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The Lloyds share price just hit a 52-week high. Can it fly still higher?

The Lloyds Bank share price has followed NatWest upwards this year. Shareholder patience just might be paying off.

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£8,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d invest for a £6,960 second income

Investing for a second income isn't always about investing in dividend-paying stocks. Dr James Fox details his growth-oriented strategy.

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10.8% dividend yield! 2 cheap stocks to consider for a £2,060 passive income

Many of us invest for a passive income, and these two stocks could be among the best out there for…

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This may be a once-in-a-decade chance to buy dirt cheap FTSE 100 banking stocks

FTSE 100 banking stocks have been cheap for years but now they're starting to grow while paying out lots of…

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£8 per year in extra income for life, for each £100 invested today? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how he would aim to set up extra income streams for the rest of his life by…

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With a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA, I’d target £1,964 in annual dividends like this

With an annual passive income target close to £2,000, our writer explains how he'd put a £20K Stocks and Shares…

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Down 63% in 2024, what’s going on with the Avacta (AVCT) share price?

2024 has been a difficult year for many companies in the biotechnology sector, with the AVCT share price down heavily.…

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Here’s how I’d invest £800 the Warren Buffett way!

Christopher Ruane learns some lessons from super-investor Warren Buffett he hopes could improve his own stock market performance.

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Michael Burry just bought 175,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company

Scion Asset Management announced a $6.5bn stake in BP this week. But what could Michael Burry be seeing in an…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to start making powerful passive income today

With a cash lump sum to invest, this Fool lays out how he'd start making passive income. He also details…

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My best FTSE 250 stock to consider buying now for passive income while it’s near 168p

This is a rare stock with a growing underlying business and a fat dividend yield – it’s worth consideration for…

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2024’s a great year to earn passive income! Here’s how I’d do it for £10 a week

Christopher Ruane explains how he’d start putting a tenner a week into blue-chip shares to start building passive income streams.

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Dividend Shares

£10k in an ISA? How does £840 passive income a year sound?

With these three high-yielding UK dividend stocks, investors could potentially generate a substantial amount of passive income every year.

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

The Lloyds share price has surprised investors, including myself, in recent months. Investor sentiment's gone through the roof, but should…

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Why now could be a great opportunity to buy undervalued UK shares

UK shares look like brilliant value for money and this Fool wants to make the most of the opportunity. Here's…

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I’m looking for the FTSE 100’s best value stocks to buy now. Have I found them?

If the UK stock market keeps on going up in 2024, we might soon run out of cheap value shares…

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2 British growth stocks I’d stash away in an ISA for the long run

Our writer highlights two excellent UK growth stocks that he'd feel very comfortable buying today to hold for the long…

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Up 79% in a month, is Angle a penny stock worth considering?

Angle (LON:AGL) is a penny stock that exploded higher over the past few weeks. What has sent this share rocketing?

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How many BT shares would I need to earn a £10,000 second income?

A 5.76% dividend yield is attractive, and if BT manages to bring down its costs, it might be a great…

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Dividend Shares

Here are 2 of my top shares to buy if we get a stock market crash this summer

Jon Smith reveals two stocks on his watchlist of shares to buy if we see the market move lower in…

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All-time high! Could putting £900 a month into FTSE 100 shares make me a millionaire?

By putting under £1,000 each month into carefully chosen FTSE 100 shares, this writer thinks he could become a millionaire…

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Dividend Shares

A 12% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a hot income stock

Jon Smith considers a FTSE 250 income stock that has a clear dividend policy with the aim of paying out…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into a £308 monthly passive income

It's possible to create a lifelong passive income stream from a well-chosen portfolio of dividend shares. Here's how I'd invest…

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Value Shares

This £3 value stock could soar in the AI boom

This under-the-radar value stock could do well on the back of the huge global build-out of data centres in the…

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Growth Shares

Should I invest in Darktrace shares as they rocket towards £6?

Darktrace shares are up nearly 75% in 2024 as the cybersecurity sector rallied, but is it too late to invest?…

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Up 33% in 3 months but Lloyds shares still look undervalued to me

Lloyds shares are finally in demand after a tough few years. While they're more expensive than they were, Harvey Jones…

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The ‘dinosaur’ FTSE 100 index is starting to roar

The FTSE 100 index has often been derided in recent years, but UK large-cap stocks are beginning to show encouraging…

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I’d consider buying these FTSE 100 growth stocks for 2024 and beyond

I've been looking for growth stocks with low PEG valuations, and I'm finding plenty. But they're not at all where…

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Investing Articles

Minimal savings? Here’s how I’d start investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an ideal way for investors to get the most out of their hard-earned money…

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The Rolls-Royce share price frenzy is finally over. Is now the perfect time to buy?

Harvey Jones thinks the Rolls-Royce share price has risen too far, too fast. As investors start to calm down, a…

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1 popular FTSE 100 share I wouldn’t touch with 2 bargepoles!

Hoping to get myself a bargain, I’m always keen to buy FTSE 100 shares after they’ve fallen in value. But…

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Here’s why I’m staying well clear of Rivian stock

Electric vehicles have excited investors for years now, but can be hit or miss. Here's why Gordon Best will be…

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Investing Articles

A 6%+ yield but down 24%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 250 gem?

After a rapid share price fall, this FTSE 250 stock's dividend yield has risen, leaving me wondering whether I should…

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The United Utilities share price is recovering after mixed earnings report and sewage spill

Is a mild increase in revenue and slightly boosted dividend enough to save the United Utilities share price in light…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s why the Legal & General share price looks super attractive to me

Jon Smith flags up an important characteristic about the Legal & General share price that makes it appealing to him…

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To aim for £1,000 a month in passive income, should I buy growth shares or value shares?

Deciding which shares are the best to invest in is important when considering long-term passive income. However, there are several…

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Here’s why I think AMD stock should be higher

The semiconductor sector has been on a tear lately, but here's why Gordon Best thinks AMD stock still has plenty…

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Here’s what investors need to know about the latest Warren Buffett stock

The mystery stock Warren Buffett has been buying has been disclosed to be Chubb – an above-average business at a…

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The Sage share price slides on half-year results: is it time to buy?

Sage’s share price has slipped on an uncertain outlook. But the company’s results suggest it’s still making good progress, says…

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Despite receiving zero passive income, I reckon these are the happiest shareholders on earth!

One of the ways I judge a stock is by the level of passive income it offers. But some investors…

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