Meet the £2 UK tech stock that’s forecast to outperform Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir over the next 12 months

11 August, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock continues to be bought by investors, as do shares in other US tech leaders. But could this UK…

Market Movers

Here’s what the new 15% sales tax could mean for Nvidia stock

11 August, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest news that has caused Nvidia stock to move lower, but offers a voice of…

Investing Articles

Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Babcock International

11 August, 2025 | Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 defence stocks have rocketed in value. But can BAE Systems' share price and those of its blue-chip…

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Is this FTSE 250 growth share an unmissable bargain after plunging 68% in 5 years?

11 August, 2025 | Harvey Jones

There are some exciting opportunities on the FTSE 250 right now, Harvey Jones says, including this beaten down growth share.…

Investing Articles

After an 11% rise in H1 profits, is it time for investors to consider this FTSE 100 medi-tech giant?

11 August, 2025 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 medical technology stock posted strong H1 results recently, and announced a big share buyback, so is it…

Investing Articles

No savings? Here’s how Warren Buffett’s teachings could help you build wealth

11 August, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how one of the world’s greatest investors — Warren Buffett — can teach ordinary investors how…

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2 FTSE stocks with notable insider buying in August

11 August, 2025 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE companies have both seen share buying activity from multiple company directors in August, signalling that insiders view them…

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Dividend Shares

2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with double the index average yield

11 August, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why active investing can generate a higher yield for income hunters than simply settling for a FTSE…

Investing Articles

Investors hate these 2 FTSE income stocks! Is this an opportunity?

11 August, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones takes a look at 2 FTSE 100 income stocks that investors are snubbing right now to see whether…