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2 no-brainer FTSE ‘beginner’ stocks I’d buy

| James Beard

Here are two FTSE stocks I think could help newbie investors -- looking to buy shares for the first time…

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What’s happening with the Unilever share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After months of falling sales volumes, the Unilever share price is now rising as it starts getting things back on…

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Is the falling SSE share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite delivering impressive momentum in recent months, the SSE share price is sliding as bad weather disrupts the energy group’s…

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As takeover news sends the Redrow share price soaring, is there still a buying opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Despite a 12.5% surge, could an imminent takeover mean the Redrow share price is still a bargain for investors looking…

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Do FTSE 250 stocks still look cheap in 2024?

| Dylan Hood

FTSE 250 shares have generated near-flat returns in 2024. This Fool takes a look at whether now's the time to…

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The J Sainsbury share price is up 60% in 16 months! Is that about to repeat?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The J Sainsbury share price is on the move as management reveals a new three-year plan to overtake its rivals.…

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After the BP share price hit 52-week lows, could now be the time to jump in?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the spike in the BP share price following good results, and shares why he believes the…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock ready to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

BP's been left behind by its FTSE 100 rival Shell over the last 12 months. But could a shift in…

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Here’s why the BP share price is rising

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price has jumped on the back of its latest earnings. Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the results and…

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A rare opportunity to buy shares in this FTSE 100 gem?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has been waiting for a chance to buy shares in a top FTSE 100 insurer. Could an investigation…

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2 eye-poppingly cheap FTSE 250 investment trusts

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two FTSE 250 ideas he thinks are too cheap and could be appealing enough for value…

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The Vodafone share price has fallen again. Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After today’s quarterly results, the Vodafone share price continues to limp on. With the stock looking dirt cheap, is this…

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Why bother picking stocks when I can just invest in ETFs?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he chooses to invest his money in the shares of individual companies rather than passive index…

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Should I invest in Lloyds as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price continues to tumble. But with other FTSE 100 stocks starting to rise, is now the time…

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Got a spare £1,000 this month? I’d consider buying 30 shares of this UK stock to aim for a million

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates staying high, Stephen Wright thinks investors might be overlooking one of the best UK shares on the…

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2 picks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in February

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250's the place to look in February for opportunities to add to his Stocks and…

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With a spare £20,000, I’d buy 3,484 shares of this UK stock to aim for reliable passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks now could be a great time to buy stock in a UK drinks company with a brand…

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What would Warren Buffett make of my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

Our writer speculates what Warren Buffett, possibly the most successful investor of all time, would think about the stocks in…

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Here’s how I’d invest today for a magnificent second income in the future!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income, but not all have the funds to generate a life-changing one. Here's…

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Here’s how to aim for a million from FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

Can ordinary private investors hope to make a million by investing in the FTSE 100? If we have a long-term…

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks that easily pass the ‘snap test’

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at a trio of FTSE 100 stocks that would be sorely missed if they vanished…

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3 secrets of ISA stock market millionaires

| Ben McPoland

Investing in the stock market has proven to be an ideal way of generating significant long-term wealth for thousands of…

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn £10,000 of savings into £14,136 of passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Building a passive income portfolio is a lot like investing in a pension. In the near term we want growth,…

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Rolls-Royce shares: the mistake I’m not making again

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright made a mistake with Rolls-Royce shares back in 2022. Here’s how he plans to avoid doing something similar…

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Why February could be a crucial month for the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is at an inflection point. With risks either side, what’s his strategy for investing…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I would aim to retire with £27,000 a year in passive income

| Mark Hartley

If I had no savings at 40, this is how I would aim to retire with an adequate amount of…

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Could the Lloyds share price have further to fall?

| Stephen Wright

The Lloyds share price has been falling in January. But could rising loan defaults send the stock lower still?

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3 UK shares that could soar thanks to the Bank of England

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some UK shares that should benefit from higher customer demand and lower debt costs if interest…

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What’s next for the BT share price following its Q3 trading update?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT Group’s consumer segment is getting back on track, but is this enough to steer its share price back into…

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How much do I need in order to earn a living from the stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market provides us with the unique opportunity to earn money with almost no work at all. But just…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £12,323 second income

| John Fieldsend

I’d take advantage of this rare opportunity right now in the UK markets to target a sizeable and lifelong second…

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With no savings at 35, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be the best tip to build wealth even if I was starting with no savings…

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I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into passive income of £13,959 a year

| John Fieldsend

Let’s say I had no savings and no experience of investing. How would I invest a £20k Stocks and Shares…

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Does the Glencore share price indicate a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Glencore is seeing some production issues dragging down its share price. But is this secretly a buying opportunity for long-term…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £1,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock with attractive income at an exciting price for a possible long-term investment.

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I’d start investing with less than £500, like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his own experience to explain how he would start investing for the first time with just…

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These Warren Buffett tips are key to building wealth in 2024 and beyond

| Charlie Keough

There's plenty that investors can learn from Warren Buffett. Here, this Fool picks out some key tips he's using to…

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Here’s how long it might take to double my money via the stock market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's a powerful wealth-creation machine. But how long might it take to double one's capital with shares? Edward…

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I’d aim to transform an empty portfolio into a £560,900 nest egg with the FTSE 250!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 may offer better potential growth opportunities than the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d leverage the…

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How to build wealth with zero savings like Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was built after he turned 50, proving that even when starting late, investors can…

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