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This skyrocketing US growth stock has put all others to shame — including its core investment!

Up 461% this year, the spectacular growth of this US tech stock is leaving all others in the dust. But…

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The latest stock market dip has handed me a fantastic opportunity to grab some cheap shares in renewables!

Mark Hartley considers the advantages of the recent stock market dip by shopping for green shares. Could today's bargain price…

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A 5% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2027

Tesco shares have had a good year and the company looks on track to continue increasing dividends, with a potential…

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I found two small-cap UK tech shares with bargain-basement valuations

These UK shares look extremely undervalued to me on several metrics with the added benefit of strong growth potential in…

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Why I prefer the FTSE 100 over the S&P 500 for passive income

It’s been a good year for both the Footsie and the S&P 500. But Mark Hartley explains why he’d rather…

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2 FTSE shares that could get hit by Trump tariffs

Many FTSE shares rely on the US for business and the potential introduction of tariffs on foreign imports could hurt…

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With UK share prices dipping, I’m considering two opportunities in penny stocks

A market dip has presented opportunities in UK shares, particularly in cheap penny stocks. With bargain prices across the board,…

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2 promising British value stocks I’d consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA next year

Despite the recent slowdown, the Footsie is still packed with exceptional stocks and shares. Here are two our writer would…

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As the WH Smith share price falls 4% on annual results, is it still worth considering?

WH Smith took a hit after this morning’s results left shareholders unimpressed. With the share price down 4%, Mark Hartley…

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£10 a day invested in UK shares could one day create a second income of over £3,000 a month!

Mark David Hartley outlines a strategy he’d use to aim for a second income that gets bigger over time, by…

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This FTSE 250 company just released impressive results, overshadowed by a dire political situation

Our writer takes a look into an under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock that may have a lot of potential if it…

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35% of FTSE 100 firms use this award-winning US company to keep the wheels turning

This rapidly expanding software company helps one-third of FTSE 100 companies operate. I took a peak at its latest results…

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As the Vodafone share price slides 6% on lacklustre H1 results, what does the future hold?

After posting moderate results this morning, Vodafone saw its share price sink further, erasing this year's gains. Our writer looks…

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US stock market: the winners and losers one week after the election

Last week's US election spurred big moves in the US stock market, with some global indexes making record highs. Here's…

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2 UK shares to consider following the US election result

UK shares are inevitably affected by changes across the pond as many FTSE companies do business in the US. Our…

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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income could I receive?

Legal & General is a popular dividend stock that British passive income investors love. Our writer calculates how much a…

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Down 15% this week! Is there a fresh opportunity in this dividend gem with an 8% yield?

After a trading update shaved 15% of the price, our writer considers if ITV's 8% yield still makes the FTSE…

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At 209%, the Warren Buffett Indicator says the stock market’s strongly overvalued. Is a crash coming?

An indicator named after world-famous investor Warren Buffett is rapidly increased this year. Here's what it could mean for global…

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I’d consider this beaten-down FTSE 100 dividend stock to target a second income of £19,000

Our writer sees an opportunity to earn a substantial second income by investing in this UK insurance giant. Here’s his…

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How would I start planning my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2025? With this super-solid growth stock

I can’t think of a better way to prepare for a new year than opening a fresh Stock and Shares…

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Near a 6-month low! Can a move to digital help shore up Lloyds’ share price?

After Lloyds shares slumped 14% at the end of October, our writer investigates reasons for the fall and why he…

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If I’d put £5k into this magnificent FTSE 100 stock 4 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

Mark David Hartley weighs up the prospects of a FTSE 100 stock that’s made impressive gains in the past four…

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2 high-yield FTSE 250 shares I’d buy today — and 1 that I’d avoid

UK markets have felt some volatility after last week’s Budget and the FTSE 250 was no stranger to it. Our…

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Could I use a stock market crash to turn £20k into half a mil in just over a decade?

A stock market crash might sound terrifying to some but it can also present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accumulate generational…

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My favourite FTSE 100 passive income stock that keeps the Christmas coffers full

The holiday season is expensive and can leave many consumers struggling to make ends meet. Here’s how I use a…

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3 heavily discounted UK shares to consider buying in November

These three UK shares have been dragged down and our writer believes they're trading below their true value as we…

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Could the new UK budget spell growth for these 6 FTSE stocks? I think so!

Mark David Hartley considers six UK stocks that could enjoy growth off the back of new measures announced in the…

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Up 17% in a day with a 6% dividend yield? I just had to investigate this unusual penny stock

It’s not every day you see a cheap penny stock with a decent yield and enjoy a sudden growth spurt.…

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Shell share price climbs on better-than-expected earnings, announced $3.5bn buyback

The Shell share price is up slightly today after releasing what some describe as surprisingly good Q3 results. Are things…

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Up 56% with a 3.4% dividend! This is the top-earning second income stock in my portfolio.

Barclays is the second stock I ever bought and it has remained a solid income earner for me since day…

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AMD stock slides as Q3 results miss analyst expectations. Should I sell?

A highly-anticipated Q3 earnings call has left shareholders disappointed as AMD stock dipped in after-hours trading. Our writer considers his…

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After falling 30%, this FTSE 100 aerospace giant could be gearing up for growth!

Melrose Industries surprised markets this week with a 10% share price jump. Is the FTSE 100 stock ready for recovery?…

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Up 77% this year! How did I miss out on the parabolic growth of this stunning FTSE 250 stock?

Mark Hartley bemoans a missed opportunity as he investigates why a lesser-known FTSE 250 stock managed to avoid his radar…

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I’m piling into these 2 defensive stocks as markets brace for the US election

Global stock markets hold their breath as a neck-and-neck US election race leaves the future uncertain. I'm not taking any…

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Beating the S&P 500! 4 FTSE shares that consistently outperform the index

Many look to the S&P 500 as a benchmark against which to measure global market performance, but these FTSE stocks…

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No pension at 50? Here’s my SIPP investment plan to target £16k a year in passive income!

With disciplined saving, a solid investment plan and the tax benefits of a SIPP, it’s possible to turbocharge pension growth…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for an annual passive income of £14,350 within 20 years

A few thousand pounds in savings can kickstart an investment journey that can lead to a highly rewarding passive income…

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NatWest shares jump 5% as the bank increases performance forecasts on the back of positive Q3 results

NatWest, the UK’s fourth-largest bank, has made a spectacular recovery this year and looks on track to continue as Q3…

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Barclays’ share price nears 9-year high after positive Q3 results. What’s the forecast looking ahead?

Barclays came out swinging today with excellent Q3 results. I’m looking to see what it all means for the share…

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Down 36%! Why is this recovering dividend stock in my second income portfolio?

A tried-and-tested method of earning a second income is purchasing dividend stocks and reinvesting the returns in an ISA. Here’s…

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