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Why the Sage share price plunged by almost 15% in May

Shareholders in the FTSE 100’s Sage suffered a declining share price in May, but is the stock one to consider…

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If I’d invested £10k in Barclays shares 6 months ago here’s what I’d have today

Harvey Jones has been waiting for years to see FTSE 100 banking stocks take off. Barclays shares are booming. Should…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £7,614 monthly second income!

Putting money into high-quality FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can help investors unlock a life-changing second income over time.

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Start buying shares with under £1,000? Here’s how I’d do it

Our writer explains the thought and action process he would adopt if he wanted to start buying shares for the…

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2 penny shares to consider buying while their prices are still cheap

I thought these two penny shares looked good value in late 2023. Their prices have gained since then, but I…

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Is this the best news yet for the NatWest share price in 2024?

The future of the NatWest share price looks more uncertain as we head to a general election. But we just…

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Up 46% in the last year, should I be watching the BAE share price?

With geopolitics still front of mind, defence companies have been on a tear. But with the BAE share price rallying,…

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What’s going on with the National Grid share price?

It's been a tough time recently for those paying attention to the National Grid share price. But is this volatility…

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How much extra income could I earn by investing £1,000 in Legal & General shares?

Christopher Ruane digs into the numbers and explains why he thinks owning Legal & General shares could help him earn…

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JD Sports share price falls 10% on FY results. Is it too cheap to ignore?

Revenue is up, but profit is down. And on top of a poor 2024 so far, the JD Sports share…

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Already 7%, could the Aviva dividend yield go higher?

Our writer considers Aviva's dividend prospects. It has an inconsistent track record -- but what do the chances look like…

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Sky-high 5.72% yield and P/E of just 8.34! Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock in June?

This FTSE 250 Dividend Aristocrat looks terrific value right now, says Harvey Jones. Now he's wondering whether to take a…

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6%-10% yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in June to target years of passive income

This Fool highlights a pair of UK shares from the blue-chip FTSE 100 and mid-cap FTSE 250 indexes that appear…

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With 7%+ yields, here are two FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying now

Even with the Footsie rising strongly in 2024, some of its long-term favourite dividend shares still offer some very nice…

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Up 72% in a year and a decade of dividend growth! Is this my perfect UK stock?

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for his perfect UK stock and is wondering whether he's now found it in…

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The Lloyds share price is at a 4-year high! Here’s my forecast for 2024

For almost a decade, the Lloyds share price has been struggling to regain previous highs. Are the bank's fortunes set…

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5.7% dividend yield! 2 dirt cheap passive income shares to consider in June

These passive income shares are on sale! With low P/E ratios and big dividend yields, Royston Wild says they could…

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7% dividend yield! 3 small-cap dividend shares that could deliver a £1,400 second income

These small-cap shares offer bigger dividend yields than most FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks! Here's why I'd buy them…

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Lloyds shares look like a brilliant bargain! But are they an investor trap?

Lloyds Banking Group shares have become brilliantly popular in recent weeks. But there are some hidden nasties investors need to…

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Is JD Sports still a value share in disguise?

Ahead of its full year results, Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks that despite a rising stock price, JD Sports…

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Is this one of the best UK shares for me to buy for growth and returns?

On the hunt for quality UK shares to boost her wealth, has our writer come across an opportunity she can't…

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How I’d try to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire, starting today

There were more than 4,000 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK at the last count. Here's how we…

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2 magnificent cheap shares investors should consider buying

I’m convinced that there are some excellent cheap shares available on the UK stock market. Here are two to consider!

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I’d buy 19 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock to target £200 in annual passive income

Our writer explains how he would try to build an ongoing passive income stream by buying a well-known FTSE 100…

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Should I buy Nio stock now it’s under $5?

Our writer explains some of the things he likes about NIO stock -- and whether he is ready to buy…

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Above £3, is the Tesco share price good value?

The Tesco share price has been moving up lately. This writer sees a number of things to like about the…

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Ocado has dropped out of the FTSE 100, but could the shares be a value opportunity?

Ocado may have fallen out of the FTSE 100, but our author likes the business. He's keeping an eye on…

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£70 per year extra income for life, for each £1,000 invested now? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he'd take to setting up lifelong extra income streams by investing in the stock market…

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4 UK shares Fools think could be takeover targets

We've seen plenty of M&A activity in the UK markets already in 2024 -- so which shares might be next…

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9.82% yield and 28% profit growth! I think this FTSE dividend share is due a bull run

Harvey Jones thinks this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend share may soon offer some capital growth on top all of his…

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I’d start investing with £85 a month, like this

With a limited budget but ambitious long-term investment aspirations, this is how our writer would start investing if he had…

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I’d aim for an annual second income of £34k with high-yield dividend stocks

I'm looking for the best way to start earning a second income with very little effort. Is it by investing…

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I bought these 2 great value FTSE 100 shares after they crashed. Here’s what happened next

Harvey Jones loves buying FTSE 100 shares after they've fallen out of favour with investors. His strategy can take time…

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Operating profit up 26%! Auto Trader is leading the FTSE 100 on results day

An explosive move higher from the Auto Trader share price suggests the full-year results are good, but is the stock…

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If I’d put £2,000 in Nvidia stock when ChatGPT came out, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer looks at the eye-popping gains that Nvidia stock has made in the 18 months since the release of…

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This former penny share is up 163% in a year. Could it be worth even more?

Christopher Ruane explains some of the concerns that kept him away from a penny share before its stellar rise --…

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I’m not convinced the Dr Martens share price is a bargain. Here’s why

After the bootmaker reported its full year results today, our writer explains why a Dr Martens share price in pennies…

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Should I invest in the S&P 500 or FTSE 100?

Ben McPoland thinks one FTSE 100 stock might offer a compromise between high US market growth and cheap Footsie valuations.

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How much passive income could I earn by investing £100 a month in UK shares?

With just a £100 monthly investment in UK dividend shares, I could achieve a decent passive income stream of over…

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Looking for cheap growth shares? Here’s a FTSE 250 stock to consider in June

Pets at Home shares still look dirt cheap, says Royston Wild. Here, he explains why the retailer might be one…

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