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Don’t panic, this isn’t a stock market crash! But I see it as a brilliant opportunity to buy shares

A full-blown stock market crash is a brilliant time to buy cheap shares, but they don't come along very often.…

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I’ve bought 1,824 shares of this high-yield income stock to aim for a £150 monthly income

I took advantage of last year's share price volatility to buy this top FTSE 100 income stock. Now I'm hoping…

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Today’s FTSE dip is an unmissable chance to load up my empty Stocks and Shares ISA

Today's stock market sell-off has given me a terrific opportunity to buy cut-price FTSE 100 companies for my Stocks and…

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Are these 2 former FTSE 100 stock market darlings set to make a lightning recovery?

These two FTSE 100 shares have lavished rewards on investors in the past but are struggling today. I'm hoping they…

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Bitcoin predicted to hit $100k this year! I’m buying FTSE 100 shares instead

Harvey Jones is resisting crypto hype and banking on FTSE 100 shares to build the wealth he needs for retirement.…

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I’d invest an empty ISA in these fabulous 5 dividend shares to target income of £1,250 a year

Now looks like a good time to buy FTSE 100 dividend shares as many combine attractive valuations with high yields.…

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I love my dirt cheap Taylor Wimpey shares. Should I buy more?

I saw an opportunity to buy cut-price Taylor Wimpey shares in the autumn and I'm glad I did. Now I'm…

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It’s possible to make a £35k a year passive income from a £20k ISA. One thing is required

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of building passive income for my retirement. But another ingredient is…

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Is the beaten-down BT share price ever going to recover?

The BT share price is an eternal temptation, yet investors who've fallen for its charms are hurting. Should we give…

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Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity has trailed over 1, 3 and 5 years. Here’s what I’m doing

Harvey Jones usually picks his own stocks but he's put some money into Fundsmith Equity. Now he's wondering whether to…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’ll buy this unloved bank trading at a 10-year low instead

The Lloyds share price is rising and I think there's more growth to come. But this FTSE 100 rival could…

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Investing a £20k ISA in Aviva shares could give me income of £1,600 a year

Harvey Jones is impressed by the income being paid to investors in Aviva shares. As ever, it's important to check…

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If I’d invested in JD Sports shares one month ago here’s what I’d have today

JD Sports shares were hammered last week by a profit warning. I'm glad I didn't buy them a month ago…

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One overlooked value stock I’d buy today and it’s not British American Tobacco

This FTSE 100 value stock is in need of a little love, after several years of poor performance. I think…

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The Rolls-Royce share price peaked at 297p! But 2024 could be a lot tougher

Investors need to tread carefully after a brilliant year for the Rolls-Royce share price as the company has to meet…

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How I’d aim to turn £500 a month into a stunning passive income of almost £350k a year

I'm investing flat out to create a handsome passive income from UK shares before I retire. I only wish I'd…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £37,710 second income 

If I had a lump sum at my disposal today, I'd try and turn it into a lifelong second income…

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I’m tempted by BAE Systems shares but may buy this cheap FTSE 250 rival instead

BAE Systems shares rocketed in 2023 and should perform well this year as global tensions rise. But is there a…

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Will the stock market crash in January?

After a rally, often there can be a stock market crash. There are plenty of reasons to be worried about…

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Should I start 2024 by selling my underperforming Unilever shares?

The days when Unilever shares smashed the FTSE 100 are long gone. After another disappointing year, how should I respond…

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Will the FTSE 100 hit 9,000 for the first time in 2024?

The FTSE 100 looks good value right now. With inflation and interest rates expected to fall, I think 2024 could…

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Up 225% in a year but a P/E of 152! Will the Rolls-Royce share price crash in 2024?

The Rolls-Royce share price smashed the FTSE 100 in 2023 and made investors rich. Yet I suspect the next 12…

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The Lloyds share price is finally surging! Will this continue in 2024?

I've got high hopes for the Lloyds share price in 2024. I'd happily fill my boots today hoping for plenty…

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Yields of 7.07% and 5.7%! Are these 2 dirt cheap shares unmissable buys in 2024?

I'm drawing up a list of cheap shares to buy for the year ahead and these two FTSE 100 high-yielders…

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A magnificent 9.56% yield! I think this is one of the best stocks to buy for income in 2024

I'm seeking the best stocks to buy in January. I want income, but growth would be good too and this…

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UK shares are among the cheapest in the world! I’m buying all I can before the next bull market

2023 has been a disappointing year for UK shares but the FTSE 100 is stirring into life and I'm getting…

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6% yield and P/E of just 8.42! This income stock is up 35% but still looks cheap

This income stock still seems good value despite its recent share price spike. But I'm wondering whether the headline yield…

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Can these 2 red-hot FTSE growth stocks smash the market again in 2024?

I'm seeking top FTSE 100 growth stocks that can lift my portfolio to new levels in 2024. These two are…

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2 brilliant picks I’d love to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

I'm looking for dividend and share price growth from my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024, and these two FTSE…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to build it into passive income of £28,458 a year

Building a passive income from stocks and shares is the work of a lifetime, but it's proving one of the…

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I tipped this dividend growth stock to soar in 2023 and it’s up 50%. Now I have a problem

Last Christmas I fell for this top FTSE 250 growth stock but failed to seal the deal. I'm kicking myself.…

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7.7% yield and a P/E of 6.5! I’m desperate to buy more of this FTSE 100 share in 2024

One top dividend-paying FTSE 100 share is at the top of my buy list for 2024. It's showing signs of…

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I’m kicking myself for failing to buy this red-hot growth stock in 2023. What about 2024?

This top growth stock has smashed the FTSE 100 this year and I should have bought it six months ago.…

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If I’d invested £10k in British American Tobacco shares one year ago here’s what I have today

British American Tobacco shares offer investors one of the highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 but this hasn't stopped…

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I’ve bought 3,093 shares of this high-yield stock to aim for a £280 monthly passive income

I'm hoping this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock will give me a high and rising passive income all the way…

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Up 50% in 2023! Are these the 2 best stocks to buy for 2024?

These two FTSE 100 companies were among the best shares to buy in 2023. They have bright prospects for 2024,…

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How many Taylor Wimpey shares must I buy to retire and live off the income?

Taylor Wimpey shares have rebounded strongly over the last year but they still offer a high dividend. Is this the…

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How I’d invest my first £500 in 2024 to build a second income of £187,520 a year

Investing a relatively modest monthly sum in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares can generate a massive second income in retirement.

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8% yield! Will the Abrdn share price boom in 2024?

The Abrdn share price has suffered a rough few years but could stage a recovery if markets pick up in…

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Can the dirt cheap Barclays share price smash the index in 2024?

The Barclays share price has laboured for years but now I think it looks ridiculously cheap and could soon be…

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