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Here’s what 100 National Grid shares bought 5 years ago are worth now

Christopher Ruane looks at how National Grid shares have performed over the past few years and weighs whether he ought…

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend stocks with big yields shine in 2026?

Here are two dividend stocks with forecast yields of 8.6% and 6.8% after years of steady payouts, and with earnings…

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Up 242% in 2 years! Can anything stop the rampant Barclays share price?

Harvey Jones says the Barclays share price has been racing along lately but questions how long the FTSE 100 bank…

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Up 17% today! Is Wise still worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Wise put a smile on the face of anyone holding it in a Stocks and Shares ISA today. What news…

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See how the Rolls-Royce share price has transformed £10,000 in just 3 years – it’s jaw-dropping

Harvey Jones is blown away by the Rolls-Royce share price and examines whether the FTSE 100 growth star can make…

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How can we aim for a penny share fortune in 2026?

Should penny share investors be getting excited about the prospects for 2026? With care, we can unearth some attractive candidates.

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Near a 3-year high, Vodafone may not look a cheap share, but is the value story just beginning?

Vodafone has risen a lot over 12 months, yet my analysis suggests there's more value left in this supposedly not‑so‑cheap…

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Is £14 a share the next stop for Rolls-Royce?

Why do so many analysts keep upgrading Rolls-Royce shares? Is the rocketing share price set to rise even further from…

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Under £19, here’s why GSK’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere below £42.92

Despite a strong run last year, my DCF modelling suggests the market may be overlooking a far higher value than…

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Can this unloved stock market style still make investors richer?

Quality investing is out of fashion in the stock market today. How might investors consider profiting from this perhaps temporary…

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Down 33%, is there a once-in-a-decade opportunity in this FTSE 100 stock?

This FTSE 100 firm has a potentially very large commercial opportunity emerging in the next couple of years. But does…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs’ shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Investors who bought Greggs' shares five years ago are still waiting to get their money back. But has the investment…

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Here’s how you could target £7,066 a year of retirement income by putting just £5 a day into HSBC shares…

Some in the markets may think HSBC shares have risen too far, but my analysis implies the opposite -- and…

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Buying 5,000 BT shares generates passive income of…

BT has increased the interim dividend for its current financial year. Is now the time to consider buying the telecom…

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Vodafone shares or BT? Which should I consider buying?

UK telecoms stocks are booming, with Vodafone's shares doing particularly well. James Beard compares the FTSE 100’s two largest in…

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2 S&P 500 stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

Jon Smith talks through a couple of S&P 500 shares that endured a tricky 2025 but have exciting forecasts for…

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With 2,685 shares in this 7.2%-yielding FTSE 100 gem, investors can target £12,406 in yearly passive income!

This FTSE 100 financial giant could turn a modest investment into serious passive income over time, with the long‑term totals…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes. I’m still buying cheap UK shares

Some commentators are expecting a stock market crash. But should investors ignore these gloomy predictions and carry on investing?

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4 huge risks to Rolls-Royce shares in 2026!

After more than doubling in value in 2025, can Rolls-Royce shares soar again this year? Royston Wild has his doubts…

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Could Lloyds shares reach £1.50 in 2026?

Having smashed through the 100p barrier, could Lloyds shares rise another 50% in 2026? Or might they come back down…

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Dividend Shares

£4k invested in this income share could pay £109 each quarter

Jon Smith talks through an income share with a double-digit percentage yield, operating in a sector that's endured a tough…

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9.7% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE income shares?

Unloved FTSE 250 income shares offer some of the highest yields in the index, but can they continue to maintain…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to build a fabulous second income?

Harvey Jones says now may be a good time to target a second income stream by investing in FTSE 100…

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5 risks UK investors must understand before buying dividend shares in 2026

Mark Hartley highlights risks that investors should be aware of when considering dividend shares this year, and identifies one stock…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 a year ago is now worth…

The FTSE 100 has set a new all-time high this month. Over the past year, its performance has been strong.…

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Could 4,692 shares in this quality REIT net me a £1,000-a-month second income?

A 5.3% yield, monthly dividends, and an outstanding growth record. Should UK investors looking for a second income take a…

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Up 13% in just 1 month, could Chevron stock have further to run?

Chevron stock has moved up in the past month -- and over the past few years. It also has an…

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Up 23%! What on earth’s going on with the BAE Systems share price?

Despite it only being mid-January, the BAE Systems share price has proven this writer wrong so far in 2026. Why…

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Here’s what would have to happen for me to buy Tesla stock

Our writer likes the Tesla business but is not yet ready to buy its stock. What would have to happen…

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Is 2026 a once-in-a-decade chance to generate passive income AND growth?

Building a passive income with stocks that generate dividends and growth can be rare, but Ken Hall wonders if 2026…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to grab this brilliant 8%-yielding dividend share?

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 100 dividend share is at similar levels to a decade ago, and now could be…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA earn over 20 years?

How big a money spinner can a Stocks and Shares ISA be when it comes to passive income? Christopher Ruane…

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Investing Articles

Down 58%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 6.4% dividend yield!

After a brutal 12 months, this FTSE 250 share still offers a dividend yield well above the index. Can it…

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Prediction: 2 FTSE 100 losers I think could explode in 2026!

These FTSE 100 shares fell by 13% and 21% respectively in 2025. Can they rebound this year? Royston Wild explains…

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2 top shares to consider stuffing in an ISA and holding until 2036!

Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks could potentially turbocharge returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as tariff threats explode!

Are you looking for lifeboats as global trade wars intensify? Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 safe haven shares demand…

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Growth Shares

2 UK growth stocks exposed to escalating US trade tensions

Jon Smith reviews the latest tariff news impacting UK companies and flags up a couple of growth stocks that could…

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This good news could help to fuel a long-term Amazon share price rally

Jon Smith points out a new deal struck regarding copper and talks through the broader positive implications it could have…

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Down 22% to under £11, is this high-tech FTSE high-flyer a screaming bargain now?

Despite solid growth, strong margins, and rising cash generation, this FTSE tech star has dropped sharply. So is it seriously…

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Here’s how investors could aim for £9,532 in yearly dividend income from this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 250 high-yield gem

A near double-digit yield backed by growing cash flow and long-term contracts makes Energean look like one of the FTSE…

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