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These 9 FTSE 100 stocks have dividend yields of up to 10%!

| Mark Tovey

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks offer great returns, but can they sustain payouts? Here are two simple tests I apply to…

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UK stocks: here’s how I’d build a million-pound portfolio

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights what their strategy would be if they were aiming to build a million-pound portfolio composed of high-quality…

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3 ways to try and protect a Stocks & Shares ISA from a market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines several of his preferred ways to help his Stocks & Shares ISA to weather any potential storms…

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Warren Buffett is selling banks. Should I?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett thinks the prospect of regulation is too much of a risk for banks from an investment perspective. Here’s…

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Is a stock market crash imminent?

| Benjamin Brinsden

This Fool believes a stock market crash is coming. Let’s see Benjamin’s reasons for his bearish stance on the market…

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Is the UK stock market open today?

| Stephen Wright

With the stock market closed, Stephen Wright is looking to seize the opportunity to make what Warren Buffett describes as…

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What do Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires know that we don’t?

| Alan Oscroft

The one big secret to making a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA is... there's no big secret. Here's…

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3 key events that could drive UK stocks this week!

| Alan Oscroft

AJ Bell investing experts Russ Mould and Danni Hewson have picked three things that could drive UK stocks over the…

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A stock market crash in 2023? Here’s what I’d do about it

| Alan Oscroft

Could we face a new stock market crash this year? If we do, I'll remember that something the last one…

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When is the best time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

Whether it’s for growth stocks or passive income, Stephen Wright thinks there will never be a better time to open…

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This bank existed under the previous King Charles. Why isn’t it in the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the history of a couple of centuries-old British banks and draws some investing lessons for his…

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The Lloyds share price falls despite soaring profits. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Higher interest rates are pushing up profits but the Lloyds share price is falling. Is it time to start being…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into a £40,000 annual passive income generator

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd approach replacing an entire salary with tax-free dividend income from a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his predictions for the stock market this month, relating to inflation, the Bank of England and…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and getting ready for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Despite not knowing when the next stock market crash is coming, Warren Buffett has a strategy for being ready that…

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Why the falling BP share price looks like a passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

With the share price down 9%, Stephen Wright thinks the prospect of dividends and share buybacks make BP a stock…

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Sell in May: a once-in-a-year opportunity to avoid stock market pain?

| Charlie Carman

An old investment adage suggests investors can improve returns by avoiding the stock market from now until October, but is…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a passive income stream of £1,200 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Here's how I'd aim to turn the £20k ISA contribution limit into average passive income of £100 a month by…

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An insider just bought £19k of this FTSE 250 stock!

| Mark Tovey

Gill Barr, a board member at furniture retailer DFS, just shelled out thousands of pounds on the stock. Should I…

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FIRE investing! How I’ve created a diverse portfolio of FTSE 100 shares to build wealth

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to make long-term wealth. Here's how I've made it part…

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4 reasons why Warren Buffett is unlikely to ‘sell in May and go away’

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the track record of Warren Buffett and his investments and explains why it doesn't follow the path…

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These are the most popular Stocks and Shares ISA picks for 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Not got started with the new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance yet? A look at the most popular share picks…

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If interest rates hit 5%, here’s what could happen to the Lloyds share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers two different points of view around the potential impact of higher interest rates on the Lloyds share…

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Should I sell in May and go away?

| Stephen Wright

Sell in May and go away? Not a chance. Stephen Wright thinks the stock market has buying opportunities for investors…

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Selling dividend stocks in May makes passive income go away

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to income stocks, Stephen Wright thinks selling in May and going away can lead to missed dividend…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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Sell UK stocks in May and go away? No thanks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he believe it's a mistake to follow the old investment strategy of selling in May.…

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Is it too late to buy Meta shares?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Meta Platforms are surging after a strong earnings report. But Stephen Wright is taking Warren Buffett’s advice when…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares after a strong earnings report?

| Stephen Wright

With Google Cloud in profit and the company announcing a $70bn buyback programme, Stephen Wright thinks Alphabet shares are a…

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Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with UK shares

| Royston Wild

Patience is a virtue, as they say. Market expert Sarah Coles explains how taking a long-term approach to investing in…

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I’d rather start investing with £300 than £3,000!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how much he would like to use if he was to start investing for the first time…

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3 top investment trusts I’d buy for a new £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts can play an important and lucrative part in a portfolio. Here's three that are exposed to massive global…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to aim to get rich

| Alan Oscroft

What should folks reaching middle age without any savings to fund their later years do? I'd follow Warren Buffett and…

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How I’d use my ISA to target a £5k annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

How easy, or hard, is it to build a good second income for our retirement? I do some sums to…

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No savings? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth from scratch

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out some of the lessons he is applying from the career of legendary investor Warren Buffett as…

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Investing For Beginners

Why is the FTSE 100 dropping today?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons for the movements in the FTSE 100 both today and this week, including the high…

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UK stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich and earn passive income?

| Stephen Wright

With the International Monetary Fund forecasting a drop in UK interest rates, could FTSE 100 stocks be at their lowest…

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Investing For Beginners

Should I buy this FTSE AIM gold stock before the yellow metal soars?

| Mark Tovey

As the yellow metal pushes close to its all-time-high of $2,075, Mark Tovey weighs up the risks of investing in…

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Time is running out to buy this FTSE 250 bargain stock

| Stephen Wright

Shares in J D Wetherspoon have been rising sharply. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 stock is still a bargain,…

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Investing For Beginners

Worried about a recession? Here are 4 stocks to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines four stocks to buy from consumer staples, mining and banking that he feels could help during an…

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