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Down 37% in a month, what on earth’s going on with the Ceres Power share price?

Until recently, Ceres Power was the darling of the FTSE 250. But its share price has been tanking lately. James…

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Now below the offer price of $135 but with an $800 target, is it time to put more SpaceX shares in my ISA?

Eyebrows were raised last week when a US investment firm set an $800 price target for SpaceX shares. Given such…

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How much would an ISA need to be worth to produce income equivalent to 2 State Pensions?

Experts say the State Pension isn’t generous enough to provide a basic standard of living in old age. James Beard…

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With a P/E ratio of 9, is this a top-notch value share to consider buying today?

On paper at least, this FTSE 250 stock appears to offer tremendous value. But investors don’t appear convinced. What’s going…

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Is it time to look closer at the FTSE 250 for amazing dividend shares?

The FTSE 250 is sometimes overlooked. But James Beard reckons income investors might be pleasantly surprised by some of the…

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Which offers better value, Rolls-Royce or Lloyds shares?

Price is what you pay, value's what you get. With this in mind, do Rolls-Royce shares look more attractive than…

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Down 6% since January, can Sir Dave still rescue Diageo’s shares?

Diageo’s boss has been in charge since the start of the year. But the price of the drinks giant’s shares…

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Will the stock market crash before Christmas?

Investors probably fear a stock market crash more than anything else. But how likely is one over the next six…

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What should the Aston Martin share price be?

The Aston Martin share price has fallen 98% since the luxury car marque made its stock market debut in October…

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Soaring 100% since July 2025, could this little-known FTSE 100 stock be a hidden gem?

The FTSE 100’s newest addition flies under the radar. But James Beard reckons this 44-year-old hardware reseller's stock is worth…

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How much would £2,013 invested in SpaceX stock at IPO be worth today?

With SpaceX’s IPO widely considered to be a success, James Beard looks at how much a typical investor has made…

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The FTSE 100’s stuffed full of bargains including this stock with a P/E ratio of just 7.9!

James Beard says that despite rising over 113% since the pandemic, the FTSE 100’s still home to lots of bargains.…

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How much is needed in a SIPP to produce a comfortable retirement income of £45,500 a year?

A Self-Invested Personal Pension's a great way for someone to take control of their own retirement planning. James Beard considers…

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Up 795% in 12 months, is it too late to consider buying this red-hot US stock?

There’s one stock that American investors can’t seem to get enough of. But is there a better alternative to consider…

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Do UK defence stocks make excellent dividend shares?

Companies in the UK defence sector are benefitting from increased military spending. But does this mean it’s time to consider…

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These 5 shares bought 5 years ago would have turned a £10,000 Stocks and Shares ISA into £16,740!

James Beard explains how taking positions in a handful of well-known companies would have transformed a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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With a P/E ratio of 7, is it time to consider one of the FTSE 100’s cheapest stocks?

A popular way to identify cheap stocks is to look at a company’s stock market valuation relative to its earnings.…

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This income stock could turn £10,000 into £20,610 within 10 years

By reinvesting the dividends paid by income stocks, it’s possible to build significant long-term wealth. James Beard explains how.

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How £10,000 could unlock £717 of passive income overnight!

James Beard explains how a portfolio of high-yielding dividend shares could quickly produce generous levels of passive income.

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Have a spare £10,000? This stock could produce a second income of £700 a year

Yielding 7%, there’s a FTSE 250 stock that could appeal to those seeking a second income from dividend shares. But…

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Is there any value left in Rolls-Royce shares, which are now trading above £14?

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares aren't far off their 52-week high. But could they still offer excellent value? James Beard investigates.

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What does the easyJet takeover tell us about the Jet2 share price?

The Jet2 share price has fallen nearly a quarter since July 2025. But with the sale of one of its…

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Could SpaceX stock hit $401, or is $63 more likely?

Following SpaceX’s successful stock market debut, James Beard’s been taking a closer look at some of the price forecasts for…

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Up 446% in 12 months! What’s next for the Ceres Power share price?

Since June 2025, the Ceres Power Holdings share price has out-performed all others on the FTSE 250. But what might…

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How much is needed in an ISA to unlock £1,220 of passive income a year?

James Beard looks at how an ISA could be used to produce a four-figure annual dividend income. And with the…

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With a 7% yield, is this dividend share a no-brainer?

Since listing, this real estate investment trust has increased its dividend every year. Does this make its shares a bargain…

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With a yield of 6.8% and a P/E ratio of 12.1, is this a dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock to consider?

What’s not to like about a FTSE 250 stock that’s yielding nearly 7% and trading well below its historic earnings…

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Up 95%! This FTSE 100 stock’s outperformed Nvidia over the past year

This little-known FTSE 100 stock has flown under the radar yet it’s outperformed some of the most famous names on…

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With a 9.3% yield, is this an amazing opportunity to consider buying dirt-cheap Taylor Wimpey shares?

Always on the lookout for brilliant dividends shares, James Beard considers whether Taylor Wimpey fits the bill. Is the stock…

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Back below 500p, is it time to consider BP shares again?

As the oil price sinks, BP shares are tanking. James Beard considers whether now could be a good time to…

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Could small modular reactors take Rolls-Royce shares to the next level?

Rolls-Royce Holdings is investing heavily in the development of mini nuclear power stations. But what could this mean for the…

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Could Andy Burnham boost this beaten-up FTSE 250 stock that’s crashed 80% in 20 months?

It looks as though the former mayor of Greater Manchester is going to be Prime Minister. Could he help reverse…

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Why 11 August could be a key date for SpaceX stock

An important milestone is approaching for Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and its stock price. James Beard considers what might happen.

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£500 buys £173 shares in this 7.7%-yielding income stock!

Got a small lump sum to invest? James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 income stock with…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are now even cheaper after SpaceX’s amazing stock market debut!

SpaceX has achieved a $2.4trn stock market valuation. But James Beard reckons this isn’t reflected in the share price of…

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How UK shares could build a £339,849 ISA

Is it really possible to achieve a substantial six-figure ISA by investing in UK shares? Based on recent history, James…

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Could this penny stock double (or treble) in value over the next 12 months?

With brokers suggesting this penny stock is massively undervalued, James Beard reckons it deserves a closer look. But could the…

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How much would a portfolio of income shares need to be worth to produce £32,700 a year in retirement?

According to the annual report by Pensions UK, only one in 11 Britons are saving enough for a comfortable retirement.…

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If Rolls-Royce shares were valued the same as SpaceX stock, here’s how much one would be worth…

After SpaceX’s successful stock market debut, James Beard can't help but wish his Rolls-Royce shares commanded the same lofty valuation.

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Down 81% in 2 years, is this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock now in bargain territory?

Over the past two years, lots has gone wrong for this unfortunate member of the FTSE 250. But could things…

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