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Could the Rolls-Royce share price reach 300p again?

| Stephen Wright

With cost-cutting measures set to boost margins and profitability, can the Rolls-Royce share price get back to 300p? Stephen Wright…

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If these 3 things happen, the Lloyds share price could surge

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines points linked to hedging interest rate risk and increasing dividend payments to help the Lloyds share price.

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£1,000 to invest? Here are 2 cheap shares I’d snap up right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two cheap shares seem to be getting left behind, despite delivering solid results. Here’s why a buying opportunity may…

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Why I’d drip-feed £500 a month into sold-off FTSE 250 shares, starting today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying discounted FTSE 250 shares regularly could be a sound long-term move for building wealth in the stock market. Zaven…

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I’d invest my first £1,000 in this high-yield FTSE 100 business today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ongoing market correction is pushing FTSE 100 yields higher. Here’s one enterprise that might be a fantastic source of…

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Why investors should pay attention to bond markets

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains how he's using signals from the bond market to help him build and hone his investment strategy.

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2 cheap shares I’m looking to buy in November… before it’s too late

| Stephen Wright

With the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate increases, Stephen Wright senses a new urgency when…

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A 3-step plan to generate a second income of £500 a month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon outlines how an investor could build enough capital to generate a significant second income when starting from scratch.

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much wealth could have been built within the British stock market over the last decade using…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start building retirement wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following Warren Buffett’s example could help investors navigate the current volatile markets, paving the way to a more comfortable retirement…

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Is now a good or bad time to invest in the stock market?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s never easy to work out if it’s a good time to invest in the stock market. But Edward Sheldon’s…

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks the best to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two FTSE 100 stocks offering impressive yields. One might be primed to thrive, but the other may…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target £2,000 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to potentially unlock a sustainable chunky 10% passive income within a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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In a stock market crash, I’d listen to Buffett and start buying stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fearful of a looming stock market crash? Zaven Boyrazian explores the wisdom of the world’s greatest investor during turbulent times.

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2 bargain-basement FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two of his favourite FTSE 100 shares that have suffered recent falls but still offer good…

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I’d aim for a million buying only 10 shares in 2024

| Ben McPoland

The stock market isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes years to build wealth. But this investor believes it's realistic for…

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How much do I need to invest for £30,000 in passive income a year?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explores important considerations for stock market investors to bear in mind when targeting £30k in annual passive income.

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£250 to spare in November? 3 reasons I’d use it to start buying shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to start buying shares in today's market if he had a few hundred…

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How I make the stock market turn into a second income cash machine

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how to make both dividend and growth stocks work for him in generating cash from the stock…

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Will the stock market crash in November?

| Harvey Jones

We live in anxious times and many fear a stock market crash. It didn't happen in September or October, so…

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

| Christopher Ruane

If he was a stock market novice, Christopher Ruane explains how he'd start investing in the current market with just…

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I’d copy Buffett and start hunting cheap shares to buy now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can apply Warren Buffett’s strategy to try to unlock superior returns in the long term…

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1 of the best FTSE 250 shares in the UK today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores one FTSE 250 potentially-undervalued growth stock that looks perfectly positioned to thrive in the long run.

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Id stop saving and start investing in the FTSE 100, aiming to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ongoing economic storm has created breathtaking buying opportunities within the FTSE 100. They might even help investors build a…

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5 things to watch on the stock market this week

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is watching a handful of things this week, each of which could have an impact on the stock…

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How to start investing in shares with just £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to start investing for the first time with a few hundred pounds --…

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Should investors be preparing for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A-list investors are warning of a looming stock market crash. How can investors prepare for the worst? And is there…

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How to invest £3,000 like Warren Buffett in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d take a patient and simple approach when building an investment portfolio to follow in Warren…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £60k of passive income within 30 years

| Dr. James Fox

Our investments have the ability to compound year after year. So, let's make time do the hard work. Here's how…

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3 reasons to maximise a Stocks and Shares ISA right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing any amount of money up to £20k a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a prudent…

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How to intelligently invest £1,000 in UK shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how investors can find the smartest strategy to use when investing a grand in UK shares depending…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: 3 stocks for Warren Buffett’s mantra

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett tells us not to follow the crowd and to buy our favourite stocks when prices fall. Dr James…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows worth consideration now  

| Kevin Godbold

These FTSE 100 stocks have defensive, cash-generating businesses and they look cheaper now with beaten-down share prices. 

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How I’d aim to turn £10k of savings into a £100k second income within 25 years

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how he'd try and turn £10k into a huge passive…

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3 ways to prepare for a stock market crash today!

| Dr. James Fox

None of us want to experience a stock market crash, but they do happen from time to time. Here's what…

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The FTSE 100 is falling, but will it crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After dropping over the past six weeks, the FTSE 100 is down 1% in 2023. But for it to crash,…

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Down 12% today, what’s going on with the Standard Chartered share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the Q3 results and subsequent sharp fall in Standard Chartered's share price due to the hit…

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How I plan to navigate the 2024 stock market crash

| Matthew Dumigan

While recognising it's futile to predict the near-term direction of the market, our writer shares how they'd prepare for a…

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Is now a great time to buy FTSE 100 stocks to build generational wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer examines whether the current market volatility has led to a rare opportunity to buy quality FTSE 100 stocks.

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Zero savings at 30? I’d aim to get rich the Warren Buffett way

| Harvey Jones

At age 30, there's still plenty of time to build a healthy portfolio of stocks and shares. I'd accelerate the…

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