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Investing Articles

These cheap FTSE 250 shares could deliver a £1,550 ISA income in just 12 months!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best low-cost dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild reveals two FTSE 250 property shares with yields above…

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Investing Articles

How much in dividends will these high-yield shares generate in 2026?

| Royston Wild

With 9.5% and 8.4% dividend yields, what makes these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 high-yield heroes so special? Royston Wild…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia shares when ChatGPT was released is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The rise of Nvidia shares was kickstarted by the advent of ChatGPT. Our author takes a look at how much…

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Investing Articles

Did HSBC just become the FTSE 100’s best dividend stock?

| John Fieldsend

HSBC has long been a strong dividend stock, but could it now be one of the best on the entire…

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Investing Articles

3 UK shares to consider holding in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a decade

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains why he thinks these three stocks would make great additions to a long-term Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Investing Articles

Where should value investors look for stocks in June?

| Stephen Wright

Value investors looking for stocks to buy might be uneasy with artificial intelligence. But other industries look much more attractive…

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Investing Articles

38% of people think the stock market will crash this year! Do you?

| James Beard

James Beard considers the chances of a stock market crash this year and discusses what could be done to prepare…

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Investing Articles

The latest broker outlooks on Greggs shares look wacky, so what’s happening?

| Alan Oscroft

Analyst price targets for Greggs shares are creating some mixed sentiments on where the high-street baker might go next in…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that stand out for shareholder returns

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks where disciplined capital allocation could continue driving shareholder returns.

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Investing Articles

Just 9% of us can expect a ‘comfortable’ retirement! Could UK shares be the answer?

| Royston Wild

Millions of Brits could miss out on the retirement of their dreams. Might they avoid this by investing in UK…

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Investing Articles

3 passive income shares to consider buying for a 7% yield

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out three UK income shares that offer terrific dividends and are trading at tempting valuations. None of…

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Investing Articles

How much just £4,160 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is worth now

| Ken Hall

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a remarkable run of late. Ken Hall takes a look at the key drivers and…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100’s Howden Joinery just made a bold move — should investors care?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at the FTSE 100’s Howden Joinery and its move into online kitchens, asking what the acquisition means…

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Investing Articles

Profits up 173%! Is this surging FTSE small-cap still worth a look?

| Ben McPoland

Ramsdens (LON:RFX) from the FTSE AIM All-Share Index just rose 8%, taking the five-year return above 200%. Why's this under-the-radar…

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Investing Articles

Ramsdens Holdings: a sub-£5 stock offering growth and passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This high-flying small-cap stock is paying investors ‘special’ dividends at the moment. Could it be worth considering for passive income?

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Investing Articles

Down 63%, are Diageo shares now a generational buying opportunity?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines Diageo shares and explains why the investment case may now be about transformation rather than recovery.

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Up 15%, B&M shares are leading the FTSE 250 higher! Is the comeback on?

| Royston Wild

It's been a tough few years for battered retailer B&M and its shares. But is the FTSE 250 stock now…

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Investing Articles

Growth AND dividends? Check out this top cheap penny share!

| Royston Wild

Looking to get maximum bang for your buck? Consider this white-hot UK penny share with an 11.5% dividend yield and…

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Investing Articles

Snowflake lit up my ISA last week. Could this AI stock be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s ISA got a massive boost last week when Snowflake shares surged 40%. He believes there’s more to come…

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Investing Articles

How much would you need in an ISA to match the new State Pension and get another £12,547 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says nobody should rely purely on the State Pension to fund retirement. They should also aim to generate…

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Investing Articles

How much is £9,999 invested in a Cash ISA 9 years ago worth today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Cash ISA may look tempting but is likely to shrink the value of your money over…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares 23% undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have fallen in value since a high reached earlier this year. Could this be a sign the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why Legal & General is still one of the UK’s most popular SIPP buys

| Alan Oscroft

So far in 2026, UK SIPP investors have largely stuck to the same group of favourite FTSE 100 stocks. And…

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Investing Articles

How have Aviva shares become a dividend juggernaut? 5 reasons why

| Royston Wild

With a long record of dividend growth and enormous yields, Aviva's shares are in high demand with income investors. Can…

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US Stock

This is the most undervalued stock in the Dow Jones index

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a Dow Jones stock with a price-to-earnings ratio below 10, with strong recent earnings that could…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 buys 268 shares in this dirt-cheap dividend stock that’s on fire in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This dividend stock offers the winning combination of growth, income, and value. Could it be worth considering for an ISA…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the REIT I’ve bought for huge and sustainable passive income

| Royston Wild

This REIT has raised annual dividends for almost 30 years! Royston Wild reveals exactly why it's his favourite UK passive…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £250,000 SIPP, starting at 50

| James Beard

Although it’s better to start investing earlier, James Beard reckons there’s still time to build a chunky SIPP, even for…

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Investing Articles

2 UK penny stocks to check out in June

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at a pair of promising penny stocks, one of which carries a price target that's 147% higher…

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This FTSE 250 share might deliver a £4,892 ISA over 3 years!

| Royston Wild

Have £20,000 to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider this FTSE 250 share, which has raised dividends for…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £20k in FTSE 100 stocks and target a 6% dividend yield

| Mark Hartley

Locking in a 6% yield with a reliable payout seems like a dream come true, but it's achieveable with the…

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Investing Articles

A quality FTSE 100 dividend share to buy to lock down a passive income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a passive income in uncertain times? Consider this FTSE 100 dividend share with 33 years of payout…

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Investing Articles

How have Legal & General shares become a dividend powerhouse? 5 reasons why!

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares have carried an average dividend yield above 8% since 2015! What makes them so great? And…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 bargain stocks to buy in June?

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best value stocks to buy? Royston Wild reveals two trading on rock-bottom valuations -- including a popular…

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Investing Articles

Hot, hotter, hottest. Is it too late to consider these 3 FTSE 100 shares?

| James Beard

James Beard looks at the three best- performing FTSE 100 stocks over the past year. But are they still worth…

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Investing Articles

The only FTSE 100 stock I own right now

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema reveals the only share he owns in the FTSE 100. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not a fan…

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Are Greggs shares about to go gangbusters all over again?

| Harvey Jones

Greggs shares have been showing signs of renewed life and Harvey Jones examines whether the battered FTSE 250 bakery chain…

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Investing Articles

4,898 shares in British American Tobacco return £12,000 a year in dividends. Worth it?

| Stephen Wright

A falling share price means a higher dividend yield for British American Tobacco shares. Should passive income investors take a…

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Growth Shares

As it swallows up more firms, this penny stock looks primed to head higher

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a penny stock that has caught his attention, with its acquisition strategy proving to help increase the…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in HSBC shares in an ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

| Andrew Mackie

HSBC has made for a stunning investment. Andrew Mackie assesses whether new ISA investors could still see similar returns over…

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