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Growth Shares

Is Ferrari now a cheap stock to buy after the EV launch controversy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the move lower in Ferrari shares after its new car launch, but flags up why he…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need to put into this FTSE 100 dividend star to target £11,874 a year in second income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income heavyweight offers one of the most tempting yields in the market — and the long‑term potential…

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Investing Articles

Will axing this 174-year-old brand boost Lloyds’ share price?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' wide brand portfolio has helped its share price take off in recent times. But could one of them be…

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Value Shares

These FTSE 100 shares could deliver a £2,520 ISA income in 2026 at little cost!

| Royston Wild

With an average yield of 6.3%, these FTSE 100 shares could be brilliant passive income stocks to consider. Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Looking to lock down your dividends? 3 passive income shares to consider

| Royston Wild

These passive income shares have almost 100 years of straight dividend growth between them. Royston Wild reveals what makes them…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how someone could start investing this June for under £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer busts three common myths that keep some people dreaming rather than following through on their goal to start…

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Investing Articles

Up 28% in weeks, could Tesla stock go even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Never short of doom mongers, Tesla stock has nonetheless soared in recent weeks. Might it now merit a place in…

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Investing Articles

See what £13,000 invested in GSK shares 3 months ago is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was thrilled with the performance of his GSK shares, but lately it's all gone a bit flat. Could…

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Investing Articles

Where might Lloyds shares go in June? Let’s ask the experts

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares could be heading for a quiet spell ahead of first-half results. It seems like a good time to…

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Investing Articles

The passive income reality: what no one tells you about making money while you sleep

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a sobering look at the real effort required and numerous risks to consider when targeting a passive…

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Investing Articles

What’s the right age to think seriously about a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

If you reckon a SIPP's something you can put off thinking about until you're older, you may be missing out…

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Investing Articles

Are BP’s boardroom struggles a good argument for buying Shell shares instead?

| Harvey Jones

When faced with a decision between buying BP or Shell shares, Harvey Jones decided to take a contrarian approach. So…

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Investing Articles

Will the FTSE 100 crash in June?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines what's likely to drive FTSE 100 performance over the next month and picks out a tempting but…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how you could use a £10k Stocks and Shares ISA to try and target a £982 annual passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why waiting a few years could potentially mean even bigger passive income streams from a Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

1 ex-penny share that could almost double from here, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks whether this dividend-paying travel booking platform, which used to trade as a penny share, is worth checking…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why Greggs shares have been struggling – and may be undervalued!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees lots of reasons that help explain why investors have cooled on Greggs’ shares in recent years. But…

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Investing Articles

2 hot FTSE 100 shares brokers are tipping for June

| Alan Oscroft

One of these FTSE 100 stocks has had a storming run, while the other’s suffered a weak 12 months. Analysts…

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Investing Articles

2 top AI robotics stocks to consider above Tesla

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of stocks not called Tesla that he thinks could beat the market over time as…

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Investing Articles

3 UK stocks that could be acquisition targets in June

| Stephen Wright

Takeover bids have been sending several UK stocks higher recently. But, as Stephen Wright notes, investors need to tread very…

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Investing Articles

1 S&P 500 laggard I’m keeping on a short leash inside my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This software leader’s been struggling in our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Why does Wall Street fear AI will destroy…

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Investing Articles

Does this UK stock meet Warren Buffett’s investment criteria?

| Stephen Wright

Rightmove shares are 44.72% off their highs. Does the FTSE 100 stock have what Warren Buffett reportedly looks for in…

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Investing Articles

Give up smoking and build an ISA worth £1,719,823?!

| James Beard

Investing little and often can help build an impressive Stocks and Shares ISA. But is it really possible to become…

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Investing Articles

What the bond market’s trying to tell investors about stocks

| Stephen Wright

The stock market continues to hit new highs. But do investors need to pay attention to a warning signal coming…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to beat the UK State Pension of £12,548?

| James Beard

The State Pension is currently £241.30 a week. James Beard looks at how one popular investment vehicle could help provide…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m bullish about a Rolls-Royce-style recovery for Diageo shares

| Mark Hartley

Despite losing more than half their value over the past five years, Mark Hartley sees a bright future for Diageo…

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Investing Articles

Own Legal & General shares? It’s dividend payday on Thursday!

| Ben McPoland

Legal & General shares have been trending upwards but still sport a mountainous dividend yield. Why’s this FTSE 100 stock…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £1,750 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much an investor requires in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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Investing Articles

The biggest mistake investors make with a SIPP

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores what really drives long-term SIPP wealth — and why time may matter more than many investors realise.

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Investing Articles

I bought HSBC shares in May. Shall I buy more in June?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is delighted with his recent purchase of HSBC shares and now he's wondering whether to buy another chunk…

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Investing Articles

At 52-week highs, here’s why these FTSE stocks might continue surging

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a couple of white-hot FTSE stocks. What's behind the magnificent momentum in their…

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Investing Articles

Down 55% with an 11.75% yield – what on earth’s the matter with Taylor Wimpey shares? 

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares appear to offer a jaw-dropping yield but Harvey Jones says don't be fooled, there's a lot going…

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Investing Articles

Have Tesco shares got anything more to give?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been knocked flat by the success of Tesco shares, but suspects it may be time for the…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s warning about stock markets feels more relevant than ever in 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane takes a step back from the excitement about AI in the current stock market to reflect on some…

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Investing Articles

Looking for top growth stocks to buy? Consider this £2 investment trust

| Ben McPoland

Rather than scouring the UK market for growth stocks to buy, our writer thinks this investment trust could offer a…

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Investing Articles

How can brokers still be tipping Rolls-Royce shares for even more growth?

| Alan Oscroft

Analysts keep raising their targets for Rolls-Royce shares... and they seem to keep getting it right. But Rolls might be…

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Investing Articles

Barclays shares tipped to rise 30% as £15bn shareholder return strategy takes shape

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines how a daring new capital reallocation plan could help Barclays’ shares soar to new highs. But what…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy SpaceX stock for my ISA after the June IPO? 

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX stock offers exposure to a huge growth market and a stake in a generational company. But is it an…

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Investing Articles

Here are the latest dividend forecasts for Domino’s Pizza and Greggs shares

| Ben McPoland

Domino's and Greggs' shares have really struggled over the past couple of years. Are they now worth checking out for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how big an ISA is needed to target a weekly passive income of £150

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how someone who wants to target hundreds of pounds each month in passive income could do…

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Investing Articles

Ultra-wealthy families only have 34% of their money in the stock market. What else are they investing in?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The world’s wealthiest families are invested in the stock market. But they also own a lot of other assets for…

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