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How much would someone need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to target £500 per month in passive income?

What would someone need to put into blue-chip FTSE 100 shares to try and earn thousands of pounds of dividends…

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Double a state pension thanks to dividend shares? Here’s how it could be done

Ever dreamt of matching the basic State Pension with the dividends from a portfolio of income shares? Our writer explains…

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Could Andy Burnham derail these FTSE passive income stocks?

Our writer also highlights a passive income stock from the FTSE 250 index that might benefit from Andy Burnham becoming…

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Why has this FTSE 100 defence stock collapsed 7% today?

Babcock International shares have slumped after a frosty reception to its latest financial statement. Is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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Starmer resigns as PM — what could this mean for UK stocks and the FTSE 100?

Andrew Mackie looks at what a change of Prime Minister could mean for the FTSE 100, and whether investors will…

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Is a stock market crash brewing with SpaceX?

The extreme valuation of SpaceX might be a harbinger of things to come in terms of a stock market crash,…

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Why was Warren Buffet able to thrash the market when most investors cannot even beat it?

Christopher Ruane explains how he has been applying some investing principles from the career of Warren Buffett in making his…

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Here’s why I’m hanging onto my Greggs shares, even though they’ve fallen

Greggs shares have seemed unloved by the stock market in recent years -- but out writer sees a lot to…

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Micron stock: 3 things UK investors need to know today

Micron stock has shot up spectacularly this year on the back of high demand for memory chips. Here are three…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares have surged — but what if the real growth is still ahead of the market?

Andrew Mackie looks at Rolls-Royce shares and asks whether the market is still underestimating the next phase of growth.

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The Greggs share price has crashed 50%! Now see what it could be worth this time next year

Harvey Jones says Greggs' share price has enjoyed its imperial phase, but with foreign expansion plans limited, the going could…

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Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 3 that could benefit after Keir Starmer’s resignation

Following Keir Starmer’s resignation as UK Prime Minister, our writer assesses the market impact and considers stocks to buy that…

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After making billions on SpaceX, Scottish Mortgage manager Baillie Gifford is piling into a little-known growth stock

Ben McPoland digs into an under-the-radar growth stock that a leading UK investment management firm has been snapping up. What…

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How could ‘Prime Minister’ Andy Burnham boost these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares?

Andy Burnham is odds-on favourite to become the next Prime Minister. The question is, which FTSE 100 shares would stand…

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BP shares are falling. But is the oil market actually tighter than investors think?

Andrew Mackie looks at BP shares and asks whether recent weakness is missing a tighter-than-expected oil market backdrop.

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SpaceX vs Amazon stock: here’s where I’ve got my money

Investors are more interested in Space Exploration Technologies Corp stock than Amazon right now. However, Ed Sheldon believes the latter…

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Be greedy when others are fearful? Here’s an idea from my Stocks and Shares ISA

Warren Buffett's most famous maxim is easier said than done. Is an investment in Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA…

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easyJet shares are up 40% in a month. Here’s why

easyJet shares have skyrocketed in June, soaring above 500p. And it’s not just because US/Iran tensions have eased and oil…

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An AI beast just racked up 80-fold growth and is now a top holding in this FTSE 100 trust

Interested in the idea of investing in SpaceX and Anthropic? This FTSE 100 stock offers decent exposure to both pioneering…

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Up 47% in a year! Now see what the booming IAG share price could be worth in 12 months

Harvey Jones is impressed by the high-flying IAG share price, and has checked out broker forecasts to see where the…

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Up 85.2%, is this the most promising growth opportunity on the UK stock market right now?

Mark Hartley examines the driving factors behind the exceptional growth of Helios Towers, after it almost doubled in size over…

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Why a second income matters more than ever – and an income trust I’ve got my eye on

With inflation refusing to behave itself, Stephen Wright explains why a second income stream matters a lot to people now…

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Dividend Shares

How much is needed to target a £2,999 monthly passive income?

Jon Smith explains how to crank up the average yield on a passive income portfolio, and shares one idea with…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares turn investors into millionaires by the end of the decade?

Rolls-Royce shares have performed brilliantly over the last five years, with a 1,222.3% return. Can they do it again and…

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Investing Articles

How many Barclays shares do I need to buy to get a £1,000 passive income?

Are Barclays' shares a good passive income investment in 2026? Zaven Boyrazian explores the bank's latest results and dividend-paying potential.

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At £1, is now still a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

I'm hunting for the best value shares in the FTSE 100 right now. Could this British banking giant be quietly…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the S&P 500 will rise to…

I'm hunting for the best growth opportunities in the US stock market right now. Could the S&P 500 be about…

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Prediction: these bank shares will outperform Lloyds in 2026 thanks to the SpaceX IPO

Lloyds' shares could end up doing well in 2026. But Edward Sheldon believes these other bank stocks will generate higher…

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10% dividend yields! 3 dirt cheap stocks to consider in June?

Three renewable energy trusts all trading more than 20% below their net asset value with 10% dividend yields! Are they…

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Investing Articles

By June 2027, the Greggs share price could turn £5,000 into…

After collapsing nearly 50% from its record high, Greggs' share price finally seems to be stabilising. Is it getting ready…

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By June 2027, the Rolls-Royce share price could turn £5,000 into…

After climbing another 56.8% in just 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price has already transformed £5,000 into £7,840. But can…

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Down 15%! Is National Grid’s share price really a bargain right now?

National Grid’s share price has slipped a lot since March, but my valuation work suggests the real story is a…

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Have Legal & General shares been a good investment over the last 5 years?

UK investors love Legal & General shares because they pay big dividends. But could investors have done better with other…

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7.7% yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy today?

I'm hunting for the best dividend shares in the FTSE 100. Could this industry leader be one of the best…

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How much second income am I aiming for with £20,000 in this superb FTSE 100 dividend star?

This FTSE 100 dividend giant could build a serious second income stream and the gap between its price and fair…

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Penny shares: will these micro-caps double my money in 2026?

One analyst sees a 261% price rise, another sees 83%. These two penny shares under 60p are catching institutional eyes.…

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Here’s why this stunning sub-£2 FTSE 250 stock ‘should’ be trading nearer to £5

This FTSE 250 star has delivered a profit rebound and a transformational mega-merger, but the shares still trade as if…

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Growth Shares

£2k invested in Aston Martin shares a month ago would currently be worth…

Jon Smith points out why Aston Martin shares continue to fall, and explains that he still doesn't believe now is…

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A ridiculously-cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy in June?

Down 40% since early 2025, is this FTSE 250 stock now trading at an amazing discount for long-term investors? Or…

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £1,230 a month in second income?

With dividend growth accelerating and cash flow strengthening, this FTSE insurer looks to me like a top long‑term income pick…

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