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Investing Articles

Prudential’s sub-£11 share price looks a bargain to me, but how cheap is it?

| Simon Watkins

Prudential’s share price has risen a lot over the year, but Simon Watkins believes there’s still a big gap between…

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Investing Articles

Is the countdown really on for the Lloyds share price reaching £1?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group share price is looking ever more likely to end the year on a high, but I'm…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT for the best passive income stock for 2026 and this is what it said…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is surprised at the ChatGPT pick for the best share for passive income as he feels some key…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what I’ve made from 266 shares in this FTSE 100 passive income star since 2020…

| Simon Watkins

My passive income portfolio is geared to maximising my dividend income with little effort from me, and this FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems’ share price has plunged 23%, but here’s why I’m buying more now  

| Simon Watkins

The BAE Systems' share price has nosedived since October, yet Simon Watkins sees record orders and defence spend driving long-term…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares might be 26% overvalued. Is it time to sell?

| James Beard

A comparison with one of Rolls-Royce’s competitors suggests its shares are expensive. Our writer contemplates what to do.

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Investing Articles

Will Lloyds shares reach £1 soon? Or is 76p more likely?

| James Beard

Lloyds' shares are closing in on the 100p-barrier for the first time since the global financial crisis of 2008. But…

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Investing Articles

BT shares offer a 4.7% dividend yield – but should I buy them for retirement?

| Mark Hartley

BT shares have made some impressive gains this year as upgrade costs fade. But one glaring issue overshadows its strong…

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Investing Articles

£15,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have more than doubled in the last three years, but will shareholders continue to get richer in 2026?…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock last Christmas is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock that's made spectacular gains in 2025. Will the rally…

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Investing Articles

2 incredible FTSE 100 dividend shares I can’t stop buying!

| Royston Wild

Discover two of the FTSE index's greatest dividend shares -- and why Royston Wild has plans to hold on to…

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Investing Articles

£15,000 invested in BT shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since Allison Kirkby became CEO in early 2024, BT shares have jumped more than 60%! But can this momentum continue…

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Investing Articles

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

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for Greggs shareholders, there was finally some good news for this unloved FTSE 250 stock…

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Investing Articles

Up 22% this year and with a forward P/E ratio of 13, is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant buy for 2026?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is having a rip-roaring year already, and its forecast earnings for 2026 make it look on…

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Investing Articles

Why this growth share rocketed 40% in November – and 420% over 6 months!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by the performance of this growth share, which has smashed the FTSE 250 lately. But…

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Investing Articles

Can investors afford to miss these 3 dirt-cheap UK shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best cheap shares to buy? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and investment trusts offer stunning…

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Investing Articles

Want a second income? These dividend stocks could help with the heavy lifting

| Stephen Wright

High yields and strong track records might mean UK investors looking for a second income don’t have to look too…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks I’m looking to buy in the next crash

| Stephen Wright

A market crash can provide a chance to buy quality stocks without the premium price tags. But it’s important to…

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Investing Articles

I’m hoping for big returns from these small-cap UK stocks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is betting on increased volatility making for better long-term returns with a pair of small-cap UK growth stocks.

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Investing Articles

3 epic investment trusts for December to target a 16% annual return!

| Royston Wild

One of these top investment trusts has made an average return of 21.2% over five years. Royston Wild explains why…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target a £5,333 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a bargain FTSE 250 stock trading at an 11-year low -- one that could help supercharge an…

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Investing Articles

Is this the beginning of the end for the Nvidia share price?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright raised concerns about the Nvidia share price at the start of the year. Is his prediction finally starting…

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Investing Articles

All I want for Christmas is a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to start planning a Stocks and Shares ISA for those who don't already have one? Today…

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Investing Articles

Down 20% in November! Are these now the 2 best stocks to buy in December?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 companies with dominant market positions and asks whether they are the best stocks…

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Investing Articles

3 stunning ETFs to target a near-20% annual return!

| Royston Wild

Discover three quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with records of blowout growth -- including one with a 27.9% yearly return!

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investors can target £7,227 a year in dividend income from 4,405 BP shares

| Simon Watkins

BP shares may look like just another oil play, but a strong yield and sharply rising earnings make them a…

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Growth Shares

Why the Marks & Spencer share price fell 14% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the underwhelming performance from the Marks & Spencer share price last month, but explains…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the 3 best FTSE growth stocks, and here’s what it said…

| Simon Watkins

ChatGPT’s FTSE growth stock picks surprised me -- from miners to IT resellers. But are they real opportunities or risky…

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Investing Articles

Investing for a future second income? Dr James Fox likes these wealth-building stocks

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us want a second income, but our portfolios just aren't big enough yet. Dr James Fox details some…

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Growth Shares

This 19p penny share traded above 125p in 2020. Time for a comeback?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that just because a penny share enjoyed a prosperous past, it doesn't mean a comeback to glory…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how another £5,000 invested in this high-yield FTSE 250 star could make me £2,969 a year in dividend income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 high-yield play has consistently delivered major dividend income for me in recent years, with analysts forecasting more…

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Investing Articles

These 3 UK dividend shares could pay a brilliant £1,500 a year in tax-free ISA income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones plucks out a trio out of high-yielding dividend shares from the FTSE 100 that offer investors a high…

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Investing Articles

The 3 key factors investors are overlooking in Rolls-Royce’s share price story…

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has soared since 2023, but there could still be a long way for it to go based…

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Investing Articles

A 9.4% yield and 71% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income star?

| Simon Watkins

Taylor Wimpey offers one of the best yields in the FTSE 100, looks very undervalued, and has great growth prospects,…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds’ sub-£1 share price: great value, or a great big value trap?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ share price looks significantly undervalued, but mounting risks raise the spectre of a value trap. So, bargain hunters must…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 best-selling shares I’ll buy at the next opportunity

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 100 shares our writer Royston Wild is considering -- and why he expects them to deliver stunning…

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Investing Articles

2 stealthy growth stocks I’ve got my eye on in December

| Stephen Wright

AI uncertainty sent growth stocks all over the place in November. But Stephen Wright has his eye on some longer-term…

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Investing Articles

How much would you need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

The specific sum you'd need for a £1k passive income may depend on whether you use a Cash ISA or…

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Investing Articles

With a P/E of 9.1, can this cheap FTSE 250 stock keep surging?

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 250 stock that leapt 12% last week -- and why our writer Royston Wild believes it's a…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE shares I’m considering buying using my SIPP’s tax relief

| Royston Wild

Discover the two FTSE 100 growth shares that have shot to the top of my watchlist. I’m thinking of buying…

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