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Dividend yields of 6.3%! Here are 2 stocks to consider buying for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Hunting for top-notch dividend stocks to buy? Ben McPoland highlights one idea from the FTSE 100 and another from the…

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How much would you need in an ISA to target a £500 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach to buying dividend shares can help someone earn passive income. How much would they need to…

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A stock market crash might now be unavoidable. Here’s what I’m doing…

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks the date of the next stock market crash is getting closer. Fortunately, history offers a clear guide…

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Down 25%, should investors buy this stock for less than Warren Buffett?

| Stephen Wright

UnitedHealth stock is trading below where it was when Warren Buffett’s company bought a decent stake. But does that mean…

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Diageo shares are up 6% in a week. Is this the start of a huge comeback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a lengthy period of weakness, Diageo shares are showing signs of life. Could this be the start of a…

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Why the FTSE 100 has smashed the S&P 500 this week

| Stephen Wright

Concerns about the impact of AI have allowed the FTSE 100 to catch up to its US counterpart. So where…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of £11,341?

| James Beard

How could a newbie investor use a Stocks and Shares ISA to provide them with a healthy second income? James…

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2 battered growth stocks down 45% to consider buying right now

| Ben McPoland

These growth stocks have crashed more than 40% inside 12 months. Our writer reckons the sell-off's left both looking very…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £300 monthly passive income?

| James Beard

James Beard considers the passive income potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights one FTSE 100 stock that’s…

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3 UK dividend stocks tipped to grow 50% (or more) in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the investment case behind three UK dividend stocks that experts predict could surge by at least…

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After crashing 20% in a year, is this 1 of the best UK shares to buy now?

| James Beard

James Beard thinks some of the best UK shares are hidden among the worst short-term performers. Here’s one that analysts…

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Grabbing 2,640 of these dividend shares targets a 4-figure passive income

| Mark Hartley

Investing in companies that pay dividends is a tried-and-tested method to earn passive income. Here's one high-yielder to consider.

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If a 60-year-old puts £1,500 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even starting from scratch at 60, investing £1,500 a month with a SIPP could build a pension pot worth close…

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This penny stock could rocket 76% more, says 1 broker

| James Beard

There’s a penny stock that could be hugely undervalued, according to one team of City analysts. James Beard considers whether…

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Here’s how much income I can get if I invest my entire £20k ISA in Greggs shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The dividend yield of Greggs shares is now at its highest point in over a decade! Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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UK income stocks are a great way of aiming for a £317 monthly passive income

| James Beard

There are loads of UK income stocks to choose from at the moment. And now could be a good time…

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As the US stock market drops, revisit Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 60 years of investing under his belt, Warren Buffett knows how to navigate through stock market volatility. Here’s…

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How much would an ISA need to be worth for someone to aim for a £10,000 annual passive income?

| James Beard

James Beard investigates what it would take for someone to target a five-figure yearly passive income from buying dividend shares.

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Prediction: in 12 months, the battered Greggs share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

After slumping over the past year, analysts think Greggs shares could deliver juicy returns from this point on. Royston Wild…

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Consider targeting a £1,500 passive income with these 4 dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Targeting a large and lasting passive income with UK dividend shares? Royston Wild reveals four FTSE 100 and FTSE 250…

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Passive income: 4 steps to target a £3,737 monthly cash windfall!

| Royston Wild

What do investors need to do to boost their chances of a long and lasting passive income? Royston Wild reveals…

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£100,000 in savings? Here’s how to target a £10,000 passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to generate passive income from substantial savings? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to turn a six-figure nest egg into a…

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How much would you end up with by putting £150 a week into an ISA for 35 years?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could potentially become a multimillionaire by investing £150 a week in their ISA over…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better to generate passive income from UK shares in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at whether it's better to generate passive income inside a SIPP or Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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How much does a newbie investor need in an ISA for an instant £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of cash would be needed in an ISA to earn £100 a month in passive income? And what…

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What on earth just happened to the Lloyds share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has had fun with the Lloyds share price in recent years but yesterday he got a slap in…

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Was ‘Damp January’ the turning point for Diageo shares?

| John Fieldsend

News of a 'Damp January' is suggesting alcohol producers like Diageo might have a brighter outlook for the shares. Time…

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Some of the best FTSE 100 growth stocks have gone mad. Time to snap them up?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is astonished by the rout in FTSE 100 data and software stocks, as investors panic about the impact…

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8% yield! How to target a £1,600 second income with these 7 ISA stocks

| Royston Wild

Have £20,000 sitting in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider building a diversified portfolio of UK dividend shares for a…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy FTSE 100 tech stocks like LSEG, Rightmove, and RELX?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The valuations on a lot of FTSE technology stocks have fallen to multi-year lows. Is there a major investment opportunity…

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Why a volatile stock market is a huge opportunity for investors

| Stephen Wright

When share prices move violently it can be unnerving. But as this happens, investors have a real chance to find…

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Down 52% with a P/E of 7. This value share might not be on offer for much longer

| James Beard

James Beard thinks this FTSE 100 share offers amazing value. That’s why he has it in his Stocks and Shares…

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£567 passive income from a £7,000 Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's one FTSE 100 business investors might add to a Stocks and Shares ISA to instantly unlock an 8.1% dividend…

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Why Amazon’s falling share price after strong Q4 earnings could be good news

| Stephen Wright

Amazon’s share price is falling as the prospect of a $200bn spend in 2026 has investors nervous. But Stephen Wright…

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How much do I need in my ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Picking high-income stocks in an ISA can be a route to securing long-term passive income. And here's one with a…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging Aviva share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Aviva's share price has beaten the broader FTSE 100 over the last year. But can the financial services giant keep…

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Dividend Shares

I love FTSE 100 dividend shares, but do I buy this FTSE 250 loser?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past year, the UK's FTSE 100 has thrashed the once-mighty US S&P 500 index. With value investing back…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see how much investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Should investors consider Legal & General shares for passive income?

| Ken Hall

As many investors are chasing their passive income dreams, our writer Ken Hall evaluates whether Legal & General could help…

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How to transform an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £15,000 second income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains how a UK dividend portfolio can be built from the ground up inside a Stocks and Shares…

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