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2 ridiculously cheap shares to consider buying now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can see plenty of cheap shares on the FTSE 100 and says the Iran conflict isn't the main…

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£1,000 buys 1,712 shares in this red hot defence-related penny stock that’s tipped to soar 75%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has just spotted a penny stock that appears to offer the winning combination of growth, value, and share…

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£7,500 invested in Aston Martin shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

With Aston Martin shares down 66% in 13 months and now trading for just 40p each, should I buy the…

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With a P/E ratio of 11, could buying this stock be like investing in Meta Platforms in 2022?

| Stephen Wright

I think Adobe shares today look a lot like Meta stock in October 2022. Could this be another chance for…

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Should I wait for the point of maximum panic to buy UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keen to buy cheap UK shares for his Self-Invested Personal Pension. But should he jump in now…

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Dividend Shares

The dividend yield of these 2 income stocks just jumped almost 25%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an income stock he feels is attractive given the recent share price slump, but also outlines…

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As Rolls-Royce buys its own shares, should I buy more too?

| James Beard

Buying Rolls-Royce shares has been one of James Beard’s best decisions. But is it possible to have too much of…

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Down 43% in a month, what on earth’s going on with the Vistry share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the Vistry share price is enduring a tough period, and provides his outlook for the…

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3 UK stocks experts believe will crash and burn in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most heavily shorted UK stocks in March 2026, with institutional investors projecting catastrophe. Should shareholders be worried?

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£5,000 invested in B&M shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After years of catastrophic decline, B&M shares are starting to bounce back, firmly beating the stock market in 2026 so…

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Aviva shares now yield 6.6%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The dividend yield on Aviva shares is currently at a very attractive level. Could the insurer be a great source…

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Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares for 10 years unlocks a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the strategies investors can use to unlock almost £16,000 of passive income using FTSE shares and…

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No savings at 40? Filling an empty ISA with cheap shares could help you retire earlier

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The right cheap shares can turbocharge a portfolio for the years to come and even help investors unlock an earlier…

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Experts say these are the 7 best UK shares to buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This team of analysts has highlighted seven stocks in the UK industrials sector that could be perfectly positioned to deliver…

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£1,000 invested in Tesla stock 5 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Tesla stock is up 69% in the last five years, but its earnings per share are down. Stephen Wright outlines…

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At a price of 3.2p, could this penny share deliver huge portfolio gains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Forecasts project this penny share could surge as much as 186% in the next 12 months! Is this too good…

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Here are the best-performing S&P 500 stocks in 2026 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the best-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2026 so far, with one recently minted business already more than…

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Down 17% on short-term risks, here’s why IAG’s share price looks deeply undervalued long term

| Simon Watkins

The IAG share price looks weighed down by short‑term risks, but a huge gap to fair value suggests long‑term investors…

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This FTSE 250 stock pays a 10.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 energy stock offers a jaw-dropping 10.1% yield that continues to be covered by cash flow! Is this…

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A 6.5% forecast dividend yield! 1 FTSE 250 income stock to buy today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 stock offers a 6%+ yield and looks significantly mispriced, with recent results hinting at a stronger business…

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Invest £10 a day in cheap FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million-pound ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's packed with terrific UK shares, many still at low valuations. Now could be a brilliant time to…

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Down 14% after super-strong 2025 results! Time for me to buy this FTSE med-tech gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight delivered its strongest results in a decade, but is trading below last year’s peak, raising the prospect…

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Down 20%! I think the market’s got these 2 cheap shares all wrong

| Ken Hall

These cheap shares have been hit hard in 2026, but Ken Hall thinks investors are too focused on short-term fear…

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These 5 red flags mean I’m avoiding Lloyds shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Lots of investors are considering buying Lloyds shares following recent price weakness. Royston Wild explains why they might want to…

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Will Barclays’ share price rise 17%, 40% or 53% over the next year?

| Royston Wild

Barclays' share price is expected to deliver more double-digit gains. But Royston Wild isn't so sure about these forecasts as…

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How I’m using top dividend stocks to try and turn £513.86 a month into a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be boring, but in the long run they can unlock extraordinary wealth. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Looking for decades of passive income? Consider these 2 top dividend stocks

| Royston Wild

These passive income stocks have around 80 years of consecutive payout growth between them. Royston Wild explains what makes them…

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Down 11%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 dividend gem at a dirt-cheap price?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem has a forecast dividend yield of 7% and looks extremely underpriced to its ‘fair value’, offering…

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Investing Articles

Looking for stocks to buy? These 3 are tipped to double in a year

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the investment case for three stocks to see if any make his 'to buy' list. Analysts believe…

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I’m preparing for a violent stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

Warning signs are there for a possible stock market crash. But our Foolish author isn't worried. Here's what he's thinking…

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Just 1 year’s Stocks and Shares ISA allowance could generate a £1,900 annual passive income. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Fretting about the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline? Our writer has an upbeat approach, focusing on ongoing passive…

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As global markets dip, British passive income stocks offer higher yields at cheaper prices

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at some higher-yielding FTSE stocks that have taken a hard hit in the past month.…

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2 ‘overpriced’ FTSE 100 shares I’ve got my eye on if the stock market crashes

| Mark Hartley

Never one to miss an opportunity, our writer is putting cash aside to buy quality FTSE 100 stocks in the…

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With stock market risks emerging, is now the time to consider the 60/40 portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market could be in for a period of turbulence. Here’s a simple strategy that can help long-term investors…

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Is a stock market crash coming? It’s not too late to get ready!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees reasons to fear a coming stock market crash. Rather than tying to time it, he's hoping to…

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Down 4% in 2026, is now the time to consider buying Nvidia shares

| Stephen Wright

Has Nvidia become too big to keep growing? Or is the stock’s decline this year a chance to think about…

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Is the party finally over for Rolls-Royce shares?

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have made investors rich but momentum is slowing and the Iran conflict isn't helping. How worried should we…

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7.8% dividend yield! A dirt-cheap UK income share to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m on the hunt for lucrative passive income opportunities, and this under-the-radar FTSE stock currently offers a whopping 7.8% dividend…

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3 passive income stocks tipped to soar 41% (or more) by 2027

| Ben McPoland

One of these shares offering passive income is trading at a massive 79% discount to where City analysts think it…

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171,885 shares of this FTSE dividend star pays an income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian calculates how many shares investors would have to buy to generate enough income to match the UK State…

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