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10% yields! These dividend stocks are on sale in December

Investors looking for potentially lucrative dividend stocks can find a lot 'on sale' at the start of December. But are…

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How much passive income can you earn with £20,000?

Changes to dividend taxes mean a Stocks and Shares ISA is more valuable than ever for investors looking to earn…

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Were these FTSE 250 stocks the real winners from the Autumn Budget?

After the Chancellor’s announcement this week, investors sent the FTSE 250 higher. But are they focusing on the right stocks?

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Meet the UK defence stock I’m looking at for my Stocks and Shares ISA in December

Stephen Wright has his eye on a defence company that isn’t Rolls-Royce or BAE Systems for his Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT which shares fit Warren Buffett’s investment criteria right now. It named a FTSE 100 stock I hadn’t looked at before

There’s a lot to be impressed by in the AI revolution. But it might be some time until ChatGPT figures…

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Don’t wait for a stock market crash! Here’s where I’m looking for shares to buy in December

A stock market crash can cause people to sell shares that might be good long-term investments. But that’s not the…

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A rare slowdown for this FTSE 100 heavyweight — should I buy the dip?

A FTSE 100 company with a strong track record is down 11% since the start of the year. Is this…

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Who were the hidden stock market losers from the Autumn Budget?

UK shares generally reacted positively to the Autumn Budget. But Stephen Wright thinks investors might have been too hasty in…

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Why high valuations aren’t a reason for investors to stop buying stocks

Stephen Wright explains why even the most value-conscious investors shouldn’t let rising prices stop them looking for stocks to buy…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Stephen Wright takes a look at the power of dividend shares to turn a small regular monthly investment into much…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can use that to target an £8,000 yearly second income

Stephen Wright thinks the UK stock market has some interesting opportunities for investors with cash looking to earn a second…

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2 of the UK’s top growth stocks reported this week — and investors reacted quickly

Strong organic revenue growth from Halma and Diploma reminded investors of why they’re two of the UK’s top-performing stocks of…

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Could the UK Budget shake up Stocks and Shares ISAs?

Removing stamp duty on UK equities bought in Stocks and Shares ISAs sounds like a good thing, but investors should…

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If the stock market crashes, I’m going to…

A 20% drop in the stock market could be a huge buying opportunity, but waiting in cash is risky. Stephen…

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How on earth is this FTSE 250 stock below its Covid-19 levels?

An accounting irregularity means WH Smith shares are trading below where they were during Covid-19. But is the FTSE 250…

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How much do you need to invest to target a £12,000 a year passive income in retirement?

Investing £1,900 a month for 10 years is enough to target a £12,000 annual passive income from bonds. But could…

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As the air comes out of the AI bubble, this FTSE 100 stock marches on

As the wider market falters, Games Workshop shares keep going up. Stephen Wright looks at why the FTSE 100 stock…

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Is the Nvidia share price heading for $110 in 2026?

Does a positive Q3 earnings report undermine Michael Burry's bet against the Nvidia share price in 2026? Or should investors…

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Should Lloyds shareholders consider taking profits after a 142% gain?

Lloyds shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2025. But is it time for investors to…

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What are the best shares to own in a stock market crash?

With a stock market crash looking like a real possibility, Stephen Wright identifies two names that might emerge stronger afterwards.

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Should Nvidia shareholders think about taking profits before Q3 earnings?

With talk of an AI bubble gathering momentum, Stephen Wright looks at the pros and cons of banking profits on…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect portfolio for earning a second income and it said…

AI has some interesting ideas about how our author could earn a second income. But in terms of which stocks…

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Is the S&P 500 set for a crash? Here’s my plan for the US stock market

AI concerns could have a big effect on the S&P 500. But Stephen Wright thinks there might still be opportunities…

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Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend shares from the FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 has several shares with dividend yields above 7%. But can any of them generate reliable passive income…

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How to stay calm and buy stocks when everyone else is selling

The best time to buy stocks is often when share prices are falling. But what can investors do to try…

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I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for the best passive income stock to buy

ChatGPT came up with a very interesting name when Stephen Wright asked for passive income ideas. But is it the…

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9% yield! But is a huge dividend a big problem for this FTSE 250 stock?

Taylor Wimpey was relegated to the FTSE 250 earlier this year. And Stephen Wright thinks a consistent dividend might be…

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How a Stocks and Shares ISA could supercharge your passive income

If the UK Budget brings an increase to dividend tax, a Stocks and Shares ISA could give dividend investors a…

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I asked ChatGPT if an AI bubble’s about to cause a stock market crash and it said…

The latest AI is supposed to be like talking to someone with a PhD. But can it offer anything useful…

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Can Diageo’s new CEO revive a share price that’s lost its spark?

Stephen Wright looks at the challenges ahead of Sir Dave Lewis as he prepares to take charge at Diageo, where…

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1 of my favourite UK stocks just fell 18% in a day — and I’m buying more

Stocks don’t fall 18% in a day for no reason, but Stephen Wright thinks the market is overreacting to UK…

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Generation X! This dividend plan could add £185 a month to the State Pension

For those with around 15 years to retirement, here’s a plan for trying to bridge the gap between the State…

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REITs might be big winners in the upcoming UK Budget — here’s what to look for

If income tax thresholds stay fixed, Stephen Wright thinks REITs could be set for a big boost on 26 November…

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This FTSE 100 star is quietly beating the US titans — and I think it can continue

In a year when the big private equity firms in the S&P 500 have faltered, one of the FTSE 100’s…

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It takes nerves of steel to buy growth stocks right now! Here’s what I’m doing

Investors buying falling growth stocks at the moment run the risk of catching the next Peloton. But our author thinks…

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3 stocks I’m not waiting to buy — the window could be closing fast

Short-term challenges can provide great opportunities to buy stocks at attractive prices. But sometimes investors have to be quick to…

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I was a huge fan of Palantir… then this happened

Palantir trades at the highest price-to-sales multiple in the S&P 500. But suddenly the price isn’t the thing putting Stephen…

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$8.5trn? What Elon’s new deal really means for investors and Tesla stock

The CEO’s new compensation plan means Tesla stock could be set for some big gains if everything goes to plan…

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Warren Buffett’s firm has been dumping stocks – is this what he sees coming?

Warren Buffett’s company reducing its stock portfolio might be a sign of a stock market crash ahead. But Stephen Wright…

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From £0 to £1,000 a year in passive income — how long does it take?

Starting from scratch, here’s how investing £100 a month can give investors a realistic shot at earning £1,000 a year…

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