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I’d start investing £150 a month in UK dividend shares to target £20k a year

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to turn small monthly investments into a five-figure income stream from dividend shares in the long…

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I’m convinced the best passive income play is Pets at Home

Oliver Rodzianko wants growth and value while generating passive income from dividends. Here’s his top pick that captures all three…

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Investing Articles

Will December bring a ‘Santa Rally’ or a stock market crash?

Jon Smith questions whether a stock market crash or rally are more likely to close out the year, along with…

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My 5 steps to achieving a passive income with the FTSE 100

This Fool consistently follows a five-step plan to achieve passive income through investing and swears by it.

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks investors should consider buying

Our writer explains why these two FTSE 100 stocks should pique investors interest as long-term buy and hold options.

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Is Imperial Brands a stock worth buying for passive income, or is there a catch?

Imperial Brands looks cheap and the dividend is high, but is it one of the best stocks for passive income,…

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Investing Articles

2 red-hot AI investment trusts I’m considering buying!

These AI investment trusts are trading at big discounts to their net asset values (or NAVs). Here's why I'm thinking…

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Investing Articles

Is the ITV share price a must-watch under 60p?

The ITV share price has had a rough few years. But by the TV giant turning its focus to digital…

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Investing Articles

3 dividend stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Stephen Wright thinks buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of earning passive income.…

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9% yield! Is this FTSE 100 value stock worth a closer look?

Stephen Wright is looking at a FTSE 100 company that looks like its share price is in freefall. But is…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today to start generating long-term passive income

In the pursuit to earn some dividend income, our writer is eyeing up two high-quality FTSE 100 stocks with proven…

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Investing Articles

4 UK shares I’ve bought to try and help me retire comfortably!

Concerns over the State Pension are steadily rising as Britain's national debt soars. Here's why investing in UK shares is…

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Investing Articles

Is now the time to buy Persimmon shares?

Persimmon shares have had a bumpy few years, but with demand for housing growing, is now the time to be…

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Investing Articles

Is this slumping FTSE stock a contrarian pick to consider buying?

As one of the worst-performing stocks on the FTSE 100, could this mining giant be a contrarian option with a…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares for 2024?

Rolls-Royce shares have soared higher than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2023. Should this Fool top up his holding…

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Investing Articles

Up 56% in 4 months, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 250 stock?

Has this Fool arrived too late to the party to snap up this flying FTSE 250 defence business to her…

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Investing Articles

Up 36% in six months, can the Tullow Oil share price keep on going?

The Tullow Oil share price has been on a tear in the past six months. But can things keep on…

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Should I buy cheap Vodafone shares after strong results?

Vodafone shares trade on a rock-bottom P/E ratio around 10 times. It also carries a near-10% dividend yield. Is now…

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£20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there

£5 doesn’t go as far as it used to, yet with the right investment strategy I think it could build…

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Investing Articles

Could investing in Rivian at $16, be like buying Tesla stock 10 years ago?

Since November 2013, Tesla stock has risen 2,180% and would have turned $10,000 into $218,000. Could Rivian shares do this…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 100 shares I’ve been buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Edward Sheldon has been taking advantage of recent stock market volatility and buying high-quality FTSE 100 shares for his portfolio.

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Investing Articles

Why I’d happily start putting £300 a month into sold-off FTSE 250 shares — today

A lot of FTSE 250 shares have been losing value, but that does not mean their underlying businesses are necessarily…

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Tesco shares are rising! Is now the time to buy?

Tesco shares have climbed over 20% so far in 2023. This Fool assesses whether now is the time to add…

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Down 42%! Is this a long-awaited buying opportunity for Kainos shares?

After a slump in Kainos shares this week, they’re now over two-fifths below their 12-month high. Does our writer scent…

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Value Shares

UK shares near 52-week lows: 2 I like and 1 I’d avoid

Edward Sheldon has been scanning the FTSE 350 index for shares trading near their 52-week lows and has identified a…

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If I’d bought Barclays shares 2 years ago, would I have cleaned up?

Buying Barclays shares a couple of years back might have seemed like a bargain at the time. But would it…

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Lloyds shares look dirt cheap. Am I missing out by not buying?

At 42p, this Fool thinks Lloyds shares could be a steal. Here, he details why he'd be rushing to buy…

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What I learned from the FTSE 250’s best-performing stocks this month

The standout success of the biggest FTSE 250 stocks taught one Fool some compelling life lessons. Read on to discover…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Vodafone share price now?

The Vodafone share price has underperformed over the past 12 months and is down 25%. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Investing For Beginners

3 reasons why the Imperial Brands share price looks great value to me

Jon Smith notes down several reasons, following the release of the full-year results, why he currently likes the Imperial Brands…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 1,039 shares of this stock to generate £200 extra income per month

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s already earning extra income by owning a blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend share -- and would…

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Small-Cap Shares

Call me crazy, but I just bought more of this 60p penny stock

Edward Sheldon’s investment in penny stock Calnex Solutions hasn’t gone to plan recently. But instead of bailing on it, he’s…

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Growth Shares

Down 44% in a year, is this US growth stock screaming to be bought?

Jon Smith flags up an interesting growth stock from across the pond that has missed out on the broader market…

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Investing Articles

With 8% yields, can these two FTSE 100 dividend shares stay cheap?

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares -- from the same sector -- are currently yielding a chunky 8%. Are these…

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Investing Articles

Is it too late to buy the FTSE 100’s best-performing stock of the past 12 months?

This FTSE 100 stock has beaten all others in the index over the past year. But does this mean I’ve…

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A bargain FTSE 100 share I’d buy without hesitation!

This FTSE 100 share produces huge cash flows, earnings and well-covered dividends. Yet it's down 8% in five years. I…

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How to use income shares to target £500 a month

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to start earning hundreds of pounds each month through dividends by carefully selecting top-notch income shares.

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Investing Articles

BP shares just got 15% cheaper. Should I buy?

BP shares have disappointed over the past few weeks. Our writer looks at the oil price to understand why, and…

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£7,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £594 a month of passive income!

Investing the average UK savings account balance in carefully selected high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks could make me £594 a month…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d look to snap up ahead of a bull run

As volatility continues to impact FTSE 100 stocks, our writer explains why she would buy shares in this contract catering…

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