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Growth Shares

Here are the FTSE 100’s best performers over the last 5 years

Since 2019, some FTSE 100 shares have risen spectacularly. Here’s a look at the best performers in the index over…

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Investing Articles

I could have bought BAE Systems shares for my SIPP but I invested in this defence ETF instead

Edward Sheldon just put some capital to work within his SIPP, buying an ETF that provides broad exposure to the…

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Investing Articles

I’m listening to Warren Buffett – and snapping up cheap shares

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s taking a leaf out of Warren Buffett's book when it comes to building his portfolio.

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1 FTSE 250 stock analysts are calling a ‘Strong Buy’!

This FTSE 250 stock has a fair amount going for it, but is the soft drink manufacturer a screaming buy…

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What’s going on with the Direct Line share price?

The Direct Line share price is surging on the back of a preliminary agreement that will see the business join…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Consider targeting a £3,121 monthly passive income like this

Looking to build a large passive income for retirement? Royston Wild show how a diversified ISA portfolio could build long-term…

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Investing Articles

Up 26% this week! Could this FTSE 250 share soar over the next year?

There could be a lot of potential in the mid-cap stocks of the FTSE 250. After a major City bank…

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Investing Articles

Can anything stop this FTSE 100 growth machine?

Even the pandemic wasn’t able to halt the progress of FTSE 100 events company Informa. But is the stock still…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6 before the New Year?

At 599.8p, the Rolls-Royce share price has come within a whisper of £6. It’s never been so high, but could…

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Investing Articles

2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a long-term passive income!

REITs can be great sources of passive income over the long term. Here are a couple from the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

I’m preparing for a stock market crash in 2025

Our writer explains why he's acting 'as if' there will be a stock market crash in 2025, not spending time…

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Investing Articles

Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 could make me a millionaire. Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane outlines a couple of steps he plans to take in the coming year to boost his long-term Stocks…

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Investing Articles

Still in pennies, could the ITM Power share price hit £6 again?

A trading update from ITM Power has boosted our writer's optimism in the prospects for ITM Power despite its share…

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Investing Articles

2 undervalued UK shares to consider buying before Christmas

With Christmas around the corner, the retail market is expected to enjoy a huge inflow of revenue. Here are two…

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Dividend Shares

A 13% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for a top income share

Jon Smith flags up the high dividend forecast for a renewable energy stock that has a good track record of…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m shunning Tesco stock despite 2024’s strong share price rise

I was wrong about Tesco and the share price is soaring, but I'm sticking to my decision to avoid the…

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Should I sell my Unilever shares and buy an S&P 500 tracker instead?

Like many investors, Harvey Jones is impressed by the stellar performance of the S&P 500 index. Should he sell FTSE…

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Investing Articles

1 stock I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s market!

Our writer highlights one former stock market darling from the tech sector that he's currently in no rush to add…

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Guinness sales are up, but the Diageo share price is down 

Demand for Guinness is soaring, so the fallen Diageo share price may be presenting investors with a decent stock opportunity…

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Rolls-Royce shares just did this for the first time ever!

After nearly doubling this year, Rolls-Royce shares are a whisker away from 600p. This means the engine maker has achieved…

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Investing For Beginners

Ouch! This broker has a dreary forecast for the boohoo share price

Jon Smith considers some of the latest views from major banks and brokers on the boohoo share price and explains…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesla shares before the US election is worth this much now

It will comes as no surprise that Tesla shares got a lift in the aftermath of the US election, but…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

Harvey Jones picks out 2 FTSE 100 shares that he promises not to buy at any point in 2025, no…

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2 filthy cheap shares I’d love to buy in an ISA in 2025

Once Christmas is over Harvey Jones intends to go shopping for cheap shares and these two FTSE 100 dividend growth…

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Up 92% in a year! Is my biggest winner my best share to buy for 2025 too?

Harvey Jones got it spot on when he decided insurer Just Group was the best share to buy this time…

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Investing Articles

Down 29% to under £4 and with a P/B of just 1.2, is BP’s share price a must-buy opportunity for me?

BP’s share price has dropped in recent weeks, which raises the possibility of a bargain to be had in addition…

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Shares in this iconic FTSE 250 car firm are down 53% this year, so is it time for me to buy?

This celebrated FTSE 250 car company has seen very tough times recently, but its Q3 results looked more positive, so…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the BT share price? Analysts say it’s undervalued

The BT share price has demonstrated plenty of volatility in 2024. Dr James Fox explain why this is and what…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 stocks I’m considering buying for the long run

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at three FTSE 250 stocks across different industries that he considers to be…

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Investing Articles

Up 75%! But is the IAG share price likely to crash in 2025?

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price has gone parabolic recently, but here's the potential danger ahead.

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares with strong growth prospects for 2025

Sometimes the best growth prospects aren’t in the most obvious stocks. Stephen Wright looks at two FTSE 100 firms he…

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Investing Articles

Which Coca-Cola shares are best for dividend investors to consider?

When it comes to Coca-Cola shares, dividend investors are spoilt for choice. But what’s the difference between the UK-listed stocks…

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Investing Articles

3 ISA mistakes I made

Learning from others’ mistakes is one way to make sure you don’t make the same ones. Here are three ISA-related…

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Investing Articles

A £10,000 investment FTSE 100 banks at the start of 2024 would be worth this much now

FTSE banks have been one of the brightest sectors on the blue-chip index this year. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Forget short-term pain! 2 dirt cheap UK stocks to consider for long-term gain

The London stock market remains packed with bargains at the end of 2024. Royston Wild discusses two of his favourite…

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2 dividend stocks I think could turbocharge my passive income in 2025!

The yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks sail past the market average. Here's why they could…

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Investing Articles

Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including one 'Fire' and one 'Ice' recommendation...

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Dividend Shares

£3k in savings? Investors could consider putting it here for juicy second income

Jon Smith talks through how investors could buy dividend stocks with yield potential in excess of 6.5% for second income

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Investing Articles

Why the boohoo share price soared by almost 14% in November

Is troubled online fashion retailer boohoo beginning a turnaround that may cause the share price to rocket through 2025 and…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how saving £5.40 a day could net me £1,971 yearly passive income for life

The price of a cup of coffee seems to have broken the £5 mark. Is it time to put that…

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