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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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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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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 stock to watch before year-end

| Andrew Mackie

1 FTSE 100 miner has more than trebled this year – I recently topped up my position, and here’s why…

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Here’s why some analysts think the BP share price could skyrocket in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley investigates why the BP share price has attracted so much attention as the year draws to a close.…

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Investing Articles

10% yields! These dividend stocks are on sale in December

| Stephen Wright

Investors looking for potentially lucrative dividend stocks can find a lot 'on sale' at the start of December. But are…

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Investing Articles

These are my best shares to buy in an ISA for 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has invested almost £10,000 in two companies he believes are among the best shares to buy now. Here’s…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Retail investors are rushing to snap up Legal & General shares to unlock a near-double-digit dividend yield! Is this a…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 20 years, Barclays' shares have generated lukewarm returns. But with the bank stock almost tripling in just two years,…

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Investing Articles

Got £500? These income shares could unlock up to £67.50 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These income shares have some of the highest dividend yields in the UK stock market, and the payouts keep flowing…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Lloyds’ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have been firing on all cylinders in 2025, making shareholders far wealthier. But just how much money have…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock isn’t the highest-yielding on the index, but it’s been one of the most reliable dividend payers

| James Beard

There are lots of FTSE 100 dividend shares to choose from. Our writer looks at one stock that’s increased its…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock’s yielding 12.8%. But such an impressive return might not be available for very long

| James Beard

The FTSE 250 is stuffed full of high-yielding dividend shares. Our writer takes a closer look at one of them…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, even after already rising by quadruple digits! But can the stock…

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Investing Articles

Down up to 65%, experts expect a massive recovery from these FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a rough 2025, these FTSE shares now look seriously undervalued. Is this a rare buying opportunity for some explosive…

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Investing Articles

This cheap FTSE 100 stock could benefit from AI before anyone else

| Muhammad Cheema

AI is going to see massive growth for years to come. Muhammad Cheema thinks he’s found a dirt-cheap stock in…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to defy expectations, delivering robust returns to investors. But for some stock pickers, the results have…

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Investing Articles

Down 18%! Is this beaten down dividend growth hero now the best share to buy in December?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy for his portfolio and thinks he may have found it…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Takeovers and buyouts have limited the FTSE 250’s growth, harming index investor returns. But for some stock pickers, 2025 has…

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Investing Articles

How an investor could use £35 a week to build passive income streams

| Andrew Mackie

With consistent small investments, I’ve watched modest sums snowball into passive income, proving that even little steps can have long-term…

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Investing Articles

It’s December! Can we all stop worrying about a stock market crash now?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market crash didn't happen after all in November. Harvey Jones sets out his strategy for buying FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has been a phenomenal investment in 2025, and some of its stocks have been truly impressive, delivering…

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Investing Articles

Investing £100 a month in dividend shares could deliver this much passive income…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the potential passive income that could be targeted by investing a fairly small £100 a month in…

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Investing Articles

With the JD Sports share price down 22% in a month, could the retailer be a 2026 takeover target?

| James Beard

As the JD Sports share price continues to disappoint -- and its price-to-earnings ratio climbs ever higher -- will the…

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Investing Articles

Up 26% in November, this FTSE 100 growth stock is doing something truly epic

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by this UK growth stock, which has just enjoyed another terrific month. Is it now…

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