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Investing Articles

Will a Bank of England interest rate cut light a rocket under this forgotten UK income stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 100 income stock could get a real boost once the next interest rate cut lands.…

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Dividend Shares

Look what happened to Greggs shares after I said they were a bargain!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a truly terrible year, Greggs shares collapsed to their 2025 low on 25 November. That very day, I said…

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Dividend Shares

Will the Lloyds share price breach £1 in 2026?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a terrific 2025, the Lloyds share price is trading at levels not seen since the global financial collapse in…

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Investing Articles

New to investing in the stock market? Here’s how to try to beat the Martin Lewis method!

| Charlie Carman

Martin Lewis is now talking about stock market investing. Index funds are great, but going beyond them can yield amazing…

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This superb passive income star now has a dividend yield of 10.4%!

| Simon Watkins

This standout passive income gem now generates an annual dividend return higher than the ‘magic’ 10% figure, and consensus forecasts…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares on 1 January 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares proved a spectacular investment this year, rising 18.3% since New Year's Day. And the FTSE 100 stock isn't…

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With 55% earnings growth forecast, here’s where Vodafone’s share price ‘should’ be trading…

| Simon Watkins

Consensus forecasts point to 55% annual earnings growth to 2028. With a strategic shift ongoing, how undervalued is Vodafone’s share…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £12,959 a year in my retirement from £20,000 in this ultra-high yielding FTSE 100 income share…

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast this high-yield FTSE 100 income share will deliver rising dividends and capital gains, making it a powerful long-term…

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Investing Articles

Is Diageo quietly turning into a top dividend share like British American Tobacco?

| Harvey Jones

Smoking may be dying out but British American Tobacco remains a top dividend share. Harvey Jones wonders if ailing spirits…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [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

Tesco’s share price: is boring brilliant?

| Simon Watkins

Tesco delivers steady profits, dividends, and market share gains. So is its share price undervaluing the resilience of Britain’s biggest…

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1 huge takeaway from the Martin Lewis investing presentation

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Martin Lewis showed how returns from stocks have smashed the returns from cash savings over the last decade. But here’s…

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Investing For Beginners

I think the best days for Lloyds’ share price are over. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Lloyds' share price could come under increasing pressure over the coming year, with factors including a…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Looking to invest in the FTSE 100? Royston Wild believes buying individual shares could be the best way to target…

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Can the BAE share price do it again in 2026?

| Paul Summers

The BAE share price has been in good form in 2025. But Paul Summers says a high valuation might be…

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Can Rolls-Royce, Babcock, and BAE Systems shares do it all over again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines whether BAE Systems and other defence-focused FTSE 100 stocks can continue to shoot the lights out in…

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7 UK dividend shares yielding over 7% that could thrive if rates fall in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the investment benefits of interest rate changes and how they could boost the potential of seven…

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These 3 things could make a Stocks and Shares ISA a no-brainer in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

The government and the FCA are doing their bit to try to steer investors towards a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Revealed! The 10 best-performing FTSE 100 shares in 2025

| Charlie Carman

It's been a year of golden gains for the FTSE 100 index, spearheaded by these 10 powerhouse stocks. But can…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to consider gobbling up these 3 FTSE 100 Christmas turkeys?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the pros and cons of buying three of the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) worst performers over the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ticking time bomb after a 95% gain in 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been defying predictions of a fall for years now, while consistently smashing through analyst expectations.

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for a discounted cash flow analysis for Lloyds shares. This is what it said…

| James Beard

AI software can do complicated calculations in seconds. James Beard took advantage and asked ChatGPT for its opinion on the…

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Back to glory: is Aston Martin poised for growth stock stardom in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stock hopes for Aston Martin quickly evaporated soon after flotation in 2018. But forecasts show losses narrowing sharply.

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UK dividend stocks could look even more tempting if the Bank of England cuts rates this week!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says returns on cash are likely to fall in the coming months, making the income paid by FTSE…

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Up 115% with a 5.5% yield – are Aviva shares the ultimate FTSE 100 dividend growth machine?

| Harvey Jones

Aviva shares have done brilliantly lately, and the dividend's been tip-top too. Harvey Jones asks if it's one of the…

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How much do you need in a SIPP or ISA to target a second income of £36,000 a year in retirement?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares is a brilliant way to build a sustainable second income, and…

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I own BP shares. Should I be embarrassed?

| James Beard

With more of a focus on ethical and overseas investing, James Beard considers whether it’s time to remove BP shares…

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Dividend Shares

A 9.2% dividend yield from a FTSE 250 property share? What’s the catch?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This former FTSE 100 stock -- now in the FTSE 250 -- offers a cash yield nearing 10% a year.…

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Investing Articles

Recently released: December’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Growth Shares

Will the SpaceX IPO send this FTSE 100 stock into orbit?

| John Fieldsend

How can British investors get exposure to SpaceX? Here is one FTSE 100 stock that might be perfect for those…

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Could drip-feeding £500 into the FTSE 250 help you retire comfortably?

| Royston Wild

Returns from FTSE 250 shares have rocketed to 10.6% over the last year. Is now the time to plough money…

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How much does one need in an ISA for £2,056 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The passive income potential of the Stocks and Shares ISA is higher than perhaps all other investments. Here's how the…

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The best time to buy stocks is when they’re cheap. Here’s 1 from my list

| Stephen Wright

Buying discounted stocks can be a great way to build wealth and earn passive income. But investors need to be…

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Investing Articles

Martin Lewis just explained the stock market’s golden rule

| Ben McPoland

Unlike cash, the stock market can quietly turn lump sums into serious wealth. So, what’s the secret sauce that makes…

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Investing Articles

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

| Royston Wild

This year's been extremely grim for FTSE 250-listed Greggs -- but having slumped more than 40%, could its shares be…

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Looking for shares to buy as precious metals surge? 3 things to remember!

| Christopher Ruane

Gold prices have been on a tear. So has silver. So why isn't this writer hunting for shares to buy…

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Up 27% in 2025, might this penny share still be a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane's happy that this penny share he owns has done well in 2025. But it's still cheaper now than…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what a single share of Tesla stock cost in January – and what it’s worth now!

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock's moved up this year -- and it's had a wild ride along the way. Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares have done it again in 2025! But could the party be over?

| Christopher Ruane

2025's been another storming year for Rolls-Royce shares -- and this writer missed out! Might it still be worth him…

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Investing Articles

Is this the last chance to buy these FTSE 100 shares on the cheap?

| Royston Wild

Diageo and Barratt Redrow's share prices have tanked. Is this the opportunity investors seeking cheap FTSE 100 shares have been…

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