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3 FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrats investors should consider buying

Dividend Aristocrats are a great way to help build a second income stream. Our writer thinks three FTSE 100 stocks…

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Should Aviva shares be on my February shopping list?

Our writer is eyeing Aviva shares as a possible high-yield addition to his ISA. Here's why he'd be happy to…

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Up 185% in a year, can the Rolls-Royce share price go higher? Some analysts think so!

The Rolls-Royce share price keeps climbing despite some alarming risks on the balance sheet. I’m now wondering just how high…

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Spending £1,900 on dividend shares today could earn me free money for life. Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest under a couple of thousand pounds in dividend shares to try and set up…

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I consider this penny stock a hidden gem

Oliver Rodzianko has been looking for an undercover penny stock. Here's one company he thinks is worth buying for his…

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Here’s where I think the Tesco share price could be headed in 2024!

After a double-digit increase in 2023, this Fool remains bullish on the Tesco share price. In this article, he takes…

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After these results, the Diageo share price could be set for new gains

The Diageo share price fall puts it on the lowest valuation it's been in the past few years. Is it…

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I’m not giving up on the worst-performing company in my Stocks and Shares ISA

E-commerce giant Alibaba has had a rough few years, making it the main underperformer in my Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £1,552 a month of passive income!

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income.

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Up 15% from its lows today, is this FTSE 250 stock set to be one of 2024’s winners?

The directors reckon this FTSE 250 business is driven by strong growth in its value-added services, and trading is robust.

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Here’s why I think the BT share price is a steal at 114p

With the BT share price at just 114p at the time of writing this Fool takes a closer look at…

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Is Pets at Home a FTSE 250 stock worth buying after its Q3 update?

This FTSE 250 pet stock is down slightly today after the company released a mixed trading update. Is this now…

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Could these 4 events crash the stock market?

After a great start to this year, global stock markets are looking rosy. But I worry that investors may be…

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£13,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £158 a month in passive income

Stephen Wright thinks Forterra shares will be a great source of passive income. It might not be steady each year,…

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What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

The Lloyds share price tumbled as regulators kicked off a new scandal investigation that may land the British bank with…

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I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income before the next bull market

Buying quality shares when they're temporarily cheap makes even more sense to our writer when they offer great dividends for…

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Here are 2 passive income stocks yielding more than 10%!

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for passive income opportunities, but are these double-digit-yielding FTSE income stocks too good to be…

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Here’s how I’d target a five-figure income from my SIPP in retirement

By making regular contributions to his SIPP, our writer hopes to build it up and generate a sizeable dividend income…

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£1K would buy me 51 shares in one of the best income stocks around!

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for income stocks and explains how she could buy this tobacco stock with its excellent reputation…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy as profit warnings boom!

I think this FTSE 100 company is an exceptional stock to buy for these tough times. It's why I already…

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How I’d turn £10 a day into £50k passive income

Using small amounts of cash to make £50,000 of passive income is perfectly possible, says Tom Rodgers. And investors don't…

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Mega-profit Shell could be the FTSE 100’s best value stock

The UK's best value stock also has record profits, rising dividends and a massive growth market for its biggest earning…

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This FTSE 250 stock is falling but I reckon it’s a no-brainer buy!

Despite falling sharply since its initial public offering, this FTSE 250 incumbent could still be a shrewd investment, our writer…

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Lloyds’ share price is down 12% this month! Here’s why I think it’s a great time to buy

The Lloyds share price is down 12% and nearing a one-year low. I’m jumping on this opportunity to buy it…

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£20,000 invested in these cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares could make me £1,430 in passive income!

These top dividend shares are on sale right now! Royston Wild explains why they could be a great way for…

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These Warren Buffett tips are key to building wealth in 2024 and beyond

There's plenty that investors can learn from Warren Buffett. Here, this Fool picks out some key tips he's using to…

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Here’s how long it might take to double my money via the stock market

The stock market's a powerful wealth-creation machine. But how long might it take to double one's capital with shares? Edward…

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Here’s how I’d drip feed £95 a week into high-yield shares to target an £8k+ second income

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he'd take to build significant passive income streams by buying high-yield shares.

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Here’s why I think BP shares are a screaming buy

This Fool takes a closer look at BP shares and explains why, at their current price, he thinks they're a…

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Will the Marks and Spencer share price rise another 120% in 2024?

The Marks and Spencer share price had a tremendous run in 2023, more than doubling. This Fool wonders if the…

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The Diageo share price fell 23% in 2023: is now the time to buy?

The Diageo share price had a bumpy 2023. But with a strong dividend track record, this Fool takes a closer…

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If I’d put £10k into Greggs shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Greggs shares have done incredibly well over many time frames. But is this well-known FTSE 250 stock still worth buying…

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If I’d invested £5k in Glencore shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

Glencore shares have delivered poor returns over the last year, even when dividends are factored in. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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A 9.75% yield but down 19%! Should I buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

This FTSE 100 insurer pays one of the highest dividends in the market, is undervalued against its peers, and is…

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With a 12% yield, I think this potentially undervalued dividend stock is amazing

Oliver Rodzianko has been looking for a hidden dividend stock. He's found one he thinks could be undervalued, too. Will…

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I’d aim to transform an empty portfolio into a £560,900 nest egg with the FTSE 250!

The FTSE 250 may offer better potential growth opportunities than the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d leverage the…

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If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

Charlie Carman looks at the FTSE 250 index's recent performance and whether UK mid-cap stocks are worth considering in 2024.

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Cheap shares vs gold: which is the better investment right now?

Gold remains a 'safe haven' in the face of volatility. But in the long run, buying cheap shares could be…

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Is this 28%-yielding passive income stock stuck in a doom loop?

Our writer examines the reasons why this passive income stock is yielding nearly 30%. And asks whether now's the time…

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How to build wealth with zero savings like Warren Buffett

Some 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was built after he turned 50, proving that even when starting late, investors can…

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