[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Glencore (LSE: GLEN) share price was up 8% in early trading today (9 January) after reports that Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) is in early-stage merger talks with the FTSE 100 miner. This comes on the heels of the proposed Anglo American–Teck Resources merger, signalling that consolidation is back on the agenda in the metals sector. For Glencore, the focus is less on headlines though and more on what the deal could mean for copper – and how the company’s coal exposure factors into the discussion. Merger details Early details are limited, and both companies…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Fancy an extra £3,000 a month second income? Who doesn’t? While it’s not without risk, I think the best way to target a return like this is by buying dividend-paying shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA. With an ISA, individuals don’t pay a penny in income tax. This can make them a more profitable way to target a second income than other investment accounts, not to mention the many side hustles people can pursue. On top of this, this strategy also allows investors to harness the wealth-building power of the stock market. With an…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Stocks and Shares ISA is the greatest investment product on the planet, I believe. It can supercharge investors’ chances of compounding their gains with protection from capital gains and dividend tax. What’s more, any withdrawals made are safeguarded from income tax. I own a tax-efficient ISA myself. And I’ve identified a top dividend shares to consider buying for it: Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC). Here’s why I think it could turbocharge an investor’s passive income. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Ever wondered how big a passive income stream you might be able to earn by buying a range of blue-chip shares that pay dividends? The answer depends on a few variables. To help explain them, I will work backwards from a specific passive income target. Setting a target In this example, I will use £10k per year as a target. One of the things I like about buying dividend shares to try and earn passive income is that the approach can be tailored to suit each person’s specific financial circumstances. £10k per year works out…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Dow Jones might only be made up of 30 stocks, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to name them all! The inclusivity of all sectors means some companies may be less familiar to UK investors. This can mean some shares can sneak under the radar, with one I’ve spotted having the potential to beat the UK stock market this year. Here’s why. Keeping people healthy I’m talking about UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), the US healthcare giant that’s the largest sector insurer in the country. It makes money from both health insurance premiums and other related…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Value shares are a favourite of British investors looking to get the best bang for their buck. In short, these are stocks that are temporarily trading below fair value due to external factors. The logic’s simple: buy these undervalued shares when they’re cheap, hold them as the market comes to its senses, and maximise on the capital growth. But there’s a catch — some shares are cheap for the wrong reasons, ie: bad management, weak demand or operational inefficiency. That’s where the distinction between a genuine value opportunity and a classic value trap becomes critical.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images A growth share can be all the rage one minute, then suddenly find itself out of favour. That’s what has happened over the past year with Greggs (LSE:GRG). The stock has performed well in recent years, but fell by 40% during 2025. This puts the FTSE 250 company in an interesting position as we start 2026, with investors mulling over whether to buy the dip. How we got here One factor in the fall last year was lower growth. It’s important to make a distinction here between Greggs still growing revenue but just at a…
[ad_1] Ever had the experience of missing out on something? Looking at the growth of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) I am sure a lot of us have had the sense of a missed opportunity. Nvidia shares have soared in recent years. Stellar value creation In fact, over the past five years, the shares have moved up in value by 1,306%. So, excluding currency movements, someone who invested £5,000 in Nvidia in January 2021 would now be sitting on a shareholding worth over £70,000. Wow! For simplicity I exclude currency movements but there has been some volatility in the exchange rate of…
[ad_1] Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock delivered more blockbuster returns for investors in 2025. Rising 37% in value over the year, it became the world’s first $4trn company in the process as demand for its high-power microchips rocketed. As a result, a £5,000 investment in Nvidia shares on 1 January 2025 would now be worth £6,850. At $191.80 per share, the S&P 500 company’s risen a stunning 1,300% in value over five years. While impressive, it’s naturally led to speculation that it’s now looking overbought and vulnerable to a price correction. So what can we expect from Nvidia’s share price in 2026?…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR) share price has more than doubled over the past year. That would have turned £20,000 into almost £44,000. That’s the investing dream. However, this is very unlikely to happen again in 2026. It’s simply a valuation issue. It’s a great company with a lot to be positive about, but a lot of that optimism is already priced in. Let’s explore why. Valuation is key Rolls-Royce’s operational recovery is impressive, but the valuation leaves limited scope for further upside. Based on the figures provided, the shares trade on a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 44.1…