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Just 1 FTSE 100 stock for 10 years of passive income? Here’s what I’d buy

If restricted to selecting just one top-tier stock for passive income for the next decade, our writer already knows where…

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Is Aviva the best value stock to buy in the FTSE 100?

The FTSE 100 has its fair share of value stocks. Paul Summers considers whether Aviva is the best of a…

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£20,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month!

Paul Summers explains how he'd put some savings to work in dividend-paying stocks as a way of generating passive income.

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Growth Shares

I love Greggs shares. So why have I been selling this top UK stock?

Greggs shares are close to setting a new record high. But Paul Summers has been clicking the Sell button. Has…

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2 dull but delightful stocks I’d back to keep growing dividends

Our writer would rather back boring-but-consistent dividend growth stocks over those offering above-average amounts of passive income.

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This FTSE 250 stock trades at a big discount and looks ready to re-rate

Despite initially outperforming, this FTSE 250 investment trust has had a poor couple of years. But our writer thinks the…

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The Persimmon share price jumps after a strong first half. Is there more to come?

The Persimmon share price is up almost 40% in 12 months. Based on today's interim results, Paul Summers thinks this…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d be happy as Larry to buy and hold for passive income

Paul Summers checks out the latest earnings report from a FTSE 250 stock he thinks has great passive income credentials.

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If I’d put £10,000 into Glencore shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Glencore shares have performed miserably so far in 2024. Paul Summers estimates how big his paper loss would be.

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3 FTSE shares on my shopping list if the stock market dip becomes a crash

Rather than worry about his portfolio, our writer is busy compiling a list of quality FTSE stocks he'd buy if…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: a wonderful buying opportunity for my ISA

The last few days of market chaos have caused Scottish Mortgage shares to tank in value. But Paul Summers isn't…

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Is this FTSE 100 flop now a once-in-a-blue-moon bargain?

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock that investors have been deserting in droves. Could this…

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Investing Articles

3 ways I could earn lifelong passive income from UK shares

Our writer believes the UK stock market offers the best route for generating passive income for the rest of his…

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Investing Articles

The Greggs share price skyrockets on tasty half-year numbers. Should I buy more?

A delicious set of interim figures has pushed the Greggs share price up to a two-year high. Will Paul Summers…

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This FTSE 250 stock has smashed Nvidia shares in 2024. Is it still worth me buying?

Flying under most investors' radars, this FTSE 250 stock has even outperformed the US chip maker year-to-date. Where will its…

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A dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying to ride the lithium boom

Our writer has been running the rule over a bargain FTSE 100 stock with exposure to a metal that should…

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History suggests these UK shares might soar if interest rates are cut in August

Some UK shares could rocket if interest rates fall from its 5.25% high next month. And there's one our writer…

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Investing Articles

Is National Grid the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 100?

National Grid shares still boast a great yield that looks like it will be safely covered by profit. But is…

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After crashing 50% and 41%, are these FTSE growth stocks now unmissable bargains?

Paul Summers looks at two FTSE growth stocks currently hated by the market. Might this be a wonderful contrarian opportunity?

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Should I invest today or wait for a stock market crash?

Does it make sense to keep buying shares or save cash for a stock market crash? Our writer thinks there's…

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Which high-yield FTSE 100 stocks would I consider buying for passive income?

The FTSE 100 contains a number of stocks offering monster dividend yields. Would our writer snap up any in his…

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These FTSE 100 stocks recently hit 52-week highs! Would I be crazy to buy now?

Our writer has spotted three FTSE 100 stocks recently setting 52-week highs. Could there be more to come or should…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 shares I want to own before the next UK stock market boom

Paul Summers picks out two very different FTSE 250 stocks that, based on recent news flow, could do very well…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d start investing in FTSE shares today

Based on his own experiences, Paul Summers reflects on the steps he'd take if he wanted to begin investing in…

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The Ocado share price soars 15%. Is it finally time to buy this FTSE growth stock?

The Ocado share price has exploded. Our writer looks at why this has happened and considers whether he should buy…

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My Taylor Wimpey share price prediction for the second half of 2024

Having underperformed the FTSE 100 from January to June, our writer reckons the Taylor Wimpey share price might enjoy a…

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These UK shares are stinking out my ISA. Time to sell?

Paul Summers has been reviewing some of the worst-performing UK shares in his portfolio. Has the time finally come to…

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BAE Systems isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

BAE Systems has long been a passive income powerhouse. But our writer is eyeing up another FTSE 100 giant for…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why I’ve been buying more Persimmon shares in July

Persimmon shares have had a remarkable run in the last 12 months. Our writer thinks this could be just the…

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Bargain or basket case? 3 UK stocks close to 52-week lows

High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis has meant some UK stocks are really struggling. Our writer considers whether it's time…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock’s (still) booming. But is the bubble about to burst?

Nvidia stock's made a lot of investors very wealthy. But our writer suspects it might only be a matter of…

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Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares performed in the first half of 2024

Rolls-Royce shares haven't paused for breath in 2024 so far. But with a frothy valuation, our writer questions how long…

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Investing Articles

I think this is the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 250. And it’s dirt cheap!

This FTSE 250 stock isn't just a leader in its space. Our writer thinks it's also a passive income powerhouse…

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Investing Articles

If a market correction is on the way, these FTSE 100 growth stocks are on my buy list

Governor Andrew Bailey thinks asset prices are looking frothy. Our writer is looking at which FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in high-yield dividend shares to target £500 in monthly passive income

With £20,000 in savings and bit of research, our writer thinks it's perfectly possibly to generate a tidy passive income…

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The GSK share price just tumbled (again). Is this FTSE 100 stock now a bargain?

More bad news from across the pond has hit the GSK share price. But does an attractive valuation and improving…

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2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades

Some of the best dividend growth stocks comes from lower down the market spectrum, says our writer. Here are two…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares

Tesco shares look like a great pick for a second income. But would our writer feel comfortable investing all his…

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Investing Articles

I’m ‘blowing a raspberry’ at Raspberry Pi shares. Here’s why

Some early investors have made great profits from Raspberry Pi shares. But our writer's questioning whether the 'easy money' has…

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Empty Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d start earning a second income from scratch

Like the thought of earning extra cash tax free? Our writer explains what he'd do to begin earning passive income…

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