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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price be in 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled since November 2023. But analysts have a wide range of opinions as…

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Does the Shell or BP share price currently offer the best value?

With the demand for oil and gas still rising, our writer looks at the share prices of Shell and BP…

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If I’d put £10,000 into the FTSE 250 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

The FTSE 250 hasn’t done well over the past five years. But by being selective about which of its stocks…

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After falling 87% in 45 months, could Dr Martens be a winning value stock?

Ahead of its half-year results due to be released later this month, our writer considers whether this FTSE 250 icon…

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Is it time to look again at UK shares?

Our writer explains why October’s Budget has led him to question his commitment to some UK shares. But what should…

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Could Trump 2.0 be good for FTSE 250 stocks?

Donald Trump’s just been elected President of the United States for a second time. Our writer considers whether this could…

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2 FTSE stocks that demonstrate the best (and worst) of the AIM market

Our writer looks at the performance of two very different FTSE stocks that highlights the pros and cons of investing…

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Could putting £20,000 into FTSE 100 stocks get me monthly passive income of £2,756?

The FTSE 100 is full of dividend shares offering generous returns. Our writer considers how much income he could generate…

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The Burberry share price rises on takeover rumours. But I still don’t want to buy

Speculation about a possible takeover sent the Burberry share price higher. However, our writer’s steering clear of the luxury fashion…

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Could the stock market crash in 2024? Here’s what I’m doing!

Some are predicting a global stock market crash led by US equities. Our writer gives his verdict and explains his…

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With a 6.6% yield, is now the right time to add this income stock to my ISA?

Our writer’s looking to boost his Stocks and Shares ISA. With this in mind, he’s debating whether to buy a…

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At 72p, the Vodafone share price looks to be at least 33% undervalued to me

Our writer looks at a number of valuation measures to determine whether the Vodafone share price reflects the fair value…

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At 538p, is the Rolls-Royce share price really that expensive?

The Rolls-Royce share price has continued its incredible post-pandemic rally causing many to ask whether the stock’s overvalued. Our writer…

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With yields over 8.8%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 5 passive income stocks do I think is the best?

These five passive income stocks are all yielding more than 8.8%. Our writer considers which of them (if any) would…

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Down 13.7% in 7 days, what’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

Our writer looks at recent movements in the Lloyds share price. And asks whether now could be a good time…

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The best investment quote of all time didn’t come from Warren Buffett!

Warren Buffett’s pithy quotes are both relevant and insightful. But the American billionaire didn’t come up with our writer’s favourite.

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This FTSE 250 stock crashed 21% in an hour! Could this be a buying opportunity for me?

With an eye to the future, our writer considers whether now’s a good time to buy into a FTSE 250…

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Could Mike Ashley boost the boohoo share price like he did with Frasers?

The boohoo share price has collapsed 89% in five years. Could appointing Mike Ashley as chief executive solve the retailer’s…

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My least favourite share’s crashed 35% in 28 months. Here’s why I’m listening to Warren Buffett and selling up

Warren Buffett’s been switching from stocks to cash. But that’s not why our writer’s decided to sell this FTSE 100…

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Could NatWest be the perfect FTSE 100 share for me?

With a yield of 5.1% and share price growth of 41% over five years, our writer considers whether this FTSE…

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How will today’s results affect the 2024-2026 dividend forecast for Lloyds shares?

The Black Horse Bank released its third-quarter results today. Our writer considers the implications for the stock's three-year dividend forecast.

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With a yield of 9.3% and a dividend increase of 456% since 2009, is this the ultimate passive income stock?

Our writer takes a look at a FTSE 100 share that -- on the face of it -- has all…

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£100 a month and 3 dividend shares yielding 5.8%+. Could this get me passive income of £11,297 a year?

Our writer takes a look at three very different high-yielding dividend shares that could help him achieve a five-figure annual…

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After nosediving 60% in a year, is it time to add this FTSE 250 icon to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Always looking to boost the value of his ISA, our writer considers whether the recent crash in the Burberry share…

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Can the move towards renewable energy push the SSE share price higher?

Everyone seems to be talking about green energy these days. Our writer considers how the SSE share price might respond…

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Now above 540p, has the Rolls-Royce share price become a bit of a nonsense?

Taking inspiration from Edward Lear and his famous book of nonsense, our writer waxes lyrical about the Rolls-Royce share price.

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Down 43% since 16 July! Is now a good time to buy the FTSE 250’s worst performer?

Our writer asks whether the significant drop -- over the past three months -- in the share price of the…

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Some warning lights are flashing red for UK shares!

Usually a positive person, our writer explains why he’s becoming increasingly pessimistic about the short-term outlook for UK shares.

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After they fell 29% last week, should I buy Vistry shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Some unexpected news sent Vistry shares sharply downwards. Our writer considers whether this is an opportunity to boost his Stocks…

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The Ocado share price is up 23% in a month! But I’d still avoid it like the plague!

Even though the Ocado share price has risen more than 20% over the past four weeks, our writer explains why…

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Could 5 November create fireworks for Tesla stock?

America chooses its next president in early November. Our writer considers how the result might affect the Tesla stock price.

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Will the Next share price be affected by 2 insiders selling?

With two of the retailer’s directors offloading £31.8m of shares, our writer considers what might happen to the Next share…

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It’s October! Does this mean UK stocks are going to crash?

Whisper it quietly, but four of the five biggest one-day falls in the FTSE 100 have been in the month…

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This FTSE 250 insider’s selling but 2 brokers say “buy”. What’s going on?

A director of this FTSE 250 retailer has sold £114m of stock but brokers rate its shares a Buy. Our…

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After falling 54% in 5 years, is the worst over for the Vodafone share price?

Since October 2019, the Vodafone share price has been the worst performer on the FTSE 100. But our writer thinks…

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With 45 years of 5%+ dividend growth, could this be the ultimate passive income stock?

Having grown its dividend by at least 5% each year -- for more than four decades -- this sounds like…

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After falling 39% in 12 months, should I buy the FTSE 100’s worst-performing stock?

Over the past 12 months, 19 stocks on the FTSE 100 have dropped in value. Our writer considers whether now’s…

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Record sales but its share price doesn’t move. Is ‘Spoons’ now a bargain value stock?

Despite reporting revenue of £2bn for the first time, investors seemed unimpressed with JD Wetherspoon’s results last week. But could…

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All yielding over 9.6%, which of the FTSE 250’s top 5 passive income stocks is the ‘best’?

In the UK’s second tier of listed companies, there are plenty of great income stocks. Here are those that offer…

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Is it time for me to buy the FTSE’s most shorted share?

Nearly 10% of the shares of this member of the FTSE 250 have been borrowed making it the UK’s most…

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