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Is the S&P 500 heading for a correction?

This writer wonders whether the S&P 500 might be due a sharp pullback, based on a recent chance conversation with…

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Aged 40? Here’s how skipping the daily coffee could build a £2.4m ISA!

With a tax-efficient Stocks and Shares ISA, UK investors have a chance to build long-term wealth for the price of…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Greggs shares to 2026

Payouts at the FTSE 250 baker have rebounded in recent years. Is now the time to consider buying Greggs shares…

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Looking for Black Friday bargains? Here are 2 FTSE 100 value shares I’m considering today

These Footsie-listed stocks are on sale this Black Friday. Here's why they're at the top of my list of value…

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The Barclays share price has soared 72% in 2024. Is it too late for me to buy?

I'm looking for a bank stock to buy in early 2025. The 2024 Barclays share price rise has made the…

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2 lessons from the HSBC share price soaring 159% in four years

Christopher Ruane looks at the incredible performance of the HSBC share price in recent years and learns some lessons for…

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After a 2,342% rise, could this FTSE 250 stock keep going?

This FTSE 250 stock boasts a highly cash-generative business model and has been flying for years. Is it time to…

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It’s up 70%, but the experts expect the IAG share price to climb still further

Why didn't I buy when I was convinced the IAG share price was likely to soar? And is there still…

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2 UK stocks with recovering profit margins

This writer considers a pair of UK stocks with very different share price trajectories following the pandemic. Would he buy…

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Will Trump’s tariffs squeeze this FTSE 100 giant’s profits?

Our writer looks at how the latest news around US tariffs might impact FTSE 100 company Diageo. Should he be…

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Up 95%, is this FTSE winner the best high-yield star for me to buy now?

Do we have to choose between share price growth and high-yield dividends? In this case, over the past year, it…

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2 dividend-paying FTSE shares that could benefit from the AI revolution

Our writer examines two dividend-paying FTSE shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees in their exposure…

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Up 140% and rocketing out of the FTSE 250! Is it too late for me to buy this red-hot stock?

Miniature war games hero Games Workshop has outgrown the FTSE 250 and is hammering at the door of the UK's…

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If I invest £10,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares, how much passive income will I receive?

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen and are now paying a huge dividend. How much might I receive by investing a…

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Why I choose to invest in individual stocks rather than an index fund

Our writer examines the differences between stock picking and investing in index funds and why he feels there’s more to…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Sage Group shares through to 2026!

The dividend on Sage shares has risen for 12 straight years. Can the FTSE 100 company keep its proud record…

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Will 2025 be make or break for this FTSE 250 stock hitting the headlines?

One of the FTSE 250's worst performers in 2024 has just issued another profit warning, but could 2025 mark the…

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£3,000 invested in Greggs shares three months ago is worth this much now

Harvey Jones was on the verge of buying Greggs shares in August but decided they looked a little pricey. So…

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After rising a stunning 97% is this FTSE star still my best share to buy today?

This time last year Harvey Jones declared FTSE 100 data analytics firm RELX to be the best share to buy.…

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2 top growth stocks I’m buying in December… before it’s too late

When it comes to growth stocks, Stephen Wright thinks rising prices are limiting opportunities right now. But it’s quality, not…

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2 top dividend shares to consider buying in December

When it comes to passive income in December, Stephen Wright's targeting shares in companies focused on paying dividends to investors.

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3 crucial factors for building my passive income

Ken Hall wants to build a passive income that can set him up for years to come. Here are three…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how Stocks and Shares ISA investors could target a near-£2,000 monthly income

Investing a lump sum in this investment trust could help Stocks and Shares ISA investors make mammoth returns, says Royston…

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Surprise! This monopoly stock has taken over my Stocks and Shares ISA (again)

Our writer has a (nice) dilemma in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio after one incredible growth stock rocketed higher…

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10.5% yield – but could the abrdn share price get even cheaper?

Christopher Ruane sees some things to like about the current abrdn share price. But will that be enough to overcome…

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£9,000 to invest? These 3 high-yield shares could deliver a £657 annual passive income

The high yields on these dividend shares sail sit well above the FTSE 100 average of 3.6%. Here's why I…

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I’ve got £2k and I’m on the hunt for cheap shares to buy in December

Harvey Jones finally has some cash in his trading account and is hunting for cheap shares to buy next month.…

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Down 25% with a 4.32% yield and P/E of 8.6! Is this my best second income stock or worst?

Harvey Jones bought GSK shares hoping to bag a solid second income stream while nailing down steady share price growth…

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Here’s how the Legal & General dividend yield could ultimately hit 15%!

The Legal & General dividend yield is already among the best of any FTSE 100 share. Christopher Ruane explores some…

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Is December a good time for me to buy UK shares?

This writer is weighing up which shares to buy for his portfolio next month, and one household name from the…

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Is it time to dump my Lloyds shares and never look back?

Harvey Jones was chuffed with his Lloyds shares but recent events have made him rethink his entire decision to go…

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If I’d invested £20,000 in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

The FTSE 250 has been in growth mode this year. Our writer weighs some pros and cons of investing in…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price about to go nuclear?

This writer wonders whether excitement about Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor (SMR) business could push the share price even higher.

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Down 13% today on results, is this FTSE 250 share too cheap to miss?

After slumping to multi-year lows, is FTSE 250 share Pets at Home now an excellent value stock to consider? Royston…

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After FY results, why is the easyjet share price still less than half what it used to be?

After a strong set of results, our writer digs into why the easyJet share price is still far lower than…

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Can the Aviva share price get above £5 and stay there?

With the Aviva share price edging towards the £5 level, our writer weighs some pros and cons that might influence…

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Here’s the BT share price forecast up to 2027

After a long slide, the BT share price has finally started to pick up a bit in 2024. And analysts…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

The FTSE 100’s recent performance isn't quite what it was back in the 90s. But it still hosts several fantastic…

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Why I believe this cheap stock is fundamentally doomed

Jon Smith points out a cheap stock that he's personally not going to get involved with due to a risk…

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How an investor could aim for a million buying only 8 shares

Jon Smith reveals how someone could aim for a million pound portfolio by considering a mix of growth stocks, including…

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