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Investing Articles

On a P/E ratio of just 3, is this penny stock a deep bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane previously made a profit buying and later selling this penny stock. Why has he bought it again, with…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy these UK income shares cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The investing focus in 2026 might just be returning to long-term income shares after a roller-coaster decade for the UK…

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Up 9.9%! Here’s why Oxford Nanopore stock topped the FTSE 250 today

| Ben McPoland

This innovative company's stock price marched higher today in the FTSE 250 index. Might this be my first Stocks and…

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Tesla stock’s defied gravity before. Can it do it again?

| Christopher Ruane

Could Tesla stock really be worth close to 300 times earnings -- or more? Christopher Ruane explains his thinking about…

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As Greggs’ share price dives, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Royston Wild

The Greggs share price looks incredibly cheap on paper. But does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity? Royston Wild investigates.

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At an all-time high, can the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price hits a new peak, our writer takes stock of the situation and considers whether there…

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Prediction: analysts see a 7% dividend yield from this brilliant passive income share

| Alan Oscroft

A fat dividend yield plus a long track record of annual dividend increases surely makes this a 2026 passive income…

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Investing Articles

UK shares: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity hiding in plain sight?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland think the income opportunity in UK shares remains substantial, especially when FTSE 250 and small-caps are thrown into…

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How much is 1k invested in Lloyds shares in January 2025 worth now?

| Ken Hall

A year isn't long in investing, but Ken Hall has been looking at how much a £1,000 investment in Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals how much you might need for a regular four-figure passive income -- and discusses a FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

What to consider when thinking about buying dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks can be great sources of passive income. But investors should think carefully about whether or not this is…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how to invest £5k in the stock market to try and make an 8% yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a strategy that aims to generate an above-average yield from the stock market, and outlines a…

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UK dividend shares: a once-in-a-decade shot at bagging these 3 ultra-high yields?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been wowed by the performance of these three FTSE 100 dividend shares. Even after their strong run,…

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Growth Shares

The best of both worlds? 2 growth stocks with dividend yields above 5%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of growth stocks, both from the finance sector, that are paying out decent levels…

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I wish I’d bought sensational HSBC shares 5 years ago. Should I buy them today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by how well HSBC shares have done in recent years, and examines whether they can…

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Can Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest shares continue their epic run in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

NatWest shares are bossing it, says Harvey Jones, and Barclays and Lloyds are flexing their muscles too. Are the FTSE…

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This standout FTSE income gem now has a dividend yield of 7%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE financial giant is growing profits, customers and assets while trading at low valuations and offering a big yield…

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Up 117% from its 2025 low, here’s why Barclays’ share price could soar again this year

| Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price surged in 2025, but strong earnings growth following its recent business strategic shift could mean huge gains…

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Down 53%, are B&M shares a massive turnaround play in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

B&M shares have fallen a long way from their post-pandemic highs. But with a new CEO on board, they could…

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Does an 8.1% yield make Legal & General shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Legal & General shares are now paying a staggering 8.1% dividend yield – the highest in the FTSE 100! But…

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Shield Therapeutics’ share price is up 318% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shield Therapeutics' share price has more than QUADRUPLED in a year! But is it too late for investors to buy…

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Investing Articles

The Fresnillo share price is up 430% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fresnillo's share price is surging! It’s up more than 400% in a year, but is it too late for investors…

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Investing Articles

2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two large-cap stocks that expert analysts have highlighted as potential top shares to buy in the event…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest in income shares to earn up to £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a monthly target in mind, Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to earn an extra £6,000 a year…

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Investing £345 a month in FTSE shares could bag me £1,641 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to create an additional income stream through dividend-paying FTSE shares to build long-term wealth.

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £766.60 of weekly passive income?

| James Beard

James Beard considers how much needs to be held in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a weekly income…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 250 high‑tech defence leader on the brink of stunning multi‑year growth?

| Simon Watkins

This little‑noticed FTSE 250 high‑tech defence firm is entering a rapid expansion phase, with new contracts and soaring earnings forecasts…

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Should I buy the fastest-growing FTSE 100 share of 2026?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley's impressed by the performance of a FTSE 100 defence stock that's started the year with a bang. Does…

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Investing Articles

Is the S&P 500 heading for an epic stock market crash in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his thoughts and insights about what could happen next to the S&P 500 and the wider US…

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Investing Articles

Down 90% in 5 years. Is it time to consider buying this FTSE 250 fallen icon?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 robotics specialist has collapsed from almost £30 per share to £2.70. But could it be on the…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been rooting for Aston Martin shares for years without investing. Is 2026 the year when he takes…

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Investing Articles

I’m targeting £23,441 in annual dividend income from my £20,000 in this FTSE 100 high-yield star!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high‑yield gem is expected to deliver major earnings growth, strengthening its long‑term income appeal and boosting its…

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Investing Articles

UK investors are piling into Imperial Brands! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock is becoming quite popular among retail investors in 2026. What might they be seeing…

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Investing Articles

Buying 16 shares of this FTSE 100 stock each week could unlock £1,000 in passive income

| James Beard

The FTSE 100 is full of lucrative dividend-paying stocks that investors can consider to build a passive income stream. James…

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems shares hit a mighty £61.9bn valuation — is it too late to buy?

| Charlie Carman

BAE Systems shares have made a flying start to 2026 as the US hikes military spending and pressure increases on…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,333 monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income, but just how much do we need to make a real change…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 50? How to target a £13,295 second income in retirement by investing £100 a week

| Stephen Wright

It’s never too late to start thinking about the stock market. With regular investments, a meaningful second income might be…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 hits a new all-time high but these blue-chips still look cheap to me!

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 continues to climb past 10,000 but Harvey Jones says it's not too late for bargain seekers to…

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks taking market share

| Ben McPoland

These three FTSE 100 firms have been strengthening their competitive positions in recent years. So which of them do I…

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2 dividend shares for investors to watch closely in 2026

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall evaluates two of the biggest blue-chip dividend shares that investors could look to for extra yield…

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