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The easyJet share price soars as IAG stays grounded! Here’s what to expect in 2024

| Stephen Wright

The easyJet share price has done well in 2023 as its larger rival IAG has faltered. Will short-haul continue to…

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FTSE 100: here are 3 predictions for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about the outlook for the FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in 2024. And here are some…

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I’d target a richer, earlier retirement by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s long-term investing style could help others unlock a far more luxurious retirement lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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5 super investment funds to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment funds can be great building blocks for a long-term portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights five he likes for 2024.

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4 investing lessons I learnt from Warren Buffett in 2023

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sits back and considers some of the best lessons he's taken from closely following Warren Buffett over the…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d allocate it in a stock and shares ISA for 2024

| Kevin Godbold

Ordinary investors are becoming millionaires via their Stocks and Shares ISAs. Here’s how I’d begin that investing journey with £1,000.

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6%-8% yields! I’d buy these UK shares and reinvest the dividends to aim for financial independence

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the attractive valuations UK shares trade at make them a good choice for investors seeking passive income…

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Is 2024 a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With economic conditions improving, investor sentiment is back on the rise, pushing up FTSE 100 shares. But is it too…

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Here’s how I’d start with £1,000 and target a second income worth £18,903!

| Dr. James Fox

A second income can be the holy grail of investing. Dr James Fox explains how he'd kick things off with…

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(Nearly) 5 reasons NOT to get a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great thing, and everyone should get one. Oh, hang on, maybe…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 in 2024 as inflation falls

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With inflation cooling off, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to strategically find the best investment opportunities throughout next year.

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Lifetime passive income for just £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to set up a passive income stream that could last for years or even decades with…

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How will the FTSE 100 perform in 2024? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Fancy having a guess at where the FTSE 100 might end 2024? I often get it wrong so I wonder…

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With £2,000, I’d invest using 3 insights from Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

If I had £2,000 to put to work, there’s a decent chance of me building wealth by investing in the…

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Putting £100 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £17,530 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Plenty of us put money aside, but it's how we make it work that counts. Dr James Fox explains how…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that could rally in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Dr Martens are down 53% since the start of 2023. But Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 stock…

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5 reasons I think stocks and shares are truly the best for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

There are several things I want from a passive income-focused investment. And stocks and shares really do tick every single…

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FTSE 100 forecasts predict a surge to 8,368 points! Time to start buying cheap shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest analyst forecasts suggest a double-digit surge in the UK’s flagship index is coming. Is time running out to…

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Will the 2024 stock market rally be a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Corrections can be painful, but the looming stock market rally may kick off in 2024 providing investors with an opportunity…

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Searching for 52-week lows in the FTSE 100

| Oliver Rodzianko

Finding undervalued shares in the FTSE 100 can be tricky. Yet, our writer has a handy trick to find the…

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I’d put £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £33,000 second income

| Alan Oscroft

Not got a pile of cash? Here's how regular investments in the UK stock market could build up over time,…

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Could this FTSE 100 chemicals stock rally another 26% in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Croda International are finishing the year strong. But is the FTSE 100 stock set to continue its recovery…

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What should investors expect from the stock market in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

What should investors expect from the stock market in 2024? Opportunities, according to Stephen Wright.

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2 reasons to be positive on the BP share price in 2024

| Stephen Wright

After a disappointing 2023, Stephen Wright thinks higher oil prices and lower interest rates could push the BP share price…

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Beyond Warren Buffett: strategies for the AI era

| Oliver Rodzianko

I think Warren Buffett is an investing master. Now, times are changing. I’m translating his past strategies to build wealth…

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I’d start buying cheap UK shares with just £200 a month to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian thinks UK shares still look cheap as we move into 2024. He explains how to capitalise on the…

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Inflation falls to 3.9%! Which value stocks could rally the most?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses why the fall in inflation could be good for value stocks and shares some specific ideas he…

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Could the FTSE 100 hit 8,100 points? Here are the top analyst forecasts

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of the price targets for the FTSE 100 from major banks and lines them up…

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£0 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d target a £300k nest egg

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA is one the best investing vehicles on the planet. Here’s a rough outline of how…

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Just started saving? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth for the long term and hopefully get…

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I’d follow these 2 Warren Buffett tips to try and build wealth in 2024

| Stephen Wright

With share prices heading higher and AI looking promising, Stephen Wright thinks the way to invest in 2024 is to…

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If I started a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024, here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

Wouldn't it be great to be able to go back and start our Stocks and Shares ISA all over again?…

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Instead of gold, I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares to retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying gold can be a good way to protect wealth. But for investors looking to build capital, FTSE 100 shares…

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How I’d invest my first £500 in 2024 to build a second income of £187,520 a year

| Harvey Jones

Investing a relatively modest monthly sum in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares can generate a massive second income in retirement.

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Get ready for a stock market crash in 2024

| John Fieldsend

A 20% drop in 2024? Here’s why we might be looking at a stock market crash next year and what…

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Could interest rate cuts push the Lloyds share price higher in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Despite strong profits over the last couple of years, the performance of the Lloyds share price has been underwhelming. Would…

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£20k savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £49,974!

| Dr. James Fox

Thousands of us invest for a second income, but most are aiming for a life-changing figure. Dr James Fox explains…

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With an empty ISA at 30, I’d follow Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build passive income

| Ben McPoland

One of Warren Buffett’s most famous sayings has been called his ‘golden rule’. Here’s how I'd use it to build…

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2 UK shares that could surge in 2024 if the Bank of England cuts interest rates

| Stephen Wright

A cut in interest rates could help stock prices across the board in 2024. But which UK shares stand to…

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20% annual stock market returns: titan strategies revealed!

| Oliver Rodzianko

The S&P 500 index’s average annual return over the past 30 years is 10%. How do some investors get as…

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