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Anto vs Anglo: which are the best mining shares for me to buy in October?

Mark Hartley considers what shares to buy between Antofagasta and Anglo American. Which are cheaper and have the most promising…

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3 rock-solid FTSE dividend stocks yielding over 5%

There's no sure thing when it comes to dividend stocks. But payouts from these FTSE firms have been more reliable…

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Is this stock with an 8.8% dividend yield a no-brainer for passive income?

Some high yields right now look really good as passive income candidates. But we need to take care, and not…

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Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100 today?

This FTSE 100 stock looks extremely undervalued against its peers and pays a good dividend yield that can generate significant…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying right now

There are some FTSE 250 stocks offering attractive dividend yields at the moment. These three picks have something else in…

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2 hot UK stocks hitting 52-week highs!

A couple of UK stocks have been flying of late thanks to very encouraging trading updates. With their share prices…

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3 reasons why Glencore’s share price looks a steal to me after its 15% drop

Glencore’s share price has tumbled since May, but it has excellent earnings prospects, which should push its share price and…

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Should I invest in Duolingo at $278 inside my Stocks and Shares ISA?

This investor is wondering whether language learning app Duolingo might be a good fit for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Croda International: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

At a P/E ratio of 37, Croda International stock looks expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks it’s an rare opportunity for…

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2 things I’m watching in the stock market in October

Whether it’s equities as a whole or individual stocks, Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is finely balanced at the…

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Michael Burry just bought 633,959 shares in this $1 penny stock

Scion Asset Management announced a stake in this penny stock in the second quarter. But what could Michael Burry be…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,400 a month of passive income

Trying to make passive income needn't be a chore. Considering a lump sum and then regular investment in this UK…

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Chinese value stocks are soaring as billionaires pile in! Time to buy?

Hedge fund managers have been scooping up China's value stocks in recent quarters. Should I follow these Wall Street investors?

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2 superb growth shares just snapped up by Scottish Mortgage

Scottish Mortgage shares have only risen in line with the FTSE 100 in 2024. Perhaps this pair of new portfolio…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share and a bargain ETF I might buy for my ISA in October

This FTSE 100 share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) could generate substantial returns and at low cost. Here's why I'm considering…

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8.21% yield and a P/E of just 5! This is my favourite passive income stock pick for October

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 bank offers an incredible passive income stream and while there are risks, they're outweighed…

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With £500 I’d choose this as the best share to buy in October

Harvey Jones is wondering which would be the best share to buy in October, if he only had a small…

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Where might the BP share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

The BP share price has been falling in recent months. But forecasters seem to think it has a bright future,…

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Where might the boohoo share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

The boohoo share price has become one of the stock market's biggest disappointments. But where do City analysts expect it…

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Here’s how I’d aim to boost my passive income by 25% with a neat ISA trick!

Charlie Carman explains how he'd use an overlooked ISA product to turbocharge his efforts to build a passive income portfolio…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is the number 1 rule in investing

You might expect Warren Buffett’s number one investing rule to be complicated given his incredible track record. But it’s actually…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

The Rolls-Royce share price just keeps on heading up and up as if the sky's the limit. But how high…

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Here are my top 2 UK shares to buy right now

Even in a relatively stable stock market, Stephen Wright thinks some outstanding opportunities to buy UK shares just presented themselves.

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Is this the best reason to consider buying Lloyds shares right now?

As interest rate cuts start coming along, are we likely to see any benefit for Lloyds bank shares? US history…

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Could the Cash ISA be scrapped?

Scrapping the Cash ISA could get more Britons investing, which could lead to far higher levels of wealth across the…

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Shares I love: Taylor Wimpey

Harvey Jones is a huge admirer of Taylor Wimpey shares and so far he has been handsomely rewarded for buying…

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I’d start investing with just £500 like this

Our writer highlights a quality FTSE 100 stock that he'd buy today if he were just about to start investing…

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6.1% yield and a wide moat! Why has this FTSE 250 share fallen over 50%?

Christopher Ruane sees value in polymer producer Victrex. But the FTSE 250 firm has more than halved in value over…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £83,247 annual second income

Our writer sets out how he’d go about investing £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a…

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How to identify both growth and income potential in FTSE stocks

There are plenty of income and growth stocks spread across the various FTSE indexes. Our writer outlines how to identify…

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5 tech stocks that look cheap after the selloff

The perception of getting "more for less" can be appealing. But that's not what we look for in a 'cheap…

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Where might the IAG share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price has had a terrible five years. But analysts see it as a Buy…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

Experts are divided over the outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price, but our writer has a clear opinion on the…

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£5,000 in cash lying around? Here’s how I’d use that to target passive income

Is it possible to turn even a small amount of spare cash into a vehicle for passive income? Our writer…

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3 stunning FTSE growth stocks I’m buying and holding for the long term

Harvey Jones has bought these UK growth stocks over the last year and after a patchy start they're coming good.…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

Despite a strong year for the UK stock market, we still have a large number of attractive Footsie dividend shares…

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I wish I’d known about this profitable stock market investing strategy 10 years ago

Long-term data suggests this investment approach yields returns that surpass the performance of major stock market indexes.

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2 magnificent ETFs that could beat FTSE 100 and global tracker funds over the next 10 years

These ETFs have performed exceptionally well. And Edward Sheldon believes they could outperform FTSE and global index funds over the…

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Where might the BT share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

The BT Group share price has had a good few months, following a lengthy painful spell. The big question now…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, is this FTSE 100 stock as cheap as it looks? Here’s what the charts say

BP shares are trading at a 52-week low. But Stephen Wright thinks investors should handle the apparently cheap valuation with…

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