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Why looking at tobacco stocks makes me want to invest in Shell and BP shares

BP shares and those of fellow FTSE 100 oil stock Shell should have been destroyed by net zero, but tobacco…

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Is this a rare chance to target a fortune from cheap shares as the FTSE rallies? 

The FTSE 100 looks great value for investors who like buying cheap shares with high dividends. I'm making the most…

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One growth stock I’d avoid like the plague right now and one I’d buy in a shot

Every investor dreams of buying a growth stock just before it roars into life, but this one's too risky for…

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I’ve just bought these seven magnificent FTSE 100 shares ahead of the next rally

FTSE 100 shares look cheap right now and offer great dividend yields. I've been buying as many as I can…

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These 2 cheap shares yield 7% and trade at just 7 times earnings

I love buying cheap shares with high yields and right now there are plenty to choose from. The following two…

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Is this my once-in-a-decade-chance to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares before they rocket?

After a miserable few years, Hargreaves Lansdown shares are finally showing signs of life. Now could be a great time…

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How I’d invest £250 a month to aim for a lifelong £52,876 passive income

I'm hoping to have a ball in retirement after generating a regular passive income stream from my portfolio of FTSE…

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If I’d invested £3k in Centrica shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have today

Centrica shares have smashed the FTSE 100 performance norm in recent years, and they're still climbing. But is there a…

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Three red hot LSE shares I’d consider buying before the next stock market rally 

I'm looking for shares that will lead the next stock market rally and recent performance suggests these three should all…

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8% a year! These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay world-class income

Some of my favourite FTSE 100 shares now offer ultra-high yields and are available at bargain basement prices. These really…

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Lloyds shares look like a screaming buy at 42p, so I’ve just bought more

Lloyds shares keep getting cheaper and I keep buying them. I think they offer terrific income prospects. One day, they…

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I’m aiming to turn an empty £20k ISA into passive income of £38,313 a year

I could generate an exceptional passive income stream by investing just one year's ISA allowance. I wouldn't stop there though.

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Buying 385 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could give me a second income of £1k a year

It is possible to get a second income of almost 10% a year from top Footsie dividend stocks. Here's one…

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Shell and BP shares are rising again. Is it too late to buy them?

BP shares have almost doubled in three years and the Shell share price has been even more rewarding. Have I…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes tomorrow. I’m buying cheap shares today

Stock market crashes are impossible to predict, but they're also nothing to fear. FTSE 100 shares look great value and…

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3 world-class FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to hold until 2030

These are bumpy times for the UK, but I think the following three FTSE 100 stocks have the resilience to…

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8% a year from the FTSE 100? Here’s how I hope to get 12% instead

The FTSE 100 offers a great opportunity to build long-term wealth from UK blue-chip stocks. Here's how I plan to…

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

Taylor Wimpey shares look like a terrific bargain today, but I'm wondering whether longer-term investors have made money.

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Is the RC365 share price a world-class opportunity to lose lots of money fast?

Early bird investors have made fortunes from the RC365 share price and good luck to them. I have no fear…

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One world-class dividend stock I’d buy today and it isn’t BT Group or Tesco

It's not possible to buy every FTSE 100 dividend stock that takes my fancy. So I've made my choice and…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 30? I’d fill my empty ISA with these 3 world-class FTSE 100 shares

Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be hugely rewarding and there are some great opportunities out there right now. Here's…

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Investing Articles

What’s wrong with the Lloyds share price?

There's something up with the Lloyds share price. It doesn't seem to go anywhere. Yet I still think it's a…

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10.75% income! Investors think these FTSE 100 dividend stocks are the best shares to buy now

I've been hunting for the best shares to buy now and I'm not the only one to conclude that FTSE…

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5 dirt cheap UK stocks I’d buy right now in a SIPP

Top UK stocks are trading at bargain prices after recent market volatility. Here's five I'd pop in to my self…

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If I’d put £10k in Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage 5 years ago I’d have this much now

Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage have suffered in recent stock market volatility. Do they still merit their huge popularity?

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Up 18% in a week! Is the boohoo share price set to make investors fortunes again?

The boohoo share price is finally showing signs of life for reasons that quickly become clear. It could be a…

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5 world-class FTSE 100 dividend shares I’ve been buying

Recent stock market volatility has made FTSE 100 dividend shares look cheaper and their yields even bigger than before. I'm…

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£25k of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into passive income of £12k a year 

By investing in FTSE 100 shares at today's low prices I hope to generate a five-figure passive income stream by…

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Up 175% in a year! Rolls-Royce shares have gone too far, too fast but I’ll still buy them 

I've been wary of adding to my holdings of Rolls-Royce shares in case they peak and crash but now I…

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If I’d invested £10k in BP shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

BP shares have enjoyed a nice climb in recent years, but the dividend isn't what it was. So should I…

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A lifelong second income for just £3 a week? Here’s how I’d do it

Generating a second income from UK dividend shares is a brilliant way of funding a comfortable retirement. This is my…

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Will the stock market crash in September? 

September can be a tough month for investors with the chance of a full-blown stock market crash. Here are three…

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Buying these 2 high-yield investment trusts in a £20k ISA would give me £1k yearly income

I'm tempted by these two investment trusts that offer a high yield from investing in UK shares. But should I…

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Up 5% in a day! Are these 3 FTSE stocks the best shares to buy before the next rally? 

I'm looking for the best shares to buy following the recent sell-off and yesterday's rebound highlighted three that may recover…

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Growth Shares

What’s wrong with the Tesla share price?

The Tesla share price has fallen 10% in the last month as margins shrink and market competition grows. Is it…

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Retirement Articles

If I invested £3 a day in UK stocks and got 8% a year I could have £750k at retirement

UK stocks are a brilliant way to build retirement wealth because they offer me potential capital growth and dividend income,…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today and it isn’t Persimmon or Vodafone

For those who like a good, cheap dividend stock, both Persimmon and Vodafone look tempting. But I think this one…

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Market Movers

Should I sell Fundsmith Equity and buy a dirt cheap S&P 500 tracker instead?

Terry Smith's flagship vehicle Fundsmith Equity has smashed markets since launch in 2010 but can he carry on winning?

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8%+ dividend yields! The 10 highest payouts on the FTSE 100

As stock markets fall 10 Footsie stocks now offer dividend yields of between 8% and 10%, and I can't buy…

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Growth Shares

Aston Martin shares are the FTSE 250’s best performer up 110% in a year. Here’s what I’ll do

Aston Martin shares have accelerated faster than any stock on the FTSE 250 over the past 12 months. Time to…

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