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£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 6 months ago is now worth…

At the end of 2024, UK regulators gave the green light to a £16.5bn merger with Three. But has the…

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Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA or a SIPP to retire early?

Early retirement is the ultimate goal for many investors, but choosing between a Stocks and Shares ISA and a pension…

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This industrial giant is the UK’s largest business, but it’s not a FTSE 100 stock!

The FTSE 100 index is an obvious place to look for Britain's biggest companies, but the most valuable UK stock…

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2 stocks that could help investors earn £2,516 of passive income per year from a £20k ISA

Our writer selects two high-yield UK dividend shares for investors to consider that could turbocharge a passive income portfolio.

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This ETF has soared 40% in 2025! Is it a safe haven from stock market sell-offs?

An escalating US-China trade war means extreme stock market volatility may be here to stay. This ETF could be a…

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An all-time low! Have 25% car tariffs wrecked the Aston Martin share price?

The Aston Martin share price is diving into uncharted territory after Trump levied 25% duties on all cars and auto…

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Are Trump’s tariffs a once-in-a-lifetime chance for ISA investors to get rich?

The £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA limit will reset on 6 April. Smart investors could use current market volatility to…

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2 popular UK growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s market

Buying growth stocks can deliver market-beating returns, but this FTSE 250 pair doesn't look like a convincing investment for our…

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Is a £333,000 portfolio enough to retire and live off passive income?

A third of a million pounds can generate a serious amount of passive income, but relying on this sum alone…

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Are Lloyds shares still a bargain near a 52-week high?

Soaring Lloyds shares are red-hot right now. Charlie Carman analyses whether they still offer a cheap investment opportunity today.

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April. It picked a dividend gem!

OpenAI's chatbot reckons this FTSE 100 dividend share with a colossal 8.7% yield is the index's standout stock to consider…

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The Diageo share price is down 32%. Is now the time to buy the dip?

A collapsing Diageo share price has left investors in the FTSE 100 drinks stock reeling, but could the company's hangover…

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At a 52-week low, is this penny stock the bargain of the year?

This penny stock trades for less than 13p after falling nearly 89% in five years, but is a share price…

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How much should investors put in a SIPP to earn the average UK wage in retirement?

Charlie Carman explains how investors can use a SIPP to buy dividend stocks with the goal of securing a comfortable…

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Is this the last chance to buy this dirt-cheap S&P 500 stock at a discount?

Charlie Carman identifies a major S&P 500 stock that looks undervalued today, making it a potentially attractive investment opportunity to…

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Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price has jumped 88% in a year, breaking record highs!

As the Rolls-Royce share price continues to skyrocket, Charlie Carman delves into the reasons behind the FTSE 100 company's success.

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Down 13% in a month, should I buy more shares in this FTSE 100 investment trust?

This FTSE 100 investment trust has suffered amid recent stock market volatility. Our writer ponders whether to be greedy when…

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Near a 52-week low, is the Greggs share price now an unmissable bargain?

The Greggs share price has plummeted 37% in a year, which leaves me wondering whether now is a good time…

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Warren Buffett adds $23bn to his net worth! Here are 3 tips from the stock market king

Warren Buffett has expanded his fortune this year despite stock market volatility, proving his investing approach is timeless.

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Are BAE Systems shares still a bargain near a 52-week high?

Charlie Carman evaluates where BAE Systems shares could go next as geopolitical turmoil drives global military expenditure to record levels.

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Where could IAG shares go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say!

After a stunning 129% rally, IAG shares have started to nosedive in recent weeks. Analysts are divided over the future…

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I asked ChatGPT how I should invest £1,000 in UK stocks. Here’s what it said!

Charlie Carman turns to artificial intelligence for ideas on how to invest a four-figure sum in UK stocks, with some…

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How much do investors need in an ISA to earn a £2,500 monthly passive income?

Charlie Carman explores how investors could strive for £30k in tax-free passive income each year from a dividend stock portfolio.

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3 high-yield dividend shares to consider buying for a retirement portfolio

Dividend shares can provide retirees with regular passive income in their golden years. Our writer picks out three with yields…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index fund in 2019 is now worth…

Charlie Carman analyses the FTSE 100's recent performance and reveals a higher-risk growth stock from the index for investors to…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect UK stock market portfolio — here’s what it said!

Our writer's always searching for new stock market opportunities, so he put ChatGPT to the test of finding the best…

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After soaring 62% in a month, is it too late to buy NIO stock?

NIO stock has been revving up as China unleashes a bold economic stimulus package, but there's a risk the shares…

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Here’s how I’d aim to boost my passive income by 25% with a neat ISA trick!

Charlie Carman explains how he'd use an overlooked ISA product to turbocharge his efforts to build a passive income portfolio…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

Experts are divided over the outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price, but our writer has a clear opinion on the…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income would I receive?

Lloyds shares have skyrocketed 31% in a year and offer a dividend yield that's higher than the average across FTSE…

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With a forward P/E of 7.9 and an 8.2% yield, is this the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

On several metrics, this value stock looks very attractive, but there are question marks over the sustainability of its business…

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I’d drip-feed £464 a month into UK stocks to aim for a million

Investing regularly in UK stocks could set me on the path to becoming a millionaire in around 35 years, thanks…

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What’s going on with the surging Tesco share price?

The Tesco share price has skyrocketed to a 10-year high this year. Our writer explores the reasons behind the grocery…

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Are National Grid shares still a bargain buy near a 52-week high?

National Grid shares have quickly recovered from their 52-week low back in May, but does the FTSE 100 utility stock…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich by investing in FTSE 100 shares?

After lagging overseas stocks for over 10 years, our writer investigates whether FTSE 100 shares could be the smart place…

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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £499 a month of passive income!

Our writer explains how he'd invest a large savings pot in dividend shares to target a juicy passive income stream…

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This bargain growth stock could be ready for a bull run

Our writer reckons this FTSE 100 growth stock has the potential to deliver stunning returns, but its investors need a…

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Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income by investing £200 a month

Building a passive income portfolio takes time, but dividend investors could aim to set themselves up for life with just…

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How many Legal & General shares do I need to buy for a £100 monthly income?

Legal & General shares offer a market-leading dividend yield. Our writer analyses the investment case for this passive income superstar.

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Why has this penny stock exploded 130% higher this year?

This AIM-listed penny stock started the year below 12p but now trades for 27p. Charlie Carman delves into the reasons…

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