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5 steps that could turn me into a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how his goal of becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire could be boosted by keeping to…

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Inflation falls to 1.7%! Here are the UK shares that I think will benefit the most

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of his favourite UK shares and the respective sectors that could gain the most from…

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2 no-brainer Warren Buffett stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two of Warren Buffett’s biggest investments in 2024! But are they actually winning stocks for me to buy…

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I think this value stock could be booted out of the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a value stock that's at the lowest level this year, but recent problems could spell trouble…

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A 10% dividend yield but down 26%, is this FTSE stock now a major bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock delivered record-breaking results, but its shares keep dropping. Is this a powerful buying opportunity for…

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This FTSE 250 share dived 50%! Time for me to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This airline's currently one of the worst-performing stocks in the FTSE 250. But does its discounted price make it a…

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Buying 1,790 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock earns £1,000 passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can be a lucrative source of passive income, but can this FTSE 100 monopoly continue rewarding shareholders in the…

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When will the Tesco share price reach £4?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price is flying 33% higher than a year ago. But will it return to its pre-2011 price…

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When will the BP share price reach £5?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After falling 25%, BP shares are starting to look cheap! What’s behind the recent downfall of energy stocks, and when…

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When will the BT share price reach £2?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT Group share price has surged by 40% since May! But will it reach £2 a share by this…

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Here’s the latest Rolls Royce share price forecast for 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

City analysts predict the Rolls-Royce share price could reach as high as £6.75p! But is this actually realistic? Zaven Boyrazian…

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When will the Lloyds share price reach £1?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is expected to climb by double-digits over the next 12 months, but will it finally return…

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2 Warren Buffett-type stocks in the UK’s FTSE 100 index worth a look today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett likes to invest in high-quality companies. He also likes to buy when valuations are attractive and he can…

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3 golden steps to building long-term wealth with UK shares

| Royston Wild

UK shares have provided impressive long-term returns. Royston Wild reveals three strategies that shrewd investors use to maximise their profits.

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Want to join the top 10% of Stocks and Shares ISA investors? Here’s how much you’d need

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers how long it would take to build a portfolio that might position an ISA investor in the…

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With a spare £300, here’s how I’d start investing this October

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how he'd start investing if he had just a few hundred pounds to spare and was a…

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£9,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £10,207 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a high-quality ETF that he thinks could help lay a solid foundation for a sizeable future second…

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If I’d invested £10k in the FTSE 100 25 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Muhammad Cheema

Has the FTSE 100 been a winner over the last 25 years? Muhammad Cheema takes a look at this and…

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3 key tips to help investors beat volatile stock markets

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Enduring volatility in the stock market can be a painful experience. Yet these simple steps can go a long way…

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Why I’d ignore Phoenix Group and buy other cheap UK shares for my ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Pheonix Group’s dividend yield has reached 9.6% -- the highest in the FTSE 100! These UK shares could be an…

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Why I’d need to be crazy to buy these 2 UK stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two UK stocks that have fallen heavily in price over the past year but don't represent…

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I’d drip feed £497 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

I think UK businesses like this strong performer can help me build towards a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA over…

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After getting promoted from the FTSE 250, what’s next for Hiscox?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over the latest reshuffle in the FTSE 250 and explains why he feels this top stock could…

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Here’s the second income strategy I wish I’d followed when I started investing

| Mark Hartley

I've made many mistakes while working towards a second income from dividends. If I'd used this strategy, I'd have avoided…

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I bought these 3 REITs for BIG passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After REITs have been getting crushed, Zaven Boyrazian's been busy snapping up bargains to supercharge his portfolio's passive income.

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Here are Warren Buffett’s top 5 stocks to own right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights Warren Buffett’s largest five stock positions, making up almost 75% of the legendary investor’s portfolio.

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Is it game over for this FTSE 250 stock after falling 56%?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 250 stock's down in the dumps right now, and outlines why things might not…

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Here’s a dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 16% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock continues to maintain a massive 16% dividend yield! Is it worth considering in 2024, or are…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 10,000! 1 cheap stock I’d buy before the surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New forecasts predict more double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 over the next 12 months! Now may be the perfect…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Glencore shares through to 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What do analysts say about the future of Glencore shares' dividend? Zaven Boyrazian explores the current forecast up until 2028.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Greggs shares through to 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The dividend forecast for Greggs shares suggests shareholders are going to receive double-digit payout hikes for the next two years.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares up until 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Based on analysts' forecasts, dividends from Lloyds shares are on track to keep rising until 2028, sending the yield as…

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Is the Stocks and Shares ISA safe?

| John Fieldsend

With public spending in need of a boost, Stocks and Shares ISAs risk being altered. Does this Foolish author think…

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Here’s the average return from the UK’s FTSE 100 index over the last 20 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many British investors have money in FTSE tracker funds. But is that a smart move given the historical returns from…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett is probably doing with $277bn in cash

| Dr. James Fox

World-famous investor Warren Buffett has amassed a cash pile worth more than $270bn, having sold shares in companies like Apple.…

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How I’d invest £550 a month to aim for a passive income of £100,000 a year

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how he could get to a £100k passive income stream by investing a pretty modest sum…

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3 shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights three well-known companies on the stock market that he has no intention of adding to his ISA…

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How I’d invest for a second income using my £20k ISA allowance

| Kevin Godbold

Here's a three-strand investing strategy and some stock ideas for building a second income portfolio starting with £20k in an…

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Is the stock market on track to surge by 32% in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst stock market forecasts for 2025 are becoming increasingly bullish, and I think this FTSE 100 stock looks primed to…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy cheap UK shares to try and retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap UK shares right now could have a game-changing positive impact on investors’ long-term retirement savings. Here’s how.

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