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This FTSE 250 stock could be the best bargain of 2024

| Mark Tovey

My top pick for 2024 is a high-risk FTSE 250 stock. Ferrexpo, an iron miner in Ukraine, trades cheaply and…

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I reckon I could build a £1m net worth from passive income starting at zero on a low salary

| Oliver Rodzianko

This one’s for all of us common folk. On a low salary? So what! This Fool breaks down how he…

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Experts are warning of a stock market crash! Here’s what I’m doing about it

| Harvey Jones

People keep talking about a stock market crash but I'm not afraid of it. I know exactly how I'll respond...…

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This FTSE 100 share just inked a £2.5bn deal in China: time to buy?

| Mark Tovey

This FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant has muscled its way into the most populous nation on Earth, bringing massive growth potential.…

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3 red flags suggesting a stock market crash before year-end

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains factors ranging from poor European data to the UK labour market as to why a stock market…

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5 expert tips for earning passive income from dividend stocks

| Alan Oscroft

There are many different ways to seek passive income. But for stocks and shares, the experts seem to have the…

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The stock market is ready to crash, warns this expert

| Ben McPoland

One specialist in stock market bubbles reckons the S&P 500 could crash 63%. That would be one of the worst…

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With gold prices soaring, is now the time to buy Endeavour Mining shares?

| Mark Tovey

Endeavour Mining shares are on my radar as the West Africa-focused gold producer is riding serious tailwinds. But will the…

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No passive income at 30? I’d use these Warren Buffett tips to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

If I were entering my thirties with no second income, I'd use the wise words of Warren Buffett to picks…

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What’s going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

| Mark Tovey

The AstraZeneca share price took a nasty nosedive last week. That came after bad news about a lung cancer drug…

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Is this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock a can’t-miss opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 100 company trading at a valuation that might be too cheap to pass up! Is…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in the FTSE 250 while it’s still cheap

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is offering investors good value that may pave the way to superior long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Saving for retirement? I’d snap up cheap shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality cheap shares could build vast amounts of wealth in the long run, far ahead of any savings…

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This FTSE 100 company made four times as much money as Tesla last year. Its shares trade at a third of the price

| Stephen Wright

With Shell making more money than Tesla and trading at a fraction of the price, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE…

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1 risky consumer staples stock to consider buying, and 1 to avoid

| Stephen Wright

Shares in businesses that enjoy steady demand can be great stocks to buy. But as Stephen Wright points out, there…

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Stock market beginner? Here’s how I’d start a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

Does the idea of starting a Stocks and Shares ISA sound like a challenging task and one only for experts?…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a second income of £500 a month

| Alan Oscroft

Would I prefer to spend a lump sum now, or invest it to try to secure a long-term second income?…

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I’m still buying top-notch businesses as stock markets continue to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of panicking, Zaven Boyrazian has been busy capitalising on stock market volatility to add top-notch shares to his portfolio…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £10k of savings into £500 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

By using the tax-efficient ISA wrapper, investors in the UK can turn their savings into a reliable source of passive…

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Is this FTSE 250 company a better business than Google?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks there’s a FTSE 250 company that’s a better business than Alphabet. And its shares are trading at…

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2 top equity income funds to consider for an ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two equity income funds that have beaten the market over the long run and look capable of…

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No savings at 45? I’d buy cheap UK shares to aim for a richer retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares while they’re cheap can help secure a far more luxurious retirement lifestyle, even when starting later…

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Here are some lessons for young investors from Warren Buffett

| Dr. James Fox

Young investors can learn a lot from Warren Buffett, that's obvious. But one of the most important lessons is taking…

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How I’d aim to transform my monthly savings into a second income worth £5k annually

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains the investing concept central to wealth creation…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has slumped, but I’m loving it!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian holds a lot of growth stocks in his Stocks and Shares ISA that have been sold off. But…

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Are we headed for a new stock market crash? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Has anyone noticed that the experts are always predicting a new stock market crash, but mostly miss them when they…

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How I’d invest £250 per month to aim for a £10,600 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright doesn't want to rely on the State Pension to fund his retirement. Instead, he’s looking to earn a…

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Up less than 8% in 5 years, is the FTSE 100 a busted flush?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up a mere 7.7% over five years. This has left the London market looking far too…

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2 hard-as-nails value stocks to help me ride out a choppy stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over two value stocks that he believes could help to support an existing portfolio with one eye…

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UK housing shares: be greedy when others are fearful

| Michael Que

There is widespread fear about UK housing shares as property values fall, but it's likely a correction. Here is my…

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I’d aim to get rich during the next stock market crash!

| Oliver Rodzianko

Many investors lose money during a stock market crash, but this Fool knows how to profit. Wise judgement, cash reserves…

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Larry Fink: investors should have 80% of their money in the stock market and hard assets

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, believes that investing in the stock market is the key to not running out…

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Investing For Beginners

How I can start to invest for retirement with just £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how much £500 could be worth in a few decades' time if he starts to invest for…

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This FTSE 250 stock just fell 11% to 52-week lows! Time to consider buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers his opinion on the trading update from Jupiter Fund Management and why it has sparked a fall…

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With zero savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build my wealth

| Harvey Jones

Following Warren Buffett's advice can make investors richer. But they have to use some investing common sense of their own…

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These FTSE 100 shares could be some of the best to consider buying now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two FTSE 100 shares that could offer some impressive long-term growth and dividend potential despite being relatively boring…

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3 easy steps to aim for £50k+ a year of passive income in a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Who wouldn't want a second income in the tens of thousands of pounds? I know I would. Here are three…

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2 UK stocks I’d buy if the biggest crash since 2001 is on the way

| Stephen Wright

The US bond market is selling off like it’s the 2001 dot-com crisis all over again. But Stephen Wright is…

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Time to get ready for a stock market crash?

| Charlie Carman

Preparing for a stock market crash is a key part of portfolio management. Charlie Carman explores four steps investors could…

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Is Diageo stock the ultimate recession-proof investment to buy now?

| Mark Tovey

Diageo's strong brand portfolio makes it a wonderful buy at a fair price, I feel. I'm bullish on its ability…

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