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This UK firm’s dividend is up almost 35%, but I’d consider the shares for growth

Strong results make the shares of this UK company look attractive as the business and the dividends deliver pacey growth.

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Profits down 12%, but is this FTSE 250 company a bargain for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

Difficult trading and a big dividend yield of almost 6% means I'm tempted to stock up with these shares for…

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1 magnificent dividend for recurrent passive income

This company has a low valuation, a high dividend yield for income, and a long record of continuous shareholder payments.

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I’ve moved this stock to my potential buy list after a 30% rise in earnings

Today's strong full-year results put this business on my radar as a stock to consider buying for its ongoing growth…

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I’d buy this UK big-cap stock in July without hesitation

I think this UK stock is one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100 and it looks like a…

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What’s going on with Sainsbury’s share price?

Sainsbury's high dividend yield of 5.6% makes the recent share price weakness an opportunity for investors to consider.

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Is Lloyds still one of the best dividend stocks to buy now?

The Lloyds dividend yields more than 6% despite the stock's strong rise this year. But can investors trust the bank's…

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Revenue up 5%: is this small-cap company a stock to buy?

Consistent progress from the business behind this stock makes it look like one to consider now as a buy for…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d aim to invest it for a second income of £1k a year

Here’s how I’d aim to make an upfront investment to generate an annual second, unearned income from these shares.

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now the general election is almost behind us?

The stock market hates uncertainty, so we may see a surge for FTSE 100 shares late next week once the…

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Is telecoms giant BT now a no-brainer stock for passive income?

This time, BT 'smells' different, and I finally believe it may make a decent investment for passive income from the…

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This one-time fast-growth stock has become a dividend play — with benefits!

Growth stock to dividend star! Yet this share price remains buoyant and there's a potential catalyst ahead for the business.

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Dividend held! An almost 10% yield makes this UK value stock look interesting

There's been tough trading for this UK company, but an optimistic outlook means I can't ignore the stock's apparent value…

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Operating profit up 9%: I’d consider buying this high-yielding dividend stock now

This dividend stock’s yielding almost 8% while the underlying business is optimising its assets for better returns.

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This steady dividend payer looks like one of the best bargain stocks in the FTSE 100

A yield of 4.7% and a consistent dividend record make this FTSE 100 company look like good value in an…

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Dividend up 10%! A rare small-cap stock to consider for passive income and growth

This retail rollout story offers expansion potential and a generous and growing dividend for passive income – should I buy?

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Can strong operational momentum keep the Informa share price rising?

FTSE 100 company Informa has been performing well, but this may be just the beginning of a multi-year trend for…

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Earnings up almost 15%! Is it time to seriously consider this FTSE 250 stock?

Ongoing recovery and growth in this high-performing FTSE 250 business means there may be more to come for investors.

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Berkeley’s share price slips on results-day, but the dividend yields almost 5%!

Despite a weak share price, housebuilder Berkeley is shaping up as a decent dividend-payer within the FTSE 100 index.

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National Grid shares have plunged — but if I’d bought 2 years ago, would I be in profit?

National Grid shares are about 22% lower than in May, but that may just be a small blip for long-term…

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£4k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 firms I’d consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA now

These companies offer decent dividend income and growth potential, so I’d research them now for my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Earnings up 29%! Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock for growth and income?

This FTSE 250 company has been investing for "accelerated" growth and is paying a decent dividend for shareholders right now.

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It’s down 5% on results day, but behind the B&M share price is a profitable rollout story

I’d ignore today’s share price dip and focus on B&M’s fat dividend yield and the almost unstoppable growth of the…

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Should I buy Diageo shares or not touch them with a bargepole?

Here’s what I think is the reason for Diageo shares falling and what I’m doing about it for my portfolio…

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NATO supplier Chemring’s order book rises 39%! Is the UK stock a decent buy now?

Chemring targets £1bn revenue by 2030, citing a rearmament upcycle lasting at least a decade. Is the UK stock a…

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If I’d invested £3,000 in BT shares 3 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

BT shares have shot higher, but I reckon the stock is worth consideration as a long-term investment and here’s why.

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Profit up almost 12%! This FTSE stock has growth and a decent dividend for shareholders

I’d consider shares in this FTSE company, which is rolling out its expansion across the UK and Canada -- and…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d put 25% of my money into for passive income

I’d start a diversified income portfolio by allocating a quarter of my new investable funds to this one FTSE 100…

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2 top FTSE stocks for building a growing passive income

For passive income, I’d choose shares from strong, high-quality underlying businesses that are capable of raising their dividends a bit…

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Why the Sage share price plunged by almost 15% in May

Shareholders in the FTSE 100’s Sage suffered a declining share price in May, but is the stock one to consider…

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Operating profit up 26%! Auto Trader is leading the FTSE 100 on results day

An explosive move higher from the Auto Trader share price suggests the full-year results are good, but is the stock…

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Dividend held! This good value FTSE 250 stock looks poised for recovery

After a difficult few years, this consumer-facing FTSE 250 business has been building value and now looks set to take…

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Should I follow the chief executive into these UK shares right now?

This UK company director just bought shares in the business he manages – is the timing right and should I…

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Up more than 15%! — this small-cap company is delivering phenomenal dividend growth

There’s more good news in this company’s interim report and it may be shaping up as a decent dividend growth…

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1 potential millionaire-maker UK stock I’d like to buy for the long haul

For long-term investors, here’s 1 UK stock to consider buying right now with the potential to help power a growth…

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The City expects explosive growth in earnings from this almost-penny stock

It’s rare to find earnings predictions as robust as those for this not-quite-a-penny stock, so I’d research and consider it…

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If the Dow’s heading for 60,000 by 2030, can the FTSE 100 index hit 12,000?

Strategist Ed Yardeni predicts a 50% rise for America’s Dow Jones Industrial Average over six years. Can the FTSE 100…

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I’m up 25%! The Nvidia share price and other giants power this UK investment trust

I drip-fed some money into this not-so-buoyant UK investment trust and now the Nvidia share price is helping to drive…

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The FTSE 100’s Intertek delivers a bullish update — can the share price soar?

I’d describe Intertek as a quality business with a decent dividend income, but will the share price shoot the lights…

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National Grid reveals £7bn rights issue and the share price plunges – should I invest now?

The National Grid share price has dropped almost 10% and a dividend cut is looming, but it may be a…

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