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Dividend Shares

3 rock-solid dividend stocks for investors in their 50s to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks could be very well suited to those approaching retirement who are looking for stability.

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Investing Articles

A 9.5% yield but down 14%! Time for me to buy more of this dazzling FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 investment management firm pays one of the highest yields in the index, has strong growth prospects, and…

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Dividend Shares

Which shares are Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires holding in 2024?

| Mark David Hartley

Being a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire sure does sound appealing! Mark Hartley explores the shares the UK’s top investors…

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Investing Articles

2 reasons why Scottish Mortgage shares could keep rising in the second half of 2024

| Charlie Keough

A strong performance from Scottish Mortgage in the first half of the year has this Fool wondering what its shares…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £5k in Roll-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares have dominated in 2024, surging by triple-digits as the business makes a stellar comeback. But how much money…

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Investing Articles

Forget Lloyds shares! Dividends from this income stock are up 4,100%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The London Stock Exchange is filled with terrific income stocks. Here’s one I’ve already added to my portfolio to grow…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best AI growth stock in the UK today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

AI growth stocks are on fire in 2024, with valuations skyrocketing. Is this UK small-cap next in line to see…

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Investing Articles

A 10% yield but down 70%! Time to buy this FTSE gem?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This emerging markets investment group's offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 350 and is maintaining shareholder…

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Investing Articles

74% return! Here are the biggest winners in the FTSE 250 so far this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

We’re at the halfway point of 2024 and plenty of FTSE 250 businesses have been thriving! Zaven Boyrazian looks at…

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Investing Articles

7.3% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I’m hunting for the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100. Could this industry leader be the answer to longlasting…

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Investing Articles

Is WizzAir 1 of the best value stocks out there?

| Gordon

Value stocks can be a tremendous way for investors to build long-term wealth. So is WizzAir currently in bargain territory?…

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Investing Articles

Is Britvic the answer to my passive income challenge?

| Gordon

Finding an investment that pays a regular dividend can be a game changer for passive income. Does drinks provider Britvic…

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Investing Articles

I’ll aim for a million by adding this world-class growth stock to my portfolio

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to inject some excitement into his portfolio by purchasing a top growth stock and thinks this…

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Investing Articles

Is this year’s biggest FTSE 100 loser the very best share to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones decided this struggling FTSE 100 stock was the best share to buy for his portfolio. Now he's having…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons I’d consider buying Groupon stock

| Christopher Ruane

Groupon stock lost over 99% of its value between 2011 and last year. So why does this writer now think…

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3 recovering UK dividend shares – as picked by professionals

| Mark David Hartley

Here are three UK dividend shares that top brokers and fund managers are either holding or have tipped this week.…

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Investing Articles

Move over meme stocks: this FTSE 250 company is up 36% in a month!

| Gordon

Many investors have seen rallies in various meme stocks over the years, but I think there are still enormous opportunities…

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How much passive income could I earn by investing £3 a day?

| Stephen Wright

£3 a day for 30 years could be like investing £14,000 on day one. Stephen Wright thinks this is a…

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Investing Articles

How I’d try and turn a small SIPP into a £500k pension pot

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By consistently topping up a SIPP with a sound investment strategy, it’s possible to transform a small pension pot into…

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Investing Articles

As stock markets rise, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The market’s on a terrific run so far this year. But some forecasts predict stocks to take another tumble, and…

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How to target a £60,000 second income with a brand-new investment portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to aim for a five-figure second income stream in the stock market with dividend shares when…

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Investing Articles

Here are the latest price targets for Rivian and Tesla stock

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's surged more than 30% over the past month, leading Rivian and peers higher. But what are the brokers…

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How to grow an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian cuts through the fluff and breaks down the path to building a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA through…

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Investing Articles

I’d spend £5k on these FTSE 100 shares to grow my money

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 includes many high-quality, global businesses. Our writer explores two of his favourites that could stand the test…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £500 a month in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £70,000

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer believes there's never a better time to start investing for a passive income than today. This is how…

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Investing Articles

2 mega-cheap growth stocks I think could surge in value!

| Royston Wild

These growth stocks have rocketed in value in recent weeks. Yet they remain dirt cheap and could be poised for…

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Investing Articles

£15k in savings? 2 passive income stocks to consider for £1,298 of dividends

| Royston Wild

Fancy making more than a grand in dividends this year? These two high-yield passive income stocks could be worth a…

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Investing Articles

With just 10 shares, I’d aim for a million

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines why he'd do less not more as he plans to aim for a million in the stock…

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Investing Articles

£3,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use that to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane uses his market experience to explain how he'd start investing on a limited budget for the first time.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how to invest £20K in an ISA to target a 7% dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Is £1,400 in passive income each year possible from a £20K ISA while sticking to blue-chip FTSE 100 shares?This writer…

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Investing Articles

Up 25% in a month! 3 red-hot FTSE 250 buys to light up my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wants to put a bit of fire into his Stocks and Shares ISA and wonders if these three…

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Investing Articles

How I’d turn an empty ISA into a second income of £12k a year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to generate a high and rising second income from a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 shares.…

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Nearing 500p, is the Aviva share price still cheap? Here’s what the charts say!

| Mark David Hartley

Aviva is up 20% in the past year, outperforming the FTSE -- but can the share price still grow further?…

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Investing Articles

5 Warren Buffett tips that could improve my investment returns!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a handful of investing techniques used by Warren Buffett that he hopes can help him build wealth.

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Dividend Shares

£8,900 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £256 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By investing under £9,000 now, our writer could target hundreds of pounds each month in passive income in the long…

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Investing Articles

£1, £2, £3, £4: what’s to stop the Rolls-Royce share price reaching £10?

| Christopher Ruane

After the stunning performance of the Rolls-Royce share price in the past 18 months, can it keep going? This writer…

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Investing Articles

Up 160% in 5 years, could BAE Systems shares keep on going?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong few years for BAE Systems shares, our writer weighs some pros and cons of adding the FTSE…

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2 dirt cheap passive income shares to consider buying for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

The UK stock market's having a good year in 2024, but I see plenty of great candidates for long-term passive…

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Investing For Beginners

How investing in a SIPP can build generational wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SIPPs are tax-efficient investment vehicles. So putting money into them can be a brilliant way to build wealth for future…

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Investing Articles

Which is better value? The Vodafone or Lloyds share price?

| James Beard

Our writer compares the Lloyds share price with that of another British icon with a view to deciding which one's…

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