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Should I sell my Diageo shares after the dividend cut?

A dividend cut is never a good sign. But with Diageo shares falling 13.5% as a result, should Stephen Wright…

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Will the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing? I’m less confident than yesterday!

British American Tobacco has grown its dividend annually for decades. What's a move by a FTSE 100 company in a…

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Up 20% in a month, 5.9x earnings and a 5.9% yield, this stock may one day be heading for the FTSE 100

Dr James Fox believes it's only a matter of time before this UK-listed bank progresses to the FTSE 100. It's…

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Could this really be the turning point for Aston Martin shares?

Investors holding Aston Martin shares have been waiting for a key financial goal. It's only a modest one, and it…

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See the surprising Babcock, Rolls-Royce, and BAE Systems share price forecasts for the next 12 months

The BAE Systems share price has been flying, but it looks sluggish relative to sector rivals such as Babcock and…

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The super simple way to try and create a £8.6m SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension)

The SIPP is an incredibly powerful way to save for retirement. Dr James Fox explains that you can start things…

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What next for HSBC shares after expectations-busting results?

Investors have piled into HSBC shares over the past few years, and the bank has rewarded them with growing profits.…

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Up 7%, is this FTSE 250 stock the UK’s best banking share?

Forget Lloyds and the FTSE 100's other popular bank stocks. Might this surging FTSE 250 stock be the London stock…

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Buy and hold a single FTSE 100 stock for 25 years? Mine would be this…

Our writer runs a thought experiment to ascertain which solitary FTSE 100 stock he'd own over the very long term,…

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Diageo shares plunge another 7% on grim results – buying opportunity or value trap?

Diageo shares are falling yet again as 2026 interims disappoint investors this morning. But Harvey Jones wonders if we're finally…

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Investing For Beginners

2 stocks to consider buying that outperformed during the last stock market crash

Jon Smith reviews the performance of two stocks during the 2020 market rout and explains why they both could be…

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Investing Articles

There’s a ‘historical’ buying opportunity in this S&P 500 stock, according to a top Wall Street analyst

This S&P 500 software stock has been absolutely hammered. And a leading Wall Street technology analyst now sees a golden…

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Could AI end up tanking Tesla stock?

At first glance, Tesla stock appears to be a beneficiary of the AI revolution. However, digging deeper, things get a…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 index a decade ago is now worth…

The FTSE 100 index has gone into overdrive over the past two years. What's going on? And is the blue-chip…

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Growth Shares

2 red-hot FTSE 100 stocks that could outperform Rolls-Royce this year

Jon Smith points out a couple of FTSE 100 firms that he believes have better growth prospects right now than…

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Investing Articles

Be ready for a savage stock market crash

An AI thought experiment has sent shockwaves through the stock market. How worried should we all be by this doomsday…

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How much passive income does the FTSE 250 offer?

Ben McPoland shows how much passive income potential there is in the FTSE 250 index, as well as highlighting an…

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Here’s another great reason why Diageo’s share price might take off!

Diageo's share price is one of the FTSE 100's best performers right now. Following positive news on US tariffs, things…

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1,001 Legal & General shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

Legal & General shares have enjoyed robust double-digit gains over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 company continue…

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3 dividend gems tipped to outpace Rolls-Royce on the UK stock market in 2026

After years of parabolic growth, stock market analysts are bearish about Rolls-Royce. Our writer identifies three FTSE 100 stocks forecast…

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The Dow Jones may be at 50k but these 3 UK shares are forecast to grow further in 2026

Mark Hartley identifies three UK shares with not only higher growth forecasts than the Dow Jones, but chunky yields to…

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Investing Articles

What the heck is going on with the FTSE 100?

The FTSE 100 has been exhibiting some odd behaviour of late. What's going on here? And are there any ways…

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The Vodafone share price is up 71% in a year. What’s going on?

The once underwhelming Vodafone share price has sprung back into life, soaring 71% in just 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains…

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Investing Articles

At a 15-year high, can Tesco shares still offer any value?

Tesco shares are at levels last seen in 2011. Things have changed since then -- but do they justify the…

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Investing Articles

Attention! these FTSE 100 shares are growing in Stocks and Shares ISA popularity

Is AI the friend or enemy of the UK's Stocks and Shares ISA favourites? Here are two that have suffered,…

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Investing Articles

This growth share’s already doubled in a year. Could there be more to come?

Christopher Ruane looks at a US growth share in a mature industry that has been performing brilliantly over the past…

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Up 77% in 3 weeks, is Raspberry Pi stock the next Nvidia?

Ben McPoland asks whether fascinating Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI) stock – which has skyrocketed in 2026 – has any similarities with…

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Missing out on the AI boom but worried about valuations? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach!

Amid ongoing AI excitement -- and fear -- in the market, our writer is looking back to a previous frenzy…

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Here’s why Marks and Spencer’s £4+ share price looks 54% undervalued to me right now

Marks and Spencer’s share price looks strong, yet my valuation work hints at far greater gains as profits normalise and…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce lines up a mammoth £1.5bn share buyback!

What should Rolls-Royce shareholders be expecting from the full-year 2025 results this week? Here's what I'm looking out for.

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Dividend Shares

I’ve bought these 3 brilliant dividend stocks to target a high and rising monthly ISA income

Harvey Jones highlights three dividend stocks that he thinks should deliver a high and rising income for his retirement over…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to earn a second income of £25,000 a year?

Investing in a spread of FTSE 100 shares can generate a brilliant second income for retirement. Harvey Jones shows how…

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Dear IAG shareholders, please brace yourselves for 27 February

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares have smashed the FTSE 100 lately but can its full-year 2025 results on Friday drive…

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Down 23%, is this bargain-basement housebuilder one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy? 

The market’s cooled on this housebuilder, but numbers suggest a major mispricing. Is it one of the most appealing FTSE…

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Around £21 now, is BAE Systems’ share price a bargain after strong 2025 results?

BAE Systems’ share price looks increasingly out of step with the firm’s long-term earnings momentum, following 2025 results and major…

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This unsexy FTSE 100 stock’s surged 7% today! Is it time to buy?

Convatec shares have taken off on Tuesday after an excellent full-year trading update. Can the FTSE 100 stock keep on…

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Standard Chartered shares are tops in FTSE 100 bank growth. These results show why

After a storming five-year performance, is there still any long-term value left in Standard Chartered shares? Here's why I think…

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How much do I need in the S&P 500 to make £809 in monthly passive income?

Jon Smith turns his attention to the other side of the pond and points out some attractive dividend options from…

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Investors could target £6,278 a year in passive income from just 607 shares in this under-the-radar FTSE gem!

Passive income seekers might be overlooking a stock whose recent performance points to a resilient and quietly compounding earnings machine.

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£1,000 buys 83 shares in this UK defence company that’s tipped to outperform BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce

Stephen Wright thinks investors looking for shares to consider buying might still have a chance to participate in a growing…

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