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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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Will the BP share price ever hit £5 again?

The BP share price was last above 500p in May. After falling 26% since then, our writer considers whether it…

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Down 8.5% in a week, what’s going on with the JD Sports share price?

This week’s movement in the JD Sports share price surprised our writer. But he still thinks the company’s well positioned…

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With 144 years of combined payout growth, are these the 3 best UK dividend stocks of all time?

Our writer’s found three dividend stocks that have been steadily increasing their payouts to shareholders for decades. But are they…

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All yielding over 6%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 10 passive income stocks is the best?

There are plenty of Footsie shares paying generous levels of passive income. Our writer looks at those offering the biggest…

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This FTSE 250 legend just got 26% cheaper. But should I buy?

The share price of Aston Martin, the FTSE 250 luxury car maker, crashed 26% on Monday (30 September). Is now…

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Rupert Murdoch wants to own this FTSE 100 stock, but I don’t!

Since attracting the interest of a high-profile investor at the start of September, this FTSE 100 stock’s risen 13.6%. But…

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Up 28% in 3 months, the IAG share price is starting to take off. But will it last?

The International Consolidated Airlines Group (LSE:IAG) share price is now 58% above its 52-week low. There's a number of reasons…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through until 2026

Based on predictions prepared by analysts, dividends from Lloyds shares are expected to grow steadily over the next three years.

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Up 33% in a year, where next for the share price of this FTSE 100 retailer?

Our writer explains why he recently bought the stock of a FTSE 100 company that’s one of the UK’s best…

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After falling 14% in a week, is this FTSE 250 stock the bargain of the century?

The share price of this FTSE 250 British icon has fallen to levels never seen before. But does it mean…

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With a yield of 18%, should I buy this under-the-radar energy stock for passive income?

In his quest for passive income, our writer takes a look at a little known energy stock that’s currently yielding…

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Could small modular reactors cause the Rolls-Royce share price to explode?

Our writer doesn’t think the Rolls-Royce share price offers value for money at the moment. But he likes the look…

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Could SpaceX help the Scottish Mortgage share price take off?

After last week’s first private space walk, SpaceX is attracting a lot of interest. But will this help the Scottish…

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With a yield of 4.5% and a P/E ratio of 14.2, could this FTSE 100 member be a hidden gem?

With its above-average yield and low P/E ratio, there's lots to like about this FTSE 100 stock. But our writer’s…

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With its share price crashing 87% in less than 4 years, is this now a bargain basement growth stock?

Our writer has a soft spot for this British legend that’s fallen on hard times. But will its reputation for…

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Is it time to look at the FTSE 100’s own ‘Magnificent 7’?

Much has been written about the seven stocks that dominate the US tech sector. But our writer’s been looking at…

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Is now the time to pile into cheap UK stocks?

Our writer considers a report that claims UK stocks are currently underpriced. And he finds one share in particular that…

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Yielding more than 8%, do these 4 FTSE 100 dividend shares offer tremendous value?

Our writer’s been looking at some of the highest-yielding dividend shares among the UK’s largest listed companies. But is it…

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After rising 118% in 12 months, is there anything left to say about the Rolls-Royce share price?

After an amazing post-pandemic recovery, much has been written about the Rolls-Royce share price. But our writer wants to come…

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Could today be the start of a new beginning for the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price?

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price is up after the company raised more money. Our writer considers whether the stock…

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With a P/E ratio of 3.4, is the cheapest stock on the FTSE 100 index a bit of a bargain?

After applying a popular valuation technique to all the stocks on the FTSE 100 index, our writer’s found the cheapest.…

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Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s most shorted stock?

Five investors have borrowed 5.66% of this FTSE 100 stock in the hope that it falls in value. Our writer’s…

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Rightmove and Rentokil are 2 FTSE 100 shares in the news. Should I buy?

Two FTSE 100 shares hit the headlines today (11 September) for very different reasons. Our writer ponders whether now could…

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The Vodafone share price is treading water. But for how much longer?

The Vodafone share price has gone nowhere since September 2023. Our writer considers whether the group’s restructuring will help push…

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With gas flowing, is it time to buy FTSE growth stock Helium One?

When it comes to growth stocks, Helium One appears to be gaining a lot of attention on the online chat…

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Starting with £20,000, could I generate passive income of £9,479 a year for my retirement?

Our writer is investing with a view to securing a comfortable retirement. But how much passive income could he generate…

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Should I have buyer’s remorse after adding this FTSE bargain stock to my ISA?

After bagging what I believed was a FTSE 100 bargain, I’ve read a newspaper story that makes me want to…

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I think the most valuable member of the FTSE 250 has just become the bargain of the millennium!

After completing a transformational acquisition, our writer can’t understand why the share price of this FTSE 250 energy company isn’t…

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The BP share price has just hit a 52-week low. But I still don’t want to invest!

Even though the BP share price is currently 27% lower than it was in April, our writer explains why he…

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As the Nvidia share price nosedives again, should I be worried?

After another significant fall in the Nvidia share price, our writer considers what the implications are for his own portfolio.

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Is now the time to buy these 3 FTSE 250 British legends that have fallen on hard times?

It looks as though Burberry will be relegated to the FTSE 250, joining two other British icons that are struggling.…

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Are the FTSE 100’s British banks still undervalued?

In February, the Bank of England’s Governor said he was puzzled at the low valuations of the FTSE 100’s UK…

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My favourite FTSE 100 dividend share is yielding only 3.6%. But I’m not selling!

Despite seeing a big reduction in the yield of his number one dividend share, our writer has no plans on…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Rolls-Royce shares on 12 November 2020, you won’t believe how much I’d have now!

Reflecting on his own attitude towards risk, our writer applauds those who bought Rolls-Royce shares towards the end of 2020.

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Nelson Peltz is selling but the Unilever share price is up! What’s going on?

The Unilever share price has risen despite one of the company’s largest shareholders selling part of his stake for £181m.…

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Warren Buffett’s stockpiling cash. Should I be worried?

Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, has been building up its cash reserves. Our writer considers what this means.

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Despite an 8.3% yield, I wouldn’t touch this popular passive income stock with a bargepole!

For 25 consecutive years, this FTSE 100 stock has grown its dividend. Although popular with investors looking for passive income,…

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When it comes to passive income, beware of lies, damned lies, and statistics!

Reflecting on the famous Mark Twain quote, our writer takes a look at some of those stocks apparently offering generous…

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