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What are the worst shares to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

The best shares to buy right now might well turn out to be AI investments. Unfortunately, they could also be…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to keep rising. But how realistic are the City's current forecasts? Royston Wild investigates.

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Looking for the next Nvidia? Here are 3 exciting growth stocks to check out

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are all risky. But, taking a long-term view, Edward Sheldon believes that they have the potential to…

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Down 21% since July! Should I add Wetherspoons to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer’s hunting for fresh ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA right now. Will this FTSE 250 household name…

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A 9.6% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2027

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Legal & General shares have risen in nine of the last 10 years. Can they continue growing? Royston…

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Saving £226 a month? Here’s how you could build long-term ISA wealth

| Royston Wild

Large tax benefits mean the Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a great way to create a retirement fund. Here's one…

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Don’t have much cash to invest? Consider using a SIPP to build long-term wealth

| Royston Wild

With generous tax relief, a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a powerful weapon to grow your retirement fund.

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Dividend yields above 9%! Here are 3 top UK shares to consider

| Royston Wild

I'm expecting these high-yield UK dividend shares to deliver a market-beating passive income for years to come. Here's why.

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for an ISA in October

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? This writer highlights two growth stocks that are both down by…

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How’s how someone could start buying shares with 5% of their salary

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with one twentieth of one's earnings? This writer explains how a would-be investor…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a pension income of £999 a month?

| Harvey Jones

When building up in a retirement pot in a Self-Invested Personal Pension, or SIPP, it pays to have a target…

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This blue-chip FTSE 100 share offers a dividend yield of 9.1%. Is there a catch?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a well-known dividend share that currently yields over 9% and weighs some of its attractions --…

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Up 2,927% in five years! Could the Rolls-Royce share price achieve the same by 2031?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane unpicks some of the reasons the Rolls-Royce share price has been flying in recent years -- and considers…

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3 lessons for all investors from Nvidia’s 472,250% gain!

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has had a great run in recent years -- and an incredible run over the past few decades.…

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Tesla stock’s jumped 30% in a month. Is it set to soar?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock's jumped 30% in a matter of weeks. Christopher Ruane explains some possible reasons why -- and what he…

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Want to quit work and live off stock market dividends? Here’s how much you might need to invest

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting a job and living off stock market dividends is a popular financial dream. Here's how investors can aim to…

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How to earn a second income from UK property without buying a house!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for ways to create a second income via UK property without going into debt? Investing in a real estate…

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A well-covered 8.6% dividend yield and 9 years of growth! Is this one of the best income stocks in the UK?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a chunky yield and a track record of dividend growth, this UK income stock offers one of the highest…

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2 overlooked UK shares to consider for dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By looking beyond the usual FTSE 100 suspects, investors can discover terrific under-the-radar UK shares with substantial dividend-paying potential.

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As US stocks get volatile, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has doubled the gains of the US stock market even after going through multiple crashes and corrections. Here's…

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Meet the 3p penny stock that’s crushing the FTSE 100 in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This first-of-a-kind penny stock's been on fire in the last 12 months, skyrocketing by almost 3,100%! Should adventurous investors consider…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,300 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Earning passive income by buying dividend shares can be lucrative. Our writer explains some of the variables that can affect…

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If a 45-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Drip-feeding £500 each month into a Stocks and Shares ISA starting from the age of 45 could lead to a…

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2 reliable FTSE 100 stocks that have increased dividends every year since the millennium!

| Mark Hartley

These two dependable FTSE 100 income stocks have raised their dividends consistently for several decades. Our writer considers their future.

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could sensibly target £627 of monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning passive income doesn't have to be complicated. Here's a proven simple strategy that can potentially yield enormous long-term returns.

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth more than you might think…

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares have beaten the FTSE 250 over the last five years. But does the firm’s Q3 update suggest it’s…

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1 big reason to be bullish on UK stocks

| Stephen Wright

UK stocks have traded at a discount to US shares for some time. But with analysts forecasting strong earnings growth,…

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Should I offload Fundsmith Equity and buy a global or S&P 500 index fund instead?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last year, Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity fund has returned just 1% while the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF…

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Yielding 9%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a dream passive income investment?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares currently sport a dividend yield of around 9%. Is there a catch? Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Is a stock market crash imminent? Here’s how you could prepare

| Royston Wild

Stock market crashes provide a rare opportunity for long-term investors to boost their wealth. Royston Wild explains how.

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No savings at 40? Consider targeting FTSE 250 shares to eventually turn £100 a month into £240k

| Royston Wild

Looking to make enough money for retirement? Drip feeding cash into FTSE 250 shares could help even latecomers hit their…

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What’s the best way to capitalise on surging gold prices?

| Royston Wild

Gold prices are hitting new record highs on a daily basis. But what are the best ways to capitalise on…

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2 top growth shares to consider right now!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best UK growth shares? Here are two top-class stocks (including a FTSE 250 heavyweight) I think demand…

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3 high-dividend investment trusts to consider for passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to target a reliable and market-beating passive income? Consider these dividend-paying investment trusts.

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3 simple steps to grow your wealth with ISAs

| Royston Wild

Looking to invest and save in Stocks and Shares ISAs and Cash ISAs? Royston Wild reveals some important rules to…

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With a 22% annual return, I think this growth stock may be too good to ignore

| Royston Wild

Surging cybersecurity demand from its clients is driving profits at this FTSE 250 growth stock higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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This passive income stock could be the real winner from Pfizer’s deal with the US government

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks stability in the US pharmaceutical sector could make a REIT with industry-wide exposure a huge passive income…

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The Vodafone share price could be 58% undervalued!

| James Beard

Based on other valuations in the telecoms sector, our writer thinks the Vodafone share price undervalues Britain’s largest mobile provider.

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1 reason the Rolls-Royce share price has only just got started

| John Fieldsend

The Rolls-Royce share has been flying in recent years. Our Foolish author explains one reason why the party might not…

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What’s going on with the IAG share price lately?

| Christopher Ruane

Even though the IAG share price has more than doubled in five years, it still looks potentially cheap relative to…

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