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2 stellar dividend growth stocks that could continue to stomp the FTSE 100

14 July, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These stocks have pleased income and growth investors by rapidly increasing dividends and outperforming the FTSE 100 (NDEXFTSE: UKX) by…

Can you afford to miss out on Legal & General’s FTSE 100-walloping dividend yield?

30 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

With its 5.7% dividend yield comfortably ahead of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) average payout, is Legal & General Group…

Why the Vodafone share price could outperform the FTSE 100 this year

27 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

With a 6.3% yield on offer and under-appreciated growth prospects, Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) could outperform the FTSE 100…

Why I’d dump dividend dud Tesco for this underrated income champion

27 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Here's why I'd trade Tesco plc's (LON: TSCO) 2% yield for this REIT offering more than double the grocer's annual…

Two 5%+ yielding FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell right away

26 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks have fallen over 25% in the past year and I see further pain on…

2 bargain FTSE 250 stocks offering 5%+ yields I’d buy right now

25 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks offer 5%+ yields, solid growth and trade at only 12 times forward earnings.

Hungry for income? Try this FTSE 100 stock yielding over 8%

25 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is an income dynamo thanks to rising sales, over £1bn of cash on hand…

The FTSE 100 income shares I’d buy and hold forever

15 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Rapidly rising profits are driving outsized dividend hikes at these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that could signal they're long-term…

HSBC’s share price shows it could be the best banking stock around

15 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

The share price of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) could be primed for lift-off thanks to bumper dividends, strong profit…

Better buy: BP plc vs. Royal Dutch Shell plc

30 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

With oil prices near $70/bbl, which dividend dynamo should investors choose: BP plc (LON: BP) or Royal Dutch Shell plc…

Is the Micro Focus 7.5% yield too good to pass up now?

28 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Should contrarian investors grab this opportunity to invest in high-yield, long-term winner Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO)?

Why I’d sell Lloyds Banking Group plc to buy this dividend king

28 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

This under-the-radar stock offers a 4.7% yield that rivals that of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY) and also comes…

Is this 8% yielder a top hidden value stock or red-hot falling knife to avoid?

27 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Why this fast-falling retail stock could be a bargain pick for contrarian investors.

Two high-yield dividend plus growth stocks I’d buy for an ISA

27 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These income and growth stocks could help maximise the tax savings from using your ISA allowance.

Why I’d dump BT Group plc’s huge dividend for this fellow 6%+ yielder

11 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

As troubles mount for BT Group plc (LON: BT.A), I'm turning my attention to this under-the-radar stock offering a 9%+…

One 7%+ dividend yield I love and one high-yield falling knife I’d avoid

9 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

A dividend yield over 7% covered nearly four times by earnings and rock-bottom valuation make this stock a contrarian favourite…

2 high-yield stocks that are making their shareholders rich

7 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

After the recent market pull-back, these two stocks are offering both bumper dividend yields and impressive growth.

Two FTSE 100 dividend champions for a starter portfolio

7 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Falling valuations and 3.3%+ dividend yields make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars top starter portfolio stocks in my eyes.

2 top UK green energy investment trusts yielding over 5%

26 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These high-yield investment trusts show investors can combine doing good with doing well.

Two defensive dividend stocks for bargain-hunting investors

25 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

The recent market downturn has made these normally expensive non-cyclical stocks look incredibly attractive.

2 cheap dividend kings you can buy from under £3

22 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Dividend yields over 3.5% and P/E ratios under 12 have these growing businesses on my watch list.

Should you buy plummeting National Grid plc’s 6% dividend yield?

22 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

A 20% drop in National Grid plc's (LON: NG) share price has left it a mega-yielder, but is now the…

Why this potential dividend dynamo could blow Barclays plc out of the water

21 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Long-term investors underwhelmed by Barclays plc's (LON: BARC) 1.5% yield may find this competitor a compelling opportunity.

2 growth dividend champions for long-term investors

7 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Double-digit dividend hikes have these fast-growing businesses on my watch list.

Two FTSE 100 growth and dividend stars I’d own for the long term

5 February, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These attractively-valued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks offer investors impressive growth and great shareholder returns.

One 5%+ yield dividend stock I’d buy today and one I’d sell

25 January, 2018 | Ian Pierce

With a P/E ratio under 10 and dividend yield over 5%, income and value investors may love this beaten down…

One mega dividend FTSE 100 stock I’d buy alongside Legal & General Group plc

20 January, 2018 | Ian Pierce

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dynamo's 4.5% yield may pair well with Legal & General plc's (LON: LGEN) 5.28% yield.

Is Lloyds Banking Group plc a buy?

15 January, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) narrowly outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) last year, but can it repeat the trick…

2 Neil Woodford dividend champions I’d buy in 2018

9 January, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Why Neil Woodford is unsurprisingly bullish on these dirt cheap market leaders kicking off impressive dividends.

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Why HSBC Holdings plc & Unilever plc are my top dividend stocks for 2018

5 January, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Shareholder returns are ramping up for these fast-rising FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend kings.

Capita plc’s 6.7% dividend yield is too good for me to pass up

9 December, 2017 | Jack Tang

Capita plc (LON:CPI) is generating robust free cash flow to support its attractive dividends.

Why I’d trade in Lloyds Banking Group plc for this 5%+ yielder

8 November, 2017 | Ian Pierce

Why I'd look past the 5.9% yield of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) in favour of this growth stock's…

2 bargain growth and income stocks that could help you retire early

7 November, 2017 | Ian Pierce

5%+ yields and double-digit profit growth have these bargain basement stocks on my radar.

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2 bargain high-yield stocks to consider today

2 November, 2017 | Ian Pierce

Dividend yields over 4% and P/E ratios at no more than 15 have me interested in these top income stocks.

One FTSE 100 growth and income stock I’d buy today

1 November, 2017 | Ian Pierce

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth and income giant's shares are looking as cheap as they have in years.

2 Neil Woodford income shares I’d buy today

29 October, 2017 | Ian Pierce

Why these Woodford-backed shares' 4.8%+ dividend yields and underrated growth prospects have me very interested.

Imperial Brands plc isn’t the only dirt-cheap dividend king I’d buy

26 October, 2017 | Ian Pierce

Why Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) may have under-rated growth prospects to match its mega yield and cheap valuation.

2 top-performing investment trusts yielding over 6%

26 October, 2017 | Ian Pierce

These under-the-radar trusts are quietly offering market-beating income potential.

2 FTSE 100 growth dividend shares I’d buy to retire on

22 October, 2017 | Ian Pierce

These stocks' non-cyclical growth, high shareholder returns and wide moats to entry for competitors have me very interested.

Why I’d sell this FTSE 100 growth stock for its rival’s big dividend

17 October, 2017 | Ian Pierce

This growth stock's lofty valuation has me looking at its FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) peer's 3.9% yield and more reasonable…

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