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5 British shares these Fools like more than Greggs for the long term

| The Motley Fool Staff

The Greggs share price is back down to pandemic levels, haven fallen around 30% in the past year. Time to…

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5 S&P 500 ‘sell-off stocks’ Fools have added to their watchlist

| The Motley Fool Staff

The S&P 500 recently dropped by around 9% in the course of just one month, creating plenty of buying opportunities…

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Just released: March’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in March [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in March [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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5 UK stocks Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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5 under-the-radar UK shares that deserve more attention

| The Motley Fool Staff

UK companies not widely covered may potentially offer a unique opportunity to buy shares in a future market winner.

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Recently released: this month’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 2 weeks before the US election is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The US election represented a major turning point for Tesla stock, taking millions of shareholders on one hell of a…

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This FTSE 250 trust is a high-risk, potentially-high-reward play

| Dr. James Fox

Typically, trusts offer a degree of stability due to their diversified nature. Dr James Fox explains why this FTSE 250…

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Up 47% from its 12-month low, is there any value left in Lloyds’ share price?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ share price has risen substantially over the past year, but it may still have significant value left in it.…

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£500 to invest a month? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could unlock a comfortable retirement

| Royston Wild

The tax benefits of the Stocks and Shares ISA can provide the foundations for significant long-term wealth creation. Here's how.

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5 reasons to consider buying this FTSE 100 stock like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights five reasons why he thinks this excellent FTSE 100 stock looks like a solid portfolio contender right…

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Down 83%! This FTSE 250 firm could now be a stock market takeover target

| Ben McPoland

After a serious stock market slump, the boss of this FTSE 250 biotech company has reportedly highlighted its takeover exposure.

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This has to be one of the best UK stocks to buy, IMO! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks are often considered undervalued, but very few appear to come close to this one. Dr James Fox explains…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Barclays share price could be…

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price has surged over the past 12 months, but where will it go next? Dr James Fox…

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1 top stock offering incredible value right now!

| Ben McPoland

After its recent decline, this high-quality tech share benefitting from artificial intelligence is trading more like a value stock.

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Down 21% in 6 months! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is wondering whether he should add struggling FTSE 250 share JD Wetherspoon to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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As the ISA deadline looms, here are 2 dividend-paying stocks I have been loading up on

| Andrew Mackie

With the opportunity to invest up to £20,000 in an ISA available, Andrew Mackie looks at two of his favourite…

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Here’s how Bitcoin could help an investor earn a £10,000 monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest in stocks and shares in order to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains…

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$500 or $100: how much is Tesla stock really worth in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has fallen from $488 to $249 in the space of a few months. Is there value on offer…

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Fully using the £20k ISA allowance could make this much passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how much passive income could be made over time if an investor focused purely on building up…

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Nvidia stock is a ‘generational opportunity’ right now, according to this Wall Street analyst

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock is currently 23% below its highs. And a well-known technology analyst believes that this is an incredible buying…

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The 2025 stock market sell-off: an incredible opportunity to build wealth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's been volatile in 2025 due to all the economic and geopolitical uncertainty. And Edward Sheldon's seeing opportunities.

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A 9% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a gem hidden in plain sight

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a well-known £3bn market cap stock that has a high dividend forecast for the coming few…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, AstraZeneca’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

AstraZeneca is making a $1bn investment for the long term, but what lies in store for investors over the next…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, National Grid’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

With its £60bn restructuring plan under way, analyst forecasts are growing more bullish on the National Grid share price. Here…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, ITV’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

ITV now has one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms in the UK, but how far can its share price climb?…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, ITM Power’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

After falling 95% in the last four years, is this hydrogen business on the verge of an explosive comeback? Here…

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Is BAE Systems’ share price set to soar after historic German vote paves the way for huge pan-European defence fund?

| Simon Watkins

I feel BAE Systems’ share price could go a lot higher following a recent landmark vote to boost European defence…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, Ocado’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The Ocado share price keeps falling as losses continue to disappoint, but could that be about to change? Here are…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Rolls-Royce shares are up almost 800% since the start of 2023, but can they keep going? Zaven Boyrazian dives into…

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2 high-yield FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider to target a £2,430 passive income

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is a great place to go shopping for reliable, high-yield dividend shares. Here are two of…

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13.2% dividend yield! Is this a trap or a brilliant income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

This unloved oil & gas producer comes with the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350. Yet can this payout…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

How much money could investors make capitalising on the S&P 500’s volatility? Zaven Boyrazian explores what lies in store over…

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A dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock to consider buying today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The FTSE 250 could be perfectly positioned to thrive over the next five years, and this stock might be one…

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The big problem with the FTSE 100’s highest dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years in the wilderness, the FTSE 100 has pulled ahead of its US rivals. Also, its high dividend yield…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The FTSE 100's beating the S&P 500 by almost double digits right now, but could this upward momentum continue into…

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Forecast earnings growth of 74% a year and a 9.4% yield, this FTSE 100 gem also looks very undervalued to me!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial sector star looks set for stunning earnings growth that I think could drive its share price…

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3 last-minute shares, trusts and funds to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Searching for top investments before the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline? Here are three top UK-listed assets to consider.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have a positive view of Lloyds shares as a source of future income. But with a Supreme Court hearing…

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Here are 2 of my favourite FTSE 100 shares for growth and dividends!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 shares are exceptional 'all rounders' for share investors to consider in the coming days and…

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Is this the FTSE 100’s most exciting investment?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is typically home to more mature and dividend-paying stocks, but I’ve always thought of this one as…

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2 dividend growth shares to consider for a long-term second income!

| Royston Wild

These UK stocks have great records of dividend growth. Here's why I think they remain great shares to consider for…

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The top 5 FTSE 100 stocks since the Covid crash!

| Ben McPoland

Five years on from the last stock market crash, this writer reveals the FTSE 100 index’s biggest winners on a…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £15?

| Ben McPoland

GSK shares are trading cheaply and offering potential passive income. So is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for…

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How much could an ISA investor make putting £700 a month into growth stocks?

| Ben McPoland

This writer shows how a relatively modest sum of money invested each month into growth stocks can result in a…

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3 steps to turn an empty ISA into a potential £45k second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

British investors can leverage the power of an ISA to earn a chunky, long-term second income, entirely tax-free! Zaven Boyrazian…

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