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Is the Vodafone resurgence on, as results and a buyback boost the share price?

The Vodafone share price has been ticking up in 2025. Is that a sign the company's bold restructuring plans are…

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The Legal & General share price is rising. Will it soon be too late to bag big dividends?

The Legal & General share price has had an unremarkable decade, but it currently has one of the Footsie's biggest…

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Open a SIPP for your baby and maybe they can retire early

The SIPP's an incredibly valuable vehicle for our investments and it can be leveraged to provide us with an early…

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Are dividend shares a good way of getting rich? Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks

Dividend shares can be great passive income investments, but when it comes to building wealth, Warren Buffett is clear on…

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3 excellent ETFs to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

These three mega-trends look set to make investors a lot wealthier in future. Here are three thematic ETFs that I…

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This FTSE 250 retailer has a strong position in a niche market

Retail's a tough industry. But this FTSE 250 company's found a very attractive corner of the market away from the…

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Why building a million pound ISA or SIPP gets easier after £100k

Aiming to build a seven-figure SIPP or investment account? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things are likely to get…

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Just turned 50? At retirement, investing £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

Investing around £500 a month with a Stocks and Shares ISA can build a pension pot worth anywhere between £145,410…

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How much passive income can you potentially earn by investing £500 a month?

Everyone talks about investing in dividend stocks to make a passive income, but how much money can investors actually earn?…

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10 shares I wouldn’t want to hold in a stock market crash

The stock market is getting really hot in places and may be in danger of overheating. When markets pull back,…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in an ISA

Looking for the best growth shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two I think could…

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2 top shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA as August nears

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer outlines why he's bullish on these two innovative growth…

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Can funds like this help ISA investors retire with a large passive income?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be powerful weapons in helping ISA and SIPP investors build wealth for retirement.

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With a yield of up to 6%, could this bank help a Stocks and Shares ISA generate £10,000 of passive income a year?

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a popular way of saving for retirement. But how much would be needed to…

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This FTSE 250 trust is easily beating the global index in 2025. Time to buy?

One global FTSE 250 investment trust has been turning things round recently, with a handy bit of outperformance. Ben McPoland…

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Is the fizz about to go from the Coca-Cola HBC share price?

The world’s most popular drink’s hitting the headlines again. Our writer considers whether there are any implications for the Coca-Cola…

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3 top FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider buying today 

This trio of high-quality trusts from the FTSE 250 index would give a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio a truly…

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Another strong set of results from this FTSE 100 telecoms company. Time to buy?

The FTSE 100’s Airtel Africa released its first-quarter earnings yesterday (24 July). Our writer’s been taking a closer look at…

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The Rightmove share price is too hot… a pullback could be coming

The Rightmove share price has pushed above the consensus share price target. And while analysts are often wrong, this could…

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With the bank’s income, margin and earnings higher, the NatWest share price continues where it left off!

Post-pandemic the NatWest share price has been the third-best performer on the FTSE 100. Our writer looks at the bank’s…

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Growth Shares

Up 13% in a day, this FTSE 250 stock may be primed to rocket even higher

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 250 company that's suddenly on everyone's minds, and outlines why the party's just getting started.

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After falling 16% in a day, this stock’s on my list of shares to buy in August

Despite the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 hitting record highs, Stephen Wright’s list of shares to buy in August…

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Up 60% in 3 months, is it too late to buy Glencore shares?

Rebounding strongly after hitting a four-year low in April, this writer assesses the likelihood of a full-blown recovery in Glencore…

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2 well-covered FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

Forecasts for dividend shares are falling, with yields dropping as share prices climb. These two should have the earnings to…

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Here’s the latest dividend outlook for FTSE 100 shares

FTSE 100 dividend forecasts for 2025 are slipping back a bit, but plenty of companies still seem to have decent…

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Dividend Shares

How £100 a week can turn into £47,065 a year in passive income

Could I really turn £400 a month into an income of over £47,000 a year? The secret involves mixing some…

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3 things to watch when buying a penny share

Our writer shares a trio of the factors he carefully considers when hunting for possible penny shares to buy for…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for £2,000 in monthly passive income?

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an invaluable tool for our investments. Dr James Fox explains how investors can thoroughly…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares during the Truss premiership is now worth…

Rolls-Royce shares have surged over the past three years. Dr James Fox explains why the darling of the UK stock…

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2 top SIPP buys I made in July: a FTSE 100 share and a global ETF

Discover what UK shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) our writer Royston Wild's been adding to his SIPP in recent weeks.

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This FTSE 100 share’s almost doubled in 14 months! Have I left it too late to buy?

This FTSE-listed share has risen a stunning 94% in value since last spring. Can it continue rising, or will it…

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Just released: July’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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2 brilliant FTSE 250 stocks hitting record highs

Up around 7% in 2025, the FTSE 250 index is in decent form. But some of its members are faring…

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This S&P 500 firm just crushed Q2! Time to buy the stock?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) continues to trade at a discount to the S&P 500 index. Our writer asks whether it's worth considering…

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How much is needed in a SIPP to aim for nearly £20,000 of passive income a year?

Our writer explains how a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) could be used to target a five-figure income for later in…

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I think my favourite real estate investment trust just got better in value

This investment trust's share price has been on a slide over the past five years. Here's why I think the…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Tesco shares have been seriously outperforming the FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is there more to come or is all…

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Up 20% this year, can results keep the Centrica share price going?

The past five years have seen a terrific upwards run for the Centrica share price, but a warm summer means…

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Here’s how investors could target £11,384 of passive income from 1,549 shares in this FTSE 250 dividend gem!

This FTSE 250 advanced materials firm delivers a very high dividend yield that could generate a big annual income stream…

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Is Opendoor at $2 the next millionaire-maker Nasdaq stock?

Some are betting that Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) is the next meme stock to make investors filthy rich. Should I join…

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