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Barclays shares are 11% below their 52-week high. Could they be a bit of a bargain to consider?

| James Beard

Overpriced or one of the FTSE 100’s hidden gems? James Beard takes a closer look at how the market is…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE stock really 46% undervalued?

| James Beard

Analysts reckon this FTSE stock should be worth nearly 50% more. James Beard considers why there’s so much positivity surrounding…

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Investing Articles

Down 65% but yielding 6.7% – is this beaten-down UK stock now a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this UK stock is one of the worst FTSE 100 performers but there are sound reasons to…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA for passive income that covers the UK’s monthly average rent of £1,381?

| Muhammad Cheema

The UK’s monthly average rent for May 2026 is £1,381. Muhammad Cheema looks at how much is needed to aim…

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How have BAE Systems shares become a dividend powerhouse? 5 reasons why!

| Royston Wild

Dividends on BAE Systems shares have risen every year without fail since the early 2000s. So what's the FTSE 100…

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Want to retire early? Here’s how a weak stock market could actually help

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane demonstrates with a real-world example how a tumbling stock market could potentially help someone who wants to retire…

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BP shares: still priced as an oil major — but the market may be behind the curve

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at BP shares and why investors may be underestimating the quality and concentration of its underlying asset…

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At 8.1%, are investors missing the bigger story behind Legal & General shares?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores Legal & General shares and asks whether investors are still viewing it too narrowly as a yield…

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How has this FTSE 250 share surged ANOTHER 7% today?

| Royston Wild

Applied Nutrition shares have soared on Monday after another brilliant trading update. So what's the FTSE 250 company's secret?

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The stock market game you’re actually playing (and why you might be losing)

| Mark Hartley

Our writer recounts a painful experience of making a rash stock market decision based on emotions, not logic – and…

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Why is EasyJet stock suddenly a takeover target for US investors?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at easyjet shares jumping on US takeover talk — but is this a genuine re-rating or just…

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Investing Articles

Have investors got BT shares all wrong?

| Harvey Jones

BT shares spiked during the 1990s telecom boom, then struggled for two decades. Harvey Jones says it's the future that…

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Looking for buying opportunities in June? Here’s 1 to consider from my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

The conflict in Iran is making one of the investments in Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA volatile. But could…

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After crashing 13.7% today, is Wise now a stock market bargain at 805p?

| Ben McPoland

Wise was one of the biggest fallers on the UK stock market today. What on earth is going on with…

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At 8% is this eye-popping FTSE 100 dividend yield simply too good to be true?

| Harvey Jones

The dividend yield is to die for, but the share price is lacking in life. Harvey Jones examines whether this…

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UK investors are piling into this legendary S&P 500 growth stock while it’s down 50%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This US growth stock fell from $240 to $80 amid AI disruption fears. And investors are now aggressively buying it…

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£19,469 invested in BAE Systems shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Ken Hall

BAE Systems shares have been charging higher of late. Is now the time to consider buying or is this top…

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Growth Shares

Analysts think this growth share could rally a further 26% in the next year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a growth share that's up 20% in the past month and could keep going based on…

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Investing Articles

Are we staring at a once-in-a-decade chance to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares like this one?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for cheap shares and cannot believe some of the bargains available today. One UK…

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Here’s how much I think Lloyds shares will be worth at the end of 2027

| Muhammad Cheema

Using analyst forecasts, Muhammad Cheema makes a prediction of how much he thinks Lloyds shares can be worth by the…

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Are Diageo shares on the turn?

| James Beard

At the start of the year, a number of City experts tipped Diageo shares. James Beard looks at how the…

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How to avoid a retirement mistake 19m Brits are making with an ISA!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild shows how you could target a comfortable retirement with a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals a…

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Investing Articles

Hot, hotter, hottest. Is it too late to consider these 3 amazing FTSE 250 shares?

| James Beard

The FTSE 250’s delivered a return of 11% since May 2025. But what about the top three performers? After a…

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12.2m reasons why I’m building a passive income to supplement the State Pension!

| Royston Wild

Saving for retirement might be more urgent than you think! Here's why I'm investing in ISAs and SIPPs to supplement…

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Up 18% in a month! What’s fuelling the red-hot IAG share price?

| Harvey Jones

This should be a torrid time for airline stocks as the Iran conflict drags on but the IAG share price…

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How have HSBC shares become a dividend machine? 5 reasons why!

| Royston Wild

HSBC shares are proving hugely popular at present, helped by the company’s reputation as a guiding stalwart, among other positives.

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Investing Articles

Analysts at UBS just set a jaw-dropping price target for Nasdaq stock Micron

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Micron's been one of the Nasdaq’s best performers this year. And analysts at UBS believe it can keep rising amid…

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Could 282,693 investors be wrong about Rolls-Royce shares?

| James Beard

On one popular trading platform, nearly 300,000 people own Rolls-Royce shares. Could this be a mistake? Or might they own…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 stock under 85p. But is it cheap?

| James Beard

James Beard takes a closer look at a member of the FTSE 100 whose shares change hands for less than…

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A cheap UK dividend share with a P/E of 10.2 to consider buying for the AI boom

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This dividend share has produced fantastic returns in recent years amid the AI boom. But it still looks cheap, so…

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Investing Articles

Starting with very little, here’s how to target £367,965 from the stock market

| James Beard

Without access to a large upfront sum, it’s tempting to think that the stock market’s not for you. James Beard…

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Aviva shares: is this FTSE 100 dividend stock becoming something more?

| Andrew Mackie

Aviva still offers a hefty dividend, but Andrew Mackie explores why wealth, retirement and AI may be quietly reshaping the…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA to aim for a £125 passive income every month?

| James Beard

Those wanting to earn money from doing nothing should consider UK shares. But is it really possible to earn a…

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £16,073 a year in second income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income gem combines a strong yield with rising cash flow, creating exactly the sort of long‑term compounding…

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Investing Articles

3 UK stocks tipped to outperform the S&P 500 in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the growth potential of three undervalued UK stocks that have been tipped by analysts to recover…

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Investing Articles

At 48p, is IQE one of the best UK AI stocks to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors the world over are scrambling to find stocks to buy for the AI boom today. Could UK-listed chip company…

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Lloyds shares look cheap around £1— but are investors overlooking the real story in the stock?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds' shares look very undervalued to me, with rising earnings and dividends creating a rare chance for savvy investors to…

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Investing Articles

Seeking ‘safe’ dividends? This income stock’s raised payouts every year since 1997!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 income stock looks on course to raise dividends for a 30th straight year. But what makes it…

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I’m targeting £22,491 in dividends a year from another £20,000 in this stunning FTSE 100 income share!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income share offers a huge yield and looks deeply undervalued, giving investors the chance of both rising…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 1,334% in three years — so why am I buying more as soon as possible?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s turnaround is accelerating fast, yet this FTSE 100 giant still trades at a steep discount to peers. Here’s why…

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