Image source: Getty Images The idea of generating a second income to help pay the bills every month is enticing, especially if it doesn’t involve all that much effort. One approach that arguably fits the bill is owning a bunch of dividend stocks. But just how much would someone need to have stashed away in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate, say, £1,000 in extra cash every month? Let’s take a closer look. The ultimate passive income strategy? The beauty of a dividend stock is that, once purchased, an investor doesn’t need to watch it like a hawk. Yes,…
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Image source: Getty Images Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Warren Buffett’s largest stock investment by a mile. And while some investors worry about its artificial intelligence (AI) credentials, the firm just keeps growing. In its latest update, the company announced annual revenue growth of 16% and earnings per share up 19%. That’s exceptional, so should investors be thinking about buying the stock? Growth Apple reported revenues of $143.8bn in the three months leading up to 27 December 2025. It’s a new record, but this isn’t the most impressive thing about the update. For obvious reasons, the company often sees a boost around…
Image source: Getty Images One growth stock I’ve been itching to buy for my portfolio over the past decade is Space Exploration Technologies (aka SpaceX). Unfortunately, the reusable rocket pioneer has chosen to stay private. That’s because founder Elon Musk didn’t want its ultimate mission — to establish interplanetary life for the first time in 4bn years of Earth’s history — to be distracted by Wall Street’s myopic quarterly targets. However, that looks set to change soon, with reports saying that SpaceX is looking to go public in June. Apparently, this would coincide with Jupiter and Venus appearing exceptionally close together…
Image source: Getty Images The best British stocks to buy last year included the big banks. FTSE 100 giants such as Lloyds Banking Group had a cracking 2025. But as we head further into 2026, could this be the year the smaller banks make it big? Looking at the prospects for TBC Bank (LSE: TBCG), I think it just might. The rises in big banks’ share prices mean their dividend yields have fallen. HSBC Holdings offers the best of the top bunch, but with a modest forecast 3.9%. And right now, TBC has a much fatter 6.7% on offer. That’s…
The federal government could save 1,000 lives a year — and take a massive bite out of emissions — if it would finally close the notorious loophole that allows states to rake in unrestricted highway dollars even if they don’t reduce road deaths, a new study finds.Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates’ long-time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets — and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don’t meet those goals, according to a new…
Image source: Getty Images A 670% return over the last 10 years, makes 3i (LSE:III) one of the UK’s top-performing stocks. The share price crashed after its update three months ago, but things look like they’re back on track. The company’s long-term competitive advantage is still firmly intact. So with growth starting to come back, could the stock be set to outperform the FTSE 100 again over the next decade? Company overview 3i is a private equity company with an extremely top-heavy portfolio. Its largest investment – its stake in a European retailer called Action – accounts for around 74%…
Image source: Rolls-Royce plc There’s no denying that Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) shares have been a key driver behind FTSE 100 growth in the past few years. The stock price has gone parabolic and continues to climb despite growing fears of a correction. But here’s the puzzle that’s keeping savvy investors awake. Despite surging 111% in the past year, earnings have grown eight times faster than the share price. On the surface, that sounds brilliant — a company printing profits while the price lags. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a somewhat more complex situation unfolding. In my opinion, the numbers tell…
Image source: Getty Images Gold and silver prices have been soaring higher in recent months. Gold hit record highs over $5,500 per ounce and silver soared past $100 per ounce for the first time. Enter FTSE 100 miner, Fresnillo (LSE:FRES). This mining giant digs up gold and silver, mainly in Mexico. Over the past year, its share price rocketed higher by 430%. That’s insanely good for a FTSE 100 share as the average for the index was around 22%. Over the past five years, it has even beaten Rolls-Royce shares, which might seem hard to believe given that company’s post-pandemic…
Image source: Getty Images It’s fair to say that the usually-pedestrian FTSE 100 has performed brilliantly over the last 12 months. A gain of 18% or so easily outperforms the tech-driven S&P 500. Despite this, not every company that features in the index is having such a great time. Heavy faller Shares in London Stock Exchange Group (LSE: LSEG) have been in appalling form lately. Anyone investing £10,000 at the end of January 2025 will have seen their stake in the financial data, analytics, and risk management solutions provider shrink in value to about £6,800. Sure, holders will have received…
Image source: Getty Images Putting money into a few high-yield blue-chip dividend shares can sometimes be a lucrative approach to generating extra income without working to earn it. But the approach can have pitfalls too. Dividends can be cut, for example – and capital values may also fall. After all, a high yield can sometimes indicate concerns about whether a company will cut its dividend in future. That can weigh on the share price – though some investors do very well by buying bargain shares that in fact maintain their payouts. High hitters in the top-tier index At the moment,…