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Investing Articles

A 10.6% yield but down 40% over 5 years! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This insurance giant pays one of the highest dividends in the FTSE 100, has strong business growth prospects, and looks…

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Dividend Shares

2 passive income gems for June yielding above 7.5%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith kicks off the month with two dividend shares that he likes for passive income from the renewable energy…

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Investing Articles

Are Anglo American shares a brilliant bargain after the takeover flop?

| Roland Head

The Anglo American share price has held on to most of its recent gains despite the headline-grabbing failure of BHP’s…

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Investing Articles

With a 5.2% yield and a P/E ratio of 8.2, this FTSE share looks like good value to me!

| James Beard

In a case of mistaken identity, our writer’s got his ‘Ramsdens’ mixed up. But in doing so, he’s stumbled across…

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Investing Articles

The JD Sports share price slumped 5% on Friday. What’s going on?

| James Beard

After the company announced its 2024 results, the JD Sports share price fell sharply on Friday (31 May). Our writer…

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Investing Articles

Growth stocks in 2024: last-in-a-decade chance to buy explosive bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A new bull market seems to be here, and snapping up growth stocks right now could lead to explosive performances…

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Investing Articles

The Persimmon share price didn’t react well to takeover talk. What should I do?

| James Beard

The Persimmon share price fell 3% one day last week after news leaked of a potential acquisition. As a shareholder,…

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Investing For Beginners

The FTSE 100’s on fire, but what’s the best stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the UK stock market starting to surge, it’s time to hunt for the best stocks to buy now. But…

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Investing Articles

Why Diageo is my top FTSE 100 stock to buy in June

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 only has a few truly exceptional companies. But Stephen Wright thinks one of them is trading at…

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Investing Articles

Is the 11.7% yield for this FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A double-digit payout from a FTSE 250 stock’s often a warning sign to steer clear. But is NextEnergy Solar Fund…

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Investing Articles

I’d put £500 into each of these 5 dividend shares to earn an expanding passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing £2,500 into this handful of growth dividend shares today could unlock an ever-increasing income stream for long-term investors to…

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Investing Articles

With a yield of 8%, is this FTSE 250 REIT brilliant for passive income?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether buying shares in one particular real estate investment trust is an excellent way of generating passive…

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Investing Articles

No savings in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Almost half of the Britain’s population has less than £1,000 in savings. But could following Warren Buffett’s strategy help change…

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Investing Articles

6.7% dividend yield! 1 FTSE dividend share I’d buy in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Could this 6.7% dividend yield continue climbing as interest rates start to fall in the second half of 2022? Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Surprise! The FTSE 100 could be on track to reach 10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Upcoming interest rate cuts could send the FTSE 100 to over 10,000 by as early as February 2025. Here’s what…

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Investing Articles

£11,000 of Legal & General shares can make me £801 a month in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares look very undervalued and could possibly make me big income over time, especially if my dividends…

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Investing Articles

Where will the BT share price be at the end of 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

It's risen 26.1% over the past month and now our writer considers what could happen to the BT share price…

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Investing Articles

I’m keen to buy great value BP shares in June but Aviva’s 6.96% yield looks pretty tempting too

| Harvey Jones

The oil price is falling and so are BP shares. Harvey Jones thinks this is a buying opportunity, but Aviva's…

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Investing Articles

How I’d try to transform an empty £20k ISA into £55k of annual passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to see how much passive income he could get from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Investing Articles

The BT share price jumped 25% in May! Should I snap it up in June?

| Harvey Jones

The BT share price is finally on the up. Harvey Jones is wondering whether to buy before the next leg…

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Investing Articles

How many Legal & General shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wondering whether to go all in on ultra-high-yielding Legal & General shares in a bid to maximise…

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2 stocks I’d add to an ISA in June for passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking for new additions to his ISA. Here, he explores two cheap stocks he thinks could be…

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Investing Articles

New to the stock market? I’d kickstart my investment journey with this Footsie stalwart

| Charlie Keough

Investing in the market can be challenging. Here this Fool explores one FTSE 100 stock he'd be keen to buy…

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US Stock

More than 20 brokers just raised their share price targets for Nvidia stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock has produced huge gains in 2024. However, a lot of Wall Street analysts believe it can climb higher…

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Investing Articles

Would Warren Buffett approve of this stock I’ve just bought?

| Charlie Keough

After adding to his position in this FTSE 250 constituent, this Fool explores whether it's a stock that Warren Buffett…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why National Grid shares nosedived in May

| Charlie Keough

FTSE 100 giant National Grid endured a difficult May. But with its shares looking cheap, is now a chance for…

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Investing Articles

Starting in June, I’d invest £1,000 per month to aim for a £32,000 annual passive income in retirement

| Stephen Wright

With dividend shares, investing well is about finding opportunities where the yield is enough to offset the risk. Stephen Wright…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 is full to the brim with dividend shares! Here’s one I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Charlie Keough

This Fool loves dividend shares. Here, he takes a closer look at one he'd be willing to increase his position…

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Investing Articles

This under-the-radar dividend stock is on my list of shares to buy in June

| Stephen Wright

UK investors might not have heard of Polaris. But Stephen Wright thinks dividend share hunters should have the US powersports…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 stock I’d put 25% of my money into for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

I’d start a diversified income portfolio by allocating a quarter of my new investable funds to this one FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

What could be in store for FTSE shares for the rest of 2024?

| Charlie Keough

FTSE shares have been on a tear this year. Here this Fool breaks down what could impact their performance for…

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Dividend Shares

How to create a ton of passive income within an ISA in 3 easy steps

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the right type of ISA, and a little bit of research, an investor can generate quite a lot of…

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Investing Articles

Here’s where I think the Lloyds share price will be at the end of 2024

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has made remarkable gains in 2024, but we're only half-way through the year. Will the momentum…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Legal & General or Phoenix Group for a mega passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest in stocks for a passive income, and there are very few stronger dividend stocks than these…

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Investing Articles

Could the Rolls-Royce share price double again?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled as the business's recovery has gone from strength to strength. But what's…

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Investing Articles

How I’d turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £50k annual income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Even when starting from scratch in 2024, leveraging the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA could drastically expand an…

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Growth Shares

Sell in May? I bought these 3 magnificent growth stocks last month!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three growth stocks could generate fantastic returns for his investment portfolio in the years ahead.

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Investing Articles

A dirt cheap penny stock for investors to consider in June!

| Royston Wild

This top penny stock’s grossly undervalued, according to our writer Royston Wild. Here's why he thinks it's one of the…

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Investing Articles

The easyJet share price crashed almost 15% in May. Should I buy it in June?

| Harvey Jones

May was tough on the easyJet share price, which was the worst performer on the entire FTSE 100. Harvey Jones…

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Investing Articles

2 top-quality businesses to consider buying from the FTSE 100 in June

| Charlie Keough

It's been a brilliant start to the year for the FTSE 100. Here are two stocks this Fool thinks might…

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