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1 stock for passive income investors to consider buying before the Bank of England cuts interest rates

With the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee set to meet in May, passive income investors should think about how…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £913 second income each month

Christopher Ruane walks through some practicalities of how an idle £20k could be the foundation for a sizeable long-term second…

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5 steps to building monthly passive income with a spare £10k

Christopher explains how an investor could aim to use some spare cash to start building regular passive income streams through…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 stocks with big dividends to consider buying right now

The FTSE 250's loaded with so many big dividend yields it's hard to know where to start. These three have…

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Here’s a 5-stock high-yielding portfolio that could generate passive income of £1,500 a year

Those wanting to earn generous levels of passive income from their Stocks and Shares ISA could take a closer look…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks with big dividends to consider buying right now

Sector weakness in some FTSE 100 industries has also left some of my long-term favourite stocks offering attractive dividend yields.

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

The price of Lloyds shares has more than doubled over the past five years. However, our writer’s cautious about the…

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2 brilliant stocks currently on sale that can help to build a second income

Jon Smith outlines two stocks with dividend yields in excess of 6% that could be a smart purchase for investors…

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

Glencore shares have been on a wild ride, but long-term shareholders are sitting on a healthy gain despite the recent…

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BP shares go ex-dividend on 15 May. Time to consider grabbing that 6.5% yield?

Harvey Jones says BP shares have been through a trying time but the FTSE 100 oil giant still offers a…

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How an investor could target a £43k lifelong passive income starting with just £5 a day

Harvey Jones says it's possible to build a high-and-rising passive income by investing small, regular sums in FTSE 100 shares.…

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With £10k in savings, here’s how an investor could target a second income of £500 a month

£10k in savings could be the foundation needed towards a powerful second income. Our writer details some steps necessary to…

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Meet the FTSE 100 share I’m happy to own, even during the next recession

This FTSE 100 giant was founded in 1929, just before the Great Depression devastated the global economy. Today, it is…

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Up 20% in a month, should investors consider buying Marks & Spencer shares?

Shares in retailer Marks and Spencer have surged ahead over the last month, despite a cyberattack. Roland Head takes a…

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Could this new risk cause a stock market crash?

Tariffs and a potential recession are two major stock market risks right now. But there’s another risk that concerns Edward…

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This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a FTSE 250 powerhouse

Jon Smith outlines one income stock that already has a high yield but explains why the dividend forecast indicates even…

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£10,000 invested in FTSE heavyweight British American Tobacco a year ago is now worth…

British American Tobacco has significantly outperformed its FTSE 100 host index over the past year in price and yield gains,…

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This former super stock now has a 20% dividend yield

As a result of a large share price fall, the dividend yield on this under-the-radar UK stock has soared to…

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This 7-share ISA portfolio could generate a second income of £16,000 in retirement!

A £20,000 lump sum spread equally across these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a significant second income…

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How will the Legal & General share price react to this week’s dividend?

Our writer looks at historical movements in the Legal & General share price to see how it might react after…

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How just £5k of savings could produce £4k a year in passive income

Building wealth isn't easy -- it takes time and effort. However, this simple investment process could turn £5k into £4k…

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

NatWest's shares have delivered positive returns over the last decade. But what are the FTSE 100 firm's prospects looking ahead?

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This FTSE 250 energy firm currently generates a 19% annual yield that could make big passive income over time, but how risky is it?

This FTSE energy firm pays one of the biggest yields in any major UK index and can generate huge passive…

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend yields of 8% to 13% really last?

These three FTSE 250 stocks have dividend yields of 7.8% to 13.1% a year. However, with company earnings under stress,…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock just fell 26% and directors are loading up on its shares

This Footsie dividend stock just experienced a huge share price fall. Is there an opportunity here for long-term value investors?

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock with a 9% dividend yield is now worth…

Mark Hartley calculates the returns an investor could have netted from a £10k investment in a stock with one of…

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Are REITs the best UK dividend shares on the stock market to consider right now?

Showing early signs of a recovery, value investors may appreciate some of the low-priced UK real estate shares on the…

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Here’s a 4-share ISA portfolio that could one day generate £1,500 a month in passive income

A balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a large and growing passive income over time.…

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Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy to consider after recent falls?

This FTSE 100 firm's smaller than rivals but could benefit from its big US manufacturing footprint and competitive market positioning.

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Up 8.7% in a week but still yielding 8.6% – Legal & General shares are red hot right now!

Legal & General shares are enjoying their day in the sun, rocketing last week as investors piled into FTSE 100…

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Hunting for income shares to buy after the market dip? Then remember this

Harvey Jones says the recent dip makes now a brilliant time for investors to go hunting for FTSE 100 dividend…

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As UK shares plunge, dividend yields soar! These 2 income stocks look appealing

The stock market took a hit earlier this month, but it's not all doom and gloom. Mark Hartley uncovers two…

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Here’s a 6-stock ISA portfolio that could make £1.55k in monthly passive income

Jon Smith outlines some of his favourite income stocks that could be used within an ISA to generate a 7%+…

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As stocks fall, is this a rare chance for investors to start earning a second income?

A sudden drawdown in the stock market can be great opportunity for investors looking for a second income. But some…

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A 15.7% dividend yield! Is this a juicy income opportunity?

Zaven Boyrazian analyses the energy enterprise responsible for 5% of the UK’s natural gas supply, whose production is primed to…

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£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 6 months ago is now worth…

At the end of 2024, UK regulators gave the green light to a £16.5bn merger with Three. But has the…

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£20k to invest? Here are 2 high-yield dividend shares to consider for an ISA!

Maxing out a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver a huge four-figure income with well-chosen dividend shares, explains Royston Wild.

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With a 7% yield, should investors consider buying this unloved oil stock for passive income?

Profits are under pressure and shareholders are unhappy. Roland Head asks if this FTSE heavyweight could be a bargain buy…

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Here’s 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 per year in passive income

UK investors looking for passive income could do very well sticking to the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250. And…

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