[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images UK dividend shares are a very popular pick among Stocks and Shares ISA investors aiming for long-term income. Returns depend on the dividend yield we can achieve. But what actually is that? It’s the dividend per share divided by the share price. So if a share costs 100p and pays a 5% yield, that’ll be 5p per share per year. Analysts forecast a 3.2% average dividend yield from the FTSE 100 for the current year — though it varies a bit depending on who we ask. Index returns That means if we spread our cash…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Chatter about an impending stock market crash has risen dramatically as many shares march higher. Both the S&P 500 and FTSE 100 are up 25%+ since April lows. The Nasdaq Composite has surged more than 50%! One thing adding uncertainty is artificial intelligence (AI). Some prominent investors think AI-related stocks are in bubble territory. And with the Magnificent Seven tech stocks making up about 37% of the S&P 500, the ingredients for a huge market crash are in place. Should investors be worried? Here’s my take. AI infrastructure investments At the risk of inviting egg on…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Premium content from Motley Fool Share Advisor UK Investors following the Fire style are accepting higher risk with the goal of attaining higher returns over time. So this approach requires a higher risk tolerance, and the willingness to accept significant volatility in share prices. In October 2019, we also expanded the range of our Fire shares to also include potential recommendations from the US stock market, which tends to include a better variety of “growth” stocks. We suggest that investors that primarily buy Fire shares should be particularly mindful of diversification in their portfolios. With…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Being a good investor involves taking opportunities to buy stocks when they present themselves. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing with three UK shares. I’m convinced that all three are good value at the moment, but I’m not sure how much longer they’re going to stay that way. So I’ve bought the trio within in the last week. JD Wetherspoon The market keeps thinking JD Wetherspoon (LSE:JDW) is set to put up a bad earnings report, but it hasn’t happened. As a result, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11. A…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Even though the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 have recently hit fresh record highs, it doesn’t mean there are no cheap shares left to buy. The beauty of the stock market is that there’s such a wide range of listed companies out there. When searching for potentially undervalued stocks, I’ve identified a couple that I believe are worthy of consideration. A niche financing firm First up is Distribution Finance Capital Holdings (LSE:DFCH). With a market cap of £85m and a share price of 52p, DFCH is technically a penny stock. Given the company’s small size,…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR) share price has been flying high in 2025, leaving many investors wondering whether there’s still room for the company’s market cap to soar even further. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening to the FTSE 100 market darling so far this year and whether it’s still one for investors to consider despite the recent gains. What’s happening to the Rolls-Royce share price? The turnaround story at Rolls-Royce has been remarkable. The company posted a 50% jump in underlying operating profit for the first half of the year, rising to £1.73bn from…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250‘s delivered some exceptional returns over the last year. It’s gained 6.3% in value since 10 November a year ago, which — combined with a dividend yield above 3% — means investors have been able to target total returns approaching double-digit percentages. On the one hand, the index’s rise is mighty impressive given market concerns about growth-crushing trade tariffs and rising inflation. There’s a good chance it will keep storming higher, too, given the enduring cheapness of UK mid-cap shares. But can we expect the FTSE 250 index to hit new record highs…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Over the last 12 months, the FTSE 100 index has risen by 20%, excluding cash dividends. Over this period, it has beaten the US S&P 500 (up 12.2%). Yet some Footsie stocks have performed very poorly in 2025, such as beaten-down Diageo (LSE: DGE) shares. Diageo damaged For decades, Diageo stock has been a stalwart of the London stock market. But since reaching record highs in 2021, this widely held share has crashed by nearly three-fifths. On 31 December 2021, the shares closed at 4,036p, having soared when the world partied after Covid-19 lockdowns ended.…
[ad_1] Image source: Aston Martin Since its listing on the London stock market in 2018, Aston Martin Lagonda (LSE: AML) has lost 99% of its value. That is right, the Aston Martin share price today is just 1% of what it was little more than seven years ago. Clearly, this has been a disastrous share to own for many investors (though along the way, there have been some growth spurts, so some may have profited depending on when they bought and sold). But with its prestigious car brand, well-heeled customer base and long history, Aston Martin has a lot going…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I am more than glad I did not invest in Ocado (LSE: OCDO) five years ago. Since then, the FTSE 250 stock has shed a phenomenal 93% of its value. Last week, it hit not only a low for the past 12 months but for the past 12 years! Still, with its large customer base, well-known digital retail operation in the UK and expertise in helping other retailers across the globe manage their online operations, could this be a share poised for recovery? Two businesses in one Not everyone understands that Ocado is basically two…