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3 fantastic dividend stocks to consider for fresh ISA money

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks have the potential to provide a winning combination of income and share price gains…

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This highly profitable FTSE 250 business looks like an excellent investment to me

With great free cash flow growth and a stellar net margin, this company looks like one of the best investments…

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Down over 40% and yielding 4%! This passive income investment looks excellent to me

With a competitive advantage in its tenant demographic, should Oliver Rodzianko buy this passive income investment while it's potentially undervalued?

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Here’s why the Aviva share price climbed 10% in March

The Aviva share price is off to a good 2024 so far, after posting some upbeat 2023 results. I think…

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Yielding 6.1%, could Lloyds shares be a great buy for my ISA in 2024?

Lloyds shares are paying an attractive dividend right now and the payout looks set to rise going forward. Should Edward…

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This FTSE insider’s buying after overseeing a 50% dividend cut

The CFO of a FTSE stalwart spent £1.7m on the day its dividend was slashed by 50%. Our writer applauds…

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I think this FTSE 100 company is going to grow fast over the next decade

Oliver Rodzianko thinks this FTSE 100-listed online car marketplace may be a stellar investment. But he just needs to watch…

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Could the Shell share price lift the FTSE 100 to a new high?

The Footsie's close to 8,000 points again. Our writer considers whether the Shell share price will help propel the index…

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Is Nvidia stock a must-have blue-chip investment for a new ISA?

Nvidia stock is certainly appealing with its impressive trajectory and positioning within the AI space. But does it still represent…

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After 2 decades of dividend growth, is it the end of the road for this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 100 hero?

For nearly a quarter of a century, there’s been one FTSE 100 stock that’s increased its dividend each year. But…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Our writer explains why he thinks Rolls-Royce shares are very expensive compared to 10 years ago, although other investors don’t…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £2,063 a month of passive income

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends can generate significant passive income over time.

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The days of a 30% yield may be over, but I’d still buy this FTSE 250 share for dividend income!

This FTSE 250 stock has proven that high-yielding shares must be viewed with caution. But even after slashing its dividend…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s better value than it looks

Games Workshop shares trade at a P/E ratio of 24. But the company’s low capital requirements mean the stock's better…

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My target for the Vodafone share price is 100p!

According to my calculations, the Vodafone share price should be over 40% higher. But with a different set of assumptions…

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I’m a UK investor – what are the best shares for me to buy right now?

Despite trading at a P/E ratio of 38, Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 100 conglomerate Halma belongs on the list of…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income

Many of us invest for passive income. But how can I turn my savings into a portfolio that can deliver…

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Will the stock market crash in 2024?

Stephen Wright thinks AI optimism and potential interest rate cuts put the stock market in a vulnerable position today. So…

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A 9%+ yield but down 8%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, looks set for strong growth, and met…

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Are Phoenix Group shares a FTSE 100 bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

Could Phoenix Group be considered one of the FTSE 100's best cheap stocks? Our writer Royston Wild runs the rule…

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Is Vodafone one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

The Vodafone share price has been depressed for years. Is now the time for fans of value shares to think…

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Up 153% since Covid lows! Is the BP share price at risk from ‘greenwashing’ claims?

The BP share price has increased significantly since the pandemic but are ‘greenwashing’ accusations a threat to its future profits?

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Last-minute SIPP buys! 2 cheap passive income stocks I’m considering before April’s deadline

These passive income stocks could help SIPP investors significantly boost their long-term wealth. Here's why they're on my radar today.

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Do Lloyds shares still offer value for money? Here’s what the charts say!

Lloyds' shares have rocketed back above 50p in recent weeks. So does the FTSE bank still offer something for value…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in April

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in April, which included three names you…

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1 stock that’s just as hot as Rolls-Royce shares (without all the hype)

Rolls-Royce shares have so far continued to roar upwards in 2024. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at another stock with…

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Unilever shares have a lot of potential, says Fundsmith’s Terry Smith

Unilever shares have produced disappointing returns in recent years. However, Fundsmith Equity portfolio manager Terry Smith remains bullish on them.

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New to investing? I’d invest my first £1,000 in these FTSE shares

It can be intimidating investing for the very first time. Here’s how I’d spend my first £1K on FTSE stocks…

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5% from a savings account? I’d rather aim for a 38% return from a SIPP

A SIPP is a powerful investment vehicle. Combine tax relief with a sound investment strategy and the results can be…

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Glencore shares: 1 of the best value plays in the FTSE 100

Andrew Mackie continues to believe that a pivot from coal to copper will be the catalyst that energises the Glencore…

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How I’d aim to turn a £20,000 ISA into £96,923 with these four dividend shares

Our writer believes dividend shares are a great way of growing a long-term portfolio. He considers what might be possible…

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2 income stocks I’d buy in an ISA before 5 April

With the end of the financial year approaching, Stephen Wright thinks now is the time to load up on dividend…

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My love-hate relationship with Lloyds shares

Despite my tumultuous relationship with the FTSE100 banking stock, Lloyds shares form an important part of my Stocks and Shares…

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I’d buy this passive income stock for my ISA that pays out £4.20 per share

Jon Smith explains why he likes a FTSE 250 stock for passive income that has an attractive dividend forecast on…

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A forgotten growth stock I’m considering buying in April

With MercadoLibre’s revenues having tripled since 2020, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity in a growth stock investors seem to have…

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The 1 stock I’m buying for my Lifetime ISA to try and beat the stock market in 2024

Stephen Wright thinks the advantages of a Lifetime ISA are too good to pass up. And there’s one stock in…

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Does Warren Buffett think I’m an economic illiterate?

Warren Buffett, who admittedly knows a thing or two about investing, is a big fan of share buybacks. But I…

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The ISA deadline’s approaching fast. Here are 3 things to do now

With the 2023/24 ISA deadline less than a week away, Edward Sheldon's putting money into his accounts and looking for…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d try to turn that into £29,685 of passive income each year

It’s amazing how much passive income can be generated by taking a long-term approach to investing. This is what I’d…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £500k savings pot

Picking high-quality shares could supersize a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer explores what it might take to reach this…

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