Member Login
  1. Category
    2. /
  2. Investing Articles
    3. /

Investing Articles

All of the latest investing articles from The Motley Fool UK.

Top Articles

Young woman holding up three fingers
Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

Read more »

Illustration of flames over a black background
Investing Articles

Recently released: December’s higher-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.

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

Read more »

Number three written on white chat bubble on blue background
Investing Articles

Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

Read more »

Ice cube tray filled with ice cubes and three loose ice cubes against dark wood.
Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying before December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

Read more »

Illustration of flames over a black background
Investing Articles

Just released: November’s higher-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.

Read more »

Number three written on white chat bubble on blue background
Investing Articles

Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in November [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

Read more »

Ice cube tray filled with ice cubes and three loose ice cubes against dark wood.
Investing Articles

Just released: October’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

Read more »

Recent Investing Articles News

Environmental technology concept
Investing Articles

Down 40%, should I nibble on the Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is eyeing the Scottish Mortgage share price that's down substantially in 12 months. Does this offer an opportunity…

Read more »

A young black man makes the symbol of a peace sign with two fingers
Investing Articles

2 no-brainer value stocks I think I’ll buy for Q4

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals two value stocks that he's thinking of buying to boost his portfolio performance as we go into…

Read more »

A young Asian woman holding up her index finger
Investing Articles

One FTSE 100 stock with the potential to explode

| Muhammad Cheema

This FTSE 100 stock has seen its shares plunge recently, but is this justified? Let’s take a deeper look to…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

I’d forget buy-to-let and buy these 5 REITs for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Here's a handful of REITs I'd buy to make passive income over the long term. They'd give me exposure to…

Read more »

A young woman sitting on a couch looking at a book in a quiet library space.
Investing Articles

Am I stupid for thinking Aston Martin shares might be good value?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he acknowledges the spiral lower in Aston Martin shares but sees some reasons to be optimistic.

Read more »

Family in protective face masks in airport
Investing Articles

Could the Wizz Air share price take off in 2023?

| Dan Coates

The Wizz Air share price is down over 60% from its peak. Does the company’s aggressive cash flow management make…

Read more »

Investing Articles

How to buy £1 for 85p

| Owain Bennallack

Investment trusts may trade at a discount for many reasons – often at once – but it’s mostly centred on…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Director dealing: abrdn, Vistry Group, Alpha FX

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at director dealing across the UK stock market. Here's some notable buying activity.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I buy Next shares while they’re below £65?

| Kevin Godbold

Next shares remain below their highs, but there's a decent shareholder dividend and potential for upside surprises.

Read more »

Electric cars charging at a charging station
Investing Articles

Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast through to 2025

| Roland Head

The National Grid dividend hasn't been cut in 26 years. Roland Head looks at the latest forecasts and asks if…

Read more »

Smiling senior white man talking through telephone while using laptop at desk.
Investing Articles

9.7% dividend yield! Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Glencore shares

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 mining stock Glencore continues to report impressive demand for its shares. So should I buy this momentum stock…

Read more »

Bus waiting in front of the London Stock Exchange on a sunny day.
Investing Articles

5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Tuesday

| The Motley Fool

Where will the FTSE 350 go this week, as we await an interest rate update?

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I buy Barclays shares while they’re below 200p?

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon Barclays shares look set to continue their recovery and City analysts predict solid dividend rises ahead.

Read more »

Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Lloyds shares! Should I join in?

| Royston Wild

Demand for Lloyds Bank's shares has rocketed since the beginning of the month. Is now the time to buy the…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s 5 tips to build wealth

| Kevin Godbold

If I'd learnt about these five Warren Buffett tips at the age of 30, I'd likely be a lot richer…

Read more »

A young black man makes the symbol of a peace sign with two fingers
Investing Articles

2 battered FTSE 100 stocks that could explode when the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index is pretty volatile right now, but that's only half the story. Today, I'm looking at two depressed…

Read more »

Mature people enjoying time together during road trip
Investing Articles

2 UK shares with an average dividend yield of 12.5%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

These two UK shares are offering huge dividend yields, but are they right for my portfolio? Let's take a closer…

Read more »

Middle-aged black male working at home desk
Investing Articles

3 passive income stocks trading at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is a core objective of my investment strategy. But with areas of the market down, I'm looking at…

Read more »

Female Doctor In White Coat Having Meeting With Woman Patient In Office
Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 250 stock a no-brainer buy?

| Mark Tovey

As NHS waiting lists reach record numbers, I am looking at a FTSE 250 stock that could benefit from the…

Read more »

A young Asian woman holding up her index finger
Investing Articles

How I’d use £30 a week to earn extra income year after year

| Christopher Ruane

Hunting for some extra income, our writer explains how he would consider investing regularly in dividend shares with some spare…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

I’d use the stock market correction to buy cheap shares to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Time may be running out to buy cheap shares in this stock market correction. But what's the best strategy to…

Read more »

A young Asian woman holding up her index finger
Investing Articles

Best shares to buy now: Here’s my top FTSE 100 pick

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a record-breaking performance, this FTSE 100 business is defying all expectations, making it potentially one of the best shares…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,500 in Unilever shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Unilever shares offer great protection in a recession. But do its investors ever make any money? Our author has a…

Read more »

Young mixed-race couple sat on the beach looking out over the sea
Investing Articles

How I’d find the best UK dividend shares to try and retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying the best UK dividend shares today could unlock a generous passive income in the long term for an earlier…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

Is this one of the worst FTSE 100 stocks to own in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has tumbled more than 60% in the past year. But can it manage to make an…

Read more »

Buffett at the BRK AGM
Investing Articles

5 steps to invest £500 like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Can this handful of investing lessons from Warren Buffett help our writer when investing a few hundred pounds? He hopes…

Read more »

Bearded man writing on notepad in front of computer
Investing Articles

3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| Roland Head

These battered FTSE 100 shares are unloved by investors but could offer great long-term value, says Roland Head.

Read more »

Investing Articles

The ‘cheap’ Kingfisher share price is hardly a bargain

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the Kingfisher share price or is the stock at the…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

2 REITs to buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be an effective way for share investors to receive reliable long-term dividend income. Here are two I like…

Read more »

Smartly dressed middle-aged black gentleman working at his desk
Investing Articles

How I’d invest £25k in shares today to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

Three key tactics I'd use to aim for a million when starting with £25k to invest. I'd follow Dragons' Den's…

Read more »

Tanker coming in to dock in calm waters and a clear sunset
Investing Articles

Do I need to ready my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a pretty volatile few weeks for the stock market. But what's going to happen next? And should I…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

It’s been a tough year for owners of Rolls-Royce stock. The share price had gained from its pandemic lows, but…

Read more »

A young black man makes the symbol of a peace sign with two fingers
Investing Articles

Could these two growth stocks be the next big winners?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are certainly more volatile than value or dividend stocks. But if I pick them right, they can offer…

Read more »

Bearded man writing on notepad in front of computer
Investing Articles

Is now finally the time to load up on BT shares?

| Charlie Keough

Despite their poor performance, this Fool thinks BT shares would be a strong addition to his portfolio. Here, he explains…

Read more »

Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear
Investing Articles

How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares to target passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers several high-yielding options for his Stocks…

Read more »

Young Caucasian man making doubtful face at camera
Investing Articles

Palantir stock: is now the time to buy?

| James J. McCombie

Palantir stock is cheaper now than at its IPO. Can this knockdown price tempt me to forget my concerns and…

Read more »

A young black man makes the symbol of a peace sign with two fingers
Investing Articles

I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks to help me retire early in comfort

| Harvey Jones

I want to give myself the option to retire early if I possibly can, and buying these FTSE dividend income…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

I’d buy the dip in share prices as there are bargains to be had right now

| Harvey Jones

There are great opportunities when share prices are falling and I'm looking for the best way to buy the dip…

Read more »

Light bulb with growing tree.
Investing Articles

Can the ITM Power share price recover — or is it doomed?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price fell this week after more bad news from the company. Could this be a buying…

Read more »

Young Caucasian girl showing and pointing up with fingers number three against yellow background
Investing Articles

3 reasons why I’d snap up Lloyds shares today

| Roland Head

With interest rates rising, the Lloyds share price could perform well, says Roland Head. He sees the FTSE 100 bank…

Read more »