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1 ultra-high-yield UK dividend stock to consider buying before the 5 April ISA deadline

Harvey Jones picks out a top UK dividend stock with a brilliant 7.5% yield and strong growth before the current…

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Is Raspberry Pi the next Nvidia stock?

The Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI) share price exploded 46% higher in the FTSE 250 today. Might this be the start of…

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Thinking of stuffing a SIPP with high-yield shares? 3 things to consider

A SIPP filled with shares offering juicy dividends can seem tempting. Christopher Ruane explains some potential pros and cons of…

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Does this weekend’s ISA deadline make now a good time to start buying shares?

With a key ISA deadline looming this weekend, does it make a difference whether someone starts buying shares now or…

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If inflation soars, can the National Grid dividend keep up?

With the risk of higher inflation getting stronger, our writer weighs up whether the National Grid dividend might earn the…

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Could getting out of the food business help the Unilever share price?

Unilever and McCormick today announced a transformational corporate deal. Our writer weighs some of its attractions and risks.

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Why did Raspberry Pi shares just jump 35%?

Raspberry Pi shares have been in the doldrums in the past 12 months. But is that all changing, after a…

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How much second income could investors earn with 9% dividends from Legal & General shares?

Investors looking to build up a second income portfolio have a good few FTSE 100 shares with big dividends to…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares just 2 years ago is now worth…

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen some way back from a recent 52-week peak, as global events impact them and the firm…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares just 2 years ago is now worth…

When Barclays shares fall, you've got to ask yourself one question: do you feel... like a long-term investor who just…

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Are you ignoring the ISA deadline? Here’s what you may be losing forever!

Think the annual ISA deadline's not your business? You could potentially be missing out, even as a very modest investor.…

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How much does someone need to put in the stock market to retire and live off passive income?

Put money in the stock market as a way of building dividend income streams big enough to retire on? Christopher…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April could pay this much passive income

Looking for dividend stock ideas in April? Our writer highlights a five-share portfolio that could generate £1,428 a year in…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? See how it could be used to target a £989 monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane looks beyond the looming contribution deadline for a Stocks and Shares ISA and takes a long-term approach to…

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Warren Buffett’s firm has 43% of its stock portfolio in 2 names. But…

Warren Buffett’s company looks like it has a concentrated stock portfolio. But as Stephen Wright points out, it’s more diversified…

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£20,000 buys this many shares of the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding dividend stock

What's the biggest yielder in the FTSE 100? How many shares in it would £20k buy an investor right now?…

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3 reasons why AI could cause a brutal stock market crash

Artificial intelligence is going to affect all our lives. But will it hasten a massive stock market crash? James Beard…

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Should I buy the UK’s most ‘profitable’ penny stock? Not so fast…

Mark Hartley breaks down the complex financials of penny stocks, revealing why these risky investments are often hard to value.

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How I’d aim to take a Stocks and Shares ISA from £0 to £1m starting today

Jon Smith talks through the strategy he'd look to implement when taking a Stocks and Shares ISA from nothing to…

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These 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield an average of 8.26%

With many FTSE 100 share prices slipping, dividend yields are on the rise. Mark Hartley looks at the investment case…

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Investors are rushing to buy these before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Should we join in?

Despite geopolitical troubles causing so much pain in the world, Stocks and Shares ISA investors in the UK are keeping…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £10,000 second income?

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 7% that could contribute nicely to an ISA generating a second…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target £500 of monthly passive income?

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially earn someone thousands of pounds in dividends per year.

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With the stock market down, here are 2 potential ISA bargains to consider right now

When the stock market dips, investors looking at long-term prospects should seek out cheap shares, right? I have my eye…

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Want a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA? Step 1 starts before 5 April

Dr James Fox explains why the Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle, and why investors may want to…

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2 dirt-cheap stocks to consider buying for an ISA portfolio in April

This pair of UK shares are down by double digits in recent months. Ben McPoland sees both as stocks to…

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I think this undervalued penny stock has serious potential to outperform

Jon Smith points out a penny stock that's started to rise as the company pushes ahead with a transformation that…

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2 dividend-paying investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

These two London-listed funds source their dividends globally, offering income investors diversification inside an ISA portfolio.

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Waiting for a stock market crash? This FTSE 100 superstar just fell 19% in a day

A stock market crash can be a great time to buy shares. But one of the FTSE 100’s leading lights…

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Rolls-Royce shares down 19%. Why is this major broker still as bullish as ever?

Our writer looks into the long-term investment case for Rolls-Royce shares after a 19% dip, and finds at least one…

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9% yield! But a cut’s coming for 1 of the UK’s most reliable dividend stocks

While other housebuilding stocks have had big dividend cuts in recent years, Taylor Wimpey's been incredibly resilient. But that's set…

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Stock market crash? 1 Nasdaq share I’m keeping an eye on

With the stock market taking the elevator down recently, out writer has his eye on a company hoping to compete…

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3 risks to the Rolls-Royce share price?

James Beard considers whether enthusiastic investors are overlooking some potentially big threats to Rolls-Royce and its share price.

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Just look at these tasty FTSE 100 bargains!

Trouble in the Middle East is playing havoc with stock market valuations. But James Beard reckons there are plenty of…

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£3,000 invested in Greggs shares 2 weeks ago is now worth…

The last few weeks have been another wild ride for Greggs' shares! Let's take a look at how they've been…

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Down 27% in a month, is this FTSE 250 share too cheap to ignore?

Wizz Air's share price has fallen more than a quarter since the Middle East conflict began. Royston Wild asks: is…

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Is this market correction a brilliant buying opportunity for Stocks and Shares ISA investors?

Uncertainty is the word right now but Harvey Jones says Stocks and Shares ISA investors could pick up some brilliant…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares go up by 51% in the next year?

If predictions are accurate, Rolls-Royce shares may rise by anything from 26% to 51% in the next 12 months. Time…

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Want to turn your ISA into a passive income machine? These 3 steps help

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of factors he reckons could help an investor as they aim to earn passive…

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2 FTSE shares that have been oversold in this stock market correction

Jon Smith reviews the recent market slump and points out a couple of FTSE shares he believes have been oversold…

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