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As AI shares slump, is NOW the time to pile into FTSE 100 stocks?
With AI shares in firm retreat, investors are hunting for opportunities with FTSE 100 stocks. The tech-heavy S&P 500 has fallen 0.5% since Monday as worries over an 'AI bubble' intensify. Meanwhile, the Footsie has risen 3.8% as investors have switched into more defensive stocks. The FTSE 100 has faced years of ridicule because of its lack of high-growth technology stocks.
Scared to invest as inflation surges? 3 robust FTSE 100 stocks to consider in an ISA
It's tough to know which FTSE 100 stocks to buy today amid a steady surge in global inflation. Earnings among UK blue-chip shares could cool sharply as surging energy prices threaten revenues and drive up costs. The knock-on effect from higher interest rates may also be severe. The Footsie slipped yesterday (14 October) on news that US consumer price inflation (CPI) soared past analysts' forecasts. As the Iran war rolls on, there could be more hair-rising inflation prints from the UK, US and beyond.
2 FTSE 100 dividend bargains to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA?
The FTSE 100 keeps going from strength to strength. It's up 8% so far in 2026, and since the Footsie's bull run began 18 months ago, it's risen an impressive 35% in value. As a result, ISA investors seeking cheap, quality shares need to do more leg work than before. Yet it isn't impossible to find bona-fide bargains. Plenty of FTSE 100 stocks still carry low valuations following years of underperformance.
7.3% yield! 2 UK and US REITs that could deliver ISA dividends of £1,460 in 2027
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be excellent assets for generating long-term passive income. The regular rent rolls they receive often generate reliable cash flows and profits. And under REIT rules, 90% of these earnings must be distributed to shareholders. That's in exchange for the tax breaks these trusts receive. Two REITs particular have caught my attention today: Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) and Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O).
3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares that could rocket this week!
A number of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are set to release fresh trading updates this week. I've been looking at the financial calendar to see which ones in particular might report strong results that turbocharge their share prices. Three in particular have grabbed my attention: Greencore LSE:GNC Rio Tinto LSE:RIO Softcat LSE:SCT Here's why I think these FTSE stocks could soar and are worth serious consideration.
3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares that could rocket this week!
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7.6% and 8.6% yields! 2 little-known UK dividend shares to consider
It's easy to see why UK dividend investors typically head straight for FTSE 100 shares. Financially strong businesses with diverse income streams and market-leading positions often translate into large and reliable dividends. It's possible to build a robust portfolio of dividend shares just with companies from the Footsie. I myself hold several high-yield FTSE 100 stocks like Legal & General and Aviva in my portfolio. But my search for passive income doesn't end there.
7.9% yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares that could deliver ISA dividends of £1,500 in 2027
I love buying FTSE 100 dividend shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Despite rising share prices, the dividend yields on many UK blue-chip shares are white hot. The ISA's tax advantages mean I don't pay a penny of my dividends to the taxman either. The rocketing stock market means the FTSE 100's forward yield has dropped to 3.1% today. But many top shares offer yields at least double that level for this year and next.
These fantastic FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield up to 7.9%! Which is better value?
FTSE 100 shares are loved for their ability to pay a decent and reliable passive income. So far in 2026, some have also delivered impressive share price growth for investors to cherish. Take Legal & General (LSE:LGEN) and Aviva (LSE:AV.) shares, two Footsie heavyweights I hold in my own Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). They don't pay quite as much right now, as their price gains (15% and 11% over six months) have pulled down dividend yields. Yet both still offer yields above 6% for this year.
Down 10% or more! I’m looking at these REITs while they’re still dirt cheap
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are under real pressure. Many have slumped as the prospect of interest rate hikes grow. Rate rises increase borrowing costs and dent asset values, squeezing REIT earnings. I'm not one to let a bargain slip through my fingers however. So I've used these price declines to increase my own REIT holdings. More specifically, I've loaded up on more Primary Health Properties shares. It's down 8% in the year-to-date, driving its dividend yield for this year to 8.1%.
The £42,456 dilemma! Are you doing enough to earn a second income in retirement?
Ever wondered how much you'll need for an adequate second income in retirement? There's no exact way to calculate this, as our personal circumstances and goals can change. Who's to say how quickly living and social care costs will rise in the coming decades too? It's important to have a rough amount in mind though. That gives you and I a target to work towards, and helps establish whether we're saving or investing enough to achieve the passive income we want.
I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect passive income portfolio. It said…
I love the idea of building a passive income for retirement with the dividends from FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares. The dividends I receive today can be reinvested to help me grow my portfolio. Then once I finish work, I can use these income-paying shares to pay my living expenses and let me hit my retirement goals. I always choose which stocks to buy after doing my own research. I never use artificial intelligence (AI) models to help me choose dividend-paying shares.
As the stock market wobbles I’m hunting for ISA bargains! Here are 3 to consider
The global stock market has had a wobble this week amid a sell-off in government bonds. The FTSE 100's down 2% since the start of the week, while the S&P 500's down around 1%. Some UK and US stocks have fallen particularly hard in recent days. These casualties include many top-quality shares I'd expect to bounce back from any near-term market volatility. It's my view that this weakness provides a top dip-buying opportunity. Here are three fallers I've added to my own Stocks and Shares ISA watchlist.
As the stock market wobbles I’m hunting for ISA bargains! Here are 3 to consider
The global stock market has had a wobble this week amid a sell-off in government bonds. The FTSE 100‘s down 2% since the start of the week, while the S&P 500‘s down around 1%. Some UK and US stocks have fallen particularly hard in recent days. These casualties include many top-quality shares I’d expect to bounce back from any near-term market volatility. It’s my view that this weakness provides a top dip-buying opportunity. Should you buy Babcock International Group Plc shares today?
3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares that could rocket in October!
Several FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are due to release fresh trading updates in the coming weeks. I've been scouring the financial calendar to see which of these companies could potentially soar in value in October. Three in particular have caught my attention: Here's why I think these FTSE stocks might take off and are worth further research. The right medicine Pharma giant GSK has beaten market expectations with recent trading numbers.
Whisper it quietly: have Greggs shares FINALLY turned the corner?
Greggs' (LSE:GRG) shares are on a roll again, so to speak. The baker was once one of the FTSE 250's strongest performers, delivering stratospheric sales growth that sent its valuation sky high. Then came a drop in consumer spending in 2024 that slowed underlying revenues to a trickle and devastated the share price. As a shareholder, I've considered throwing in the towel several times and selling up.
‘Triple lock’ worries? Here’s how I’m targeting a retirement income with dividend stocks
I've been targeting an extra income for retirement for years now, to be delivered with a diverse mix of dividend stocks. The perils of not doing so in my opinion are too great given uncertainties over the State Pension. And after events this week, the importance of taking action has risen several notches. So what's happened? And what can investors do to protect themselves from retirement poverty? What's happened?
8.3% dividend yield! Is this REIT one of the best income stocks to buy in October?
It's harder than ever to find high-yield dividend stocks to buy on the London stock market. Right now, only nine income-paying shares on the FTSE 100 offer forward yields above 6%. It's not that the UK's blue-chips are poised to pay lower dividends from now on. The Footsie is still packed with quality companies that have resilient revenue streams and robust balance sheets. It's that rapid share price rises have driven yields lower, giving investors less passive income for every pound they invest.
£20 or £11.99… Where’s the Rolls-Royce share price going next?
Rolls-Royce's (LSE:RR) share price isn't immune to the occasional hiccup. Yet any weakness has (in recent times at least) proved fleeting, and a red rag to dip-buyers seeking a slice of the engine builder. At £14.81, Rolls-Royce shares are up 23.7% since the start of 2026. They've now gained 27.3% in value over one year, and a staggering 571% over three. But as impressive as these numbers are, they show a clear deceleration in Rolls' share price.
How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £3,000 monthly second income?
A Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent way to target a passive income. A £20,000 annual allowance gives your plenty of financial firepower to target life-changing wealth. And every penny of your dividends, capital gains and withdrawals is protected from the taxman. Could you imagine having an extra £3,000 in your bank account each month? With the future of the State Pension's 'Triple Lock' looking uncertain, targeting an additional second income for retirement may be critical.
6% and above! Check out these ‘secret’ high-yield income shares for October
The FTSE 100's hugely popular with investors seeking reliable and big-paying income shares. The index is packed with companies sporting strong balance sheets, a commitment to distributing decent dividends, and long records of steady payout growth. But targeting a healthy passive income from blue-chip stocks is considerably more challenging today. The reason? The FTSE 100's prolonged rally has driven dividend yields lower.
726.3p or 508.8p… Where’s the BP share price heading next?
The BP (LSE:BP.) share price is picking up steam again as oil prices accelerate once more. The FTSE 100 oil stock's up 9.9% over the past month, taking gains since the start of 2026 to 29.1%. You'll probably know energy prices are buoyant as the Iran war has choked supplies. BP's profits more than doubled between January and June, to $5.7bn, from the same period in 2025. This was a four-year high, and investors are expecting more bumper results as the conflict ramps up.
Just started investing? 7 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to target an immediate £1,240 ISA second income
Looking to make a strong second income from FTSE 100 stocks? You'll have noticed that things are tougher now than they've been for some years. The Footsie is on a multi-year bull run that's driven dividend yields lower than what we've come to expect. Today the broader index's forward yield sits at 3.1%. That's at the bottom end of the long-term average of 3% to 4%. To put that into context, a £20,000 ISA investment in a FTSE 100 tracker fund today will provide just £620 in dividends this year.
A FTSE 100 share I’m avoiding like the plague in October!
Food retailer Tesco (LSE:TSCO) has outperformed the broader FTSE 100 in recent weeks, and could continue to do so. There's only so far shoppers can cut their budgets on essential items, right? Tesco's share price is up 5% over the last month. But I've got a nasty feeling about the supermarket's recent rally. I think investors may be underestimating the growing threat to the company's bottom line, as we last saw when inflation spiked a few years back.
Here’s why Legal & General’s one of the FTSE 100’s ‘best’ dividend shares!
Exactly what makes the 'greatest' FTSE 100 dividend share is open to interpretation. For me, the answer's clear: Legal & General (LSE:LGEN), whose shares represent the single largest holding in my passive income portfolio. Some companies such as BAE Systems and British American Tobacco have longer records of unbroken dividend growth. Dividends here have risen every year for more than 20 years.
£22.10, or £13.30… Where’s the Greggs share price heading next?
Greggs' (LSE:GRG) share price is rising again. And in a throwback to times past, it's comfortably outperforming the FTSE 250 index of mid-cap growth shares too. Helped by July's robust first-half trading update (more on this later), Greggs shares have rocketed 25.7% over six months. That's roughly five times the FTSE 250's gains over the period. Looking ahead, there could be some bumps along the way given the tough consumer landscape.
6.5%+ yields! 2 filthy cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares on my SIPP radar
I love buying dirt cheap dividend shares. But then, who doesn't? Buying income stocks with low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios means possible strong share price gains if they eventually re-rate. In the meantime, I can enjoy a flow of market-beating dividends I can use to reinvest to grow my portfolio. I'm expecting some tasty tax relief to drop into my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) in October. So I've drawn up a list of underpriced passive income gems to consider.
£500 to invest a month? 4 steps to target a £39,239 passive income in retirement
Building a passive income for retirement could be increasingly important in the years ahead. The State Pension will come under increased pressure as pensioner numbers boom. With living costs and social care bills also rising, taking steps now will become increasingly critical. Recent research showed that we have roughly £500 left each month after bills and other outgoings. That, if invested in the stock market, could make a big second income in retirement achievable.
140p or 53p… Where is the Lloyds share price heading next?
Lloyds Banking Group's (LSE:LLOY) share price has fallen sharply in recent days. This isn't a surprise: investors are taking profits as central bank rate hikes now appear imminent. "Buy the rumour and sell the fact", as they say. Expectations of Bank of England (BoE) action has fuelled Lloyds' shares since the Iran war began earlier this year. Over six months, the FTSE 100 bank has gained a whopping 14.3% in value, moving to 108p per share. That's almost double the gains of the broader FTSE 100.
Prediction: I think these FTSE 250 shares can DOUBLE in value over the next 10 years!
The FTSE 250's an excellent place to hunt for top growth stocks. Some superstars of the London stock market like Games Workshop and Rolls-Royce today sit proudly in the FTSE 100 after experiencing electrifying share price growth. In fact, these UK shares have more than doubled in value in a short space of time. Games Workshop has in fact trebled in just four years, making me as a shareholder a large pot of cash in the process. I'm looking for the next FTSE 250 'multibaggers' to buy.
Prediction: 3 ETFs I think can DOUBLE again over the next 5 years (or less)!
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be excellent buys for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. Index trackers can allow individuals to spread risk without having to compromise on returns. Funds tracking the S&P 500, for instance, have risen roughly 85% over the last five years. Some ETFs have done even better, although this has required targeting specific sectors or regions. Take the following funds, which have risen 100% or more in five years or less.
Cash ISA savers are losing £1.7bn a year! What should you do?
It's tough to keep tabs on which Cash ISA providers offer the best savings rates at any one time. We all lead busy lives, and being on top of who's offering the highest rate isn't usually a priority. What's more, ISA rates continuously change over time, reflecting Bank of England interest rates changes and increasing competition in the savings market. Yet failing to keep up with changes in the Cash ISA market could cost you a small fortune.
This boring FTSE 100 share is 12 TIMES more popular than SpaceX stock! What is it?
The FTSE 100 often takes a lot of flak for its lack of blue-chip tech listings. SpaceX's blockbuster IPO in June once again highlighted the huge and growing gulf between the UK and US stock markets on this front. But that's not to say the FTSE 100 isn't packed with popular stocks. Take the following example. According to AJ Bell, one particular Footsie share is currently 12 times more popular than SpaceX stock right now. So which is it? And should you consider adding it to your portfolio right now?
Down 23%, what the heck’s going on with the BT share price?
Things are going rapidly downhill for BT (LSE:BT.A) and its share price. In May, the FTSE 100 stock hit 242p, its highest since 2019. Today, it changes hands at 190p, down 23% from those highs. And the decline is accelerating, with BT's shares falling 8% in just the past five days. Here, I'm asking the simple question: what's going on, and is this a top dip-buying opportunity for savvy investors? What's happened? Let me make one thing clear: investor appetite for BT shares hasn't collapsed.
3 dirt cheap REITs with dividend yields above 5% to consider!
2026 hasn't been a strong year for UK real estate investment trusts (REITs). The dividends have kept rolling in for investors, but worries over interest rates have seen share prices lag the broader stock market by some distance. The iShares UK Property UCITS ETF , which tracks the performance of 27 British REITs, is up a meagre 3% year to date. The FTSE 100 ‘s gains are more than double that (8%). The FTSE 250 is up 7% since 1 January.
Down 15% in just a month! Here’s why I’ve loaded up on this FTSE 100 bargain
FTSE 100 defence stocks have endured a miserable time in recent weeks. Shares in sector giants BAE Systems (down 10% since 17 August) and Rolls-Royce (down 9%) have plummeted as the Iran War's intensified. Yes, you've read that right. On the one hand, renewed conflict in the Middle East should theoretically boost weapons demand. But rising inflation and soaring bond yields raise questions over how much more Western governments can spend on arms. Yet has the market overreacted to the threat?
In 12 months, the Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £9,999 into…
Lloyds' (LSE:LLOY) share price remains one of the FTSE 100's star performers. In January, it sauntered past £1 a share for the first time since 2008. And in August it hit its highest level so far in 2026, touching 117.9p per share. Lloyds' shares have now settled back a little. But at 111.5p per share, they're 34.1% more valuable than they were 12 months ago. It's meant investors have — with dividends included — enjoyed an explosive total return of 37.7%.
7.2% and 6.2% yields! 2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares for an ISA
The UK stock market has surged again in 2026, pulling the yields on dividend shares lower. The FTSE 100 — that popular hunting ground for passive income investors — has risen 10% since 1 January. As a consequence, the index's overall dividend yield has tumbled to 2.9%, below the long-term average of 3% to 4%. The result? It means you and I need to do some extra legwork to find quality, big-paying dividend stocks. The good news is I've just done some share hunting for my own portfolio.
£9,999 of Lloyds shares a year ago is now worth…
Lloyds (LSE:LLOY) shares continue to rise and rise. And rise some more. Strong earnings growth and improving margins, thanks in large part to higher interest rates, have propelled the FTSE 100 bank skywards. Latest financials showed Lloyds' underlying profit up 9% in the first half of 2026, comfortably beating forecasts. Over the last 12 months, Lloyds' share price has surged 39% to 116.2p. That's more than double what the Footsie has achieved in that time.
£9,999 of BAE Systems shares a year ago is now worth…
BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) shares remain among the FTSE 100's star performers. Western defence budgets are rising at their fastest pace in decades, driving sector profits through the roof. BAE's operating profits rose by double-digit percentages again in the first half of 2026. Over the last year, BAE Systems' share price has rocketed 29.9%, to £22.77. It means an investors who bought £9,999 worth of shares 12 months ago would have turned that into £12,989.
Meet the 3 ETFs that continue to stamp all over the FTSE 100!
The FTSE 100 is up an incredible 19% in just 12 months. Over five years, it's up 44%. There's a good chance — in this Magpie's view, at least — that it will keep soaring as value stocks gain momentum. Investing in a Footsie-tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be a wise strategy to consider in this climate. These index trackers harness the immense capital growth and dividend power of UK blue-chip shares. Yet I won't be pursuing this strategy myself. The reason?
In 12 months, the Legal & General share price and dividend could turn £9,999 into…
The Legal & General (LSE:LGEN) share price has been one of the FTSE 100's star performers over the last year. It's up 16.4% in that time and touched record highs just this month. At 302.6p, Legal & General shares remain fractionally below August's all-time peak of 318.1p. I hold the financial services giant in my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) so I'm delighted. With dividends included, I'm looking at a total return of 23.7% during the past 12 months.
A stunning 7.2% dividend yield at a 39% discount! Is this REIT a screaming buy?
The London stock market is packed with brilliant real estate investment trusts (REITs). But many of these property stocks have slumped in value more recently over fears of rising interest rates. The result: investors seeking REIT exposure can pick up some quality operators at knockdown prices. Take Unite Group (LSE:UTG), whose share price has slumped 28% in the last year. Like other REITs, it's dropped on changing interest rate expectations due to the Iran war.
State Pension fears? Target a £44,122 passive income with an ISA
The need to target a sizeable passive income for retirement has never been greater than it is today. That's my view, at least. And it's not just because the UK's buckling under the twin weights of soaring public debt and a rising elderly population. At his Downing Street coronation last month, Andy Burnham made fixing social care his number one priority as Prime Minister. A necessary step, in this Magpie's view. But it's one that creates enormous potential risks for future pensioners.
Will these 2 penny stocks be the next big takeover targets?
Penny stocks can be highly attractive takeover targets, as their tiny market capitalisations make them relatively cheap to acquire.
£9,999 worth of BP shares a year ago are now worth…
BP (LSE:BP.) shares have been one of the FTSE 100's big winners over the past year. As oil supplies have come under pressure, fossil fuel producers have enjoyed a profits bonanza. BP's own profits more than doubled in Q2 from the same quarter last year. Over the last year, BP's share price has blossomed roughly 24.5%. It means someone who invested £9,999 in the Footsie firm a year ago would have turned that into £12,445. With dividends included, their total return would come in at £13,126.
How these 2 FTSE 250 shares could become the next takeover targets!
News of FTSE 100 takeovers naturally hit the headlines, but the FTSE 250 is actually the prime hunting ground for corporate bids and private equity deals. Why? These mid-cap UK shares are smaller and have lower market caps than Footsie-listed companies. And because they receive less attention from retail and institutional investors, many of them are massively undervalued. This can leave an enormous opportunity for share pickers to exploit.
How these 3 FTSE 100 shares could become the next takeover targets!
The FTSE 100 is experiencing a major wave of corporate mergers and acquisitions. It's no surprise as, like the broader stock market, there is a persistent valuation gap between the UK's blue-chip shares and their global peers. In 2026 alone, the following five FTSE stocks have agreed to be taken over, with completion expected by the end of the year or in early 2027: Given how cheap many FTSE 100 shares remain, I'm expecting the buyouts to keep on coming. But which large-cap UK share could be next?
Up 17% and 85%, these 2 ETFs could be the next big growth winners
Global interest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is exploding — and it's easy to see why. Picking individual stocks to buy can deliver spectacular, market-leading profits. But ETFs can deliver a powerful alternative: instant diversification that spreads risk and provides the opportunity to make life-changing returns. According to fund consultancy ETFGI, there are more than 16,600 global ETFs currently vying for investors' attention.
The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are smashing records — but these 3 shares still look like bargains
It's been a great couple of days for the London stock market, with both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 hitting fresh highs. Since the start of 2026, both indexes are up 10% as investor confidence continues to flow into UK shares. Yet, despite their strength, the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 continue to offer up quality companies at bargain prices. Here are three that deserve a serious look. 1.
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