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A BP case study: time to end FTSE 100 share buybacks?

Nearly 40% of FTSE 100 companies have decided to buy their own shares in 2023. Using BP as an example,…

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This is one of the FTSE 100’s best growth stocks. And right now, it’s cheap

This FTSE 100 company is poised for strong growth in the years ahead. However, this isn’t reflected in its valuation,…

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Up 25% in a month, is now the time to buy Tesla stock?

Tesla stock has surged over the past month, bouncing up from $200 a share. But Dr James Fox believes there…

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These 3 FTSE 250 shares are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them today

Extreme market turbulence earlier in 2023 leaves many FTSE 250 shares looking dirt cheap. Here are three on my shopping…

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With no savings at 40, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

One of Warren Buffett’s favourite tips for building wealth is sometimes called his ‘golden rule’. Here’s how he uses it…

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If I’d put £1,000 in BP shares at the start of the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now

BP shares slumped at the start of the pandemic. But just how much have they recovered, and should I buy…

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Are Lloyds and Rolls-Royce the best value FTSE 100 shares to buy?

Lloyds and Rolls-Royce are among the two most-watched Footsie stocks. Interestingly, Dr James Fox also believes they could be the…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d rather buy instead of Lloyds shares!

Lloyds shares are ultra-cheap, but I still wouldn't touch them with a bargepole. I'd much rather buy these FTSE 100…

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Down 18%+ this year! 2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’m hoping to buy in 2024

These FTSE 250 stocks trade on historically low P/E ratios and offer up fat dividend yields. Here's why I'm looking…

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2 rising UK stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

With house prices down, Stephen Wright is using his Stocks and Shares ISA to cash in on strong rental demand…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in December

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for December, including two Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendations!

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Where will the FTSE 100 finish 2023?

After hitting record highs in February, the FTSE 100 is down around 1% over six months and one year. But…

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Up 10%, the Barclays share price has a long way to go

The Barclays share price has rebounded by a tenth from its 30 October low. Despite this, it's nowhere near the…

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Here’s how I’ll search for the best passive income stocks to buy in 2024

I look for cash from UK stocks and shares to try to set up some long-term passive income. But there…

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If I put £10k in Rolls-Royce shares today, how much could I have in 5 years time?

Where might Rolls-Royce shares go in the next few years? Here's my wild guess... Well, hopefully it's an informed guess,…

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Here are two of my favourite value shares right now!

This Fool is hunting for value shares amid a market downturn. Here, he explores two stocks that are high up…

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Could Lloyds shares do a Rolls-Royce in 2024?

Our writer considers a few important things that might need to take place next year before Lloyds shares can embark…

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How to invest like Charlie Munger! 5 top tips for beginners

Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett changed the investing landscape for the better. Here are some top tools that investors of…

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Bargain buy? The Unilever share price just hit a 52-week low!

Earlier today, the Unilever share price dropped to a one-year low. The shares are now bouncing back but nowhere near…

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The Dr. Martens share price just crashed 25%! Time to buy?

The Dr. Martens share price has plummeted. Is this an opportunity for our writer to add the stock to his…

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Dr. Martens: is this collapsing FTSE 250 stock now a contrarian buy?

Shares of this well-known FTSE 250 firm just dropped to a record low following a poorly received report. Is this…

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Why I’d start putting money into dirt cheap UK shares this December

Our writer isn't waiting until the New Year to consider opportunities for his share portfolio. Here are some reasons why…

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What are the best shares to buy in December for 2024?

Christopher Ruane explains why he's not waiting until 2024 to make moves in the stock market and would be happy…

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£5k of savings? I’d target income of £7,544 a year by investing in just 3 dividend shares

I'm building a portfolio of dividend shares to give me a passive income in retirement. It's astonishing how the rewards…

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One dividend giant I’d buy over Aviva shares

Aviva shares still look a good buy to me, but I think right now another high-yielding dividend stock looks even…

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I would grab these cheap shares before prices rise again

With the UK market in a slump, this Fool UK contributor is looking at buying up some cheap shares before…

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Down 55% since 2007, can the Tesco share price turn around?

The Tesco share price has fallen by more than half in recent decades. Our writer explains whether the stock has…

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Will the stock market rally in December? 

2023 has been a mixed year for shares but that could all be forgotten if we get a good old-fashioned…

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How I’d invest my first £100 today to target an £11,687 passive income

If I were to invest my first £100 again, I’d avoid common pitfalls and target an £11,687 passive income with…

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£50k in savings? Here’s what I could earn from a Cash ISA and a Stocks and Shares ISA

If I was starting with £50k to invest, here’s how much I could earn by leaving it in a tax-efficient…

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I’m not waiting for a stock market crash! Here are 2 stocks I’d snap up NOW!

Sumayya Mansoor isn't letting fears of a stock market crash get in the way of building her portfolio. She's looking…

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£0 in savings? Here are 3 simple steps to start earning passive income!

Charlie Carman outlines three simple steps for stock market investors to consider when building a passive income portfolio from scratch.

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Here’s my 10-year plan to reach an annual £27,347 passive second income

Our writer outlines his decade-long plan to invest in high-yield dividend shares in order to reach a sizeable future second…

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Down 27%, the BT share price looks a bargain to me

The BT share price has plunged by more than a quarter after peaking earlier in 2023. Is BT a classic…

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Down 80% since 2008, are Lloyds shares a value opportunity?

With a 6% dividend yield and a very low price-to-earnings ratio, Lloyds shares have some compelling points. However, our writer…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy in December

Though the FTSE 100 is up 1.4% in a month, these two Footsie heavyweights have lost ground lately. I'm very…

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Is this 2.5% yielding income stock primed for growth and further returns?

Our writer takes a closer look at whether this firm, already an enticing income stock, could be set to grow…

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One struggling FTSE 100 stock I’d love to buy

While the FTSE 100 is down 0.3% in 12 months, this heavyweight stock has crashed by more than a quarter.…

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One 5% yielding soaring stock investors should consider for juicy passive income!

This Fool reckons this utility business could be a great passive income earner, thanks to its impressive track record of…

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If I had to buy just one FTSE 100 stock in 2024, it would be this

This Fool considered which FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he’d buy next year if given only one choice. Here’s the champ…

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