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Dividend Shares

After a 3-year 40% fall, can the Diageo share price recover?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After rising above 4,000p in 2021, the Diageo share price has tanked. Is a rebound on the cards, or is…

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Investing Articles

Is the red-hot IAG share price about to do a Rolls-Royce?

| Harvey Jones

The IAG share price has had a brilliant year and Harvey Jones is now wondering whether it can climb even…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 stocks that could rally under the new Trump presidency

| Mark Hartley

This Fool has identified two FTSE 250 stocks with US exposure that could reap rewards if the economy booms under…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
Investing Articles

Here’s how ISA investors could aim for a second income of £3,000 a month

| Mark Hartley

With so many UK residents already earning a second income from their Stocks and Shares ISA, here's a strategy for…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best FTSE commodity stock for me to buy to profit from the energy transition?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodity giant looks to me to be in a prime position to benefit from the energy transition,…

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Investing Articles

Anywhere under £45.27, GSK’s share price looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price has been pressured recently from several negative events, but this may leave a bargain to be had.…

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Investing Articles

Worried about UK stagflation? Consider buying dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

If the economy sees a period of low growth, along with stubborn inflation and unemployment, dividend shares could be the…

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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks that could surge under the Donald Trump presidency

| Dr. James Fox

The new US President says he'll take the US economy to new heights, and there are plenty of companies that…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I think Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares could keep beating the FTSE 100!

| Royston Wild

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have provided huge returns over the last decade. Can they keep outperforming the Footsie?

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Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to buy in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Demand for Nvidia shares has soared as investors eye up US growth stocks. Royston Wild looks at the chipmaker's earnings…

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Investing Articles

Down 30% in 3 months, is the Taylor Wimpey share price too cheap for me to ignore?

| Roland Head

Taylor Wimpey’s share price has plummeted since September and the stock now yields 8%. Should our writer buy the shares…

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Investing Articles

Is the S&P 500 heading for a correction in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether the blue-chip US index is ready for a stumble, with one popular S&P 500 share up…

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Investing Articles

£15,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the performance of Tesco shares since the start of last year and considers whether…

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Investing Articles

3 passive income ideas for Stocks & Shares ISA investors to consider!

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to make a gigantic second income? Royston Wild reveals three ways that ISA investors could build long-term…

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Investing Articles

Beaten-down FTSE 250: a chance to get rich in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 stocks have endured a tough few years, with these typically UK-focused businesses suffering amid broad macroeconomic challenges.

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Investing Articles

6.5% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

City analysts expect the dividend on BP shares to keep growing. But just how robust are current estimates? Royston Wild…

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Dividend Shares

Avoid these 2 mistakes that investors make with dividend stocks

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines the various pitfalls that new investors typically face when considering dividend stocks for passive income. 

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Investing For Beginners

Here’s how much an investor would need to earn £1,164 of monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details how owning a portfolio with a mix of growth and dividend shares can be the perfect recipe…

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Investing Articles

Preparing for profit: 3 ways investors could thrive in a stock market crash

| Mark Hartley

The stock market can be a scary place for those who aren’t prepared. Our writer outlines three ways we might…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investors could consider aiming for £3,449 in annual passive income from £10,000 of HSBC shares

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding shares can grow into big passive income, especially if the dividends are reinvested in the…

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US Stock

Has Nvidia stock got any growth potential left?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the scale of Nvidia stock growth over the past year but questions if further gains are…

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Investing Articles

Above £3 now, IAG’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere below £8.97

| Simon Watkins

Although IAG’s share price has risen a long way over the past year, there could still be a lot of…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares trading below book value

| Stephen Wright

A low price-to-book multiple doesn’t always make a stock a bargain. But Stephen Wright thinks a pair of UK shares…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: 2 FTSE shares that could outperform the S&P 500 between now and 2030

| Mark Hartley

The S&P 500 may be revered for its spectacular growth in recent years, but Mark Hartley thinks these two FTSE…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 growth shares that could be about to soar!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE-listed shares have dropped sharply in recent times. But Royston Wild thinks 2025 could be the year of the…

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Investing Articles

Is the stock market broken?

| Stephen Wright

According to David Einhorn value investors have a problem with the way the stock market works at the moment. So…

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Investing Articles

As Trump enters the White House, this UK share looks at least 19% undervalued to me!

| James Beard

On the day that Donald Trump takes office for the second time, our writer thinks there’s one UK share that…

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Investing Articles

Up 23% today! Has the death of this FTSE stock been greatly exaggerated?

| James Beard

Investors reacted well to the latest trading update from this FTSE stock, despite fears that the industry in which it…

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Investing Articles

SpaceX is booming! Here are other space stocks to consider buying for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a few investment options in the growing global space economy that might be worth considering for a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m trying to build up my ISA to earn £5,000 in passive income each month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use their Stocks and Shares ISAs to build wealth and eventually draw a tax-free passive income. Dr…

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Investing Articles

2 things that could sink the Lloyds share price in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some strengths in the bank's business model, but a couple of risks make him fear the Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to boot underperforming Fundsmith Equity out of my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity's underperformed the MSCI World index in recent years and Ed Sheldon's wondering if there are better options for…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares have slumped 21% in 2025. Time to consider buying?

| Christopher Ruane

The famed sausage roll maker's share price has had the stuffing knocked out of it in recent weeks. Should our…

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Investing Articles

Is it downhill from here for Tesla stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane takes a look under the Tesla bonnet and discusses why he'd buy the stock at the right price…

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Growth Shares

At a record high, is it time to buy or sell FTSE 100 stocks?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers both sides of the argument as to whether it really makes sense to buy FTSE 100 shares…

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Value Shares

This FTSE 100 stock’s down 45% in 4 months and the CEO just bought £99k worth of shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The CEO of a major FTSE 100 business just bought nearly £100k of shares in the company. Edward Sheldon views…

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Investing Articles

Tesco’s share price is down 3% from its one-year high despite a strong Christmas. Should I buy on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

Tesco’s share price is up over the year, but there could still be a lot of value left in it.…

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Investing Articles

Aiming for passive income in 2025? Consider these 3 simple strategies

| Mark Hartley

It’s now easier than ever to generate a passive income stream using the stock market. Consider three income strategies that…

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US Stock

Is there any growth potential left in NIO stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith wonders whether the best days for NIO stock are well in the past, or if there might still…

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