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My Stocks and Shares ISA has two giant weeds in it. Should I pull them out?

This writer has two massive losers inside his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. What's gone wrong? And is it time…

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Why this AI stock in the FTSE 250 looks cheap to me

Jon Smith explains why a popular online marketplace is making use of AI and why the stock could outperform in…

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The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA might be one of the better things about living in the UK

The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA doesn't have many equivalents in other countries. Here's why these accounts can help UK…

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Here’s how I’d start investing with one pound a day!

Our writer explains how he’d start investing if he had his time again -- by putting aside as little as…

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1 UK dividend stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

Owning a diversified portfolio is usually the wisest option. But if I had to choose just one UK stock for…

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How I’d try and turn £20,000 into a second income that’s bigger than my salary

Many of us put our money into savings accounts, but over the long run, the returns are poor. So this…

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2 shares I’m not touching with a bargepole in today’s stock market

The stock market has so many great possible investment opportunities, I just think why take the risk with these two…

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How £50 a week could become a passive income worth £45,209

Millions of us put money aside for a passive income, but stocks and shares allow us to be much more…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a weighty passive income

Funnelling any spare savings towards building a passive income is certainly a smart idea, but how to find the right…

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Unsure how to invest? I’d follow these 2 pieces of advice from investing genius Warren Buffett

Taking a page from Warren Buffett's playbook, this Fool considers two key principles that could unlock stock market riches. 

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New to the stock market? Here are 2 of the best shares to consider buying

Starting out in the stock market can be confusing. Here, this Fool explains his strategy and picks out two shares…

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Down 14% in a month, this well-known FTSE 250 stock could keep falling fast

Jon Smith explains why recent results show an ongoing transformation for this FTSE 250 stock, but one he feels won't…

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Looking for AI shares to buy? Consider this FTSE 100 giant

With the obvious artificial intelligence stocks looking expensive, Stephen Wright’s looking off the beaten track for AI shares to buy.

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This investment could offer both a second income and share price growth

Oliver says a second income can sometimes come at the cost of growth. But here's one company he thinks could…

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Should investors buy IAG right now with the share price near 179p?

Recent positive share price trends may continue with this week’s upcoming release of first-quarter figures for IAG.

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With £1,000 to invest, should I buy growth stocks or income shares?

Dividend shares are a great source of passive income, but how close to retirement, should investors think about shifting away…

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I wish I’d known about this lucrative style of stock market investing 20 years ago

Research has shown that over the long term, this style of investing can generate returns in excess of those provided…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price stalls, investors should consider buying

The super-fast growth of the Rolls-Royce share price has come to an end for now, but Stephen wright thinks there…

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How I’d invest my first £9,000 today to target £36,400 a year in passive income

This writer reckons one cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock with good growth prospects could be a solid choice for a…

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I’d start investing with under £500 like this!

Christopher Ruane explains the moves he'd make if he was starting investing for the first time, on a budget of…

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Revealed! The best-performing FTSE 250 shares of 2024

A strong performance from the FTSE 100 masks the fact that six FTSE 250 stocks are up more than 39%…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 30% since January… and it still looks like a bargain

When a stock's up 30%, the time to buy has often passed. But here’s a FTSE 100 stock for which…

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This major FTSE 100 stock just flashed a big red flag

Jon Smith flags up the surprise departure of the CEO of a major FTSE 100 banking stock as a reason…

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I’d invest £10 a week for £15,313 of annual passive income

Unless we've got a lot of money, we should all play the long game with passive income. Dr James Fox…

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With £0 in May, here’s how I’d build a £10k passive income pot

Jon Smith runs over how he could go from a standing start to having a passive income pot built from…

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Near 513p, is the BP share price presenting investors with a buying opportunity?

With the BP share price down, is now a good opportunity to load up on the oil and gas giant’s…

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Here’s where I see the BT share price ending 2024

Jon Smith explains why he believes the BT share price will fall below 100p by the end of the year,…

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With a 3% yield, Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola still looks promising today

Oliver explains how Coca-Cola was one of Warren Buffett's best value investments. He thinks the shares could offer attractive dividends…

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3 heavily-shorted UK stocks that investors should consider avoiding

Sophisticated institutional investors are betting these UK stocks are going to fall. So Edward Sheldon believes it’s sensible to avoid…

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Why I’m keen to buy the dip after the Aviva share price fell in April

Jon Smith explains why investors shouldn't be spooked by the fall in the Aviva share price last month and explains…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in May

Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month. Two UK stocks are…

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If I’d put £836 into National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

Jon Smith explains how much profit he'd have from National Grid shares if he'd purchased them before the pandemic changed…

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Will the UK stock market crash in May?

Investor optimism is high after the UK stock market enjoyed a strong April. Harvey Jones is wary about the month…

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Should I buy BT while the share price is low and aim to sell high later?

The BT share price has increased strongly before, and there's a case to be made that it may do so…

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Why the Anglo American share price shot up 40% in April

Jon Smith reviews the best-performing FTSE 100 stock from the past month and explains why the Anglo American share price…

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3 of my top stocks to consider buying in May

With parts of the market looking expensive, Stephen Wright thinks a focus on quality is the way to go for…

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Is National Grid too boring for my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

Harvey Jones is looking for a solid FTSE 100 dividend growth stock for this year's Stocks and Shares ISA limit.…

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If I put £10k in this FTSE 100 stock, it could pay me a £1,800 second income over the next 2 years

A FTSE 100 stock is carrying a mammoth 10% dividend yield and this writer reckons it could contribute towards an…

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2 UK shares I’d sell in May… if I owned them

Stephen Wright would be willing to part with a couple of UK shares – but only because others look like…

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