[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images It’s that time of year when my thoughts move away from Greggs (LSE: GRG) Festive Bakes and towards the shares as a potential investment for passive income. Greggs might not offer the biggest dividend yield on the stock market. But at a forecast 4.2% it’s well ahead of where long-term inflation is likely to be. And it’s also better than the FTSE 250 average of around 3.4%. So how much would I need to invest to earn my grand a year? Show me the money To pocket £1,000 in dividends each year, I’d need to…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images At market close Tuesday (20 January), Rolls-Royce Holdings (LSE: RR.) shares were already up 11% since the start of the new year. Is it just the momentum of last year continuing? Or are investors expecting something special from February’s full-year results release? Following the market can be a dangerous strategy. And it’s a lucky investor who can time it right when it comes to jumping off the bandwagon. But Rolls has rewarded shareholders who kept holding, typically under-promising and over-delivering with each set of results. What to expect? Going on November’s trading update, we should…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Penny shares can be an exceptional way to target long-term wealth. There’s no denying they can be prone to share price volatility. But over time, while some will sink, the best small-cap shares can transform an investor’s portfolio by delivering enormous capital gains The FTSE SmallCap Index has risen an impressive 13% over the last year. It could be set for further stunning gains too, as investors pile into cheap penny stocks and other undervalued UK shares. City analysts believe these British small-caps could surge during the next 12 months and are worth considering. The…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images AI chatbots can’t tell us the best stocks to buy, but they can check to see which ones are being talked about. And as we say at The Motley Fool, considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. So I asked ChatGPT to eavesdrop on what stock market analysts are talking about, and that’s given me a headstart on some ideas to check further for myself. Business services leader Rentokil Initial (LSE: RTO) is getting a fair bit of love, as 12 out of 18 analysts recommend it as a Buy — with…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images One of the best-performing stocks in the FTSE 100 over the past month is Glencore (LSE:GLEN). The Glencore share price is up an impressive 23% over this period, and 27% over the past year. From my research, there are several reasons behind this move, which could dictate the direction of travel for the coming months. Reasons for the move Recent reports suggest Rio Tinto is exploring a potential acquisition or merger with Glencore that could create one of the largest mining giants globally. Earlier this month, Rio Tinto put out a statement saying that “Rio…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 is home to dozens of investment trusts that offer global growth opportunities. This makes it possible to build a globally diverse ISA portfolio without delving into the complexities of overseas listings. One that’s done really well for me recently (following three tricky years) is Pacific Horizon Investment Trust (LSE:PHI). It’s invested in growth companies across the Asia Pacific region, and last year it returned nearly 37%. In 2026, I’d like to diversify my portfolio and get more exposure to Asia. Here’s why. High-growth region There are a few key reasons. Firstly, there’s China,…
[ad_1] Image source: Unilever plc How have Unilever (LSE: ULVR) shares fared since the demerger of the ice cream part of its business? The newly created Magnum Ice Cream Company (LSE: MICC) was spun out in December 2025, existing shareholders receiving one Magnum share for each five held in the consumer goods giant. The result? Business as usual, for the most part. Unilever shares are up 3% – lagging the FTSE 100, which is up 5% over the same timeframe. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (listed in Amsterdam but with secondary listings on the London Stock Exchange and in New…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Many investors braced themselves for a stock market crash this week. I certainly did, after US president Donald Trump’s weekend threats over Greenland. So far the damage has been slight. That could change at any moment. Share prices can plunge without warning, often when we least expect it. Short-term ups and downs are the price investors pay for the superior long-term returns that equities tend to deliver over time. So how should we respond to short-term share price mayhem? Happily, there’s a simple way to survive market volatility. Invest for the long term, only buying…
[ad_1] Click for all our mayoral transition coverage.For all our coverage of the new mayor, click here.Zohran is delivering the goods. Mayor Mamdani’s administration on Thursday warned more than 60 delivery app companies to abide by several new worker regulations that take effect in late January. “Amendments to the Delivery Worker Laws go into effect on Jan. 26, 2026,” Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Sam Levine wrote in the letters to companies including DoorDash and Wonder. “We expect your company to be in full compliance on that date. … We will be closely monitoring for violations of law and…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images With a little bit of spare cash in my ISA, I’ve been looking for some value stocks. My research revealed that one of the cheapest — JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) — is a stock I already own. With a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of only 7, the FTSE 100 sportswear retailer appears to offer tremendous value for money. But its recent share price performance suggests investors aren’t convinced. Clearly, I’m missing something. What might it be? Today’s (21 January) trading update could provide a clue. Going backwards When looking at JD’s financial performance, it can…