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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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Should I back this year’s 2 biggest FTSE 100 flops for a 2024 recovery?

Could buying the two worst-performing shares on the FTSE 100 in 2023 prove a winning investment strategy for next year?…

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I’m tempted by the Shell share price but I’ll buy this 9.8% ultra-high-yield stock first

The oil price is on the slide and so is the Shell share price. I'm keen to buy, but another…

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Up 12% in a month, Lloyds shares still look cheap as chips to me

It's been a long wait but Lloyds shares have started to climb nicely but I don't think it's too late…

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I’ve only just bought these 5 dirt cheap shares and they’re already flying

The FTSE 100 has struggled lately but this has made it a happy hunting ground for cheap shares and I've…

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12% yield! Yet I wouldn’t touch Vodafone shares with a 10-foot pole until this happens

Vodafone shares come with a quite fabulous yield, but it looks too good to be true. Only one thing could…

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Nick Train doubled down on the crashing Diageo share price (and so did I) 

When the Diageo share price crashed last month I couldn't wait to load up on the FTSE 100 stock and…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’m thrilled I bought this year, and one I wish I hadn’t

I'm already making profits from a resurgent FTSE 100 share I bought in September but another stock pick is beginning…

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How I’d invest £50k to create a lifelong passive income of £35,219 a year

I'm looking to build up a passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares. The true benefits will reveal…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is up 233% in a year! Should I buy Ocado instead?

It's been a brilliant year for the Rolls-Royce share price. Now I’m looking for a similar growth opportunity and think…

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FTSE 100 to hit 8,000 by Christmas? I’m betting this stock market rally will last

The recent stock market rally has done wonders for my FTSE 100 stock holdings. Now I'm hoping for more festive…

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I’d earn £1,260 in passive income by investing a £20k Isa in these 3 ultra-high-yield stocks

I'm on the hunt for passive income and I reckon the following FTSE 100 stocks should help me generate it…

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How much must I invest in Tesco shares to earn income of £1,000 a year in 2024?

Tesco shares have given investors a winning combination of dividend income and share price growth lately. Should I buy them?

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Should I sell underperforming Fundsmith Equity or can Terry Smith beat the world again?

Terry Smith's investment vehicle Fundsmith Equity is heading for a second year of underperformance. Is it time to bail out?

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Does today’s beaten down Scottish Mortgage share price make it a no-brainer buy?

The crashing Scottish Mortgage share price has marred many a portfolio. Now there's talk of a recovery. Am I in?

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If I could only buy 1 more FTSE income stock in December, I’d grab this ultra-high-yielder

I think I can afford to buy one more FTSE 100 income stock before the end of the year. My…

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Forget cash! As savings rates peak, I’m getting almost 8% a year by investing in UK shares

UK shares have had a bumpy ride. But they’re cheap and many offer hugely generous yields. Cash no longer cuts…

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I’m desperate to buy these 3 brilliant value stocks now in case markets rally in December

2023 is drawing to a close and time is running out for Harvey Jones to buy more shares. He wants…

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£5k of savings? I’d target income of £7,544 a year by investing in just 3 dividend shares

I'm building a portfolio of dividend shares to give me a passive income in retirement. It's astonishing how the rewards…

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Will the stock market rally in December? 

2023 has been a mixed year for shares but that could all be forgotten if we get a good old-fashioned…

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I’ll drip-feed £300 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim to get rich if shares rally in 2024

I'm plugging gaps in my portfolio by making regular monthly investments into a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three…

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A P/E of 133 and no dividend! Has Rolls-Royce share price mania gone too far?

As the Rolls-Royce share price rockets it's important to take a close look at the company's fundamentals and resist the…

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How many BP shares need I buy to give up work and live off the income?

BP shares are on the slide and this could prove a good time to snap them up. But could I…

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If I’d invested £5k in IAG shares 5 years ago here’s what I’d have now

IAG shares are the stuff of nightmares but management now dreams of a brighter future. What does Harvey Jones think?

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