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Should I buy BT while the share price is low and aim to sell high later?

The BT share price has increased strongly before, and there's a case to be made that it may do so…

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Growth Shares

At 47p, this penny stock looks like a bargain to me

Jon Smith eyes up a penny stock from the DIY goods space that's enjoying record results and could be set…

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Is Ocado about to drop out of the FTSE 100?

Ocado, perhaps the FTSE 100's only real growth stock, looks set to be demoted from the index. Dr James Fox…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

The HSBC share price rose on 30 April after the company beat earnings expectations. But what else is going on…

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1 top FTSE 100 growth stock to consider buying in May

Halma’s decentralised business model and emphasis on returns on invested capital make it a growth stock that could reward investors…

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1 high-growth FTSE 250 stock that I’d buy and hold for years

I'm eyeing FTSE 250 growth stocks to add to my portfolio in May. With a solid track record of returns,…

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Forget Nvidia and Microsoft shares! A cheap stock to consider buying for the AI boom

Nvidia and Microsoft shares have gone gangbusters over the past year. But I think buying these UK shares for the…

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s one I’d feel confident going ‘all in’ on

This soft drinks giant has been one of the FTSE 100's best value stocks for a long time. Here's why…

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8%+ dividend yields! 2 top value stocks to consider buying in May

The London stock market is packed with excellent bargains at the start of the month. Here are two great value…

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Investing For Beginners

Why the Anglo American share price shot up 40% in April

Jon Smith reviews the best-performing FTSE 100 stock from the past month and explains why the Anglo American share price…

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After the FTSE 100 breaks records in April, can it soar even higher in May?

The FTSE 100 broke through the 8,000 point level in April, and it looks like it might stay there. Is…

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These were the FTSE’s superstar shares in April!

The FTSE has had a great month, rising over 3% in 30 days and beating the US S&P 500. But…

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After hitting 2024 highs, is the Barclays share price set to slump?

The Barclays share price has been on a storming run, soaring almost 55% in six months. But after such strong…

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With an 8.6% yield, can the Legal & General dividend last?

Christopher Ruane shares his take on the future outlook for the Legal & General dividend -- and explains why he'd…

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2 things that alarm me about Ocado shares

Our writer seems some potential in the online grocery specialist -- so why does he have no interest for now…

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May could be tough for UK shares. But these 2 might buck the trend!

After a pretty good 2024 so far, UK shares could dip in price as traders begin leaving their desks and…

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3 things that could clip the wings of the rising Rolls-Royce share price

This writer reckons there are a trio of potential risks facing the Rolls-Royce share price as it hovers around the…

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Next stop 8,500 for the flying FTSE 100?

The FTSE 100 is having a really good run and setting record highs in April. But it still looks too…

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UK stock markets take off! The FTSE 100 is beating major global indexes, but who’s leading the pack?

The UK stock market is enjoying spectacular growth this year, driven by local banks and one of our largest mining…

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Up 66% in 5 years, could the Howden Joinery share price keep growing?

Our writer weights up the attractiveness of the current Howden Joinery share price considering the company's commercial potential.

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Can I build a £50k passive income in 10 years?

The best thing about having a high passive income is it gives me so many more options in life. My…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps on ‘good momentum’. Is the worst over?

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is finally showing signs of life following a positive trading update. Paul Summers wonders whether…

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Can this latest news help stop the St James’s Place share price rot?

The St James's Place share price has collapsed since its highs of 2021. But as we hit the first quarter,…

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3 of my top stocks to consider buying in May

With parts of the market looking expensive, Stephen Wright thinks a focus on quality is the way to go for…

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Here’s why the HSBC share price just powered to a 5-year high!

The HSBC share price is nearing 700p after the Asia-focused bank released its first-quarter earnings today. Is the stock still…

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Is National Grid too boring for my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

Harvey Jones is looking for a solid FTSE 100 dividend growth stock for this year's Stocks and Shares ISA limit.…

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Down 20% this month, can this struggling FTSE 100 stock recover?

Shares in delivery company Ocado are down considerably this month, continuing a multi-year trend. Is there still hope for this…

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2 FTSE 100 high dividend shares to consider in May

I'm building a list of the best FTSE 100 income shares to buy this month. Here are two I'm expecting…

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Here’s how I’d target passive income from FTSE 250 stocks right now

Dividend stocks aren't the only ones we can use to try to build up some long-term income. No, I like…

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Investing Articles

If I put £10k in this FTSE 100 stock, it could pay me a £1,800 second income over the next 2 years

A FTSE 100 stock is carrying a mammoth 10% dividend yield and this writer reckons it could contribute towards an…

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2 UK shares I’d sell in May… if I owned them

Stephen Wright would be willing to part with a couple of UK shares – but only because others look like…

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2 FTSE 250 shares investors should consider for a £1,260 passive income in 2024

Investing a lump sum in these FTSE 250 shares could yield a four-figure dividend income this year. Are they too…

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This FTSE share has grown its dividend annually for over 30 years. Can it continue?

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 100 share that has raised its dividend annually for decades. He likes the business,…

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Few UK shares grew their dividend by 90% in 4 years. This one did!

Among UK shares, few have the recent track record of annual dividend increases to match this one. Our writer likes…

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This FTSE 250 share yields 9.9%. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of buying a FTSE 250 share for his portfolio that currently offers a…

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As the NatWest share price closes in on a new 5-year high, will it soon be too late to buy?

The NatWest share price has climbed strongly so far in 2024, as the whole bank sector has been enjoying a…

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If the stock market crashes, I’ll pour shares of this luxury brand into my ISA

Nobody knows when the stock market will next crash. But this Fool already knows the stock he will buy without…

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A Q1 trading update pushes the Beazley share price up a bit more. Is it still cheap?

The Beazley share price has been motoring up in what might turn out to be the start of a 2024…

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Prediction: this will be the FTSE 100’s next great stock!

This FTSE 250 stock has more than doubled in value during the past five years. Our writer thinks it could…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has just 1 magnificent AI stock in his FTSE 100-listed fund

Our writer takes a look at the only AI stock held in the portfolio of FTSE 100-listed Pershing Square Holdings.

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