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Best US stocks to consider buying in August

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in August, which included two Share Advisor…

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Would Warren Buffett say CrowdStrike is a bargain after dropping 40%?

CrowdStrike has been selling at a massive discount since its technology scandal earlier in the month. He thinks Warren Buffett…

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1 breathtaking FTSE dividend stock down 20% I’ll buy in August and hold forever

Harvey Jones reckons FTSE 100 dividend stock Phoenix Group Holdings could finally deliver some growth on top of its juicy…

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Forget Nvidia: 1 stock down 19% to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

While Nvidia continues to dominate the headlines around AI, this investor thinks there is another top stock to buy for…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £61,931 annual second income

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide me with a sizeable second income to supplement my pension or even enable…

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8%+ yields! 3 FTSE shares I’m eyeing for August

All three of these FTSE 100 shares have dividend yields over 8%. Our writer explains why he is eyeing them…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could skyrocket tomorrow! I’m ready for it

The Rolls-Royce share price has idled lately but Harvey Jones reckons that its first-half results will get the FTSE 100…

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Down 15% this year, is the Rio Tinto share price too cheap to miss after H1 results?

At H1 time, Rio Tinto believes it's at an inflection point in its growth -- what might that mean for…

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Will the stock market crash in August?

Investors are nervous, particularly in the US, as they anticipate a stock market crash next month. Here's what Harvey Jones…

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This FTSE 250 stock has fallen 26% in a year, but still yields 8.6%. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 company with a dividend yield north of 8%. Could the passive income potential…

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This former high-yield share just jumped. Why?

Our writer was wary of this stock even when it had a double-digit dividend yield. The share's high yield is…

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price inches up on H1 results, is it still cheap?

Now we know how the first half went for Taylor Wimpey, what things might send the share price higher in…

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Could the HSBC dividend yield of 7% get even larger?

After another set of interim results announced today, will the HSBC dividend yield of 7% convince our writer to add…

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Up 50% this year, is this FTSE 100 bank stock a buy?

This FTSE 100 banking giant has surged higher in 2024. Our writer looks at how it's valued versus peers ahead…

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£100k today or a £5k passive income? I know which I’d prefer

Is a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush? Ken Hall assesses which he'd prefer as he…

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My top 2 shares to buy in August

While things haven’t been easy for consumer-facing companies in 2024, Stephen Wright sees opportunities to buy shares in August to…

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What on earth’s going on with the Nvidia share price?

This Fool looks at what might be driving the recent sell-off in the Nvidia share price. Is it time for…

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Analysts expect big earnings jumps from these FTSE 250 growth stocks

I think it might be time for FTSE 250 growth stocks to shine again. And today I'm looking at a…

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2 dividend stocks I like which have increased payouts for over 50 years!

As dividend stocks go, these two FTSE picks have exceptional track records, as well as exciting growth prospects.

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Three 8.8%+ yielding shares I’d buy for an ISA in August

These income shares each offers at least an 8.8% dividend yield at the moment. Our writer explains why he'd happily…

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If I’d put £10k into Greggs shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer takes a look at Greggs shares after the FTSE 250 bakery chain posted solid results today and the…

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The falling Croda International share price is getting difficult to ignore

The Croda International share price is at its lowest level since 2017. It’s a quality business, but is this a…

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Up 17% in a year, but still yielding 7%! Should I grab this UK share?

With a juicy dividend yield, rising share price over the past year and cheap-looking valuation, could this UK share earn…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a £42K nest egg buying cheap shares this August

Christopher Ruane discusses what he sees as a cheap share he's recently bought for his portfolio to demonstrate how he…

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Dividend up 10%! Is the BP share price just too low?

Decent half-year results, a dividend rise, and a yield above 5% may get the BP share price moving higher in…

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The St James’s Place (STJ) share price just jumped 25%. Here’s what you need to know

After a terrible few years, this latest news suggests the St James's Place share price could finally be on the…

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3 ways I could earn lifelong passive income from UK shares

Our writer believes the UK stock market offers the best route for generating passive income for the rest of his…

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Down 10% on FY24 results, surely the Diageo share price is now a no-brainer bargain?

This writer looks at the reasons for the huge sell-off in the Diageo share price to decide whether he should…

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Do these H1 results make the Fresnillo share price look dirt cheap?

The Fresnillo share price has been volatile as the prices of gold and silver have been up and down. Here's…

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Here’s how I’d start investing this August with £850

Our writer explains the approach he'd take now if he'd never bought shares before and wanted to start investing in…

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The Greggs share price skyrockets on tasty half-year numbers. Should I buy more?

A delicious set of interim figures has pushed the Greggs share price up to a two-year high. Will Paul Summers…

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Can the boohoo share price ever hit £1 again?

The boohoo share price has fallen 85% in five years and now sits in pennies. Christopher Ruane explains some pros…

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I’m backing this oversold FTSE growth stock to go on a long bull run!

Harvey Jones piled into this FTSE 100 growth stock after it issued a shock profit warning in January. Suddenly, it's…

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2 top FTSE 100 investment trusts I’d buy on the dip in August

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of quality FTSE 100 trusts whose share prices have taken a bit of a tumble…

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2 stocks that are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Despite these two top shares rising nicely in his Stocks and Shares ISA in recent years, this Fool is nowhere…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 66%, and the chairman just bought 20,000 shares

Directors of this luxury fashion brand are snapping up a load of its shares. Should I follow suit and consider…

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Are penny stocks still worth buying in 2024?

Penny stocks don't tend to perform well when investors can get decent and less-risky returns elsewhere. Are they worth bothering…

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Here’s how I think the Ocado share price might end 2024

The Ocado share price has collapsed from its dizzying heights during the pandemic. I wonder if it might be set…

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It’s almost crunch time for Rolls-Royce shares!

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares highlights a couple of developing risks associated with the high-flying FTSE 100 stock.

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Here’s how investing in UK shares could turn an empty ISA into a whopping £285K

UK shares offer this Fool the opportunity to build wealth through shrewd stock picking to offer the maximum dividends.

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