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Are these the 3 best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

Dividend shares are a great way for me to get more out of my investments. Here are three dividend stocks…

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The FTSE 100 closes up after full-year results from leading UK firms – are they buys?

Earnings season brings about a lot of ups and downs for the FTSE 100. Yesterday had some particularly good releases,…

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This is how many FTSE 100 shares I’d likely need for £1,000 a month in passive income

I think dividend shares are a great way to build a passive income stream. I'm wondering how many I'd need…

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2 no-brainer beginner FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my portfolio

Getting started with investing can be daunting. Here are two stocks for beginners to consider buying to build their first…

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With just £300 a month, can I make half a million by investing in FTSE 250 dividend shares?

This Fool UK writer is considering a strategy to save half a million pounds by investing £300 a month in…

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Could the IAG share price get back above 400p? Here’s what the charts say…

Down 10% in a year, Mark David Hartley is checking the charts to see if the IAG share price can…

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This FTSE 100 value stock pays an 8% dividend yield!

I’m looking at a promising FTSE 100 stock that could pay decent dividends if it maintains its reputation in what's…

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How I plan to retire early with £1,000 a month of passive income

It’s easier than you think to secure a comfortable early retirement. My plan is to build a passive income stream…

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BP share price performing well despite pushback from investors on green energy targets

The viability of green energy is under scrutiny. How will this affect the BP share price as the company pursues…

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The Tesla share price is down 24% this year! Can it remain in the Magnificent 7?

With the Tesla share price crashing, it could lose its place in the Magnificent 7. I’m considering which S&P 500…

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Forget Lloyds! I would grab cheap shares of this FTSE 250 growth stock before prices go up

Popular stocks may seem reliable but I'm digging for real value in cheaper FTSE 250 shares that are selling at…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I would avoid like the plague!

Lots of FTSE 100 stocks are currently trading at a bargain but others are heavily overvalued. I’m analysing three shares…

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£13k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1,487 a month

Mark Hartley investigates how investors can set themselves up for early retirement with passive income from a portfolio of dividend…

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With its 15% yield, I think this undervalued dividend stock is a no-brainer buy

Mark David Hartley has searched far and wide for a high-yield dividend stock with a good track record of payments.…

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The best UK shares to buy? Find out why these top brokers recently upgraded their positions

I’m looking for promising UK shares to add to my portfolio but I’m not entirely convinced by these recent broker…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Chemring shares five years ago, this is how much I’d have

With Chemring shares up 146% in the past five years, this Fool UK contributor is calculating how much he’d have…

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FTSE 100 shares: a once-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich?

I believe these FTSE 100 shares are significantly undervalued, offering a life-changing opportunity to buy them for less than they’re…

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The BT share price is on life support! Can a move to digital save it?

The BT share price dropped 10% last month ahead of plans to upgrade the UK network. What will it take…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I would aim to retire with £27,000 a year in passive income

If I had no savings at 40, this is how I would aim to retire with an adequate amount of…

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3i share price dips 3% despite impressive trading update released today

Mark Hartley evaluates the 3i share price after today’s trading update and considers whether the £24bn FTSE 100 constituent has…

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Up 185% in a year, can the Rolls-Royce share price go higher? Some analysts think so!

The Rolls-Royce share price keeps climbing despite some alarming risks on the balance sheet. I’m now wondering just how high…

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Lloyds’ share price is down 12% this month! Here’s why I think it’s a great time to buy

The Lloyds share price is down 12% and nearing a one-year low. I’m jumping on this opportunity to buy it…

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Up 100% in 5 years! Have I missed the boat on this skyrocketing FTSE 100 value stock?

Is it sunrise or sunset for this high-flying FTSE 100 stock? I’m crunching the numbers to find out if it…

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A steal at only £5! Is this UK growth stock a golden opportunity to profit in 2024?

This Fool UK contributor is impressed by a cheap growth stock that’s fighting for its place in a competitive industry…

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How I’d invest £6,000 a year into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1,000 a month in passive income

In this article, Mark David Hartley explains how he would go about investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Up 33% in 3 months! Can this leading FTSE 250 stock keep climbing?

I’m considering whether shares in this leading FTSE 250 company have more space to grow, or will it all come…

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I plan to secure consistent returns with these 3 FTSE 100 value stocks

By adding a few value stocks, this Fool UK contributor aims to diversify their portfolio with the right balance of…

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This is how much I’d have now if I’d bought 500 shares of this FTSE 100 company a year ago

2023 was not a year for growth, with most FTSE 100 companies ending the year down. However, this one stock…

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Forget flying cars, could this burgeoning industry hold the UK’s next biggest growth stocks?

Flying cars may be all the rage abroad, but I’m investigating an emerging industry where I think I’ll find some…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d consider using dividend stocks to aim for £4,752 a year in passive income

This Fool UK contributor explores how he can fully benefit from his savings using FTSE 100 dividend stocks and compounding…

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3 cheap shares I’d buy to take advantage of high-yield dividend payments

I think buying cheap shares in companies that pay high dividends is a great way to earn some additional income…

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The UK stock market is awash with hidden gems. These are my top picks for January

I’m digging deep to find some lesser-known shares on the UK stock market that I think have spectacular growth potential.…

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The Barclays share price plummeted 6% this week. Should I be concerned or buy more?

With the Barclays share price experiencing extreme volatility, I’m wondering if there is something bigger going on in the UK…

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They outperformed the S&P 500 over 5 years! Are these the best UK shares to buy now?

Sure, the S&P 500 may deliver impressive returns, but I’m looking at three shares to buy here in the UK…

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These are the FTSE shares that I’m confident will help my portfolio take off in 2024

I'm looking at three promising FTSE shares that I think will make a great addition to my portfolio in the…

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I’m considering 700 shares of this UK stock to aim for £10,000 a year in passive income

Could buying dividend shares in this company secure me a reliable passive income that will help me achieve my goal…

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Now at a 52-week low, will shares in these FTSE 100 fashion giants recover in 2024?

UK fashion suffered through 2023, leaving one FTSE 100 share at a 52-week low, while 2024 has sent another plummeting.…

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In a market slump, this is how I aim to identify cheap stocks with growth potential

Choosing the best cheap stocks during a market downturn can be hard. This is my strategy to identify those with…

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Could the Diageo share price hit new highs in 2024?

With the Diageo share price in a slump this year, I’m wondering if a recovery in 2024 could make this…

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These two FTSE 100 stocks are on the rise – is now the time to buy?

As the mining sector enjoys a boost from China, this Fool UK contributor has his eye on two promising FTSE…

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