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Investing Articles

Aviva shares are riding high, but its boss has still been buying…

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva's chief executive has spent tens of thousands of pounds on buying shares in the insurer this month. Christopher Ruane…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock posted a big jump in September. Time to buy before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

The share price of this FTSE 250 company has stagnated in recent years. It sounds like it might be doing…

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Investing Articles

Over 5 years, this ‘boring’ FTSE 100 share has thrashed Tesla stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In recent years, Tesla stock has been one of the wonders of the US stock market. However, this dull FTSE…

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Up 1,265%! 5 lessons for any investor from the soaring Nvidia share price

| Christopher Ruane

The incredible long-term performance of the Nvidia share price has led this writer to draw some wider lessons for his…

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Up 2,954%, the Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

It's only Monday and the Rolls-Royce share price has already hit another all-time high! Our writer sees a lot to…

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How to avoid penny stock rip-offs, and one to consider buying in October

| Alan Oscroft

Can penny stocks make us rich, or are they things that scams are made of? There's truth in both extremes,…

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Up 61% so far this year, is NIO stock just getting started?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock’s been on a dramatic ride over the years -- but this year’s seen it back in the fast…

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Investing Articles

Planning for a stock market crash? I am!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer’s eyeing the market with some nervousness as we head into October. Here's how he's preparing for a stock…

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2 dividend growth shares offering a rising passive income stream

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of dividend shares from the FTSE 100 and 250 that could add to a growing…

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Investing Articles

I’m selling a FTSE 100 retailer to buy this stock while it’s down 33% 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks another growth stock now offers a more compelling investment case than this once-soaring FTSE 100 sportswear retailer.

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Despite trading around a 12-year high, this FTSE 100 bank stock still looks like a bargain-basement gem to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial stock is trading around a level not seen since 2013, but a tweaked business strategy and…

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4 shares I bought for my SIPP this month

| Christopher Ruane

This writer has topped up two holdings in his SIPP this month, as well as pouncing on a couple of…

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Growth Shares

£2k invested in Rolls-Royce stock in January would currently be worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an investor would be sitting on a large unrealised profit from holding Rolls-Royce stock, but flags…

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A stunning 9% dividend yield but down 11%, do Legal & General shares look like an unmissable bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

£11,000 invested in Legal & General shares could make me an annual dividend income of £14,583 on the current 9%…

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This UK insurance giant is one of the top growth stocks on the FTSE 100!

| Mark Hartley

Prudential’s share price surge and earnings growth make it one of the most exciting growth stocks on the FTSE 100…

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Growth Shares

Down 14% in a year, I think this UK stock could be primed to rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a popular UK stock’s been under a cloud recently but flags up several factors that could…

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3 reasons why Greggs shares could be set to bounce back in October

| Stephen Wright

Greggs' shares are trading at a depressed P/E ratio, but like-for-like sales growth is accelerating. Could the October update send…

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Am I beating ChatGPT and the S&P 500 with these 3 picks?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool took on the world's popular artificial intelligence assistant back in January. Are his S&P 500 stocks currently beating…

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European defence stocks are booming so what has the FTSE 100 got to offer?

| James Beard

Defence stocks are doing rather well at the moment. Our writer takes a look at the three members of the…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at HSBC shares to see if there's any value left in them after their massive…

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Almost nothing saved? Here’s how you can still build a second income portfolio by investing

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have almost nothing saved, but that doesn’t mean they can’t start working towards a life-changing second income…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net me £840 yearly passive income!

| John Fieldsend

Phoenix Group shares now offer one of the biggest Footsie dividends! Here's how much passive income I might expect from…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how someone could start investing this week with £2.80 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Putting a few pounds a day into the stock market may hardly seem worth the effort. But this writer thinks…

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Investing Articles

Are Babcock, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce shares no-brainer buys in October?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks whether Rolls-Royce shares and two other defence-focused FTSE 100 stocks are worth considering as global tensions continue…

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Investing Articles

No savings? Start building wealth the Warren Buffett way!

| Christopher Ruane

By looking to the career of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, this writer thinks a new investor could try to get…

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Investing Articles

This income share’s yielding 6.1% but I won’t touch it with a bargepole!

| James Beard

There’s an income share in the FTSE 100 that’s increased its dividend each year for over a quarter of a…

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This magnificent FTSE 250 stock is the very first share I’ll buy if stock markets crash

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones fears he's missed the boat on this brilliant FTSE 250 stock, but he will dive in if wider…

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With 86% annual dividend growth, I had to add this FTSE 100 stock to my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Admiral Group’s surging dividend caught my attention, but is this FTSE 100 insurer a smart pick for long-term passive income…

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Investing Articles

Elton John reckons gold is timeless but could it help target £1m from a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

After watching a documentary made by the World Gold Council, our writer wonders if the precious metal could help transform…

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks to consider to target a second income in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland picks a pair of Asia-focused dividend shares that he reckons are worth a look for investors seeking a…

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Up 334% in a year, this fledgling energy company might not be a penny stock for long!

| Mark Hartley

Seascape Energy Asia has enjoyed a huge rally this year and could soon shed its penny stock status. Mark Hartley…

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Investing Articles

3 savvy passive income ideas for a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a £100,000 investment portfolio, someone could potentially generate £5,000 to £7,000 in passive income every year. Here’s how.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many BP shares it takes to earn a £1,000 a year second income

| Stephen Wright

With its long-term reserves, low production costs, and a 5.6% yield, should dividend investors have BP shares on their radars?

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Investing Articles

The Phoenix share price fell 10% last week – should income investors consider grabbing its 8.6% yield?

| Harvey Jones

Last week was bumpy for the Phoenix share price but that only makes the yield more generous. Harvey Jones looks…

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Learn the habits of the UK’s most successful passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

If we want to set up the best passive income we can, who better to try to emulate that the…

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1 quality growth stock to consider for an ISA while it’s down 41%

| Ben McPoland

Find out which growth stock this writer has chosen to make one of the largest holdings in his Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

How much money do I need in an ISA to earn a £40,000 passive income at 55?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding within an ISA to earn a really sizeable…

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1 top investment trust to consider from the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

Companies are staying private for longer, which is problematic for stock exchanges in New York and London. This trust offers…

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Here’s how you could target a £616k retirement fund with ISAs and SIPPs

| Royston Wild

Protection from capital gains tax and dividend tax can make ISAs and SIPPs great products with which to target long-term…

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2 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks to consider adding to your portfolio in October

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has pushed up to all-time highs in 2025, but that doesn’t mean investors can’t find a blue-chip…

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