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As Rolls-Royce buys its own shares, should I buy more too?

Buying Rolls-Royce shares has been one of James Beard’s best decisions. But is it possible to have too much of…

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This stock’s the opposite of red-hot at the moment. But I reckon it could still be one to buy

The recent dramatic fall in the value of this FTSE 100 stock makes James Beard think it’s a stock to…

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With 6%+ yields, are these two of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

There are loads of incredible dividend shares around. But stocks offering generous levels of passive income could be value traps.…

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This 5-share ISA could deliver an amazing second income of £762 a month

As the world’s stock markets plunge, many yields are rising. James Beard looks at five shares that could generate an…

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Is there any point having a SIPP and a Stocks and Shares ISA?

The different rules around SIPPs and ISAs can be confusing. But they do have one brilliant thing in common. James…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn an £800 monthly second income?

James Beard explains how investors could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to unlock a chunky second income quicker than…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 1,535 days ago is now worth…

Greggs’ sales are going up but its shares are sinking fast. James Beard explores this apparent contradiction and asks whether…

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At what price do Lloyds shares become a bargain?

James Beard has long argued that Lloyds' shares are expensive. But with the bank’s amazing rally seemingly at an end,…

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Down 26% in 2 weeks and a P/E of 7.5. Is this an amazing recovery stock to consider buying?

With no immediate sign of a recovery in global equity markets, James Beard asks whether this stock could bounce back…

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5 shares close to 52-week lows. Could they rise in value by 44% over the next year?

Identifying value shares is the key to investment success. These five UK stocks are trading close to their 52-week lows.…

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With an astonishing 7.5% yield, is this ‘defensive’ REIT worth buying today?

Due to its massive yield and sole focus on a niche part of the commercial property market, is this REIT…

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As well as an 8.9%-yield, is there another reason to buy Legal & General’s shares after today’s results?

James Beard has long admired Legal & General shares for their generous passive income. But could investors be overlooking something…

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With global markets in meltdown, which UK shares are investors buying?

With events in the Middle East causing stock market chaos, here are the UK shares being bought by users of…

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A stock market crash may be coming! 3 tips for ISA holders

Investors have enjoyed tremendous gains in recent years. But with another stock market crash likely, what can be done to…

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Down 67% with a P/E of 7.8. Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this downtrodden FTSE 250 stock?

This FTSE 250 stock’s fallen to its lowest level for over 13 years. Could there be an investment opportunity here?…

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After rising 49%, are BP’s shares on course for £5.60?

BP's shares have soared since President Trump’s tariff announcements last year. Is this a taste of what’s to come? James…

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Persimmon’s shares tank 14% in a week. With a yield of 4.6%, are they now a bargain?

James Beard takes a closer look at recent movements in the Persimmon share price and considers whether the housebuilder could…

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£5,000 buys 1,938 shares in this 8.4%-yielding passive income stock!

An investment of £5,000 in this amazing passive income stock could generate £422 in dividends this year. And things could…

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How much do I need in an ISA to aim for a £500 monthly second income?

Looking to unlock a chunky second income from an ISA within 10 years? James Beard explains how this might be…

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At 97.5p, is Lloyds a stock to buy now?

Lloyds Banking Group shares are changing hands for 14% less than their 52-week high. Is it now a stock to…

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£1,000 buys 158,730 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s smashing the FTSE AIM All-Share index

How has this penny stock, despite being pre-revenue, delivered a return over 30 times higher than the index over the…

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The FTSE 100 didn’t crash this week. But there are still plenty of cheap shares on offer

James Beard reflects on a turbulent week for the UK stock market. He takes a closer look at two shares…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s just cut its dividend. But here are 3 reasons why I’m not selling my shares…

One of James Beard’s favourite dividend stocks has announced a reduction in its payout. Despite this, he’s holding on to…

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What next for the Endeavour Mining share price after a record-breaking set of results?

Since March 2025, Endeavour Mining’s share price has risen 175%. Do the gold miner’s latest results provide any clues as…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the most undervalued share on the UK stock market. Here’s what it said…

Always on the lookout for value shares to add to his portfolio, James Beard turned to a well-known artificial intelligence…

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This non-oil FTSE stock’s risen 4.6% in 3 days. What’s going on?

Against the backdrop of trouble in the Middle East, James Beard investigates why this FTSE 100 stock’s doing so well.…

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With a P/E of 6.6, does this FTSE 100 stock offer amazing value?

Despite appearing to offer tremendous value, investors are overlooking this well-known FTSE 100 stock. James Beard looks at the reasons…

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£15,000 invested in Helium One shares in December 2020 is now worth…

James Beard explains why loyal Helium One shareholders will be hoping the group can soon commercialise gas production.

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Airtel Africa’s shares are up as others on the FTSE 100 plummet. What’s going on?

With yet another conflict starting in the Middle East, James Beard notes that investors are still buying Airtel Africa’s shares.…

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With a P/E of 9.5 and 7.4% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 stock a no-brainer?

James Beard takes a closer look at a member of the FTSE 250 that offers one of the biggest yields…

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The FTSE 100 could hit 11,000 within days. What next?

The FTSE 100’s had an amazing 2025, comfortably outperforming the S&P 500. James Beard examines the reasons why and considers…

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Down 65% in a year. Is this ‘cheap’ FTSE 100 stock about to bounce back?

One of the FTSE 100’s fallen giants released its results this week (26 February). James Beard considers whether it’s now…

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A stock market crash is coming! Here’s what I’m doing

History suggests that a stock market crash will occur again although nobody knows when. James Beard explains how he’s preparing…

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Down 22% in a month, is it time to consider putting this legend in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

James Beard says there’s always a place in his Stocks and Shares ISA for an oversold, beaten-down British icon. But…

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These 3 stocks are offering passive income of 7.1%. But is there a catch?

With a combined dividend yield of 7%+, James Beard’s found three stocks that could appeal to passive income hunters. But…

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3 numbers that Lloyds’ shareholders should keep an eye on

With Lloyds' shares continuing to rally, James Beard reckons there are three financial measures that will determine what happens next.…

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Has Diageo just become one of the best value stocks around?

James Beard looks at the latest results of one of the FTSE 100’s fallen giants. But is it now a…

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After yesterday’s results, is Rolls-Royce a stock to buy now?

The reaction of investors to Rolls-Royce’s 2025 results suggests many still see it as a stock to buy. Are they…

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At a 20% discount, is this under-the-radar UK stock about to blast off?

There’s a UK stock that invests in a sector forecast to be worth $1.8trn by 2035. And it trades at…

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The red-hot Helium One share price has exploded 43% in a month! What’s going on?

James Beard looks at the reasons for the massive Helium One Global share price spike. Is it time to join…

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