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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in May, which included a Share Advisor…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a broadcaster and a…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s latest lower-risk, higher-yield recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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7 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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Are these 2 top-performing UK growth stocks set to smash the index all over again? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is still kicking himself for failing to buy these two top FTSE 100 growth stocks last June. Now…

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1 penny stock I’d consider buying now while its share price is near 12p

| Kevin Godbold

This penny stock’s business looks set to explode into earnings after being a loss-maker for years. I think it’s an…

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This FTSE 100 stock has what it takes to keep beating the market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at a UK stock that's outperformed the broader market since its IPO in 2006 and looks set…

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2 incredible passive income shares you probably haven’t heard of!

| Dr. James Fox

When it comes to passive income shares, there are very few companies with stronger credentials than these two. Dr James…

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Back below 70p, is the Vodafone share price set to slide?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has been a disaster over one year, five years, and a decade. But after falling below…

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With a 3% yield, Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola still looks promising today

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver explains how Coca-Cola was one of Warren Buffett's best value investments. He thinks the shares could offer attractive dividends…

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This FTSE 100 fund has 17% of its portfolio in these 3 artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks

| Ben McPoland

AI continues to be top of mind for a lot of investors in 2024. Here are three top growth stocks…

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Here’s what could be in store for the IAG share price in May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why May could be a big month for the IAG share price and shares reasons why he…

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FTSE 100 stocks are back in fashion! Here are 2 to consider buying today

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 has been on fine form this year. Here this Fool explores two stocks he reckons could be…

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NatWest shares are up over 65% and still look cheap as chips!

| Charlie Keough

NatWest shares have been on a tear in recent months but still look like they've more to give. At least,…

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The Shell share price gains after bumper Q1! Have I missed my chance?

| Dr. James Fox

The Shell share price made moderate gains on 2 May after the energy giant smashed profit estimates by 18.5%. Dr…

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1 market-beating investment trust for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Keough

Stocks and Shares ISAs are great investment vehicles to help boost gains. Here's one stock this Fool wants to add…

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Below £5, are Aviva shares the best bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks that at their current price Aviva shares are a steal. Here he details why he'd add the…

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The Vodafone share price is getting cheaper. I’d still avoid it like the plague!

| Charlie Keough

The Vodafone share price is below 70p. Even so, this Fool wouldn't invest in the stock today. Here he breaks…

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Below 1.4p, is this penny stock one helluva bargain?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether the discovery of helium in Tanzania will transform the fortunes of this popular penny stock and…

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3 heavily-shorted UK stocks that investors should consider avoiding

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sophisticated institutional investors are betting these UK stocks are going to fall. So Edward Sheldon believes it’s sensible to avoid…

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Why I’m keen to buy the dip after the Aviva share price fell in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why investors shouldn't be spooked by the fall in the Aviva share price last month and explains…

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UK shares look way too cheap to ignore right now

| Charlie Keough

UK shares look cheap as chips and this Fool plans to go shopping. Here he explores one stock in which…

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A 10% yield but down 38%! This FTSE 250 dividend superstar looks a hidden gem to me

| Simon Watkins

After demotion from the FTSE 100, this stock dropped off the radar for many investors, but this FTSE 250 high-yield…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom!

| Charlie Carman

Many investors overlook FTSE 100 companies when seeking exposure to the artificial intelligence sector, but these British AI stocks are…

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£10k in savings? This REIT could turn that into a £3,625 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a real estate investment trust with 5,308 houses and a 6.25% dividend yield could generate…

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If I’d invested £10k in IAG shares three months ago this is what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

IAG shares are finally flying again, and investors can look forward to a dividend in 2024. Harvey Jones is annoyed…

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The investing question that many don’t ask

| Malcolm Wheatley

Being diversified means looking at different sectors, and different countries: London is just 3% of the global equity market.

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The Standard Chartered share price jumps 6.5% as Q1 profits surge. Here’s what I’ll do

| Harvey Jones

After today's impressive leap in the Standard Chartered share price, Harvey Jones is looking at this hidden FTSE 100 gem…

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Has Alphabet stock become a great passive income choice?

| Muhammad Cheema

After Amazon announced its first-ever dividend, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether the stock can generate a good passive…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in May, which included a Share Advisor…

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3 legendary FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income today

| Roland Head

With at least 30 years of continuous dividend payouts, these FTSE 100 stocks look like good choices for passive income,…

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With three new value-boosting strategies in place, BP’s share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

A major valuation gap between BP’s share price and its key rivals could close due to three new strategies being…

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At 415p, has the Rolls-Royce share price become a bit of a joke?

| James Beard

I think investing should be taken seriously. But has the recent surge in the Rolls-Royce share price turned the engineering…

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How Warren Buffett got rich (and how to aim for something similar)

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s success is partly the result of good fortune. But even without this, investing in the stock market can…

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£10k in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £27,000

| Mark David Hartley

Our writer explains how he'd invest £10k into dividend shares via an ISA with the goal of building up a…

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Down over 15% this year, but is boohoo a buy at today’s share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Should I buy boohoo now while the share price is low and aim to sell high later if the business…

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2 dirt cheap growth stocks with heaps of potential!

| Dr. James Fox

These two growth stocks are currently trading some way below their highs, but they've also got bags of potential. Dr…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider in May

| Royston Wild

FTSE stocks are back in fashion as investors look for undervalued shares. Here are some our writer Royston Wild thinks…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,160 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

With some careful consideration, it's possible to make an excellent passive income for life with UK shares. This is how…

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If I’d invested £1k in Amazon stock when it went public, here’s what I’d have today

| Muhammad Cheema

Amazon stock has been one of the biggest winners over the last couple of decades. Muhammad Cheema takes a look…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Nvidia stock 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock has been a great success story in the past few years. This Fool breaks down how much he'd…

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Could investing in a Shein IPO make my ISA shine?

| Christopher Ruane

With chatter that London might yet see a Shein IPO, our writer shares his view on some possible pros and…

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The FTSE 100 reached record highs in April! Here’s what investors should consider buying in May

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 continues to impress in 2024 as last month it reached new highs. Here are two stocks investors…

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Despite hitting a 52-week high, Coca-Cola HBC stock still looks great value

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons one flying UK share that has been participating in the recent FTSE 100 bull run remains a…

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