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If I’d put £30,000 into the S&P 500 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have today!

A lump sum invested in an S&P 500 tracker fund could have made me a four-figure profit. But what's the…

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5 steps to start buying shares with under £500

Learn how this writer would start buying shares with a few hundred pounds in a handful of steps, if he…

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The FTSE 100 offers some great bargains. Is this one?

Our writer digs into one FTSE 100 share that has had a rough 2024 to date, ahead of its interim…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s my 3-step approach to aim for £1,794 in passive income

Christopher Ruane walks through the practical steps he would take to try and turn £9,000 into a sizeable passive income…

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I’d buy 29,412 shares of this UK dividend stock for £150 a month in passive income

Insiders have been buying this dividend stock, which offers an 8.5% yield. Roland Head explains why he’d choose the shares…

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Could the new UK budget spell growth for these 6 FTSE stocks? I think so!

Mark David Hartley considers six UK stocks that could enjoy growth off the back of new measures announced in the…

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With a 6.6% yield, is now the right time to add this income stock to my ISA?

Our writer’s looking to boost his Stocks and Shares ISA. With this in mind, he’s debating whether to buy a…

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Dividend Shares

This blue-chip FTSE stock just fell 12.5% in a day. Is it time to consider buying?

Smith & Nephew is a well-known, blue-chip FTSE stock with a decent dividend yield. And its share price just dropped…

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At 72p, the Vodafone share price looks to be at least 33% undervalued to me

Our writer looks at a number of valuation measures to determine whether the Vodafone share price reflects the fair value…

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Why I’ve just sold two of the largest investments in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Stephen Wright has been making room for a new addition to his Stocks and Shares ISA. What is it and…

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s stock market

Stephen Wright is a big fan of UK shares. But both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 contain companies…

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At 538p, is the Rolls-Royce share price really that expensive?

The Rolls-Royce share price has continued its incredible post-pandemic rally causing many to ask whether the stock’s overvalued. Our writer…

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With yields over 8.8%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 5 passive income stocks do I think is the best?

These five passive income stocks are all yielding more than 8.8%. Our writer considers which of them (if any) would…

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Down 13.7% in 7 days, what’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

Our writer looks at recent movements in the Lloyds share price. And asks whether now could be a good time…

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The best investment quote of all time didn’t come from Warren Buffett!

Warren Buffett’s pithy quotes are both relevant and insightful. But the American billionaire didn’t come up with our writer’s favourite.

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Dividend Shares

Here’s a simple 5-stock dividend income portfolio with a 7.5% yield

With these five British dividend stocks, one could potentially generate income of around £750 per year from a £10,000 investment.

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If I’d put £10,000 into the FTSE 100’s biggest stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

The FTSE 100’s biggest company has romped away from the index over the last five years, but has fallen behind…

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Is Scancell the best penny stock for me to buy today?

The Scancell share price is on fire, jumping by 50% since July! But is this just the tip of the…

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Are we soon to see a skyrocketing stock market?

The stock market could be on the verge of surging next year as interest rates fall and innovation takes off,…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build a lifetime of passive income

Zaven Boyrazian explains his three-step plan to help generate a passive income in 2024 by putting aside just £10 a…

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Unlocking a £111k yearly second income starting with a £20k ISA!

Taking advantage of a tax-free account to invest in stocks is a smart way to build towards a substantial future…

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Warning! 2 FTSE 100 shares I think could collapse in 2025

The FTSE could be in for another strong year in 2025 as interest rates fall. But the outlook may be…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap penny stocks for growth AND dividends!

Royston Wild thinks these penny stocks are great all-rounder options for his portfolio. At current prices, are they too cheap…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in November

We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including a Share Advisor 'Fire' stock first recommended almost…

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2 reasons why I’ll avoid cheap Barclays shares in November!

Barclays shares look like a bona-fide bargain based on predicted earnings. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank remains…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold to 2035

A lump sum investment in these FTSE 100 stocks could reap massive returns over the next decade and are worth…

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1 FTSE 250 share that can soar like the Rolls-Royce share price

The Rolls-Royce share price has grown almost fivefold since the start of 2023. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at a…

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How I’d invest my £20K ISA allowance to target £1,380 of passive income annually

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he'd take to try to generate income of almost £1,400 next year -- and annually…

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2 super-safe dividend stocks that have been paying passive income for decades

Income from stocks is never nailed on. But there are a handful of UK dividend stocks that have been incredibly…

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Diageo: time for me to sell this FTSE 100 stock before 5 November?

As the US election draws ever closer, our writer is wondering what to do with this struggling FTSE 100 stock…

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Investing Articles

Trading at 28 times earnings, is there value in this FTSE 250 stock?

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into a recent FTSE 250 addition that has rocketed higher since its…

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Market Movers

Amazon stock shoots higher after earnings! Here’s what I think happens next

Jon Smith explains why Amazon stock has jumped following the latest results and why the outlook could keep the rally…

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After jumping 10% this morning is this hated FTSE 100 stock suddenly a screaming buy for me?

Harvey Jones rejected any thought of buying this former FTSE 100 darling in August but after some positive news should…

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Down 12% in a month and yielding 10.7%! Is this November’s best passive income stock?

Harvey Jones has been building his stake in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 passive income stock. And with its shares dipping…

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With bad news about the ISA limit, here’s what I’d do

The Budget contained news about the ISA limit for annual contributions being held flat despite inflation. Here's how our writer…

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Down 21%, is the Smith & Nephew share price too cheap to ignore?

The Smith & Nephew share price is trading at its cheapest for almost a year. Is now the time for…

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3 shares I’d consider for a Lifetime ISA

Our writer picks a trio of shares he believes investors should consider for a Lifetime ISA, with a mixture of…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for BAE Systems

The BAE Systems share price has risen around 130% in the last three years. Can it go higher from here?…

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Growth Shares

Down 45% in 2024, is the Burberry share price worth backing for 2025?

The Burberry share price has tanked this year, losing almost half its value. Is there potential for a massive rebound…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £2,300 a month in passive income

With simply a few thousand in savings and £200 a month to invest, Muhammad Cheema looks at a strategy to…

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