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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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I think shares in this FTSE 100 company are undervalued right now

| Stephen Wright

After a series of acquisitions, Informa’s balance sheet is loaded with goodwill. But is this hiding the true value of…

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Here are the FTSE 100 shares that have outperformed the S&P 500 since 2020

| Stephen Wright

A surprising number of FTSE 100 stocks have outperformed their S&P 500 counterparts over the last five years. But can…

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

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching the Vodafone share price slide for so long that he can't come to terms with…

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Down 35% with a 5% yield! Is this the cheapest dividend stock on the FTSE 250?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the income potential of a FTSE 250 dividend stock that looks to be trading well below its…

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This old-school tech stock is beating all Magnificent 7 shares in 2025, including Nvidia

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in this old technology company are soaring in 2025, outperforming Nvidia stock and many other popular tech investments.

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Prediction: in 12 months the under-achieving Legal & General Group share price could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones expected better from the Legal & General share price, but he has no complaints about the FTSE 100…

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See the latest BP share price and dividend forecasts

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines the outlook for the BP share price after what's been a tough year. The yield's climbed nicely…

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What are the most common FTSE 100 shares top UK investors put into a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley reveals the three most popular FTSE 100 shares found in Stocks and Shares ISAs — and why so…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares would deliver this much passive income…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Greggs' shares. He hasn't been a fan of the sausage roll maker…

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11% below its highs, this world-class FTSE 100 tech stock looks good value to me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for a tech stock in the FTSE? This company is now one of the biggest financial data companies in…

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Here’s how my 1 year-old daughter’s SIPP could be worth almost £19m in 60 years

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP provides Britons with a way to manage their retirement planning. Plus, you can open a SIPP at any…

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Consider 2 investment trusts and funds to target £160k from a £20k lump sum!

| Royston Wild

I think these investment trusts and ETFs could continue delivering double-digit annual returns through to 2035. Here's why.

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How investors can aim to get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is an exceptionally successful investor, who has leveraged his knowledge and the power of compounding to create great…

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£10,000 invested in Santander shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Santander shares have gained over the past week following news that the Spanish bank would acquire TSB from Sabadell for…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares appear to be plateauing after surging beyond market expectations over the past year. Dr James Fox takes a…

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These two FTSE 250 shares yield 8.9% and 9.3%. Can that last?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two high-yield FTSE 250 investment funds that are both focused on the…

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1 Warren Buffett stock I’m staying well away from

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been buying shares in Constellation Brands recently. But Stephen Wright prefers its FTSE 100 counterpart.

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Nvidia stock just hit an all-time high. So could it still make sense to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high today. Our writer reckons it may still be cheap from a long-term perspective.…

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As Rolls-Royce shares smash record after record, could they be a bargain even now?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have performed incredibly in recent years. This writer reckons they may yet go even higher -- here's his…

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2 UK stocks that could be under pressure if fiscal problems keep rising

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of UK stocks that he thinks could be under pressure if the government change…

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2 FTSE 100 shares with low P/E ratios! Which should I consider buying?

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best UK value shares to buy this July. Here are a couple from the FTSE 100…

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4 stocks I bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in June!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals what he thinks is the most exciting from the four investments he made in his Stocks and…

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5 dividend shares yielding 5.9%+ to consider in July

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discussed a handful of FTSE dividends shares yielding close to 6% or higher that he reckons investors should…

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Up 50% in just 1 year, can the NatWest share price keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a couple of ways to evaluate the Natwest share price and decide whether it offers a…

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Down 21%, here are 3 things that could boost the BP share price

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has grown in the past five years, but it's been left in the dust by rival…

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International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares: here’s the share price and dividend forecast for the next 12 months!

| Royston Wild

International Consolidated Airlines' (IAG) shares are still climbing on strong profits growth. But can the FTSE 100 firm keep flying?

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1 of the UK’s best growth stocks to consider buying in July

| Stephen Wright

Halma has been one of the UK’s best growth stocks for a long time. And at an unusually low valuation,…

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Prediction: in 12 months the eye-popping Aviva share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price is on a roll, and investors have got a heap of dividends on top. Harvey Jones…

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Down 8% to under £19, is BAE Systems’ share price a bargain?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price has recently lost ground, but NATO's pledged a huge increase in defence spending from which the…

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Just how high can the Rolls-Royce, Babcock and BAE Systems share prices go?

| Harvey Jones

High-flying BAE Systems’ share price has given Harvey Jones's portfolio a real lift, and it's not the only FTSE 100…

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Here’s a surging ETF for savvy investors to consider in July!

| Royston Wild

A surging gold price has seen this exchange-traded fund (ETF) rise more than 40% since mid-2015. I think it has…

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Market jitters caused one of my FTSE 100 stocks to tank!

| James Beard

On Wednesday afternoon, a forlorn Chancellor prompted a sell-off of certain FTSE 100 stocks and led to a rise in…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have sure been in the doldrums over recent months. But is this a FTSE 250 stock to consider…

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An 8.4% yield and down 33%, is Taylor Wimpey’s share price seriously cheap now?

| Simon Watkins

Taylor Wimpey’s share price has fallen a long way as uncertainty plagues the housing market. However, things may be taking…

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Dr Martens was one of the top-performing UK shares in June. Time to buy?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley analyses whether Dr Martens’ sharp share price rebound makes it one of the UK shares worth considering right…

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Achieving a £1k a month passive income goal with just £20k in savings? It’s possible!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines a simple yet lucrative passive income strategy involving dividend shares and starting with a £20k initial investment.

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This is the most shorted FTSE stock!

| James Beard

Some investors appear to be speculating on the Yellow Cake share price. Our writer considers why they're targeting this little-known…

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

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has done well from the booming Lloyds share price over the last couple of years but can the…

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