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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Turning an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £154,518 before my child’s 18th birthday

| Dr. James Fox

As UK residents, we can benefit from the tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA, and so can our kids. Here, Dr…

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High-yield stock British American Tobacco pays my fastest-growing dividend ever!

| Kevin Godbold

This high-yield business is throwing off some impressive financial numbers. I see it as a potential good-value investment now.

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create a second income from an empty portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks pushed upwards last week, but they're still trading at historic lows. Dr James Fox explains how this could…

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Turning an empty portfolio into £1,510 a week in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

For many investors, passive income is the holy grail. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an empty portfolio can be…

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Turning 5% of my earnings into £58,460 of additional income every year!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an additional income, regardless of what we'd be looking to use it for. Here, Dr James Fox…

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Why I’m buying and holding cheap dividend stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth potential in 2023. Here’s…

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Surprise! A once-in-a-decade chance to turn £30K into ultra-high-yield passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market hasn't traded this cheaply for a very long time. Here's why this could be an unmissable…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest a £20k ISA in these 3 top FTSE 100 stocks for a £1,714 income in year one

| Harvey Jones

Right now I can see loads of FTSE 100 stocks offering high-yield income while trading at bargain valuations. I like…

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10%+ yield! The FTSE 100 share I snapped up this week

| Christopher Ruane

With a well-known brand and double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 100 share has found a place in our writer's portfolio.…

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5 passive income ideas I’m already using

| Christopher Ruane

These five passive income ideas are already helping this writer earn money regularly without having to work for it. Here…

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How to target a £12K second income without working

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he would aim to build a four-figure second income each month by investing in blue-chip…

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How to use £3 a day to start building passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Putting aside just £3 a day to invest in dividend shares can slowly build a passive income portfolio potentially capable…

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Can investors bank on Lloyds shares recovering?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares sank on Wednesday after the company missed expectations. Dr James Fox sees this as a buying opportunity for…

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The 5 best FTSE dividend stocks to buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

We have results from a number of UK dividend stocks coming our way in August, some with forecast dividend yields…

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Dividend Shares

3 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which should I buy in August?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend shares offer yields above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I would (or wouldn't) buy them…

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5 stocks I’d buy right now to build a second income

| Alan Oscroft

There are many ways to seek a second income and earn some extra cash. A Stocks and Shares ISA, held…

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Looking for high yields? Here’s a 9% yielding stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains the allure of high yields and breaks down this FTSE 100 financial services business with its 9%…

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Investing Articles

How much could £1,000 in Tesco shares be worth in 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

I’ve been looking at Tesco shares and their possible future return. How much might a £1,000 stake in the supermarket…

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How I’d turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into £1.5m by investing £400 a month

| Harvey Jones

An empty Stocks and Shares ISA is a wasted opportunity. It's also a brilliant chance to create passive income for…

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Shell shares can still get their mojo back

| Andrew Mackie

Despite a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie still believes that investors should consider adding Shell shares to their portfolio.

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Is Rolls-Royce set to become a dividend darling again?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares rocketed this week as the engineering firm upgraded its profit forecast. Can shareholders now expect the dividend to…

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This FTSE 100 high yielding star is a great value stock I’m buying!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she is adding this well known value stock to her holdings with its excellent dividend yield…

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The Rio Tinto dividend looks too good to ignore!

| John Fieldsend

Rio Tinto offers one of the FTSE 100’s best dividends. Now that shares in the mining firm are 19% cheaper…

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Here’s 1 thriving FTSE 250 stock to buy and hold

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock, which has been on a great run in recent…

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