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With a 6.9% yield, is this one of the best UK dividend stocks to buy right now?

Investors looking for stocks to buy don't have many June results to look forward to. But this one might just…

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Here’s how someone could start investing with a spare £20 a week

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could get investing right now using what they have, rather than waiting until they’ve got…

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This red-hot growth and dividend stock just entered the FTSE 100. Should investors consider buying it?

This new-to-the-FTSE 100 stock appears to offer the potential for both long-term capital gains and rising levels of income. Could…

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3,650 shares in this 7.96%-yielding FTSE 100 stock could produce a second income of £796 overnight

This FTSE 100 founding member could produce a chunky second income over the next 12 months. But what might happen…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been dead money since 9 January. What’s going to kick-start the engine?

Rolls-Royce shares have been stuck in a holding pattern for around five months. Clearly, the stock needs a catalyst to…

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Lloyds shares: an income gem, or a fragile housing market proxy?

Our writer weighs up the potential income strength of Lloyds' shares in light of the bank's heavy exposure to the…

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Down 33%, are Greggs shares dying — or are they simply a barometer for UK consumer resilience?

Mark Hartley investigates the reasons behind Greggs' shares price decline and discovers a hidden strength in the UK’s favourite bakery…

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Warren Buffett’s firm shifts to AI

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is looking for a use for nearly $400m in cash. Is AI the opportunity the company…

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Here’s how hydrogen engines could send Rolls-Royce shares soaring — and end oil dominance

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at the latest in a never ending stream of good news that may send…

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Investing Articles

3 quality FTSE 250 stocks to consider with dividend yields above 4.5%

Looking for stocks to buy for passive income? Ben McPoland highlights a trio whose dividends look particularly attractive right now.

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares today remind me of some brilliant Warren Buffett investments. Here’s why

Our writer borrows some ideas from the investing career of Warren Buffett in explaining why he thinks Greggs shares merit…

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Investing Articles

11,765 shares in this REIT could produce a passive income of £730 a year!

This REIT (real estate investment trust) is yielding 7.3%. James Beard considers whether this chunky return is likely to continue.

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2 excellent growth ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in June 2026

After falling more than 20% recently, this pair of high-quality growth stocks currently look on sale, according to Ben McPoland.

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Dividend stocks: why the simple ideas are often the best

Sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight. So should dividend investors looking for stocks to buy take a…

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Filtronic shares: are they worth 200p or 500p?

Filtronic shares have taken off like a rocket in 2026 amid excitement over the space theme. But how much are…

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A stock market crash might not be bad news for everyone

For many people, a massive drop in the stock market would be unwelcome. But not necessarily for all investors. In…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim to retire on £12,548 a year?

James Beard considers how large a Stocks and Shares ISA would need to be to target passive income equal to…

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Warren Buffett warns on valuations — is market cap-to-GDP flashing a bubble signal again?

Andrew Mackie asks if Warren Buffett’s market warning points to a smarter way to play the AI arms race outside…

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State Pension of £12,548 not enough? How much would be needed in an ISA to match it?

Many believe the State Pension isn’t generous enough to provide for a financially secure retirement. That’s why people are turning…

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Do the latest forecasts make Barclays shares look stunningly cheap?

Barclays' shares have had a storming five years, but forecast valuations still look low and City analysts expect more price…

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Prediction: 2 FTSE shares that could outperform the S&P 500 between now and 2030

The S&P 500 looks to be priced for perfection, but these two FTSE shares might not be… and that gap…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for an £18,888 annual passive income while you sleep?

Life will be a lot less stressful if you can generate a second source of passive income without having to…

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Investing Articles

This dividend stock yields 9.8% and is potentially 44.3% undervalued!

A 9.8% dividend yield with a share price potentially 44% too cheap. But is this a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity or…

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What are the best British growth stocks for June?

UK growth stocks are having a moment. But with some already up 200%+, where should investors be looking next? Two…

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Is the BP share price about to crash?

The BP share price has been boosted by conflict in the Middle East but with hopes of a peace deal…

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Down 16% in a week! Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this stunning dividend share?

This brilliant FTSE 100 dividend share has been on Harvey Jones's watchlist for years. Now he's wondering whether he's finally…

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Has this FTSE 100 dividend stock finally turned a corner?

Andrew Mackie asks whether Aberdeen’s FTSE 100 return marks a turning point for this dividend stock and its 6% yield…

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10.1% and 9.8% dividend yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE income stocks?

Two renewable energy funds are offering some of the fattest yields in the market. But are these income stocks too…

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1 FTSE 250 stock from my ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

Everyone's watching the big defence names. But one quietly-exceptional FTSE 250 business, hidden in plain sight, could be the smarter…

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How much is needed in a SIPP to target a weekly retirement income of £282?

According to government figures, the average weekly income for a single pensioner is £282. So how much would be needed…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate £100 a day in passive income?

Andrew Mackie looks at what it takes to build a meaningful passive income inside a Stocks and Shares ISA and…

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Investing Articles

How much second income would it take to cover household bills?

Andrew Mackie explores how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be used to generate a second income capable of covering…

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This FTSE 100 share pays no dividends. Could that change?

This well-known FTSE 100 share is cash flow positive but does not pay a dividend. Why is that -- and…

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Investing Articles

At almost £6, does the BP share price reflect a new energy future, or just the old oil world?

Mark Hartley examines how geopoliticals are driving the BP share price higher, while its key role in the UK’s energy…

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Growth Shares

This high-risk, high-reward penny stock could be primed to rocket from 0.3p

Jon Smith talks through a mining penny stock that is high risk but could offer a big return if it…

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If you’d put £10,000 into Tesco shares 5 years ago, how much richer would you be now?

Ben McPoland takes a look at how much 4,444 Tesco shares bought half a decade ago would have returned, including…

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Investing For Beginners

My friend says this is the best cheap share in the market. Is he correct?

Jon Smith mulls a potential cheap share that could offer large returns but is a high-risk option given its recent…

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How much would you need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to target a £3,000 annual passive income?

Fancy thousands of pounds a year in passive income paid by blue-chip companies? Our writer explains some ins and outs…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares just a year ago is worth this much today…

Lloyds shares have settled a bit after a magnificent five-year run, so is it all over? Upbeat forecasters think there's…

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Investing Articles

Which UK stocks are investors overlooking right now?

Housing and home improvement stocks are out of favour with UK investors. But does that mean some top class stocks…

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