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Lloyds' shares have made investors a tidy profit as the price has soared, but a good few shareholders are looking to alternatives now. The post With the dividend down to just 3.7%, is it finally time to sell our Lloyds shares? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Harvey Jones thought Lloyds shares might be prone to slow after such a strong run but new figures suggest otherwise. What's the appeal? The post Why is everybody suddenly buying Lloyds shares? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Ben McPoland looks at a bank stock that has taken to the FTSE 100 like a duck to water, offering more than double Lloyds' returns in the meantime. The post Up 787%, this bank stock is wiping the floor with Lloyds appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

As a long-time holder, Mark Hartley explains the risks that make him hesitant to increase his Lloyds shares amid a fragile economic backdrop. The post I like Lloyds shares, but I’m not buying more today. Here’s why… appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Charlie Nunn, chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG), said U.K. households and businesses have remained resilient despite a slower-growth economic backdrop, while outlining the bank’s strategy for growth, investment and efficiency through 2030. Speaking at a Bank of America event, Nunn

Lloyds’ dividend isn’t eye-catching today. But long-term investors could be in for higher payouts over time if analysts are right. The post Is Lloyds’ dividend worth your time in 2026? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) steps into focus after preparing to address investors at Barclays’ Global Financial Services Conference on 14 September 2026 in New York, with attention on its long-term Accelerate 2030 plan. Recent trading has been softer around the £1.0895 mark, with the 1-day, 7-day and 30-day share price returns all slightly negative. Lloyds Banking Group still carries a year to date share price gain of 9.78% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 37.73%, which reflects...

Lloyds Banking Group has delivered a powerful share price run in recent years, which naturally raises the question of whether the current valuation is still grounded in the returns it earns on its capital. With the stock now reflecting that long stretch of gains, investors are asking how much of the bank's capital efficiency is already built into today's price. Over the past 5 years the Lloyds Banking Group share price has returned 217.0%. This places greater focus on how well the bank can...

William Chalmers, chief financial officer of Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG), said the lender’s Accelerate 2030 strategy is designed to build on progress under its prior plan through customer-experience improvements, greater business-line connectivity, productivity gains and broader technology deplo

Harvey Jones thinks Lloyds' shares may slow after their strong run but he won't mind too much if the dividend income keeps rolling in. So will it? The post As Lloyds shares stumble, is that dividend yield safe? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Jon Smith reveals one FTSE stock from the banking sector that has outperformed some other peers over the past year. And it could keep going. The post Forget Lloyds shares! This FTSE bank is up 60% in the past year appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Ben McPoland explains why he bought this 50-stock exchange-traded fund that holds Lloyds' shares among many other blue-chip dividend payers. The post For every £100 invested in this ETF, £8.46 goes into Legal & General and Lloyds shares appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Both Lloyds and Aviva are popular FTSE 100 stocks known for their dividends. But which of the two could be the best buy today? The post I asked ChatGPT whether Lloyds or Aviva was the best dividend stock appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Edward Sheldon puts two major UK banking stocks – HSBC and Lloyds – head-to-head to determine which offers the best dividend today. The post HSBC vs Lloyds: which FTSE 100 bank stock offers the best dividend today? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Many people own Lloyds' shares for passive income. James Beard looks at the latest forecasts to see whether he should put some in his Stocks and Shares ISA. The post If I put £9,999.86 into Lloyds shares, how much passive income could I earn over the next 5 years? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) is expected to be among the bidders for specialist lender Aldermore, with analysts at RBC Capital Markets valuing the target at around £1.4 billion and calling the deal financials "very compelling". FirstRand, the South African group that owns Aldermore,...

Lloyds shares are renowned for the income they pay but Harvey Jones says the return doesn't look quite so impressive today. What's going on? The post Don’t be fooled by the 3.3% dividend yield on Lloyds shares appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Cautious buyers and stubborn sellers have led to annualised house price declines, according to the bank’s latest house price index

Average property cost £298,468 in August, down by 0.4% year on year amid higher interest rates, says Lloyds

Lloyds Banking Group continues to beat analysts’ forecasts. But does this mean its shares could more than double over the next four years? The post Could Lloyds shares reach 239p by 2030? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Group’s share price has climbed by 40 per cent in the past year

PRESS RELEASEFLSmidth & Co. A/S2 September 2026Copenhagen, Denmark FLSmidth (FLS) today announces that it has signed a lifecycle agreement with Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL), one of the leading iron ore mining and metals processing companies in India. The order value has not been disclosed. The agreement, which covers the full FLS equipment flowsheet across LMEL’s mining operations, marks a significant step in FLS' ambition to deepen long-term customer partnerships across the Indian su

Lloyds has provided huge share price and dividend gains for investors in the past few years, but there's every sign that much more may be to come. The post £5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Banking group says it does not regard Godwin Capital, whose directors are accused of mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty, as a scam under fraud rules

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Lloyds' shares have been on a spectacular run, but that doesn't mean you've missed the boat. Several analysts see more growth ahead. The post In 2 years from now, £1,000 in Lloyds shares could be worth… appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Lloyds Business Barometer reflects optimism over the economy, which has proved resilient in the face of rising oil prices and inflation

Aviva shares have had a terrific run lately, as has fellow UK financial stock Lloyds. Harvey Jones runs the rule over these two FTSE 100 winners. The post Which offers better value today: Lloyds or Aviva shares? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

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The last five years have been extremely rewarding for investors in Lloyds' shares. But what could the next half-decade bring for the bank? The post By 2031, £9,999 invested in Lloyds shares might be worth… appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Harvey Jones suspects that Lloyds shares will slow after their recent dazzling performance, but the dividend could make up for that. The post How much income could a £20k ISA invested in Lloyds shares pay in 2027? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.

Alan Oscroft has waited years for his Lloyds Bank shares to come good. And now they have, pocketing a bit of profit does look tempting. The post Up 151% in 5 years, is it time to sell my Lloyds shares? appeared first on The Twelfth Magpie.