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Buying 5,000 Vodafone shares generates a passive income of…

13 January, 2026 | James Beard

Vodafone has announced plans to increase its dividend in 2026. Is now the time to consider buying the telecoms group’s…

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The hidden threat to the Lloyds share price in 2026

13 January, 2026 | Stephen Wright

As mortgages issued five years ago come up for refinancing, could this send the Lloyds share price higher – or…

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Greggs share price: is the market mispricing this UK favourite?

13 January, 2026 | Simon Watkins

Sales are rising, expansion is intact, and JPMorgan is bullish -- so is the beaten down Greggs share price now…

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At £12.87, are Rolls-Royce shares still a slam-dunk buy?

13 January, 2026 | James Beard

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares are flying high. Could the post-pandemic surge continue in 2026 or is there little value left in…

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Up 1,250% since 2023, can the Rolls-Royce share price climb higher?

13 January, 2026 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price used to trade for less than 100p. But after three short years, it’s now closer to…

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Around £41 a share, this FTSE 100 passive income star now has a forecast dividend yield of 7%!

13 January, 2026 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE high-yield stock already has a near-6% payout, but analysts forecast a rise to 7%, which could generate major…

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Martin Lewis reveals just how much money you could be making in the stock market

13 January, 2026 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Martin Lewis shows how £1,000 invested in 2016 could have grown to £3,790 now. But Zaven Boyrazian shows how we…

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Down 20% but with 15% annual earnings growth forecast, how high can BT’s share price go?

13 January, 2026 | Simon Watkins

Analysts expect BT’s profits to rise nearly 15% a year, yet the share price is down 19% over the year.…

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2 top British growth shares to buy in January, according to the experts

13 January, 2026 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two top growth shares that institutional analysts believe have the potential to thrive in 2026. Should investors rush…

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Are these 3 under-the-radar FTSE 250 defence stocks set to fly like Babcock and BAE Systems?

13 January, 2026 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks beyond the big blue-chips and finds FTSE 250 defence stocks have plenty of firepower too. But how…

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Prediction: £5,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth this much by 2027…

13 January, 2026 | Ben McPoland

Tesco shares are down 12.5% since November. After this pullback, is the FTSE 100 dividend stock worth checking out for…

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3 brilliant dividend shares to consider buying for 2026

13 January, 2026 | Mark Hartley

For an investor hunting dividend shares this year, I think it might be hard to find better options than these…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £10,872 in annual dividend income from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 income share

13 January, 2026 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income share is already paying me handsomely -- but the long term income potential here could be…

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The Lloyds share price is now over 100p. So are the shares still cheap?

13 January, 2026 | Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has shot up 90% in 12 months. It's also soared 181% in the last five years.…

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2 stocks to buy before they bounce back in 2026?

12 January, 2026 | Stephen Wright

Buying undervalued stocks is a great way to try and build wealth. But it’s even better when the companies are…

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1 of the FTSE 100’s best bargains to consider for 2026!

12 January, 2026 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses a top FTSE 100 share he owns in his portfolio -- and explains why he think it's…

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I’ve bought this 6.6%-yielding FTSE 250 share, hoping for a 2026 price recovery

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has more than halved in the past five years. But it still offers an attractive dividend…

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On a P/E ratio of just 3, is this penny stock a deep bargain?

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane previously made a profit buying and later selling this penny stock. Why has he bought it again, with…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy these UK income shares cheap?

12 January, 2026 | Alan Oscroft

The investing focus in 2026 might just be returning to long-term income shares after a roller-coaster decade for the UK…

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Up 9.9%! Here’s why Oxford Nanopore stock topped the FTSE 250 today

12 January, 2026 | Ben McPoland

This innovative company's stock price marched higher today in the FTSE 250 index. Might this be my first Stocks and…

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Tesla stock’s defied gravity before. Can it do it again?

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Could Tesla stock really be worth close to 300 times earnings -- or more? Christopher Ruane explains his thinking about…

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As Greggs’ share price dives, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

12 January, 2026 | Royston Wild

The Greggs share price looks incredibly cheap on paper. But does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity? Royston Wild investigates.

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At an all-time high, can the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring?

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price hits a new peak, our writer takes stock of the situation and considers whether there…

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Prediction: analysts see a 7% dividend yield from this brilliant passive income share

12 January, 2026 | Alan Oscroft

A fat dividend yield plus a long track record of annual dividend increases surely makes this a 2026 passive income…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity hiding in plain sight?

12 January, 2026 | Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland think the income opportunity in UK shares remains substantial, especially when FTSE 250 and small-caps are thrown into…

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How much is 1k invested in Lloyds shares in January 2025 worth now?

12 January, 2026 | Ken Hall

A year isn't long in investing, but Ken Hall has been looking at how much a £1,000 investment in Lloyds…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

12 January, 2026 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals how much you might need for a regular four-figure passive income -- and discusses a FTSE 250…

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What to consider when thinking about buying dividend stocks

12 January, 2026 | Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks can be great sources of passive income. But investors should think carefully about whether or not this is…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how to invest £5k in the stock market to try and make an 8% yield

12 January, 2026 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a strategy that aims to generate an above-average yield from the stock market, and outlines a…

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UK dividend shares: a once-in-a-decade shot at bagging these 3 ultra-high yields?

12 January, 2026 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been wowed by the performance of these three FTSE 100 dividend shares. Even after their strong run,…

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Growth Shares

The best of both worlds? 2 growth stocks with dividend yields above 5%

12 January, 2026 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of growth stocks, both from the finance sector, that are paying out decent levels…

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I wish I’d bought sensational HSBC shares 5 years ago. Should I buy them today?

12 January, 2026 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by how well HSBC shares have done in recent years, and examines whether they can…

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Can Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest shares continue their epic run in 2026?

12 January, 2026 | Harvey Jones

NatWest shares are bossing it, says Harvey Jones, and Barclays and Lloyds are flexing their muscles too. Are the FTSE…

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This standout FTSE income gem now has a dividend yield of 7%!

12 January, 2026 | Simon Watkins

This FTSE financial giant is growing profits, customers and assets while trading at low valuations and offering a big yield…

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Up 117% from its 2025 low, here’s why Barclays’ share price could soar again this year

12 January, 2026 | Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price surged in 2025, but strong earnings growth following its recent business strategic shift could mean huge gains…