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Here’s 1 recession-proof penny share I’d buy for growth and returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share could experience growth and provide solid returns despite the gloomy macroeconomic picture at…

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With a 5.9% yield, National Grid could be a great stock for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid has a high yield and a great dividend track record. For those looking for passive income, Edward Sheldon…

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I’d start buying FTSE shares to target easy income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through why and how investors could start to invest in FTSE shares for passive income, based on…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the 6.5% dividend yield?

| Paul Summers

Lloyds Bank (LON:LLOY) shares offer almost double the dividend yield of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Is this enough to get…

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8.3% dividend yield! Here’s the Imperial Brands dividend forecast through to 2025

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' share price comes with one of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. Should I buy the firm…

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3 second income ideas for investors in August 2023!

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend stocks can be a good way to earn a second income. Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on…

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2 stocks to buy for supercharged returns!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking for stocks to buy to boost her holdings. Here she takes a closer look at two…

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This FTSE 250 stock could provide a future passive income stream!

| John Choong

With the FTSE 250 packed with hidden gems, could this amazing stock generate a meaningful amount of passive income for…

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Investing Articles

Some UK shares are on sale! Here’s one to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool noticed that many UK shares look to be trading at discount levels. She notes one that could boost…

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Dividend Shares

How to kick-start a passive income stream worth £202k in August

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of building and reinvesting dividends to enable a passive income stream and a growing…

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Investing Articles

Income shares: a once-in-10-years chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Income shares in this country look like an excellent place to grow wealth and to get richer. Here’s why now…

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Rio Tinto shares are down 19% in 6 months. Is this a great buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big pullback, Rio Tinto shares look cheap and offer a high dividend yield. Are they a great buy…

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Investing Articles

Is this high-yield stock a no-brainer buy for serious passive income?

| Simon Watkins

High-yield Aviva has sold off non-core businesses, focused on growth, pays stellar dividends, and is trading at a 20% discount…

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Investing Articles

Who spotted this Lloyds Banking shares warning sign?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds Banking shares seem perpetually cheap in terms of valuation, but I’ve noticed a problem and it looks like a…

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BAE Systems shares rise on stunning trading news. Here’s why I’d buy the FTSE share today!

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price is flying again after the firm upgraded its full-year forecasts. Here's why I'm looking to buy…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Seeking powerful passive income, I have tracked down two dividend darlings. One pays 10.2% a year in cash, while the…

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Investing Articles

With a 6% payout, this dividend stock looks like a great opportunity!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool believes this dividend stock could boost her passive income consistently through dividend payments with a yield of 6%.

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Here’s 1 cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 100 stock which looks great value for money as well as…

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Investing Articles

At 20% down from January, is it time for me to buy Glencore shares?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore shares have dropped 20% since January but great trading capabilities and stellar dividends make them look a bargain to…

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Should investors buy Haleon shares after the company raised its full-year guidance?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares could be worth a look after today’s H1 results, says Edward Sheldon. But there are a few risks…

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Forget Rolls-Royce! I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock in August for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he's planning to invest additional money in this high-yielding FTSE 250 investment trust this summer.

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Investing Articles

Why I remain bullish on the BP share price

| Andrew Mackie

Despite a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie argues that a number of tailwinds will support the BP share price into…

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Yielding 8.5%, Aviva shares are my top stock pick for August

| Andrew Mackie

With the Aviva share price stuck in the doldrums, Andrew Mackie thinks investors should consider buying some for both capital…

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Investing Articles

My top 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in August

| Harshil Patel

With ample investment opportunities around, our writer outlines his favoured Footsie dividend shares for his ISA this month.

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Investing Articles

These 2 top dividend stocks are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them in August

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could be too good to ignore at current prices. Here I'll explain why I'll buy…

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3 FTSE dividend shares I’d love to buy today

| Kevin Godbold

The fickle stock market is offering some dividend bargains right now and I’d snap up some of the shares to…

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Is August the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares looking cheap, this Fool senses a buying opportunity. Here, he explains why he'd use August to buy…

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Investing Articles

My top 3 passive income shares to buy in August

| Ben McPoland

General market weakness continues to make many stocks look attractively priced. Here are three dividend shares to buy in August.

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Investing Articles

Am I buying BP shares after huge earnings miss?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares missed earning expectations by some distance. Dr James Fox explores whether this might be a good opportunity to…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
Investing Articles

Time for me to buy this hidden FTSE 100 gem for turbo-charged passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock yields over 9%, has great brands under its business umbrella, and can be bought at a…

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I’d use August to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity!

| Charlie Keough

Given that UK stocks look cheap, this Fool sees an opportunity for investors to build a passive income stream. Here's…

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Earnings incoming: are Smith & Nephew shares about to take off?

| Dr. James Fox

Smith & Nephew shares could see some movement this week with the medical devices giant due to report on 3…

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Are Haleon shares a ‘buy’ ahead of tomorrow’s earnings?

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares are almost flat since they launched just over a year ago. But there could be some movement on…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’d buy Standard Chartered shares for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Standard Chartered shares trade on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 7.5 times. I think the bank is a…

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Investing Articles

I’m buying this 10% yielding FTSE 100 giant for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she is adding some shares of this telecommunications giant to her holdings for passive income.

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If I could buy just one dividend share in August, I’d choose this one

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why one dividend share has grabbed his attention for its diversified portfolio of investments that could fund…

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Investing Articles

Are Aviva shares a screaming buy?

| Paul Summers

Aviva (LON:AV) shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Does a very low valuation…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares I snapped up this month – for an average 9.4% yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why this pair of well-known, high-yield FTSE 100 shares both made it into his shopping basket in…

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Investing Articles

A 5%+ yield but down 17% from February, Lloyds shares look cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares offer a high yield that looks set to increase, great growth prospects and what I see as a…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 340 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying 340 Britvic shares could unlock £100 a year in dividends. Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could…

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