[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The idea of selling shares in Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) for almost £1 a go must have felt strange to investors when the stock was at 35p in 2020. But it’s close to a reality now. With the stock down this week, investors might be wondering whether it’s a good idea to take profits and redeploy them elsewhere. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing to consider. Cyclicality As a retail bank, Lloyds is a pretty cyclical business. Its fortunes are closely tied to interest rates and the strength of the underlying economy –…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Investing in income stocks that pay regular dividends remains one of the most popular ways to earn a second income from the stock market. With high-priced tech and growth stocks experiencing skyrocketing valuations, dividend stocks could be worth considering in 2026. For example, consider how this method of using the £20,000 annual ISA limit could target a regular income of £15,000 a year. Optimising gains By investing via a Stocks and Shares ISA, UK residents can reduce their tax outgoings significantly. Current ISA rules allow up to £20,000 invested per year with no tax levied…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, Michael Burry revealed a short options position on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares with a strike price of $110. The contracts expire at the end of next year. That’s 35% below where the stock is as I write this late on Friday (21 November). The firm reported strong Q3 earnings this week and the stock initially rallied. But it failed to hold those gains, so could $110 in 2026 still be on the cards? Results Nvidia’s report was strong on just about any metric. Revenues were up 62% from the previous year at $57bn and earnings per share…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images In a week where the FTSE 100 fell 1.9% and the S&P 500 posted a 2.25% decline, Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) shares jumped 16%. And it’s not just hype – the business is doing incredibly well. The firm reported 14% revenue growth and a 6% increase in pre-tax profits in its six-month update. The stock was up as a result, so is this a good place to hide from falling share prices? What’s been going on? Games Workshop’s growth numbers are impressive by themselves. But in the context of what’s been going on in the stock…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Generating passive income is a common financial goal and it’s not hard to see why. Life is expensive and a bit of extra cash can make a huge difference. Interested in creating a solid passive income stream that brings in a substantial amount of cash every year? Here’s my top tip. The secret to passive income There are many different ways to generate passive income today. Personally, I have a few different strategies that bring in cash with minimal effort. My key tip for those seeking passive income is: become a business owner. But I…
[ad_1] Growing up in the soulful but sprawling city of Memphis, Tennessee, I rarely viewed walking or public transit as legitimate options. I recall one long summer afternoon when, as children, my siblings and I set out to explore beyond the boundaries of our suburban yard. We wanted to be somewhere exciting, where we might encounter new and strange people, and maybe even buy something — and we wanted to get there all on our own. Since my older brother was the babysitter, we secured permission easily and trekked the mile of (almost) complete sidewalk, exiting our residential district and entering…
[ad_1] Five years ago, the Imperial Brands (LSE:IMB) dividend yield was above 9% as the share price traded for less than 1,500p. Fast-forward to today, the FTSE 100 tobacco stock is trading at 3,219p. So investors who scooped up shares back then have made truly fabulous returns. But what about today, with the forward-looking dividend yield now at 5.5%? Does Imperial Brands still look good value? Let’s take a closer look. Successful turnaround stock Back when cigarettes were still visible behind shop counters, Imperial’s brands were among the most recognisable on display. John Player Special, Lambert & Butler, Golden Virginia,…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images With markets dipping recently, I decided to see if there were any new value stock opportunities on the FTSE. During my search, I ended up stumbling across an attractive income stock instead. Sabre Insurance Group (LSE: SBRE) certainly fits my value criteria, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of only 8.6. That gives it a lot of room for growth if markets recover. But it also boasts a very attractive 9.3% dividend yield. Usually, when I see that combination, I expect to find a share price that’s been in decline for years. But not here…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said in a BBC interview this week that no company will be immune if an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble causes a stock market crash. I disagree. It might well be the case that share prices across the board will fall. But I think there are companies that could actually find themselves in a stronger position afterwards. These could be the best ones to consider buying, albeit that’s my personal view as ‘the best’ is very subjective. Never waste a crisis When things get tough, companies that were in a strong position…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Even as the stock market reaches record highs, there are still plenty of top-notch income stocks offering attractive yields. And one company that I’ve got my eye on right now is LondonMetric Property (LSE:LMP). With interest rates remaining elevated, real estate businesses aren’t being shown much love from investors. After all, these enterprises carry a lot of debt that’s become significantly more expensive to service compared to a few years ago. In the case of LondonMetric, this shift in investor sentiment has dragged its share price down by over 30% since the start of 2022.…