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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy this December — for less than a year ago!

| Christopher Ruane

These two FTSE 100 shares have both lost value in the past 12 months. So why would our writer add…

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I think these are the 10 best shares to buy for 2023

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his best shares to buy for the coming year including healthcare providers and manufacturing firms.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tullow Oil shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| James Beard

Our writer examines how Tullow Oil shares have performed over the past year and considers whether the time has come…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett in buying these top stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through three of the top stocks that Warren Buffett has owned for several years and explains why…

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Will 2023 be a rewarding year to own Rolls-Royce shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares are cheaper than they were a year ago -- but our writer thinks the company is in better…

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3 high-growth AIM stocks I’m backing for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three AIM stocks he owns going into 2023. All are profitable and growing at a fast pace.

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a second income

| John Fieldsend

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be used to build a tax-free second income stream. Our author shares how he…

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5.4% dividend yield! A top UK share to buy in an ISA today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While many investors panic over the muddy economic outlook, this UK share continues to thrive, maintaining an impressive dividend yield.

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Are easyJet shares at a Christmas discount?

| John Choong

easyJet shares are now trading below their pandemic lows, despite the firm's improving performance. So, could the stock be this…

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Forget gold! Start hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With stock prices falling, bargain buying opportunities among FTSE 100 shares have emerged that may deliver far better returns than…

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How I’d use a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to earn over £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is the perfect vehicle to start a second income stream. Here's how I'd…

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This penny stock delivered a 1,650% return in 5 years. I think there’s more to come

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

One of the best performing penny stocks of recent times is capable of another sensational bull run. Here's why I…

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I’d act now to set up a 2023 passive income — for just £5 a day!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how starting to put aside a fiver a day now to buy dividend shares could generate passive…

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£3k to invest? 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility breeds opportunity for investors with a Stocks and Shares ISA. Could these be the best investments in 2023 and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m keeping well away from!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with bargains following recent market volatility. But I'd avoid these two cheap FTSE 100…

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7 excellent UK shares I bought for my ISA in 2022!

| Royston Wild

Like Warren Buffett, I like to capitalise on stock market volatility by buying top stocks at a discount. Here are…

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Yields of up to 12.3%! 4 dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 20 years

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend shares that could boost my long-term passive income. Here are several on my radar…

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4 Warren Buffett investing lessons for 2023

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors can learn from the year gone by via two simple Warren Buffett principles. What are they…

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7.4% yield! Here’s the abrdn dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

The sinking abrdn share price means dividend yields are now DOUBLE that of the FTSE 100. Should I buy the…

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How I’d build reliable passive income with just £20 a week

| Harshil Patel

A diversified group of high-quality dividend shares can offer consistent passive income. Our writer explores his options.

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No savings at 40? I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and retire early

| Harshil Patel

Investing in high-quality businesses could be the route to grow via a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer considers a…

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Are Tesco shares a no-brainer buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have fallen in 2022, and they're way down from their pandemic peak. I'm trying to decide whether to…

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Is the current stock market a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Lower share prices mean better opportunities for investors. Stephen Wright sets out his plan to take advantage of stock market…

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Just released: the 3 best dividend-focused shares to buy in December 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

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

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I’d buy Alphabet stock today for the coming decade

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a look at the long-term outlook for Alphabet stock -- and likes what he finds. Here's why…

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A lifelong second income for £15 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

With £15 a week to spare, our writer sets out how he would take a long-term approach to building a…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build snowballing passive income from stocks

| Ben McPoland

Compound interest is so powerful it creates its own snowball effect. Here's how investing just £10 a day could lead…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews two growth stocks with a large presence in the UK that he thinks could struggle with the…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target an 8% dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the steps he would take to try and generate £1,600 in dividends each year by investing £20,000…

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2 dividend shares I’ve bought for lifelong passive income

| Harshil Patel

Our writer shares two recent dividend shares he bought for his ISA. Both are listed on the FTSE 100 and…

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How I’d aim for £700 a month in dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out three Warren Buffett investing principles he follows as he tries to boost his passive income streams…

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My top 5 stocks to buy in 2023 and beyond

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is expecting a recession in 2023. And he’s getting ready by making a list of stocks to buy…

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The 3 top-performing FTSE 100 stocks so far in 2022

| James J. McCombie

Here's why I ended up holding the three top performing FTSE 100 stocks (Pearson, BAE Systems and Glencore) of this…

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How I’d use £50 a week to build a passive income stream

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It's possible to kick-start a long-term passive income stream from scratch with just £7 a day... and these three important…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy for 2023?

| Charlie Keough

Despite their poor performance this year, this Fool believes 2023 could be the time to snap up Lloyds shares. Here…

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Here’s how much a £1,000 investment in Apple shares 5 years ago would be worth today

| Stephen Wright

Over the last five years, Apple shares have been terrific. But things have been different in 2022. Stephen Wright thinks…

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6.7% yield! A cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy in 2023

| Royston Wild

I've been scouring the FTSE 250 for the best income shares. Here's one I'd buy for my portfolio in 2023…

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Is the Scancell share price set to rocket in 2023?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scancell share price has more than doubled in under two months. Our writer considers whether it can keep soaring…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Rio Tinto shares in 2008, I’d have this much now

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how a £5,000 investment in Rio Tinto shares during the global financial crisis would be faring today.

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FTSE 100 investors might never have had it so good

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 shares have given investors a scary ride in 2022, and that could continue. Here's why it might make…

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