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Investing Articles

Here’s why Vodafone’s sub-£1.15 share price looks cheap to me anywhere below £2.02

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price is at a three-year high, yet the numbers hint at far more value beneath the surface, and…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investors can target £22,491 a year from £20,000 in this overlooked income share

| Simon Watkins

This under-the-radar income share already has a market-beating dividend yield that's forecast to go much higher, underpinned by steady earnings…

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Investing Articles

What does the Q4 profit surge mean for Barclays shares now?

| Alan Oscroft

Eyes are on Barclays shares as the FTSE 100 bank announces a new £1bn buyback on the back of its…

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9.2% yield! 4 dividend stocks to consider buying right now

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild explains why investing outside the FTSE 100 could deliver a…

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National Grid’s share price is under £13 now, so is it worth me buying the stock?

| Simon Watkins

Many assume National Grid's share price is a safe bet, but my deep dive found something surprising that income hunters…

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BP share price falls as buybacks are suspended — but is the market focusing on the wrong story?

| Andrew Mackie

After another disappointing set of results, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the BP share price, its strategy reset, and…

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Dividend Shares

This income stock has a dividend forecast of over 8.5%! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock with a rising dividend forecast, but contrasts this outlook…

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An 8.8% yield but down 15%, should I buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income gem now?

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast exceptional earnings growth for this FTSE star, which I believe will enable it to keep generating market-beating passive…

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8.25% yield! Could this FTSE 100 stock net investors a big second income?

| Stephen Wright

Insurance stocks are often popular with investors looking for a second income. But there’s a lot more to them than…

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Growth Shares

Why I expect the Tesco share price to make 52-week highs this spring

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some positive catalysts for the Tesco share price and explains why the coming months could act…

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£1,000 buys 10,750 shares in this red-hot FTSE defence stock that’s crushing Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This defence stock in the FTSE AIM All Share index has delivered huge returns for investors recently. Could it be…

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£1,000 buys 15,900 shares in this penny stock that’s been smashing Greggs

| Ben McPoland

This intriguing penny stock has surged since this time last year. Should adventurous investors consider it today while it's at…

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FTSE 100: could the boring become fashionable?

| James Beard

Could the sell-off in software and data stocks make this ‘old-fashioned’ member of the FTSE 100 a bit of a…

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Down 37%, is there a once-in-a-decade chance for me to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this excellent FTSE 100 stock, having now fallen 37% since January 2025, is currently on sale at…

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How many Tesco shares do I need to buy for £5,000 in passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money he’d need to invest in Tesco shares to receive a chunky second income from…

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At a 52-week high, is it too late to buy National Grid shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

National Grid shares just hit a new all-time high, but is there more growth to come, or has the gravy…

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Up 60%, can Vodafone shares continue to rally in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares have charged upwards over the past year as management begins delivering on its turnaround strategy. Can the rebound…

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Where could the Scottish Mortgage share price finish 2026?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of his favourite trusts, with the Scottish Mortgage share price pushing…

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Dividend Shares

Oops, Greggs shares get rolled and battered again!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Greggs shares had a terrible 2025 and have slumped by 22.4% over the past 12 months. Hedge funds are betting…

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Is 1 of the FTSE 100’s most reliable dividend stocks at the start of a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

Investors waiting for Croda International's recovery have had to be patient. But this top UK top dividend stock is showing…

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Investing Articles

Fancy a 9%+ dividend yield? 3 top passive income stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a strong and sustained passive income? Consider these high-yielding income trusts, funds, and stocks.

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Investing Articles

Can Tesla stock really keep on rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock is up by almost a fifth over the past 12 months, even though the firm's revenues fell last…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 share yields 7.3%. Could future dividends be even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a look at one of the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100. Why is the yield so…

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5 steps to target a £43,939 Stocks and Shares ISA income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a passive income? Royston Wild explains why buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how an ISA can supercharge passive income, and reveals a top FTSE 100 stock that's delivering excellent…

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A rare chance to buy US software growth stocks like Salesforce, Snowflake, and CrowdStrike cheaply?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

US growth stocks in the software space have taken a beating recently amid concerns of AI disruption. Is there a…

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Investing Articles

Why UK shares like Tesco, BP, and Rio Tinto could see higher valuations in 2026 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

For a long time, UK shares in ‘old economy’ sectors were out of favour. However, the landscape's recently changed dramatically.

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider this week!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 remains a great place to hunt for bargain shares, reckons Royston Wild. Here are two that have…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Amazon stock?

| Stephen Wright

After underperforming in recent years, Amazon stock now trades at a decade-low valuation. Investors waiting for an opportunity should take…

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Here’s why the Greggs share price slumped 5% in the FTSE 250 today

| Ben McPoland

Greggs has already lost half its value in the space of 18 months. Ben McPoland explains why the stock is…

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Lloyds and NatWest shares are falling again. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

NatWest shares have had a brilliant run, as have Lloyds and the rest of the FTSE 100 banks. Now Harvey…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 in Microsoft shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Microsoft shares have generated a 628% return over the last 10 years. But investors can grab them today at a…

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US Stock

£5k invested in Nvidia shares at the beginning of the year is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a busy few weeks to kick off 2026 for Nvidia shares, with upcoming earnings presenting a near-term…

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Is this the best no-brainer S&P 500 stock to consider buying now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an S&P 500 stock that's already up 157% this year and explains why optimism around the…

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Investing Articles

Down 8%, is BT’s share price a serious bargain at around £2?

| Simon Watkins

The BT share price has drifted lower in the past few months, but I believe strong forecast earnings growth should…

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Here’s how investors can target £12,959 in income a year from 3,106 shares in this top-tier FTSE dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE gem offers one of the strongest dividend income profiles in the index, backed by rising profits, solid cash…

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Investing Articles

Is the Aston Martin share price going to 0p?

| Ben McPoland

Year after year, the Aston Martin share price just keeps shedding more value. Might the James Bond carmaker disappear altogether?

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UK dividend shares paid £84.7bn to investors in 2025! In 2026 investors could earn…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK dividend shares are heating back up in 2026, but for intelligent investors, some double-digit passive income growth could be…

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Investing Articles

Under £17 now, here’s why I think Greggs shares are a steal anywhere below £31

| Simon Watkins

Greggs shares have dropped well below last year’s highs, but the company’s growth and earnings strength suggest the market may…

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I’m targeting £18,252 a year in dividend income from my £20,000 in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse could offer one of the market's most overlooked income opportunities, fuelled by supercharged earnings growth…

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