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6.1% dividend yield! Are Lloyds shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy at 45.8p?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price offers terrific all-round value on paper. But should this cheap FTSE 100 share still be avoided at…

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Forget gold! I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks to earn a second income

| Charlie Carman

Investing in gold has a certain allure, but it won't generate a second income. Our writer explains why he prefers…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Soaring investor demand has driven FirstGroup's share price through the roof. Should I buy the FTSE 250 firm based on…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to protect myself from the climate emergency

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best safe stocks to buy as global warming intensifies. Here are three stocks (including a couple…

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How many Tesco shares would I need to buy for £500 a month in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how much money he'd need to invest in Tesco shares to receive a sizeable second income from…

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The Darktrace share price just surged 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace share price is way down from its early soaring peaks, as the cybersecurity firm has faced plenty of…

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What investors can learn from the ending of Russia’s Ukraine grain deal

| Kevin Godbold

Investors may not realise that the Ukraine grain deal could be linked to world methane emmisions – a notorious greenhouse…

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The BAE share price is down 11% in 3 months. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I kicked myself when I saw the BAE share price soar in 2022, having watched the stock for years. Is…

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Should investors consider buying as the Diageo share price sits near 52-week lows?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has drifted lower in 2023 as three dark clouds hang over it. Should investors look beyond…

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Which is better value, the BT or Vodafone share price?

| Alan Oscroft

I've found the both the Vodafone and the BT share price to be frustrating over the years. Today, I put…

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If I’d invested £5k in 3i Group shares three years ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

3i Group shares are among the best-performing on the FTSE 100 in recent years, and it's about time I added…

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1 of my top investment ideas for the second half of 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about good stocks to own for the second half of 2023 (and beyond). Here’s one…

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Down 38% from January, this FTSE 100 dividend star looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 mining giant is a heavyweight commodities markets player, pays high dividends and is down sharply so looks…

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Savvy insiders are buying this FTSE 250 stock

| James Beard

Insiders are spending thousands on this FTSE 250 stock. But, perhaps more significantly, another retailer is joining in too. What's…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy them for long-term dividend income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy for passive income. But could these high-yielding stocks end up costing…

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At last, this popular FTSE share is getting exciting!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Soon after I bought this FTSE 250 share, it turned into an utter dog. However, it has soared by over…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to own for the next decade. Here are two I'll be looking to…

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If starting from scratch with stock market investing, this is what I’d do first

| Kevin Godbold

If I could start again with stock market investing I’d aim to mitigate risk and build things up by following…

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Just released: July’s high-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Is FTSE 100 company Hargreaves Lansdown a no-brainer stock for dividend investors?

| Mark Tovey

I'm on the hunt for a high-paying FTSE 100 dividend stock. Could Hargreaves Lansdown power my portfolio with passive income?

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£10 a day invested in cheap LSE shares could create a second income of £31,750 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing a tenner a day in dirt cheap UK stocks could lock in high returns and secure a very attractive…

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The Santander share price is up 12% in a month! Should I buy this bank instead of Lloyds?

| Harvey Jones

The Santander share price has smashed most banking stocks over the last year and it offers a terrific yield, too.…

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Are National Grid shares a no-brainer buy for dividend investors?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors often rate National Grid shares very highly for building up a long-term passive income portfolio. Are they right to…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that look tempting as they fall!

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 stocks are out of favour and valuations appear extremely cheap. Here are two Footsie shares that look enticing…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dirt cheap LSE shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Since investors dumped LSE shares in the wake of the Covid crisis, the London stock market has looked very sick…

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How I’d invest my windfall money if inheritance tax is abolished

| Kevin Godbold

Many people could be in for a windfall if inheritance tax is abolished and here’s how I’d invest the extra…

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Forget a stock market crash! Here are 5 reasons shares can keep rising in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Could we see a stock market crash in the second half of 2023? Possibly. However, Edward Sheldon believes shares are…

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3 stocks to buy before it’s too late!

| James Beard

Stock market bargains don't usually hang around for very long. I've identified three stocks to buy before it's too late.…

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Are Oxford Nanopore shares set to soar?

| Alan Oscroft

Oxford Nanopore shares have fallen since IPO just a couple of years ago. But this medical tech pioneer might have…

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5 reasons why dividend shares can be good for our wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Does it matter whether we invest in dividend shares or growth shares? I buy both, but I've come to like…

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Should investors buy AstraZeneca shares after a 16% pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Several recent developments have pushed AstraZeneca shares down. Is this an excellent buying opportunity for long-term investors?

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One dirt cheap dividend stock I’m desperate to buy and it’s not Persimmon or Vodafone 

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like it could beat the market when the economy starts to recover and I'd…

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Are Tullow Oil shares a no-brainer buy at 30p?

| Alan Oscroft

Tullow Oil shares have crashed heavily since late 2019, but oil prices, profits and cash flow have been rising. Is…

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Is Barratt Developments still my top UK stock for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

How have the past six months affected the choice of my favourite UK stock in 2023? Halfway through the year,…

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Down 20% from February, the BP share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price has lost 20% since February but, with rising oil and gas prices, great traders, and stellar shareholder…

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This elite asset manager just gave up on small-cap UK shares! Should I too?

| Ben McPoland

One of Britain's top institutional investors recently closed down a long-running UK Shares fund after years of poor performance.

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Investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Andrew Mackie

Keen to broaden his knowledge, Andrew Mackie explores two mega trends with the potential to open up investment opportunities for…

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FTSE 250 shares are down nearly 25% in 2 years! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The double-digit drop in FTSE 250 shares might be a very rare buying opportunity if investors are smart and effectively…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £10k by buying cheap shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality cheap shares can help transform modest lump sums into significant chunks of cash in the long run.…

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UK investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Sifting through FTSE 100 shares in these troubled times could be a rewarding investing tactic that can lead to superior…

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