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I’d have £1m today if I’d invested £7,000 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago

The FTSE 100 is filled with winning businesses, but this equipment rental enterprise has delivered a 142 times return on…

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Here’s how I’d start investing before the ISA deadline with just £300!

Our writer explains what he would do if he could spare a few hundred pounds now and wanted to start…

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I’d invest £515 a month in this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

This Fool thinks one high-yield Footsie dividend share offers exceptional growth and passive income prospects over the next couple of…

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Is time running out to buy cheap FTSE shares?

With inflation dropping significantly, Zaven Boyrazian believes now's a good time to start buying FTSE shares while they’re still cheap.

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How to use the Warren Buffett method to target 20% returns

By learning from Warren Buffett, investors could achieve double-digit returns and send their portfolios flying. Here’s how.

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If I invest £10,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income could I get?

Greggs shares offer investors the chance to bag some dividends in their portfolios. But are they worth buying today?

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£11,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £12,560 annually

For many of us, a second income is the holy grail of investing. Dr James Fox explains how he’d kick…

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No money in the bank? Here’s how I’d aim for £1,113 of monthly passive income as quickly as possible

Millions of us invest for passive income, but just how possible is it when we're starting with no money in…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £46,738 annual second income

Our writer explains how he'd go about investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an eye-catching second…

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The FTSE 250 stock that could be the next Rolls-Royce

Synthomer shares are up 50% this week after a trading update. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 company could be…

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Will the UK stock market recover in 2024?

With inflation falling and interest rates potentially getting cut, the UK stock market might be set for an explosive recovery…

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If I’d invested £10k in Lloyds shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Lloyds shares continue to be popular among investors, but have they actually been a good choice? And should I buy…

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New to investing? I’d invest my first £1k in UK shares today!

Investing in high-quality UK shares is a proven way to build wealth, but it can be confusing to get started.…

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£9,000 saved up? I’d try and turn that into a £6,281 yearly passive income

If I had £9,000 saved, how much passive income could it turn into? This Fool answers the question and addresses…

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Should I buy the current dogs of the FTSE 250?

Jon Smith takes a look at the two worst-performing FTSE 250 stocks over the past month and weighs up whether…

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easyJet shares: is rejoining the FTSE 100 a buying opportunity?

The FTSE 100's set to bring in easyJet in place of Endeavour Mining. So is buying shares in the airline…

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Here’s how I’d start buying shares with £500, this week!

Christopher Ruane explains how he would start buying shares for the first time if he had never invested before and…

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Warren Buffett has been buying shares for 8 decades. Here are his favourites

Jon Smith takes a look at some of Warren Buffett's favourite purchases over the decades, and shares the investment lessons…

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In 83 years, could I turn $115 into $133bn, like Warren Buffett?

This week marks the 83rd anniversary of Warren Buffett buying his first stock. Our writer considers how difficult it would…

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5 secrets of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires

How do we learn the investing secrets that have helped create more than 4,000 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in…

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Are these the best FTSE 100 stocks for beginners?

Investing can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be. To get going, this Fool would target FTSE 100 stocks.…

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The stock market bubble is ready to pop, warns this bear

Here's what this Fool is buying while some stocks and markets remain high and talking heads warn about impending danger.

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FTSE 100 stocks on my radar for the artificial intelligence boom

Jon Smith scans the FTSE 100 and researches some interesting companies using AI that could soon be set to rally.

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With the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline approaching, here’s how I’d invest £10,000

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an investment wrapper that allows UK residents to grow wealth and earn money without…

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I’d drip-feed £500 a month into sold-off FTSE 250 stocks, starting right now!

Regularly snapping up undervalued FTSE 250 shares throughout 2024 and beyond could be a sound strategy for building long-term wealth.

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap FTSE shares

By learning from the 'Oracle of Omaha', Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to achieve higher portfolio returns in…

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How to prepare for the next great FTSE 100 crash!

Britain’s economic storm seems to be waning, but the FTSE 100 will eventually crash again in the future. Here’s what…

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My top 3 stocks to consider buying before April

After a rocky few years, equities are on the rise, with cheap shares starting to make a comeback but are…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

Tesco shares are beating the market by more than 20%! But can this upward momentum continue in 2024 and beyond?…

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Here’s how I’d start investing with under £300

Is it possible to start investing even without thousands of pounds to spare? This writer thinks so -- and explains…

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What the UK budget means for the Rolls-Royce share price

The UK budget contained news of higher air travel taxes and a boost to nuclear power investment. What does that…

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Starting with nothing in 2024? I’d use Warren Buffett’s methods to build wealth

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but even those of us with no savings can…

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Saving £200 a month? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £36,469

Many of us can only dream of a second income. But it’s easier than most of us realise when we…

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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £15,040 of passive income annually

Dr James Fox details how and why he'd put his savings to work and built passive income streams by investing…

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The 2024 stock market recovery looks imminent!

Forecasts from investment analysts suggest a stellar stock market recovery in 2024. So how can investors profit from the momentum…

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How to try and build a £1,000,000 SIPP with just £500 a month

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how regularly investing £500 a month inside a SIPP could build a £1m retirement fund in…

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FTSE shares: is March a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

With the ISA deadline fast approaching and FTSE shares recovering from the recent correction, March could be a terrific time…

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Here’s how I’d invest my first £100 for a lifelong passive income

If I had just £100 to start my investing journey today, I’d look no further than this option to target…

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Here’s how I’d use the new £5,000 British ISA allowance to buy UK shares

Details about the extra tax-free boon for UK investors remain murky, but I hope these FTSE 100 shares are eligible…

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After the 2024 Budget, here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in UK stocks

As the government announces plans to introduce a British ISA with a £5,000 contribution limit, Stephen Wright is thinking about…

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