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Is now a great time to start aiming for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

James Beard reckons a seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA is within reach. But he advises not to hang about for…

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At 100p, is now a good time to consider buying Lloyds shares?

With Lloyds shares changing hands for 12% less than in February, James Beard considers whether they are now (10 April)…

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An 8.4% yield! A dividend growth stock to consider stashing in a SIPP for decades?

James Beard takes a closer look at a stock that’s increased its dividend during 17 of the past 20 years.…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to target a £2,320 monthly passive income in retirement

It’s never too late to save for retirement. In fact, someone starting in their 40s could still aim for a…

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A P/E ratio of less than 7. Is this a red-hot value share to consider now?

James Beard uses a popular tool to identify a UK share that’s potentially undervalued. But he reckons judgement is also…

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What would £10,000 invested in Aviva shares 5 years ago be worth today?

Aviva shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past five years. And the dividends have been impressive too. But…

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Could these 8 FTSE 250 shares turn £20,000 into £297,276 within 25 years?

James Beard reckons it’s possible to use dividend shares to create long-term wealth. But could his strategy work with these…

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Could AI bring on the mother of all stock market crashes?

Some are predicting AI will lead to a stock market crash like we’ve never seen before. James Beard considers how…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 5 years ago has turned into…

BT shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 over the past five years. James Beard looks at the reasons why and…

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£5,000 invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Vodafone’s shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 since April 2021. However, this isn’t the full story. James Beard explains why.

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£5,000 invested in these 5 stocks 1 year ago is now worth £12,350

A successful stock-picking strategy can deliver huge returns. James Beard looks at what might be achieved by investing in a…

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Now below £12, are Rolls-Royce shares an unmissable bargain?

Rolls-Royce shares have been caught up in the fallout from the Middle East conflict. But could this be an incredible…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s crashed over 25%. But could it be an amazing opportunity for income and growth?

There’s one FTSE 100 stock that’s been badly affected by the conflict in the Gulf region. But could this be…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to target £308,538 annual dividend income?

Want to target a massive six-figure annual income from an ISA? James Beard reckons there are some people already achieving…

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How many Lloyds shares would I need to target £1,250 annual passive income?

Lloyds shares have a reputation for being excellent for dividends. But how many would be needed to match the return…

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Aged 47 with a SIPP worth £27,000? Legal & General says you can still have a comfortable retirement

James Beard reckons a SIPP’s a great way to save for retirement. And the UK’s largest pension provider says it’s…

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These 5 dividend stocks could generate 6.8% passive income over the next 12 months

There are plenty of opportunities for those wanting to earn a chunky second income from dividend stocks. James Beard takes…

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A year ago, this was a penny stock. Now it’s worth £650m

James Beard reflects on the remarkable rise of this ex-penny stock. Could there be more to come, or might the…

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How much would someone need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an annual income of £20,855?

Want to earn a five-figure second income? James Beard looks at how someone could aim to realise this dream by…

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What on earth’s going on with the Helium One share price?

The Helium One share price rally has stalled. Our writer reflects on the reasons and asks whether now could be…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to double the state pension and target a £24,436 annual income?

A full state pension is £230.25 per week. But James Beard reckons it’s possible to aim to double this by…

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How much would someone need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1,667 monthly second income?

Our writer reckons a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of targeting a healthy second income. And it…

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With a P/E of 8.2 and a P/B of 0.7, are Barclays shares cheap?

Barclays' shares look cheap on paper. But is this really the case? James Beard explores both sides of the debate…

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Down 11% in a day! I’ve just bagged myself a FTSE 250 bargain

James Beard’s taken advantage of what he says is an over-reaction by investors to news of the departure of one…

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This dividend share’s yielding 7%. And it’s 13% undervalued

James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 dividend share that has an above-average yield and is trading…

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3 epic shares potentially undervalued by 44%

James Beard runs the rule over three incredible shares that analysts reckon are worth 44% more than they're valued today…

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3 reasons why AI could cause a brutal stock market crash

Artificial intelligence is going to affect all our lives. But will it hasten a massive stock market crash? James Beard…

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3 risks to the Rolls-Royce share price?

James Beard considers whether enthusiastic investors are overlooking some potentially big threats to Rolls-Royce and its share price.

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Just look at these tasty FTSE 100 bargains!

Trouble in the Middle East is playing havoc with stock market valuations. But James Beard reckons there are plenty of…

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Could £15,000 in these 3 FTSE 100 stocks really deliver £1,230 of passive income?

With some of the UK’s largest dividend payers seeing their share prices plunge, there are some incredible passive income opportunities…

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1 insanely cheap FTSE 250 share to consider buying today?

James Beard’s struggling to understand why this astonishingly cheap UK share’s seemingly overlooked by so many value investors.

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I’ve just topped up my ISA! Here’s what I bought

With the end of the current tax year fast approaching, James Beard’s just added more of this FTSE 100 icon…

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With oil & gas prices rising, are there only 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now?

Most stocks on the FTSE 100 are suffering due to rising energy prices. James Beard explores how investors can navigate…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £900 monthly second income?

Hoping to unlock a chunky second income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? By investing a little each month, it…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to earn monthly passive income of £1,500?

With the right strategy it’s possible to aim for chunky levels of passive income. Here’s how it could be done…

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JD Wetherspoon’s share price takes a sobering 10% dip!

JD Wetherspoon's share price tanked today (20 March), after the pub chain published its latest results. James Beard reckons it’s…

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The FTSE 100’s full of value shares at the moment. Here are 3 to consider

Recent events have taken their toll on the share prices of some of the UK’s biggest companies. But it also…

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Down 78% with a P/E of 6.5, is this a rare chance to buy a cheap UK share?

The stock of this FTSE 250 finance provider trades on a multiple of close to six. Does this make it…

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Below 40p, Aston Martin’s shares are sinking fast. How low could they go?

Aston Martin’s share price has crashed 98% since IPO. Could it hit zero, or will something come along and change…

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This FTSE 100 stock has outperformed BP’s shares over the past month!

With the oil price soaring it’s no surprise to see BP’s shares going up. But there’s another FTSE 100 stock…

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