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Is National Grid the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 100?

National Grid shares still boast a great yield that looks like it will be safely covered by profit. But is…

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After crashing 50% and 41%, are these FTSE growth stocks now unmissable bargains?

Paul Summers looks at two FTSE growth stocks currently hated by the market. Might this be a wonderful contrarian opportunity?

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Should I invest today or wait for a stock market crash?

Does it make sense to keep buying shares or save cash for a stock market crash? Our writer thinks there's…

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Which high-yield FTSE 100 stocks would I consider buying for passive income?

The FTSE 100 contains a number of stocks offering monster dividend yields. Would our writer snap up any in his…

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These FTSE 100 stocks recently hit 52-week highs! Would I be crazy to buy now?

Our writer has spotted three FTSE 100 stocks recently setting 52-week highs. Could there be more to come or should…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I want to own before the next UK stock market boom

Paul Summers picks out two very different FTSE 250 stocks that, based on recent news flow, could do very well…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d start investing in FTSE shares today

Based on his own experiences, Paul Summers reflects on the steps he'd take if he wanted to begin investing in…

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The Ocado share price soars 15%. Is it finally time to buy this FTSE growth stock?

The Ocado share price has exploded. Our writer looks at why this has happened and considers whether he should buy…

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My Taylor Wimpey share price prediction for the second half of 2024

Having underperformed the FTSE 100 from January to June, our writer reckons the Taylor Wimpey share price might enjoy a…

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These UK shares are stinking out my ISA. Time to sell?

Paul Summers has been reviewing some of the worst-performing UK shares in his portfolio. Has the time finally come to…

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BAE Systems isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

BAE Systems has long been a passive income powerhouse. But our writer is eyeing up another FTSE 100 giant for…

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3 reasons why I’ve been buying more Persimmon shares in July

Persimmon shares have had a remarkable run in the last 12 months. Our writer thinks this could be just the…

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Bargain or basket case? 3 UK stocks close to 52-week lows

High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis has meant some UK stocks are really struggling. Our writer considers whether it's time…

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Nvidia stock’s (still) booming. But is the bubble about to burst?

Nvidia stock's made a lot of investors very wealthy. But our writer suspects it might only be a matter of…

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Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares performed in the first half of 2024

Rolls-Royce shares haven't paused for breath in 2024 so far. But with a frothy valuation, our writer questions how long…

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I think this is the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 250. And it’s dirt cheap!

This FTSE 250 stock isn't just a leader in its space. Our writer thinks it's also a passive income powerhouse…

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If a market correction is on the way, these FTSE 100 growth stocks are on my buy list

Governor Andrew Bailey thinks asset prices are looking frothy. Our writer is looking at which FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in high-yield dividend shares to target £500 in monthly passive income

With £20,000 in savings and bit of research, our writer thinks it's perfectly possibly to generate a tidy passive income…

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The GSK share price just tumbled (again). Is this FTSE 100 stock now a bargain?

More bad news from across the pond has hit the GSK share price. But does an attractive valuation and improving…

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2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades

Some of the best dividend growth stocks comes from lower down the market spectrum, says our writer. Here are two…

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Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares

Tesco shares look like a great pick for a second income. But would our writer feel comfortable investing all his…

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I’m ‘blowing a raspberry’ at Raspberry Pi shares. Here’s why

Some early investors have made great profits from Raspberry Pi shares. But our writer's questioning whether the 'easy money' has…

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Empty Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d start earning a second income from scratch

Like the thought of earning extra cash tax free? Our writer explains what he'd do to begin earning passive income…

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3 world-class FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

Dividends can never be guaranteed, but some FTSE 100 firms have been head and shoulders above the pack when it…

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Games Workshop shares just blew up! Here’s why

Games Workshop shares have rocketed thanks to a very positive update on trading. With his own cash tied up in…

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Is the Diageo share price becoming a joke?

The Diageo share price can't stop falling. But does a historically low valuation make this FTSE 100 stock an unmissable…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these FTSE 100 growth shares before they rocket?

Our writer highlights two FTSE 100 growth stocks he thinks could seriously outperform as interest rates are cut and economic…

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Passive income powerhouses! 3 FTSE stocks I’d consider buying for rising dividends

Our writer picks three under-the-radar UK shares that boast excellent records of returning increasing amounts of passive income to their…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in AstraZeneca shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

When it comes to beating the market, AstraZeneca shares have more than delivered. If only our writer had invested back…

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Never mind the FTSE 100. These small-cap UK shares are on fire!

The UK's top-tier index has had a good past 12 months. But our writer has found three UK shares from…

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These FTSE dividend shares all offer 6%+ yields!

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE dividend shares that offer big yields. But is the passive income stream sufficient to offset…

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May could be tough for UK shares. But these 2 might buck the trend!

After a pretty good 2024 so far, UK shares could dip in price as traders begin leaving their desks and…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps on ‘good momentum’. Is the worst over?

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is finally showing signs of life following a positive trading update. Paul Summers wonders whether…

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Are Persimmon shares a bargain hiding in plain sight?

Persimmon shares have struggled in 2024, so far. But today's trading update suggests sentiment in the housing market's already improving.

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Down massively in 2024 so far, is there worse to come for Tesla stock?

Tesla stock has been been stuck in reverse gear. Will the latest earnings announcement see the share price continue to…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price rises on housing market ‘stability’. Time to consider buying?

The 2024 Taylor Wimpey share price hasn't been in great form, so far. But Paul Summers remains cautiously optimistic for…

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Beating the S&P 500? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Beating the S&P 500's tricky, but Paul Summers is optimistic on this FTSE 250 stock's ability to deliver based on…

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The easyJet share price is taking off. I think it could soar!

The easyJet share price is having a very good day. Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying dividend stocks BP and Shell. Should I?

Cherished dividend stocks BP and Shell have outperformed the FTSE 100 index so far in 2024. Paul Summers takes a…

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How I find quality growth stocks

Owning high-quality stocks has delivered great returns for investors over the years. Paul Summers explains how he's using this strategy…

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