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Shell shares: check out the latest price and dividend forecasts

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones assesses the outlook for Shell shares amid a tricky time for the oil and gas sector. Where could…

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Check out the latest easyJet share price and dividend forecasts. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

The easyJet share price has given investors a bumpy ride but looks incredibly good value. Can Harvey Jones see blue…

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The Rolls-Royce share price hit an all-time high last week. Too late to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane tries to put the soaring Rolls-Royce share price into perspective as he weighs whether he's too late to…

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Could this small-cap AIM share be the next big UK growth stock?

| Mark Hartley

Growth stocks can supercharge a portfolio, but come with risks. I'm eyeing one small-cap AIM share that could be a…

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With a low valuation and 5.2% dividend yield, is this the best income stock on the S&P 500?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores whether VICI Properties, with its low valuation and 5.2% dividend yield, could be one of the best…

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Is the Diageo share price becoming too cheap to ignore?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has been falling for almost three years now. And Edward Sheldon believes the stock is starting…

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Down 26% in a year, is this FTSE 100 stock a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Despite 30 consecutive years of dividend increases, Croda International shares are well off their highs. Is this a buying opportunity…

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See how much an investor needs in a SIPP to earn passive income of £777 a month

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is building retirement wealth in a Self-Invested Personal Pension. How much does he need to fund a generous…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn £1,400 in passive income next year – and every year

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the practicalities of using a Stocks and Shares ISA to start generating sizeable annual passive income…

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A top UK share to consider buying when the markets melt down?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With investor nervousness on the rise, Zaven Boyrazian explores the category of UK shares that could potentially outperform during the…

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Invest like Warren Buffett? Here are 3 simple ways to do it

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett’s spent decades investing. Our writer discusses a trio of his investment principles he’s applying himself.

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2 small-cap stocks with low P/E and PEG ratios!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best small-cap stocks to buy in these uncertain times? Here are two whose low prices provide a…

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Rolls-Royce shares could still go higher!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Rolls-Royce shares may still have room for growth, noting the relative discount the stock offers…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock could still be cheap

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged again, reaching all-time highs and making it one of the most highly valued companies in history.…

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How much should a 40-year-old invest to target a monthly second income of £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a 40 year-old could aim to build a sizeable second income over time by buying dividend…

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2 dividend growth shares to consider for a reliable passive income!

| Royston Wild

I believe these stocks, with their huge dividend yields and long records of payout growth, merit serious attention in current…

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Are these 2 of the best high-yield dividend growth shares to consider today?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 stocks are widely considered as top dividend growth shares for income investors. In fact, I hold one…

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Meet the 7p penny stock that is crushing Rolls-Royce in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

This unique penny stock has been on fire year to date. What's the firm all about? And is it worth…

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With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how to aim for passive income of £228,688!

| Christopher Ruane

A £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could be an absolute passive income goldmine over the long term. Our writer explains…

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FTSE 100 shares: a long-term chance to get rich?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer believes it is possible to build long-term wealth by building a portfolio of carefully chosen, attractively priced FTSE…

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What sort of shares can make sense to buy for a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking about the right shares to buy for a SIPP can involve a long-term view and some self-awareness. Here, our…

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Here’s how £20k of savings could one day generate £841 of monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A passive income plan built around investing in dividend shares could be a simple but potentially lucrative way to earn…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the recovering aberdeen share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

After a terrible run the aberdeen share price is finally showing some zip and Harvey Jones says the FTSE 250…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 insurer to consider buying for a SIPP

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the pros and cons of including one of the Footsie’s insurance companies in a Self-Invested Personal…

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Should every investor be like Warren Buffett and have an insurance company in their portfolio?

| James Beard

Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, has been a long-time investor in insurance. Our writer takes a closer look at…

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3i Group: unravelling the finances behind one of the FTSE 100’s most profitable companies

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down why 3i Group's one of the most profitable companies on the FTSE 100, and the risks…

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UK shares look cheap to me! But not this one…

| James Beard

Our writer reckons there’s some strong evidence to suggest that UK shares generally offer good value at the moment. However,…

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Where next for the Persimmon share price?

| James Beard

The Bank of England’s not cutting interest rates quickly but its latest credit report contains news that could help lift…

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Prediction: in 12 months the rampant Tesco share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

The Tesco share price has been doing things that Harvey Jones never expected. But can the FTSE 100 dividend growth…

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As the US dollar falls, is now the time to buy US shares?

| Stephen Wright

Over the last year, the US dollar has fallen 8% against the British pound. So is this a golden opportunity…

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Why I invest in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

With the outlook for the State Pension more precarious than ever, our author thinks the stock market could be the…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a second (or third) income!

| James Beard

Our writer reckons there are at least two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that those looking to generate a second income could…

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Is Legal & General one of the best dividend shares to consider today?

| Royston Wild

With a near-9% dividend yield and years of consistent dividend growth, Legal & General's shares merit serious consideration for income.

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares at their peak last year is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This time last year, Greggs shares were absolutely flying. However, in recent months they have tanked. Is this a buying…

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£10,000 invested in this dividend share 5 years ago would now be worth…

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the impressive five-year capital and income return on this dividend share. But he thinks there might…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks with low P/E ratios! Which should I consider buying?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 stocks are all on sale right now! But which of them are brilliant bargains, and which could…

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Here’s how investors can use an ISA to replace their salary with passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, Dr James Fox shows investors how they can truly get…

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Do I regret selling my IAG shares?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are back at a five-year high following a recent period of volatility. I’d sold my shares noting their…

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Here’s what could send these FTSE 100 shares soaring!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top recovery stocks to buy? There's a good chance these FTSE 100 shares could be about to rebound,…

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1 top growth stock up 233% to consider buying in July

| Ben McPoland

This growth stock on the London Stock Exchange has more than trebled in three years. But it could have much…

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