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Here’s how I’d invest £200 a month and target a £12,251 second income

Millions of us invest so that one day we can take a second income. Dr James Fox underlines his strategy,…

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With an 8.5% yield and selling 79% below its 10-year high, I like this FTSE 250 company

Our author thinks this FTSE 250 business might be a good buy for him. He says it could be undervalued,…

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Warren Buffett would never buy this FTSE 250 stock. But I did

J.D. Wetherspoon is too small to be of interest to Warren Buffett. But Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 stock…

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Up 197%, has the Rolls-Royce share price gone too far?

Having tripled in value over the past 12 months, should investors be cautious as the Rolls-Royce share price keeps pushing…

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Down 37.6%, this FTSE 250 stock pays a 12.3% dividend yield! Tempting?

On paper, this FTSE 250 stock looks like one of the strongest dividend-paying companies I've come across. Should I be…

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Down 27%, this FTSE 100 stock pays a 12.4% dividend yield!

At first glance, this FTSE 100 stock has one of the strongest dividend yields. But is this big dividend just…

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1 penny stock I’m buying for the last time at 10p!

This under-the-radar penny stock has tremendous potential but is very risky. Here's why I'm making one final purchase of shares…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for a £1,820 passive income in 2024!

These FTSE 350 stocks offer some of the biggest dividend yields out there. And I think they can steadily grow…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for a 30-year passive income!

Searching for top income stocks with large yields and long-term dividend growth? Here are a couple our writer's aiming to…

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Is this once soaring FTSE renewable energy stock a shrewd investment right now?

Sumayya Mansoor looks at the rise and fall of this FTSE stock. Recent results have made her think about snapping…

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3 steps I’d take now to prepare for a stock market crash

Christopher Ruane does not know when the next stock market crash will come. But he is taking these steps now…

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With a 7% yield, these shares could be wise for me to hold for passive income

Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at what he thinks might be one of the best passive income investments for his…

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British shares look cheap. Here are 3 I’d snap up!

Our writer is eyeing a trio of cheap looking British shares he reckons could prove smart additions to his portfolio.…

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Here’s how many ITV shares I’d need for a £2,000 a year passive second income

This Fool is wondering how much he'd need to invest in this well-known FTSE 250 broadcaster to try and generate…

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I’d target £200 a month of extra income by spending £94 a week on shares

Our writer explains some nuts and bolts of how he would invest in the stock market to try and build…

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How I’d invest £201 a month in shares to target a £48,758 passive income

Christopher Ruane explains the principles he'd use to try and turn £201 each month into an annual passive income approaching…

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FTSE shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to earn passive income?

Our writer's been looking for bargain shares in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 that could offer him unusually high…

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Barratt buys Redrow: is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy cheap shares?

Barratt shares are down and Redrow shares are up following the news of a takeover. Is this a chance to…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire over the past year. But this writer isn't tempted to buy at the current…

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I’d buy 496 shares of this FTSE 250 trust for £100 annual passive income

This longstanding FTSE 250 dividend share could unlock a three-figure annual passive income for our writer with an investment of…

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FTSE 100 shares: is now a good buying opportunity?

Our writer has been scouring the FTSE 100 to identify shares he reckons could offer real value over the long…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building massive passive income streams

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd use the investing techniques of billionaire Warren Buffett to try and build large passive income…

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8 shares that Fools have been buying!

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these shares in recent weeks.

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Why a £1.8bn share buyback could send the Lloyds share price higher this month

Stephen Wright thinks a £1.8bn buyback could be the catalyst that sends the Lloyds share price back towards 50p later…

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£13,900 invested in this FTSE stock could make me £1,000 in passive income!

Boosting passive income is this Fool’s core investment theme of 2024. She explains how this stock could help her bag…

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Here’s how many Unilever shares I’d need to retire early and live off the income

Stephen Wright thinks Unilever is one of the best UK shares for passive income. But how much would it take…

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I’d need this many Lloyds shares to aim for passive income of £10k a year

Here's how we can build a passive income to retire early by investing in big cash-rich companies that pay regular…

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Down 50% from its high, this FTSE 100 company is a no-brainer buy for my portfolio

Oliver Rodzianko thinks these FTSE 100 shares are significantly undervalued with great financials. Will they make the cut for his…

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Is the Lloyds share price a wonderful bargain or a horrible value trap?

Lloyds has to be one of my story stocks of recent times. But does the Lloyds share price actually represent…

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How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like the legendary Warren Buffett

Anyone can invest like Warren Buffett today. Here’s a look at how to employ his investment strategy within a Stocks…

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2 very different penny stocks investors should consider buying

Some penny stocks could be diamonds in the rough. Our writer details two picks investors should take a closer look…

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Is now the time to load up on Diageo shares, down 28% from their high?

This Fool weighs up whether Diageo shares are a value trap or a bargain. He argues that, if stagflation hits,…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I would avoid like the plague!

Lots of FTSE 100 stocks are currently trading at a bargain but others are heavily overvalued. I’m analysing three shares…

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Down 39% in less than 2 months. Is the JD Sports Fashion share price doomed?

Oliver Rodzianko takes a close look at the latest JD Sports Fashion share price decline. Is it time for him…

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Here’s why I’d snap up this 4.2% yielding FTSE 100 stock without a second thought!

This Fool explains why he's bullish on Shell, a FTSE 100 stock, and believes oil could bounce back in 2024…

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HSBC shares look ridiculously cheap to me

HSBC shares are looking more and more underpriced. Is it time to buy in? Or are there too many risks…

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This FTSE 250 stock is down 60% and ripe for recovery! I’m ready to buy

Analysts say Watches of Switzerland could rally 100% in just 12 months. Despite a run of bad news, I'm bullish…

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Apple vs Amazon: which is the best ‘Magnificent 7’ stock to buy today?

Apple and Amazon are both great companies. But is one stock a better investment than the other right now? Edward…

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Dividend Shares

With an 8.4% yield, I think this potentially undervalued dividend stock is fantastic

ITV has begun ratcheting its dividend back up following a pandemic-era cutback. So, should I buy this tempting dividend stock?

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Unilever shares are on the rise. Is it time to buy?

Unilever shares have impressed in 2024 after a poor performance last year. As such, this Fool thinks now could be…

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