[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Insurance giant Aviva (LSE: AV) stands out to me as one of the FTSE 100’s most reliable income engines. It offers investors a blend of resilient cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and a strong dividend profile. Its simplified UK, Ireland and Canada focus gives the group a steadier earnings base and clearer dividend visibility. Meanwhile, the Direct Line acquisition looks set to expand operational and long-term cash flow, further boosting earnings (‘profits’) growth. And it is this that ultimately powers any company’s dividends over time. So, how much dividend income are we looking at here?…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images 2025 was a strong year for UK dividend shares, with a total of £84.7bn paid out to shareholders. Yet looking ahead to the rest of 2026, the passive income earned by savvy investors could be even more impressive. According to the latest analysts by Computershare, a total of £85.9bn in dividends is expected. And this number increases to £88.8bn when factoring in potential special dividends along the way. A £1.2bn payout hike is quite an exciting prospect for index investors. But for prudent stock pickers, even more dividend growth could be unlocked this year. Here’s…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Greggs’ (LSE: GRG) shares are down 24% from their 21 May one-year high of £22.02. But I think this is way out of sync with the strength of the underlying business. This features steady growth, resilient demand, and a major brand in the UK food-on-the-go market. These factors underpin robust earnings growth forecasts that could drive the shares much higher over time. So, where should the stock be trading, in my view? Earnings growth A risk to Greggs’ earnings is the intense competition in the sector, which could squeeze its margins. Nonetheless, analysts expect earnings…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Finding the best shares to buy is a challenging task. But for anyone who spotted Saga (LSE:SAGA) shares at the start of this year is understandably laughing right now. While the FTSE 100 has already climbed by almost 5%, the shares of this over-50s lifestyle and travel group have delivered almost 10 times this amount! What’s behind the sudden surge? And is it too late for investors to hop aboard the gravy train? What’s going on with Saga? For most of January, Saga shares were pretty much flat. It wasn’t until the end of the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Lloyds‘ (LSE:LLOY) shares have been firing on all cylinders over the last 12 months, climbing by an impressive 84%. Not only has this momentum pushed the bank stock to its highest level since 2008, but it’s even allowed Lloyds to surpass the long-awaited 100p threshold. Yet, this might be just the tip of the iceberg. With Lloyds shares already climbing by over 15% since 2026 kicked off, could the bank be on track to surpass 150p later this year? Here’s what the experts are saying. The bull case Lloyds’ ongoing momentum is being driven by…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Building a passive income portfolio isn’t hard these days. In fact, it’s incredibly easy. Here, I’m going to reveal how an investor could potentially build a portfolio that’s capable of providing a fantastic income stream with just one investment fund. If you’re interested in taking a ‘lazy’ approach to portfolio construction, this product could be worth a closer look! An ETF with a fantastic yield The product I want to highlight today is the WisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF (LSE: EEI). It’s an exchange-traded fund that offers exposure to high-yielding, dividend-paying companies in both…
[ad_1] Diageo (LSE:DGE) shares have got off to a flyer in 2026. Up 11% since 1 January, the FTSE 100 company has trimmed losses over the last year to 20%. Worries over drinks demand are rumbling on though, as people in the West consume less alcohol and weight loss jabs become more popular. But the mood around the company is improving as hopes of a sales recovery grow (more on this later). The question is, can the Guinness maker’s shares keep shooting higher? A turnaround story An examination of Diageo’s profits and dividend forecasts could shed some light on this.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Rightmove (LSE:RMV) and Auto Trader (LSE:AUTO) were among the worst-performing stocks on the FTSE 100 on Tuesday (3 February). This compounded poor performance over the past couple of months. In fact, over the past six months, Rightmove is down 45% and Auto Trader 40%. So, what’s going on? It’s AI again Auto Trader has experienced some pushback on its Deal Builder product and reported cancelations and downgrades from some of its members. However, the main issue for both companies is AI. Both have been investing heavily in AI, and continue to do so, but we’re…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 contains a very limited number of stocks that have AI exposure. But as we’ve seen in recent days, shares across the board are in danger of sinking as worries over a tech bubble grow. Could stock markets experience a full-blown crash? It’s not out of the question, with Deutsche Bank saying recent share price weakness “echoes what we saw in 2000 as the dot-com bubble started to burst“. History repeating? The German bank served up some interesting food for thought for investors. It noted that equities started to fall from the March…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I didn’t expect to be making any big moves in my Stocks and Shares ISA. But buying opportunities can sometimes show up out of nowhere and I feel like I’ve had to try and take advantage. With my contribution limit reached until April, I’ve had to sell in order to buy. And while I’m not thrilled about that, I think it’s the right decision. Sell: CNH Industrial I don’t really feel good about selling my stake in CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNH). I think the farm and construction equipment business is still in a cyclical downturn and…