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Barratt buys Redrow: is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy cheap shares?

Barratt shares are down and Redrow shares are up following the news of a takeover. Is this a chance to…

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HSBC shares look ridiculously cheap to me

HSBC shares are looking more and more underpriced. Is it time to buy in? Or are there too many risks…

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Persimmon: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?

We might be looking at a rare chance to pick up undervalued stocks in the housing sector. Should I buy…

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15% dividend increase! Shell shares could be the FTSE 100’s best passive income play

Looking across the many big dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks, Shell shares look like they might be the best income option.

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Up 1,373% in two weeks! What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

It’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks for the Helium One share price. Here’s what happened, along with whether I…

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Did Lloyds shares just get even cheaper?

Lloyds got into a spot of bother with the FCA recently that pushed the shares downwards, but I see this…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares before they break £1.50?

House prices are up in January! Is this a golden opportunity to buy Taylor Wimpey shares while the housing sector…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £12,323 second income

I’d take advantage of this rare opportunity right now in the UK markets to target a sizeable and lifelong second…

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With no savings at 35, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be the best tip to build wealth even if I was starting with no savings…

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I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into passive income of £13,959 a year

Let’s say I had no savings and no experience of investing. How would I invest a £20k Stocks and Shares…

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I’m racing to buy cheap income stocks before it’s too late

After a couple of years of volatile share prices, many income stocks are paying inflated yields. Here’s how I’m finding…

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I’d buy 2,055 National Grid shares to target £100 a month in passive income

A recent pullback has left National Grid shares looking cheap. Here’s why I think this might be one of the…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in shares to target a £2,495 monthly passive income

Make money without lifting a finger? Sounds pretty good to me. Here’s one way to earn passive income even starting…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build a second income of £10,653 a year

Starting at 40 years old makes investing tricker, but it’s still more than possible to reach a sizable second income…

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Is following Warren Buffett’s investing tip to Jeff Bezos a chance to get rich?

Warren Buffett is famous for his investing tips and one he gave in a conversation with Jeff Bezos might be…

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Down $14! I’d buy fallen Apple shares and hold for a decade!

US tech firms enjoyed a terrific 2023 and their dominance looks set to continue. Here’s why I think Apple shares…

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I’m trying for a million from value stocks starting January

Is January the perfect time to target a million-pound portfolio from value stocks? Our writer explains the reasons it might…

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If I’d bought £1,495 JD Sports shares 1 month ago, here’s what I’d have now

JD Sports shares have ridden the wave of athleisure in recent years, but 2024 has delivered previously happy investors a…

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Here’s how I’m hunting a £5k passive income with the best stocks to buy

Big income goals are normal for anyone looking to invest, but finding the best stocks to buy is sometimes easier…

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I think Warren Buffett might love this FTSE 250 stock

Warren Buffett doesn’t invest in companies in the FTSE 250, but if he did, I think he’d take a liking…

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£5,000 in excess savings? Here’s one trap to avoid on the way to a lifelong second income

Anyone with £5,000 in excess savings might want to turn it into a lifelong second income, but here’s one dangerous…

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10%+ dividend yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 bargain while it’s still cheap

I take a cautious approach to any stock offering a dividend yield as high as 10%, but this FTSE 100…

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Should I snap up surging Sainsbury’s shares?

Sainsbury’s shares have been surging in recent months and the firm just announced it has increased its market share. Time…

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The best UK stocks are not where you think

UK stocks are trading at lower and lower valuation multiples. But where is the best place to find high-quality, undervalued…

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I’d ignore P/E ratios to find bargain basement value stocks

One popular way to hunt for cheap value stocks is with a price-to-earnings ratio. Here’s a better method, endorsed by…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get passive income for life

This is how I could take £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA and turn it into an £18,134 yearly…

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Why are investors piling into Glencore stock?

Glencore was one of the most bought stocks from investors in the UK last week. Should I buy shares myself…

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Down 72%, is now the perfect time to buy easyJet shares for the recovery?

Airline stocks look attractive now that passenger numbers are recovering. Should I buy easyJet shares now while they’re still cheap?

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Here’s how I’m hunting cheap shares in the New Year

It’s no secret that equities in this country look underpriced right now. Here’s how I’m searching for the best cheap…

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How I’m targeting world-class dividend stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

With the economy on shaky ground, here’s how I’m targeting the best of the best in dividend stocks to buy…

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I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘million dollar’ rule to build wealth and try to get rich

Here’s one of my favourite Warren Buffett quotes where he talks about how much he could earn with a smaller…

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How I’d build a second income to target a 20-year retirement date

What might the process look like to start from scratch and build a second income that might allow me to…

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£1,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a yearly £500 passive income

Turning £1,000 into a regular passive income of £500 or more isn’t a simple task, but here’s the strategy I’d…

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Here’s how the FTSE 100 breaks 9,000 in 2024

What does 2024 have in store for the FTSE 100? Could the index break 9,000 next year? Here’s how a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares at 35p, here’s how much I’d have now

Not long ago, Rolls Royce shares fell to a 20-year low of just 35p. What would have happened if I…

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£0 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d target a £300k nest egg

The Stocks and Shares ISA is one the best investing vehicles on the planet. Here’s a rough outline of how…

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Get ready for a stock market crash in 2024

A 20% drop in 2024? Here’s why we might be looking at a stock market crash next year and what…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d target dividends of £1,903 a year from income shares

Income shares might be the best option for those looking to lower risk while still getting regular dividend payments. Here’s…

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Why are ARM shares so expensive?

ARM shares rose even further this week. Why are they so expensive? And could the inflated $71 share price still…

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£9,999 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £10,000 or more

Is it possible to earn a five figure income starting from a small amount in savings? The correct investment strategy…

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