The FTSE 100 has been in good form this year. Plenty of stocks on the index have posted healthy gains. However, I have my eye on two constituents in particular. If I had the cash, I’d happily add both to my portfolio today. Here’s why. Marks and Spencer First on the list is retail giant Marks and Spencer ...
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Consumer goods giant Unilever (LSE: ULVR) has moved up by 20% over the past year on the London stock market. But that simply takes the Unilever share price back to… where it was five years ago! The share currently stands within 1% of its price back then. Meanwhile, the business pays quarterly dividends, ...
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The best passive income portfolios are diversified, with shares in companies featuring in different geographies and sectors. This can help generate relatively steady cash in any economic environment. A diversified stock portfolio can help limit the effect of the risks associated with any specific business. ...
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Some UK shares look like no-brainer buys to help me build wealth and retire later in life. Two picks I’d love to buy when I next have some spare cash are Unilever (LSE: ULVR) and Taylor Wimpey (LSE: TW.). Here’s why! Consumer goods king There’s a high likelihood you’ve used one of Unilever’s popular ...
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Unilever (LSE: ULVR), the consumer goods giant, is poised for a potentially transformative move as it contemplates spinning off its £15bn ice cream business. This strategic decision, which would include renowned brands such as Magnum, Wall’s, and Ben & Jerry’s, has sparked considerable interest among ...
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Dividend shares can be a great source of passive income. And I think UK investors would do well to look close to home for opportunities. There are three main reasons, some of which are more obvious than others. One is lower prices, another is tax efficiency, and a third is managing the risk of fluctuations ...
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Slow and steady wins the race! This is my view when it comes to dividend shares. What I mean by this is I won’t be fooled by flash in the pan ultra high yields, but focus on quality businesses with a decent level of return, and the prospect of regular and consistent payouts. With this in mind, two picks ...
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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to creating long-term wealth with UK growth and dividend shares. However, if I were starting to invest today, I believe this strategy could help me build a large nest egg for retirement. Cut costs and tax Before looking at any particular shares, I’d think about what ...
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All investment carries risk, even for those just wanting to generate passive income rather than scorching profits from their portfolios. But there are some UK stocks that might just offer a smoother ride than most over the long term. National Grid National Grid (LSE: NG) is as a good example of a company ...
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Since 9 August, the Unilever (LSE:ULVR) share price has increased by 4% (at 30 August). This is despite Trian Fund Management, the investment firm found by activist investor Nelson Peltz, offloading 3.82m shares in the company at a weighted average price of £47.33. Peltz is also a director of Unilever. ...
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