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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £33,814 a year in dividend income?

ISA investors may be overlooking this FTSE star with unusually strong long‑term income and share-price gains potential that could produce…

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3 FTSE 100 income stocks to consider buying and holding for a decade

These FTSE 100 income stocks have raised payouts every year for decades. Can they continue? Royston Wild examines these dividend…

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61,207 shares of this high-yield dividend stock pay income equal to the State Pension

Could this FTSE 100 dividend stock really mimic the State Pension? The latest numbers suggest this high-yield name might just…

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Below £5 now, here’s where this deeply undervalued FTSE 100 defence star ‘should’ be trading today

This FTSE 100 gem's profits are powering ahead while its valuation stays stuck — a widening disconnect that could offer…

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After Friday’s bloodbath, is the stock market recovery in doubt?

Jon Smith points out why global stocks fell on Friday and discusses whether this puts the stock market recovery in…

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The passive income problem lurking in Britain’s pensions is…

Roughly seven-in-10 Brits earn a passive income from some sort of pension. But data suggests it might not be saving…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1,370 monthly passive income?

Want to retire early and live off passive income? James Beard explains how someone could aim to do this with…

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Here’s how nuclear energy could reignite a fire under Rolls-Royce shares

Mark Hartley weighs up the long-term dividend potential of Rolls-Royce shares and how its SMR division could help drive growth.

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Here’s how much is needed in an ISA to earn £46,918 of passive income a year

Mark Hartley takes a look at the kind of investment power needed to bring in enough passive income for a…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares to consider buying and holding for a decade

Harvey Jones says the real rewards of investing in FTSE 100 shares come over the long term. He thinks these…

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At 237.8%, the stock market total value-to-GDP ratio is way too high. Here’s what I’m doing.

With the stock market looking more overvalued than at any other time in history, Mark Hartley carefully considers how UK…

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Greggs shares may look cheap – but they expose a classic investing dilemma!

Greggs shares seem to be going nowhere fast. This shareholder reckons it could be an example of a classic stock…

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Here’s how long it could take to go from zero to a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

Ben McPoland sees this dividend-paying ETF as a solid contender for inclusion in a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA today.

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Down 33%, is there a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this quality FTSE 100 stock?

This FTSE 100 stock's been written off as a loser in the age of artificial intelligence. But what if the…

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Britons need a £691,000 pension to retire comfortably. Could FTSE 100 shares be the answer?

FTSE 100 shares can play a valuable role in a retirement saving strategy. But they’re not the only piece of…

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Is SpaceX the exception to Warren Buffett’s rule about IPOs?

Warren Buffett is known for his scepticism about IPOs. But every rule has exceptions – and SpaceX isn’t like other…

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How much would you need in a SIPP to replace a £3,000 monthly salary?

Andrew Mackie explores how a SIPP could help build long-term retirement income through disciplined investing and quality dividend stocks.

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Up 35% in a month, can this fantastic FTSE 250 stock keep marching higher?

Find out what's behind this top FTSE 250 stock's recent rise, and why it has quickly become one of my…

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£1,000 buys 1,284 shares in this UK housebuilder with a 9.8% dividend yield!

It might be a good time to think about buying shares in UK housebuilders. But what should investors look for…

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£5,000 invested in this red-hot UK growth stock 3 months ago is now worth…

This UK growth stock's getting a lot of attention at the moment after skyrocketing over 500% in just three months!…

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How many Persimmon shares would someone need to aim for a second income of £1,001 a year?

The UK housebuilding sector contains many high-yielding stocks. But how many shares would be needed in Persimmon to target a…

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Is Alphabet’s equity raise a stock market warning sign?

Alphabet just raised $80m in equity. Is this a sign that the AI investment cycle that’s been supporting the stock…

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Will the S&P 500 crash next week and what should you do about it?

The S&P 500 plunged on Friday and investors may be dreading more volatility next week. Harvey Jones suggests it might…

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6.63% yield! This UK REIT’s my top passive income stock for June

A beaten-down REIT can still be a cash machine, and this quietly-expanding commercial landlord's backing rising payouts with real momentum.

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How can these 3 iShares ETFs keep delivering huge dividends? Here’s your answer!

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide a reliable and large passive income over time. Royston Wild explains how -- and picks…

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£500 buys 66 shares in this 7.1%-yielding income stock!

Could this income stock be one of the best dividend opportunities on the London Stock Exchange right now? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Could these 2 dividend stocks help investors build a £1,000-a-month second income?

Dividend stocks can quietly build a second income over time — Andrew Mackie explores two high-quality compounders to consider.

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42 years of dividend growth and an average 7.5% yield! 3 top REITs to consider

These real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer market-beating dividend growth and sky-high yields. So what's the catch?

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2 FTSE shares for beginners starting an ISA

Just getting started with an ISA? These two rock solid FTSE shares could form the backbone of a beginner-friendly portfolio…

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Down 43% with a 9% dividend yield – should I buy this stock?

This under-the-radar biotech group has been hammered, but the dividend yield now sits close to 9%! Could this be a…

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How to target a magnificent £144,513 annual passive income by investing £500 a month in an ISA

Harvey Jones shows how it's possible to get a stunning six-figure passive income in retirement by investing regular monthly sums…

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Check out this cheap FTSE 250 stock while it’s still on sale!

This FTSE 250 share has plummeted almost 20% in 2026. Might it now be one of the UK's greatest cheap…

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Up 1,042.8% in 5 years! Is this still a top UK stock to buy?

This under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock has done a Rolls-Royce and exploded in the last five years. But is it getting…

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The ISA strategy that could quietly turn small sums into life-changing wealth

Andrew Mackie looks at the role an ISA can play in long-term wealth creation and why consistency often matters more…

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Is a passive global index fund all I need for my SIPP?

A cheap global tracker can do a lot of heavy lifting in a SIPP, but this UK stock has turned…

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How could I retire on a £45,400 ISA income with dividend shares?

Worried about not having enough money to retire on? Royston Wild examines current cash shortfalls -- and reveals how dividend…

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What just went wrong with HSBC shares?

Harvey Jones was quick to buy HSBC shares when they dipped last month. Now they've dipped again, and he's wondering…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks to consider right now!

Value stocks can deliver great returns when confidence improves and share prices rise. Here are two that Royston Wild believes…

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3 passive income stocks that could deliver ISA dividends of £1,580

The dividend yields on these passive income stocks range from 6.7% to 9.7%! Royston Wild explains why these big payers…

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How much would a Stocks and Shares ISA need to replace a £3,064 monthly salary?

Andrew Mackie explores how a Stocks and Shares ISA can power long-term passive income through quality compounders and disciplined investing…

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