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3 top AIM stocks to consider buying before they recover

AIM stocks aren't for faint-hearted investors. But here are three high-quality examples for the risk-tolerant to ponder buying while they're…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how an investor can target £3,560 in annual passive income

Paul Summers explains how an investor could target making thousands of pounds in passive income by holding great dividend stocks…

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Down over 30% in 2025, is this FTSE 250 stock now an unmissable bargain?

Having finished 2024 in rude health, one FTSE 250 stock is having a very bad 2025. Will Paul Summers consider…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend stocks to consider buying for an ISA

The deadline for using up the Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is almost upon us. Paul Summers has spotted two…

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I’m considering buying more of this struggling FTSE 100 stock

This FTSE 100 stock hasn't exactly set our writer's portfolio on fire during the time he's owned it. But Paul…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares just 1 month ago is already worth…

BAE Systems shares have been on fire in the last few weeks as geopolitical tensions have grown only more intense.…

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Is it ‘party over’ for the S&P 500?

The S&P 500's having a very bad time and one stock is taking most of the blame. Will Paul Summers…

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Buy Tesla? I still prefer this FTSE 100 growth stock

As someone looking to grow his wealth over the long term, Paul Summers much prefers this FTSE 100 investment trust…

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At 52-week lows, I still wouldn’t touch these FTSE 250 growth stocks with a bargepole!

There are several growth stocks from the FTSE 250 that Paul Summers won't go near, regardless of how 'cheap' their…

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3 reliable FTSE 250 shares to consider buying for rising passive income

Paul Summers identifies three mid-cap stocks that all boast enviable records of throwing more cash back to their shareholders each…

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Taylor Wimpey shares fall again as profit tanks 32%! But is now the time to consider buying?

Taylor Wimpey shares can't stop falling and today's full-year results haven't helped matters. However, our writer thinks the long-term outlook…

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£10,000 invested in JD Sports Fashion shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

JD Sports Fashion shares have been an absolute dog for a while. But Paul Summers thinks the battered trainer seller…

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1 high-yield dividend stock to consider buying for passive income (and 1 to avoid)

Not every high-yielding FTSE stock is worth considering for passive income. Our writer shines a light on two stocks with…

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Near 52-week lows, are these FTSE 100 stocks now unmissable bargains?

Two FTSE 100 titans just can't stop falling in value. Paul Summers looks at whether investors should see this as…

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A 25-year-old investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could have this much at 50…

Opening a Stocks and Shares ISA at a young age can be a masterstroke when it comes to building long-term…

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Interest rates fall again! Here are 3 FTSE dividend growth shares to consider buying

As interest on cash savings becomes increasingly less attractive, Paul Summers has been looking at dividend growth shares for passive…

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£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

It may be one of the UK's biggest companies but Vodafone shares have been on a downward trajectory for many…

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3 dividend stocks to consider buying for passive income as a trade war erupts

A raft of tariffs from Donald Trump has caused mayhem in global markets. But Paul Summers thinks these UK-focused stocks…

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Greggs isn’t the only FTSE 250 stock I’m considering buying if markets keep falling

Trade tariff talk has sent markets into a tizzy. Ever the long-term investor, Paul Summers is looking for bargains in…

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3 growth stocks helping the FTSE 100 have its best month in over 2 years

The FTSE 100 has started 2025 with a bang, rising 5% in January. Paul Summers checks out a few stocks…

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ChatGPT thinks these are the best stocks to buy for passive income. There’s 1 big problem

Is ChatGPT a useful tool for investors hunting for passive income from the stock market? Based on his little experiment,…

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Is it worth me buying BT shares after today’s poorly-received update?

Holders of BT shares have reacted badly to the latest trading update. Does our writer regard this as an opportunity…

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If a 30-year-old put £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could retire on

Nothing saved for retirement? Don't panic. Our writer explains how regularly investing via a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA for £800 in monthly passive income?

Generating a healthy dollop of monthly passive income need not remain a pipe dream. Paul Summers has whipped out his…

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Next shares: the best FTSE 100 stock money can buy?

Next shares have performed brilliantly in recent years. Today's numbers suggest this momentum could continue into 2025, thinks Paul Summers.

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ChatGPT thinks these are best UK shares to consider buying right now

Which five UK shares does ChatGPT think might be worthy of investment in 2025? Paul Summers reckons one pick might…

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2 FTSE dividend stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

Two dividend stocks with two big dividend yields. But our writer thinks both FTSE companies could suffer in 2025 as…

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Looming recession? Here are 3 defensive FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying for 2025

Only a few days into 2025 and the doomsayers are out in force. Which stocks might help to cushion the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a bubble waiting to burst in 2025?

Nearly doubling in value in 2024 alone, Rolls Royce shares have been on an incredible run. Paul Summers wonders whether…

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Could Greggs shares shine in 2025?

Having given him great profits in the past, Paul Summers remains a huge fan of Greggs shares. Has the time…

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ChatGPT thinks this is the best FTSE 100 value stock to consider buying now

Can an AI bot help investors pick great value stocks? Paul Summers runs an experiment to find out and is…

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2 FTSE 100 growth shares that could shine in 2025

Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 100 growth shares that, despite performing very differently in 2024, he thinks could end…

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Here’s how an investor might aim to turn £20,000 into £678 a month of tax-free passive income

Buying high-yield stocks within a Stocks and Shares ISA could produce a lovely passive income stream in time. Paul Summers…

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£20,000 invested in Tesla shares at the start of 2024 is now worth…

Backing the electric car maker at the beginning of 2024 would have been a great move. But will Tesla shares…

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Will Tesco shares continue soaring in 2025?

Holders of Tesco shares will be hoping for a repeat of 2024's performance in 2025. Paul Summers wonders if they…

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2 cheap dividend shares for investors to consider buying in January

Paul Summers picks out two dividend shares offering lovely amounts of passive income to holders, despite having very different years.

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Will the Nasdaq crash in 2025?

Another big return in 2024 will have investors salivating for even more gains in 2025. But is momentum in the…

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Where will the S&P 500 go in 2025?

The world's biggest economy and the S&P 500 index have been flying this year. Paul Summers ponders whether there are…

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Could the FTSE 100 hit 9,000 in 2025?

The FTSE 100 has lagged other indexes over the last year. But some commentators believe 2025 could be a stellar…

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FTSE shares: a brilliant opportunity for investors to get rich?

With valuations in the US looking full, Paul Summers thinks there's a good chance that FTSE stocks might become more…

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