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How much passive income could 333 Rolls-Royce shares pay out in 3 years?

Good things come in three’s, and this year Roll-Royce shares will see their third dividend increase. But what does the…

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How much do you need in a SIPP for monthly income of £1,650 in retirement?

Mark Hartley investigates how using a SIPP combined with smart retirement-minded stock picking can deliver a decent income stream.

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Here are 3 mistakes I made when picking stocks to buy for my passive income portfolio

As an early investor hunting for top dividend stocks to buy, Mark Hartley made several key mistakes. Here are the…

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Here’s how much to put in your ISA if you hope for passive income of £21,000

With a diversified portfolio of high quality shares and a disciplined investment mindset, Mark Hartley outlines his passive income strategy.

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How oil price volatility is impacting stock market sentiment — and how to prepare

As the Middle East crisis deepens, oil price shocks are sending ripples through global stock markets. Mark Hartley considers a…

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2 UK shares to consider avoiding as the FTSE 100 extends losses

As the FTSE 100 dips for the second time this year, Mark Hartley weighs up market sentiment and considers two…

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How I plan to lock in sustainable growth on the FTSE 100 in the coming years

Mark Hartley takes a sobering look at the future, and outlines a plan to target FTSE 100 sectors with lower…

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With a P/E of 15.4, my Tesco shares no longer look cheap. Are there better options out there?

Tesco shares have hit a high and no longer look like the reliable, defensive name they’ve long upheld. But don’t…

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Down 73%, Vistry’s the worst-performing FTSE 250 share in my portfolio. Time to sell?

Mark Hartley outlines how UK housing market woes have driven down the price of one his core FTSE 250 holdings,…

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How these 2 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver life-changing passive income

Mark Hartley explores the growth potential of two lower-yielding income opportunities that many Stocks and Shares ISA investors may overlook.

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How to target a £21k second income for retirement with just 10% of your monthly salary

Mark Hartley runs the numbers to calculate how much second income you could earn during retirement by sacrificing just 10%…

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Could Greggs shares bounce back and pull a Rolls-Royce?

It may seem odd to compare a major aerospace engineer to a bakery chain, but Greggs shares currently exhibit a…

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How to avoid these common mistakes when considering both a SIPP and ISA

A SIPP and an ISA are two very different investment vehicles. Mark Hartley outlines the importance of developing a unique…

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1 beaten-down UK penny stock that looks exciting this May

Mark Hartley spots a rare opportunity in a penny stock that recently took a dip but has previously shown strong…

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Hunting passive income? Consider these high-yielding FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy in May

While looking for dividend stocks to buy, two lesser-known FTSE 250 stocks with high yields caught my attention. But is…

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Am I crazy to consider this risky FTSE 100 bank stock over Rolls-Royce shares?

Mark Hartley weighs up the pros and cons of investing in a FTSE 100 growth stock that’s giving Rolls-Royce shares…

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How did HSBC pay more passive income via dividends in 2025 than any other British company?

Despite only an average yield, HSBC was the UK's passive income hero of 2025, paying out more in dividends than…

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How to invest £15k in dividend shares to aim for £1,000 of passive income this year

Money gathering dust? Mark Hartley looks at a way to convert stagnant savings into lucrative passive income by investing in…

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Here’s 1 action Warren Buffett repeatedly warned investors against

Mark Hartley takes inspiration from one of the world’s greatest investors, Warren Buffett, and applies it to one compelling UK…

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How scared should investors be about a stock market crash? I say, not at all

Nobody can truly predict where the stock market is headed. But rather than panic, our writer plans to take advantage…

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How should FTSE 100 energy investors react to the UAE quitting Opec?

Mark Hartley investigates the potential impact that the UAE’s Opec exit could have on FTSE 100 energy stocks, and how…

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£5,000 invested in this red hot FTSE 250 growth stock last month is now worth…

Mark Hartley likes the look of a British tech stock that’s driving massive growth on the FTSE 250. But are…

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How to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lucrative passive income for life

Mark Hartley outlines a strategy to use £20k a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £4,000…

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How could the latest Barclays share buybacks impact investors?

After a further 26.7m in buybacks, Mark Hartley looks at how the development could impact the Barclays share price and…

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How a SIPP can save your retirement from an insufficient UK State Pension

I don’t know about you, but I’ll need more than a grand a month to get by in retirement. That’s…

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Is the S&P 500’s growth sustainable? Here’s what UK investors should watch

As major S&P 500 tech giants prepare to report earnings this week, Mark Hartley takes a look at the risks…

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Lloyds shares in the spotlight: how should investors navigate the latest drama?

Mark Hartley takes a look at the latest legal action that could impact Lloyds' shares going forward, and considers how…

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How much is needed in an ISA to target a £766.60 weekly passive income?

Mark Hartley details why monthly contributions combined with high-yield stocks can help achieve passive income equivalent to the median UK…

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After a 103% gain, this penny stock’s forecast to rise a further 106%. But will it?

Our writer was surprised to find this rallying penny stock's expected to grow even further, yet this one seems to…

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After a 77% rally, the BAE share price looks bloated. How should investors react?

Mark Hartley weighs up the pros and cons of holding on to his BAE shares after the recent price growth…

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Aviva’s share price has left rivals in the dust. Here’s why it’s still good value

Mark Hartley explains why he feels his Aviva shares continue to offer excellent value even after five years of rapid…

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5 years ago, £10,000 bought 9,827 Rolls-Royce shares. But how many would it buy now?

Without doubt, Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the UK's top success stories in the past five years. But what…

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Don’t miss this once-in-a-decade opportunity to profit from the stock market’s AI hype

Our writer considers a rare value opportunity that could emerge if AI hype leads to a siginficant stock market correction.…

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How to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into £10k of annual passive income

Mark Hartley outlines a simple method of achieving a stable passive income stream from a Stocks and Shares ISA without…

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Here’s how Britons can invest in SpaceX on the FTSE 100

Mark Hartley takes a look at the various options available to UK investors keen on SpaceX exposure, and details one…

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Here’s how the HSBC share price reached an all-time high… and what might be next

HSBC’s record share price reflects a strong rebound in profits and investor confidence, but future gains may be bumpier from…

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How much should someone invest to target a £100 weekly second income?

Bringing in a second income can spell the difference between comfort or crisis when an emergency happens. Mark Hartley breaks…

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At 7,000 points, the S&P 500 looks bloated. How should investors navigate this market?

AI-hype may have ballooned the S&P 500 into the mother of all bubbles – but only time will tell. For…

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How the UK State Pension measures up against other countries — and why it’s not enough

Mark Hartley weighs the UK State Pension against other nations, revealing why it’s important for Britons to explore additional options.

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The Tesco share price is struggling to regain 500p even after strong results – where to from here?

Last week's results should have been a big boost for the Tesco share price, but it failed to rally. Mark…

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