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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock hasn’t been this cheap in years. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's fallen back to $100. And at that share price, its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is very low, says Edward…

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Down 27%! Should I buy Palantir stock while it’s $90?

| Ben McPoland

This investor sees a lot of things he likes about Palantir Technologies as a business. But what about the stock…

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Investing Articles

How to try and build a bullet-proof Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Those wanting to build a rock-solid investment ISA should diversify well and focus on high-quality stocks, says Edward Sheldon.

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend yields of 8% to 13% really last?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 stocks have dividend yields of 7.8% to 13.1% a year. However, with company earnings under stress,…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock just fell 26% and directors are loading up on its shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Footsie dividend stock just experienced a huge share price fall. Is there an opportunity here for long-term value investors?

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock with a 9% dividend yield is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the returns an investor could have netted from a £10k investment in a stock with one of…

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Investing For Beginners

Some wise investment advice (but Warren Buffett didn’t say it first)

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s come up with plenty of memorable quotes. But our writer’s found some sensible words from someone who the…

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Are REITs the best UK dividend shares on the stock market to consider right now?

| Mark Hartley

Showing early signs of a recovery, value investors may appreciate some of the low-priced UK real estate shares on the…

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Here’s a 4-share ISA portfolio that could one day generate £1,500 a month in passive income

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a large and growing passive income over time.…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold?

| Royston Wild

With bullion prices soaring above $3,500 an ounce, should investors still consider whether to buy gold for their portfolios?

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Investing Articles

Is now the perfect time to start buying shares?

| Stephen Wright

An uncertain stock market can be a great opportunity to buy shares. But where should investors thinking of getting started…

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Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy to consider after recent falls?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 firm's smaller than rivals but could benefit from its big US manufacturing footprint and competitive market positioning.

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Investing Articles

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

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares have delivered positive-if-unspectacular returns over the last decade. Can the FTSE 100 grocer move things up a notch?

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Investing Articles

3 of the best FTSE 250 bargain shares to consider today!

| Royston Wild

Years of underperformance mean the FTSE 250's packed with excellent value stocks. Read on to see three of my favourites.

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Investing Articles

2 value stocks to consider after the recent sell-off

| Ben McPoland

With President Trump's on-off tariffs causing huge uncertainty in recent weeks, some value stocks have been getting even cheaper.

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Investing Articles

Down 42% since 2021! Should investors consider this FTSE 250 trust?

| Ben McPoland

The past few years haven't been kind to this growth-oriented FTSE 250 investment trust. Is it still worth considering today?

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Investing Articles

Shell’s share price is down 17% from its 1-year high, so is now the time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price has fallen a long way from its high last year, which implies a bargain may be had…

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Up 8.7% in a week but still yielding 8.6% – Legal & General shares are red hot right now!

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares are enjoying their day in the sun, rocketing last week as investors piled into FTSE 100…

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Hunting for income shares to buy after the market dip? Then remember this

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the recent dip makes now a brilliant time for investors to go hunting for FTSE 100 dividend…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones's BAE System shares have smashed the market so far in 2025. Yet while this remains a core FTSE…

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As UK shares plunge, dividend yields soar! These 2 income stocks look appealing

| Mark Hartley

The stock market took a hit earlier this month, but it's not all doom and gloom. Mark Hartley uncovers two…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I think investors should consider this FTSE 100 rival instead of Rolls-Royce shares

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares have had a great run, but I don't see much more gas in the tank. When thinking in…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s a 6-stock ISA portfolio that could make £1.55k in monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some of his favourite income stocks that could be used within an ISA to generate a 7%+…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: by April 2026, the Apple share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The Apple share price is down almost 20% from the fallout of US tariffs, but has the market overreacted? Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Down 72%, can this former FTSE darling get its mojo back?

| Andrew Mackie

With luxury brands getting hit by weak consumer confidence and trade wars, Andrew Mackie examines the health of this FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: in just 12 months, the Sainsbury’s share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

J Sainsbury’s share price is tumbling as a rival retailer makes aggressive moves to recapture market share. But could this…

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Investing Articles

As stocks fall, is this a rare chance for investors to start earning a second income?

| Stephen Wright

A sudden drawdown in the stock market can be great opportunity for investors looking for a second income. But some…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: in the space of a year, the Amazon share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The Amazon share price is down almost 25%, but with AI ramping up, the outlook for this business remains bright.…

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Investing Articles

Are these the best growth stocks to consider buying?

| Stephen Wright

When share prices fall, growth stocks are often hit the hardest. But this is something opportunistic investors can look to…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: by April 2026, the Unilever share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

More growth could be on the horizon for the Unilever share price if management can deliver on its promises. Here’s…

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Investing Articles

If an investor puts £100 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a very powerful investment vehicle. And today, you can start investing in one with…

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Investing Articles

A 15.7% dividend yield! Is this a juicy income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Zaven Boyrazian analyses the energy enterprise responsible for 5% of the UK’s natural gas supply, whose production is primed to…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in the Nasdaq at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The first quarter of 2025 has been a rough ride for Nasdaq investors. However, there may still be volatility yet…

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1 S&P 500 stock on my buy list when volatility strikes

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

This S&P 500 company lies at the heart of digital payment processing generating extraordinary amounts of free cash flow and…

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Investing Articles

Looking for ISA stocks? Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share I think demands attention!

| Royston Wild

Investors seeking spring bargains should take a close look at this FTSE 100 defence giant, says our writer Royston Wild.

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Investing Articles

This 13%-yielding FTSE 250 share looks dirt cheap

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

This FTSE 250 stock's caught in an unfriendly political and regulatory environment. But has this created a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares to consider buying in a recession

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Zaven Boyrazian explores three FTSE 100 shares with impressive track records of navigating through even the worst economic climates.

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 is fighting back – and I’m going all in

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been impressed by FTSE 100 resilience in recent days and reckons shares like Taylor Wimpey look great…

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Investing Articles

Loading up this year’s Stocks and Shares ISA? 5 costly mistakes to avoid as markets fall

| Harvey Jones

Investors looking to take advantage of the market dip to invest their Stocks and Shares ISA limit in FTSE bargains…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Charlie Carman

At the end of 2024, UK regulators gave the green light to a £16.5bn merger with Three. But has the…

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