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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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Investing Articles

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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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

Up 17% in a day with a 6% dividend yield? I just had to investigate this unusual penny stock

It’s not every day you see a cheap penny stock with a decent yield and enjoy a sudden growth spurt.…

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Investing Articles

As Apple reports record Q3 sales, why’s the share price going down?

The Apple share price is falling but Stephen Wright thinks there’s plenty for shareholders to be positive about – leaving…

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Market Movers

In 1 word, here’s why the Amazon share price is rising after Q3 earnings

As revenues grow 11%, the Amazon share price is on the up. But Stephen Wright thinks that's only part of…

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A UK share with a growing dividend and a yield over 10%

Roland Head looks at a UK share with a double-digit dividend yield and gives his view on whether this jumbo…

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Fancy a £1,640 second income in 2025? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver it

With yields well above the FTSE average, these dividend stocks are tipped to deliver a blistering second income next year.

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This ETF is soaring as the gold price booms! Is it time to buy?

Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) like this could be an easy, cheap, and lucrative way to ride the gold…

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Value Shares

Is there value in the Lloyds share price after a 14% drop?

Lloyds’ share price has just fallen by more than 10% in the blink of an eye. Is it now in…

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Down 29%, here’s one of my favourite cheap FTSE 100 shares this November

With a P/E ratio of just over 10 times, I think this might be one of the best FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in November

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for November, including two insurance companies...

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Up 85% but with a P/E of just over 8! Has the Barclays share price jumped the shark?

Harvey Jones is stunned by the rocketing Barclays share price. Now he's wondering if there is something a little bit…

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After crashing 13% in a day, is Smith & Nephew now a ‘no-brainer’ value stock?

This FTSE 100 share plunged today, leaving our writer to wonder if there's an enticing value stock staring him right…

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Up 47% but with a P/E of just 4.97! Is the IAG share price an unmissable bargain today?

The IAG share price has been baffling writer Harvey Jones for ages. Is it finally time for him to add…

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Investing Articles

Up just 3% this year, what’s going on with Tesla stock?

Tesla stock surged 20% in a single day this month but since the start of 2024 it has moved only…

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Investing Articles

The National Grid dividend doesn’t attract me – here’s why

The National Grid dividend yield is well over 5% and the utility has consistently raised its annual payout per share.…

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Down 10% in a month! Is the Greggs share price finally back in bargain territory?

Harvey Jones has been keeping regular tabs on the Greggs share price to see if he can spot an opportunity…

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