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£567 passive income from a £7,000 Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

Here's one FTSE 100 business investors might add to a Stocks and Shares ISA to instantly unlock an 8.1% dividend…

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Why Amazon’s falling share price after strong Q4 earnings could be good news

Amazon’s share price is falling as the prospect of a $200bn spend in 2026 has investors nervous. But Stephen Wright…

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How much do I need in my ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Picking high-income stocks in an ISA can be a route to securing long-term passive income. And here's one with a…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging Aviva share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Aviva's share price has beaten the broader FTSE 100 over the last year. But can the financial services giant keep…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly second income?

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see how much investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Should investors consider Legal & General shares for passive income?

As many investors are chasing their passive income dreams, our writer Ken Hall evaluates whether Legal & General could help…

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How to transform an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £15,000 second income

Ben McPoland explains how a UK dividend portfolio can be built from the ground up inside a Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better buy high-yielding UK stocks in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

Harvey Jones loves his SIPP, but he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is a pretty good way to invest…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to earn £1,500 a year in passive income?

As the stock market tries to get to grips with AI, could dividend shares offer investors a chance to earn…

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Dividend Shares

4 UK shares to consider buying with an average dividend yield of 10.64%

Jon Smith points out several UK shares from different sectors that have high yields, but could represent a good reward…

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FTSE 100 software stocks RELX, LSEG, Sage, and Rightmove have been hammered. What’s the best move now?

Over the last month, FTSE 100 software stocks have been crushed. Is it time to bail on the sector or…

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As the Vodafone share price falls 5% on Q3 update, is it time to buy?

The latest news from Vodafone has brought the recent share price spike to an end. Here's why it might be…

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Is the S&P 500 really that much better than the FTSE 100?

Many believe the S&P 500 will outperform the FTSE 100 in years and decades to come. But is the US…

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Is the Shell share price still cheap after strong FY results?

The Shell share price has held up in a year of cheap oil, which brought a progressive dividend rise and…

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Alphabet’s $175bn bombshell just sent a message to the entire stock market

Alphabet’s $175bn announcement has sent a big message to the stock market. Get ready investors, artificial intelligence isn't going away…

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A beaten-down tech stock at just 10.8x earnings… an ISA pick for February?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one US technology stock that has vastly underperformed the rest of his…

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Prediction: in 12 months the battered Diageo share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Royston Wild's taken a hit over the last year as Diageo's share price has crumbled. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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Is it time to consider stone-cold Greggs shares?

Greggs shares have experienced a well-publicised decline over the past two years and Dr James Fox isn't surprised. But have…

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How much does the average Briton need in an ISA for £5,000 of monthly passive income?

Millions of us invest for a passive income. One popular route is buy-to-let investing, but Dr James Fox believes more…

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2 compelling FTSE 250 stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in the coming year

Our writer considers two opportunities on the UK’s mid-cap FTSE 250 index that are forecast to double within 12 months.…

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Be greedy when others are fearful: 2 shares to consider buying right now

Warren Buffett says investors should be greedy when others are fearful. So do falling prices mean it’s time to buy…

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Is Palantir still a millionaire-maker S&P 500 stock today?

Palantir has skyrocketed in recent years, making savvy investors a fortune. With the S&P 500 stock down 32% since November,…

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Pennies from an all-time low, is the Aston Martin share price poised to rebound?

How can a business with a great brand and rich customer base keep losing money? Christopher Ruane examines the conundrum…

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With spare cash to invest, does it make more sense to use a SIPP or an ISA?

ISA or SIPP? That's the dilemma this writer faces when trying to decide how to buy shares. So, what sort…

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Are barnstorming Barclays shares still a slam-dunk buy?

Barclays shares have had a blockbuster run but Harvey Jones now questions just how long the FTSE 100 bank can…

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5 steps to target a £5,000 second income

What would it really take to earn a second income of hundreds of pounds per month from dividend shares? Christopher…

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Is it madness to bet against the Rolls-Royce share price?

Harvey Jones wonders if the Rolls-Royce share price has flown too high, and it's finally time for investors to stand…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy quality UK shares?

As some of the UK’s top shares of the last 10 years fall to record low multiples, is this the…

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As the FTSE 100 hits record highs, these top shares are still dirt cheap!

The FTSE 100 remains packed with brilliant bargains despite moving to new peaks. Royston Wild picks out two great cheap…

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The red-hot FTSE 100 index just did this for the first time ever

The FTSE 100 index has risen in eight out of the past 10 years, and is off to a flying…

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Is this FTSE 100 behemoth a no-brainer AI stock?

Some investors bemoan the lack of AI stocks on the FTSE 100. But one surprising Footsie giant is already making…

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I asked ChatGPT to create the ultimate £20k Stocks and Shares ISA and it chose…

Harvey Jones wondered what he would put in a Stock and Shares ISA if he was starting to invest from…

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Growth Shares

The Diageo share price looks seriously mispriced to me. Here’s why

Jon Smith's been watching the fall in the Diageo share price for some time, and explains why he feels now…

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How much income would an ISA need to match the State Pension?

Ever wondered what size an ISA portfolio is required to add up to as much as the State Pension? This…

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Dividend Shares

This REIT’s down 12% with a 9.58% dividend yield

Jon Smith highlights a REIT he thinks could be set for a long-term comeback as more people return to office…

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Dividend-paying UK stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to grow wealth?

Buying shares in companies that pay dividends can be a great way to earn income. And, right now, UK stocks…

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£1,000 buys 7,200 shares in this UK penny stock that’s tipped to rise 190%

Analysts believe this penny stock has the potential to soar over the next 12 months, or so. Could it be…

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Why ISA investors should consider these 3 stocks to buy for retirement

With global markets heading for a volatile year, Mark Hartley identifies where retirement investors should look for stocks to buy.

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Is buying Diageo shares like Warren Buffett’s 1980s Coca-Cola bet?

With a new CEO at the helm and shares trading near a decade low, are Diageo shares a screaming Warren…

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Dividend yields up to 10%! 3 top REITs to consider for passive income

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy in 2026? These top real estate investment trusts (REITs) might merit serious…

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