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I asked ChatGPT for 5 world-class dividend shares for a retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high-quality dividend shares for a retirement portfolio? Here are some names that artificial intelligence came up with…

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Prediction: this growth stock will outperform Nvidia, Tesla, and Rigetti over the next 2 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This growth stock won’t be found on lists of the most-bought shares. However, Edward Sheldon sees a ton of potential…

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Fancy a 10%+ dividend yield? 3 passive income heroes to consider

| Royston Wild

Each of these UK stocks, funds, and trusts has a double-digit dividend yield and excellent long-term growth potential.

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£5,000 invested in Shell shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

I’m going to say it… Shell shares have massively underperformed over the long run. Of course, energy is cyclical, but…

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£20,000 invested in AstraZeneca shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca shares have jumped from their lows but there’s still plenty of evidence that the stock could be trading a…

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City experts now think the Lloyds share price could climb as high as…

| Alan Oscroft

Has the likelihood of higher car loan costs led to lower Lloyds share price targets from City brokers? So far,…

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Now 218%! Is a stock market crash coming with the Warren Buffett indicator at all-time highs?

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett indicator is flirting with all-time highs. Is this a sign that a stock market crash is heading…

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After falling 10%, has this UK share suddenly become an amazing bargain to consider?

| James Beard

One of the UK’s top 100 shares has just fallen over 10%. Does the stock now offer excellent value for…

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I asked ChatGPT what could save the Aston Martin share price

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin has held a licence to lose money in recent years. Can this writer find reasons to get behind…

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Rolls-Royce, Babcock and BAE Systems share prices are all falling today! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

The BAE Systems share price is falling today, and the same goes for other defence industry stocks, Babcock and Rolls-Royce.…

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Up 5,000% in a year, is Nasdaq stock Rigetti (RGTI) a ticket to wealth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq-listed quantum computing Rigetti has delivered life-changing returns for investors over the last year. Can it continue to do so?

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market is about to crash! Here’s what it said

| Royston Wild

Global stocks are trading near record peaks despite the uncertain outlook. Royston Wild considers if the stock market is waiting…

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Is the FTSE 100 dip an unmissable chance to buy Barclays shares at a 5% discount?

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares are falling faster than most companies on the FTSE 100, on what's a turbulent day for the stock…

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Prediction: analysts say this growth stock will surge 19% in a year!

| Royston Wild

This top growth stock has risen more than 160% in value over the last year. Royston Wild explains why it…

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Could an S&P 500 crash hit the FTSE 100? Here’s what the experts think…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores how a potential S&P 500 crash could impact the FTSE 100 -- and one major strategy shift…

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How much money do you need in a SIPP for a £38k passive income at 65?

| Royston Wild

With generous levels of tax relief, a SIPP can be a powerful weapon to target a long-term passive income, as…

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Can you unlock a £5,513 annual second income by investing £100 a month?

| Stephen Wright

A 6% return on a £100 monthly investment is enough to earn a £5,513 second income after 30 years. Stephen…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price flying up to £25?

| John Fieldsend

The Rolls-Royce share price has been surging on the back of increased flying hours. Is this upwards trajectory going to…

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2 dividend stocks on the FTSE 250 with twice the yield of the index average!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the prospects of two FTSE 250 dividend stocks with above-average yields. Could they offer investors long-term passive…

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15% annual returns! Here’s a FTSE 250 growth hero to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best growth stocks worthy of further research? Discover a FTSE 250 share that Royston Wild's tipping for…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,799 in monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox contends that the ISA's an incredible vehicle for our investments. Here, he shares a tried and tested…

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Open a SIPP for a child and let time do the heavy lifting

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes opening a SIPP for a child — be it son or daughter or grandchild — can…

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These are the FTSE 100 stocks I expect to rally: Melrose, Hikma, and…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 may be near an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean all stocks are more expensive than they…

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5 of my SIPP holdings have doubled in just 2 years – including a FTSE 100 stock nobody talks about!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has picked some pretty big winners for his SIPP in a short space of time, but is surprised…

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This blue-chip UK income stock yields a stunning 8% – can it really keep paying that?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a big fan of FTSE 100 income stock Phoenix Group Holdings, which offers an eye-popping dividend yield.…

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2 Nasdaq tech stocks that trade below the index P/E ratio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of Nasdaq shares that he believes could offer good value for investors who are…

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See how fast the HSBC share price is forecast to grow this year, and the FTSE 100 bank that will beat it

| Harvey Jones

The HSBC share price has hit a sticky patch after a fantastic run. And Harvey Jones says analysts are far…

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To target a £1,500 monthly passive income, I’d need this much in a SIPP…

| Alan Oscroft

An extra few quid every month in passive income could make a significant difference to our financial wellbeing when we…

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1 change to consider as the stock market reaches all-time highs

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market is a great place to make money, but investors should also be careful with global indexes pushing…

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Dividend Shares

This REIT has a dividend forecast double the current FTSE 250 yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an income stock with a juicy dividend forecast could be worth considering for payments in years…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price party finally over?

| Harvey Jones

As for many investors, the Rolls-Royce share price has given Harvey Jones's portfolio a big boost, but now he wonders…

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Down 8%, is Whitbread’s share price now a brilliant bargain to consider?

| Royston Wild

Whitbread's share price plunges after a poor reaction to latest trading numbers. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE…

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I asked ChatGPT which UK shares are most at risk in a stock market crash. It named this FTSE 250 firm

| Stephen Wright

ChatGPT named a FTSE 250 entertainment company as a potential casualty of a sudden drop in share prices. But Stephen…

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The Bank of America’s just given another boost to this soaring FTSE 100 stock

| James Beard

James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE stock that could be a major winner from a recent forecast…

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With £1,000 to spend, here are 2 UK shares I’m considering in October

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley likes to reallocate into safe and reliable UK shares when markets look choppy. He identifies two in particular…

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£5,000 in savings could potentially be turned into a £2,200 annual second income. Here’s how!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley illustrates basic principles of identifying reliable dividend stocks when targeting a high-yielding second income portfolio with a few…

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Dividend Shares

3 FTSE 100 stocks paying double the index average yield

| John Fieldsend

Only eight stocks on the FTSE 100 are paying double the index's average yield. Here are our Foolish author's top…

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No retirement savings? Start building wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA with these proven methods

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes to heart advice from an expert investor and considers how to build wealth for retirement in a…

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Value Shares

Down 25% in 2 years – so is the BP share price now in deep value territory?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has had a poor run in the last couple of years but Harvey Jones says it…

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The IAG share price has rocketed… but here’s a much cheaper alternative

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why the IAG share price has performed so well in recent years versus its peers, but…

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