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I think these 2 FTSE 100 dividend champions could double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two dividend stocks offer some of the highest yields in the FTSE 100 and could jump-start your portfolio's returns.

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I’d be extremely careful with this FTSE 250 stock. Hedge funds are shorting it heavily

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock is currently the third-most-shorted on the London Stock Exchange. Approach with caution, warns Edward…

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A cheap growth and dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA for 2020

| Royston Wild

Seeking value, growth, and income for your Stocks & Shares ISA? Royston Wild zeroes in on a terrific firm that…

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Why I’d invest in the Sirius Minerals share price at its new lows

| Manika Premsingh

Sirius Minerals' share price has dropped to new lows in the past few days, making it a worthwhile investment now,…

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No savings at 40? 2 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for early retirement

| Roland Head

I think these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks are likely to beat the market over the coming years.

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Belong to Gen Z? Why I’d put my income to work and invest in the FTSE 100

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

If you are in your 20s, I'd encourage you to to invest regularly in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) tracker.

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Forget Mothercare! The Vodafone share price is rising

| Kirsteen Mackay

As Mothercare slides into administration I take a closer look at Vodafone's recent price rise.

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How should I invest £5k? The 5 shares I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Here's what I'd buy if I had to pick only five stocks and hold them forever.

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FTSE 100 dividends! Should you buy the RDSB share price and its 6.4% yield for your ISA?

| Royston Wild

The Shell share price offers some up some terrific yields right now. But is it a FTSE 100 dividend stock…

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All bets were off as the William Hill share price crashed 12% yesterday

| James J. McCombie

Gambling stocks like William Hill (LSE: WHM) and Flutter Entertainment (LSE: FLTR) slid yesterday on news of a call for…

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These 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks could make great turnaround plays. If you’re patient

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could do with a higher oil price to recover recent losses.

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No savings at 50? Here’s how I’d boost my retirement income

| Alan Oscroft

If you're over 50 and worried about your financial health in retirement, here's a look at what you could still…

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FTSE 100 fireworks! 2 cheap dividend stocks I think could help you get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich off of FTSE 100 shares? Royston Wild discusses two delicious dividend stars that would look good…

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Forget tonight’s £74m EuroMillions jackpot! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains why he'd rather buy this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock than a ticket in tonight's EuroMillions lottery.

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I reckon the low Imperial Brands share price and near-12% yield make it a screaming buy

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says results at Imperial Brands Group plc (LON: IMB) may be disappointing, but today's bargain price and double-digit…

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Why I’d ditch gold and buy FTSE 100 shares right now

| Peter Stephens

I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers superior long-term growth opportunities compared to gold.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest in these 2 FTSE 100 shares today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer high returns due, in part, to their low valuations.

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Forget Premium Bonds! I’d make a passive income with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer improving income outlooks in my view.

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Can the ITV share price double your money?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The ITV share price looks undervalued, but investors might be disappointed with the company's performance says, Rupert Hargreaves.

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6% dividend yields! Should you buy this unloved income stock for your 2020 ISA?

| Royston Wild

Looking for big-paying shares to help you get rich and retire early? Royston Wild gives the lowdown on one such…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’d buy with £10k right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Defensive business models and earnings growth makes these FTSE 100 stocks the perfect income investments, argues Rupert Hargreaves.

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Could now be the time to pile into the Metro Bank share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

An offer for Metro Bank could send the share price flying, but is it worth buying into the speculation?

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Full steam ahead for this new FTSE 250 growth stock? Here’s why I’m not tempted

| Paul Summers

New-stock-on-the-block Trainline plc's (LON:TRN) half-year numbers suggest the company is on track, but this Fool suspects the good news is…

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I think this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock is too cheap for ISA investors to miss!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights a FTSE 100 dividend stock that could pay you for life.

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Over 50 and saving for retirement? I think you’ll love these dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to boost your wealth in the lead up to retirement? Edward Sheldon says he's found the perfect stocks.

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Why Lloyds Banking Group isn’t the first FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares (LON: LLOY) have appeal, says Edward Sheldon. However, there are other FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks he'd buy…

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I think these are the worst stocks to own in a stock market crash

| G A Chester

G A Chester highlights the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could be hardest hit in a market meltdown.

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Why I’d diversify my FTSE 100 portfolio as Britain heads to the polls!

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

A diversified portfolio may help FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors keep calm in a potentially different political landscape.

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No savings at 50? This FTSE 100 5% dividend yield could still help you retire in luxury

| Royston Wild

Nothing in the bank? No hassle. With some choice investments it's still possible to get rich and retire in comfort,…

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Don’t save for retirement! Here’s a better way to double your State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s what I’d do in the wealth-building stage leading up to my retirement.

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6% dividend yields and dirt-cheap P/E ratios! I think these stocks are great 2020 ISA buys

| Royston Wild

Looking to load your Stocks & Shares ISA with big dividend payers? These two budget stocks are worth serious attention…

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What should stock investors do in the run-up to the general election?

| Stepan Lavrouk

Lots of things could happen, so don’t bet everything you have on one particular outcome.

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Here are the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I bought for my ISA in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon reveals two stocks he bought for his own portfolio during October, including a recession-proof FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend…

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These 2 FTSE 100 companies are my best dividend stocks of the past decade. I’d buy them today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones names the best two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for dividend income over the last decade.

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Forget Cash ISAs! I’d rather get rich with this FTSE 250 6.8% dividend yield

| Royston Wild

Leaving your money locked in a Cash ISA can cost you a fortune. I think you should use your money…

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Lloyds share price down 5%! Is the bank a bargain buy or a value trap?

| T Sligo

The Lloyds share price has dropped 5% in the past week. Is it too good to be true?

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Why I think the BP share price is less risky than the Saudi Aramco IPO

| Kirsteen Mackay

The excitement surrounding the Saudi Aramco IPO may be alluring, but I think BP has more to offer investors.

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This FTSE 100 share price spiked after a ‘Eureka Moment’. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share has outperformed the index in the past year, but its prospects just got brighter.

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The Eurasia Mining share price leaps 20%! New golden goose or the next SXX?

| Tom Rodgers

Eurasia Mining appears to have struck gold in its Russian mines -- with confidence sky high, seasoned investors could buy…

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This Warren Buffett investing tip could boost the value of your Stocks and Shares ISA

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s advice on asset allocation may improve your long-term financial prospects.

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