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Seeking a passive income? 3 low-risk dividend shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Discover three top dividend shares to consider for long term income -- including three our writer Royston Wild himself holds.

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Meet the ‘secret’ UK stocks crushing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025…

| Royston Wild

Discover the lesser-known UK shares that have smashed Rolls-Royce's performance -- and why Royston Wild expects them to keep soaring.

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How much does someone need to invest in dividend shares to target a £30k passive income at 55?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking of trying to use the stock market to set up passive income streams? Our writer considers some of the…

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Missed out on Nvidia stock? 3 lessons to learn when hunting for future tech stars!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has not benefited from the soaring value of Nvidia stock. But he has learnt a trio of lessons…

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Up 1,396%! Could the FTSE 100 be harbouring another share like Rolls-Royce?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane casts his eye over the FTSE 100 index of leading shares, hoping to hunt down some potentially deep…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price still offer long-term value?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen hugely in recent years. Has it peaked, or might there still be a case…

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Building a steady passive income: the power of growth and dividends on the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores how investors can build passive income through a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights one FTSE 100…

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 stock could more than triple – here’s how

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why this FTSE 250 dividend payer may offer the rare mix of income and capital growth for…

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Does it make sense to use an ISA for passive income – or focus on growth shares instead?

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA could be used to target passive income streams -- but some investors focus on growth. Could both approaches…

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What on earth is going on with the easyJet share price?!

| Stephen Wright

The easyJet share price climbed 10% this week then fell 5%, despite no real change in the business. Our writer…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s offering passive income of 9%. But is this yield too good to be true?

| James Beard

It pays to be cautious when it comes to passive income shares. With this in mind, James Beard looks at…

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History suggests this could be the time to consider buying BP shares

| Stephen Wright

With oil prices towards the lower end of their five-year range, there's some evidence this could be a good time…

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Could you survive a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

Stock market crashes have a way of showing up when investors are least expecting them. Stephen Wright outlines his plan…

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2 FTSE 100 companies that could quietly benefit from the AI boom

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores two FTSE 100 stocks that could benefit from the rise of artificial intelligence — even if they’re…

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Can Tesla stock hold its value over the coming 10 years?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has defied critics many times before. But our writer questions whether the current price makes sense for his…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this October with just £80

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible, or even worthwhile, to start investing with less than £100? Christopher Ruane sees some issues to watch…

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5 no-brainer income stocks with 25+ years of dividend growth to buy with £5,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK income stocks have some of the longest hot streaks of constantly hiking dividends, and could be a passive…

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3 no-brainer UK Shares to consider buying with just £500?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AJ Bell's just revealed the most popular UK shares to buy right now. But are these actually good investments for…

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Can my Lloyds shares keep paying me fabulous dividends forever?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the dividends from his Lloyds shares roll up, and wonders if the FTSE 100…

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Up 137% and 72%, these FTSE 100 growth stocks have smashed Lloyds shares!

| Royston Wild

Meet the FTSE growth stocks that are making mincemeat of Lloyds shares in 2025. Royston Wild thinks they have much…

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£100 buys 3,175 shares of this skyrocketing penny stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This emerging defence tech penny stock has already exploded by almost 6,000% in six months! Should investors be rushing to…

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£3,000 to invest? Here are 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are three of the top stock picks from expert analysts right now! Might these be no-brainer buys for a…

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Prediction: analysts say these growth shares will surge 20% and 13% in a year!

| Royston Wild

Discover two top growth shares brokers expect to soar in value -- and why they could prove excellent buys for…

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Up 134% and 71%, 2 FTSE 250 index shares are crushing Nvidia!

| Royston Wild

Forget Nvidia shares! Royston Wild believes these FTSE 250 index shares could provide stunning returns over the near term and…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how you can aim for a £5,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right strategy, investors can unlock enormous yields that can supercharge long-term passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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I asked ChatGPT for 5 world-class dividend shares for a retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high-quality dividend shares for a retirement portfolio? Here are some names that artificial intelligence came up with…

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Prediction: this growth stock will outperform Nvidia, Tesla, and Rigetti over the next 2 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This growth stock won’t be found on lists of the most-bought shares. However, Edward Sheldon sees a ton of potential…

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Fancy a 10%+ dividend yield? 3 passive income heroes to consider

| Royston Wild

Each of these UK stocks, funds, and trusts has a double-digit dividend yield and excellent long-term growth potential.

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£5,000 invested in Shell shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

I’m going to say it… Shell shares have massively underperformed over the long run. Of course, energy is cyclical, but…

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£20,000 invested in AstraZeneca shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca shares have jumped from their lows but there’s still plenty of evidence that the stock could be trading a…

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City experts now think the Lloyds share price could climb as high as…

| Alan Oscroft

Has the likelihood of higher car loan costs led to lower Lloyds share price targets from City brokers? So far,…

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Now 218%! Is a stock market crash coming with the Warren Buffett indicator at all-time highs?

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett indicator is flirting with all-time highs. Is this a sign that a stock market crash is heading…

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After falling 10%, has this UK share suddenly become an amazing bargain to consider?

| James Beard

One of the UK’s top 100 shares has just fallen over 10%. Does the stock now offer excellent value for…

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I asked ChatGPT what could save the Aston Martin share price

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin has held a licence to lose money in recent years. Can this writer find reasons to get behind…

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Rolls-Royce, Babcock and BAE Systems share prices are all falling today! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

The BAE Systems share price is falling today, and the same goes for other defence industry stocks, Babcock and Rolls-Royce.…

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Up 5,000% in a year, is Nasdaq stock Rigetti (RGTI) a ticket to wealth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq-listed quantum computing Rigetti has delivered life-changing returns for investors over the last year. Can it continue to do so?

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market is about to crash! Here’s what it said

| Royston Wild

Global stocks are trading near record peaks despite the uncertain outlook. Royston Wild considers if the stock market is waiting…

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Is the FTSE 100 dip an unmissable chance to buy Barclays shares at a 5% discount?

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares are falling faster than most companies on the FTSE 100, on what's a turbulent day for the stock…

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Prediction: analysts say this growth stock will surge 19% in a year!

| Royston Wild

This top growth stock has risen more than 160% in value over the last year. Royston Wild explains why it…

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Could an S&P 500 crash hit the FTSE 100? Here’s what the experts think…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores how a potential S&P 500 crash could impact the FTSE 100 -- and one major strategy shift…

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