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Best US stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in May, which included a cybersecurity leader…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in May, which included a Share Advisor…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a broadcaster and a…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s latest lower-risk, higher-yield 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…

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7 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [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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Why the ASOS share price spiked 9% today after H1 results

| Ben McPoland

With the ASOS share price up today, this Fool is wondering whether a big turnaround might be on the cards…

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Is this news just what the Entain share price needs for a fresh boost?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price has fallen in the past few years. But the latest Q1 update suggests the future is…

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Billionaire Warren Buffet has 43% of his Berkshire portfolio in Apple stock!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at some pros and cons of Warren Buffett's biggest holding, and explains why he won't be buying…

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Even at £5+, BP’s share price still looks around 50% undervalued against its peers to me

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price still looks very undervalued to me, given its strong core business and more pragmatic energy transition strategy.

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Investing For Beginners

Using the Warren Buffett approach, here are 2 British stocks I like

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explores two UK stocks he likes and feels Warren Buffett might like too, based on the great man's…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Down 27%, but set for major growth, this hidden FTSE gem looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This powerhouse FTSE stock has embarked on a new growth strategy that’s already showing good results, but it looks undervalued…

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Here’s why the Vodafone share price could be a big FTSE 100 winner in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best thing about the Vodafone share price being down so low? When pessimism is at its worst, it…

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5 ideas for passive income while I sleep

| Cliff D'Arcy

Of the many forms of passive income, I'm considering these five options. But one of these possible routes to riches…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price running out of steam?

| Charlie Carman

The Rolls-Royce share price has enjoyed a remarkable rally since late 2022, but there are fears that further positive potential…

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2 dividend growth shares I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright's been looking beyond the UK for dividend shares in the last couple of weeks. Here are the opportunities…

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Is the dirt cheap BP share price an unmissable opportunity or deadly trap?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has picked up as Middle East tensions drive crude oil past $90 a barrel. Yet Harvey…

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2 shares I’d avoid like the plague in this stock market!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The stock market can be a dangerous place, especially for unwary or inexperienced investors. Here are two stocks I'd never…

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Could the FTSE 100 be set to soar in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 keeps threatening to go off on a growth spree. And weak sentiment keeps holding it back. But…

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Is this FTSE 100 stalwart the perfect buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

As Shell considers leaving London for a New York listing. Stephen Wright wonders whether there’s an undervalued opportunity for his…

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3 things I’d do now to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains three steps he'd take to start buying shares for the very first time, if he'd never invested…

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Investing £300 a month in FTSE shares could bag me £1,046 monthly passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains how she’s looking to create an additional income stream through dividend-paying FTSE stocks to build wealth.

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£10K to invest? Here’s how I’d turn that into £4,404 annual passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how using a £10K lump sum can turn into a passive income stream worth thousands for her…

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1 magnificent FTSE 100 stock investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this FTSE 100 stock is one for investors to seriously consider with its amazing brand power…

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Investing For Beginners

2 under-the-radar FTSE 100 stocks under £2

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith identifies two FTSE 100 stocks that he believes are getting a lack of attention from some investors but…

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£8,000 in savings? I’d use it as a start to aim for £30k a year in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how regular investing in the UK stock market, over the long term, could help us build up some nice…

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Down 16% in a month! Can this FTSE 100 stock recover in April?

| Mark David Hartley

Grabbing low-priced shares with long-term growth potential is an investor's dream. I think this FTSE 100 share may be an…

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Warren Buffett is an investing genius. But what might he buy if he were British?

| Mark David Hartley

I'm wondering what investing legend Warren Buffett would pick for his portfolio if he had been born on this side…

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Retirement Articles

If I was approaching retirement, I’d buy these 3 dividend stocks for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK dividend stocks he’d snap up if he was getting his investment portfolio ready for retirement.

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Market Movers

Why the stock market is down 1.4% today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through several reasons for the fall in the stock market today, with examples of stock that are…

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Investing Articles

At a 10-year low, here’s what the charts say for this FTSE 100 stock!

| Charlie Carman

Legal troubles, compliance issues, and dismal sales have sent this FTSE 100 stock tumbling, but could a share price recovery…

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1 dividend superstar I’d buy over Lloyds shares right now

| Simon Watkins

I sold my Lloyds shares recently and have used some of the proceeds to buy more of this high-yielding dividend…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £43,960 annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends can generate significant passive income over time.

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Could I make shedloads of dividend income from 8,025 Kingfisher shares?

| James Beard

Some shares are better than others when it comes to earning dividend income. So how does this FTSE 100 do-it-yourself…

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Are Thungela Resources shares brilliant for passive income?

| James Beard

There’s one share that’s recently been an excellent source of passive income. But ethical investors won’t want to touch the…

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1 growth stock to consider buying at $1 that could be the next Nvidia

| Ben McPoland

Attempting to find the next great growth stock may be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Still, here's…

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Should I buy these UK shares for my portfolio?

| Jesse Williamson

This Fool has been searching for ways to capitalise on the commodity moves via UK shares. Here’s what he’s watching.

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Just released: April’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.

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to target a £30,652 annual second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one top FTSE 100 share that he thinks could help create a portfolio large enough for a…

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62% down! Is the Ceres Power share price now a green energy bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Annual results from the green energy firm showed a company on the cusp of doubling sales. So why has the…

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3 mid-cap UK defence shares to consider buying in 2024

| Mark David Hartley

Defence budgets are soaring as global conflicts increase the threat landscape, so I'm examining the value proposition of three defence-related…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying dividend stocks BP and Shell. Should I?

| Paul Summers

Cherished dividend stocks BP and Shell have outperformed the FTSE 100 index so far in 2024. Paul Summers takes a…

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Dividend Shares

A 5% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Tesco shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the positive momentum for Tesco shares following the release of the full-year results and looks at…

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Yields up to 12.3% 3 top shares investors should consider for a second income

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to make a market-beating second income? These popular dividend stocks are worth serious consideration, says Royston Wild.

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Is this UK stock a no-brainer buy for passive income after its recent update?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This UK stock possesses an enticing investor rewards policy, and an attractive level of return. Is it a shrewd investment…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy for powerful passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some FTSE 100 shares possess attractive returns prospects. Our writer breaks down three picks she reckons are screaming buys!

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