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Here’s how I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

This writer thinks taking the right long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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I’d buy 4,000 National Grid shares to target £2,000 of yearly passive income

National Grid is a favourite with passive income investors. It still looks good to me, even if the latest share…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,320p?

This investor in BAE Systems shares is wondering whether to add to his holding while the FTSE 100 defence stock…

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I’d buy these 3 cheap shares to try and build a £590 monthly second income

Christopher Ruane explains how and why he'd buy this trio of FTSE 100 shares to build a second income of…

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

Last month saw a huge sell-off in National Grid shares after the utility giant raised a load of cash. Here's…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’ll avoid like the plague in July!

Looking for the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy next month? Here are two that Royston Wild believes could…

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The Aviva dividend yield is 7%. I think it could reach 8% — or even 9%!

Our writer already likes the look of the 7% Aviva dividend yield. Could the prospect of a higher prospective yield…

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This penny share just fell 20%. Time to load up?

Penny shares can often soar and slump far more dramatically than bigger stocks. And this one just did exactly that.

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1 growth stock I’d consider before Rolls-Royce

The UK's favourite jet engine manufacturer has skyrocketed lately but there may be more potential in this undervalued growth stock.

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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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£17,800 in savings? I’d buy UK shares to try and retire early

Can our writer retire early, even if just by a year or two, thanks to putting some money into UK…

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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As BP backtracks on green targets, is the share price set for a boost?

BP changes direction in an attempt to woo investors and boost its flagging share price, so let's take at look…

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Is the stock market about to crash? And what should I do next?

The Bank of England has warned a stock market crash could be coming. Is it time to sell up and…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider buying in July!

These top FTSE 250 shares are on sale right now. And our writer Royston Wild thinks they could be too…

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2 slam-dunk growth stocks I’ve got my eye on for July

Our writer is looking to snap up these growth stocks when she next has some available funds. She explains her…

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1 FTSE 100 stock investors might shun, but I’d snap up in a heartbeat!

Some FTSE 100 stocks have fallen foul of investors. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not good investments for me and…

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Bunzl’s share price rises on profit upgrade! Time to buy for passive income?

Bunzl's share price is continuing its recovery after a positive revision to profit forecasts. Should investors consider the FTSE 100…

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Halfords shares are 32% cheaper than a year ago. Time to buy?

Halfords shares trade on a relatively cheap looking valuation and pay dividends. Our writer pores over the latest results considering…

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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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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now.

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I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a once-in-a-decade buy

This FTSE 100 share has plunged and recently hit a 10-year low. Here are five reasons why I reckon it…

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Can £10 a day turn into a passive income of £50,000 a year? It’s possible!

A passive income of £50,000 a year sounds like a dream come true. £4,000 per month? That could certainly provide…

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Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?

If history repeats itself, UK shares could surge following next Thursday's election. Here's one FTSE 250 stock Royston Wild thinks…

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A FTSE 250 growth share I’d buy to target a multibagger return

I've been looking for a FTSE 250 growth stock to add to my 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a…

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After its new high last month, is the FTSE 100 losing momentum?

The FTSE 100 hit a new high last month but has since been losing altitude. Christopher Ruane explains why he's…

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3 FTSE stocks I’m watching ahead of the general election

With an election just around the corner, investors are on the lookout for opportunities. I think I've found three FTSE…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? How soon could I turn it into a million?

I'm looking for the top cheap FTSE 100 shares that I think have the best chance of making a million…

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If I started investing in UK shares today, I’d snap up these two defensive gems!

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing. Here's a snapshot of some UK shares I’d buy if I were starting…

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Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income

Investing just in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can be a great way to build a substantial second income.…

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Is the current IAG share price a wonderful bargain or horrible value trap?

Trading well below pre-pandemic levels, is the IAG share price an opportunity or one to avoid for our writer?

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I scoop up this FTSE 250 share?

With its near double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's eye. But he is also clear-eyed…

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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still…

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£10K in savings? I could turn that into a second income worth £5,548!

Our writer explains how dreams of a second income can become a reality with a thought-out plan involving investing in…

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Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?

Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor.…

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Could the AO World share price head back to £4?

Christopher Ruane turns his attention to the AO World share price after the online white goods retailer released full-year results.

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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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I searched the FTSE 250 for high-yield passive income stocks. Here are 2 gems I found

Looking for passive income? These two dividend stocks currently yield over 7%. In the long run, they could provide some…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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