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If I’d invested £1k when the Centrica share price bottomed out, here’s what I’d have today!

The Centrica share price bottomed out around £30 per share in April 2020. Today it's trading above £150. Does it…

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If I’d put £1,000 in NIO shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

NIO shares have demonstrated considerable volatility since the IPO five years ago. Dr James Fox offers his thoughts on the…

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Is Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?

The Direct Line share price has sunk in 2023, meaning dividend yields have shot through the roof. Should I buy…

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Best British shares to consider buying in October

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a trio of past…

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Why I’m sure this is the safest 8% dividend stock!

Few stocks have dividend yields above 5%, and even fewer have sustainable ones. So, this 8% yielding dividend stock looks…

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I’d buy 17,000 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend stock to aim for £602 a month passive income

Share prices are low, and forecasts say dividends could hit a new record high in 2024. I'd invest for passive…

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9% yield and a P/E of just 6. No wonder this is my favourite FTSE 100 stock 

This FTSE 100 stock is really cheap and has a blockbuster yield. I've already bought it twice this year and…

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Are Arm Holdings shares an opportunity to join the AI rally?

After the recent IPO of ARM Holdings shares, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether this British semiconductor company is…

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£500 to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett approach and try and double it!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd use some lessons from legend Warren Buffett in an effort to turn some modest savings…

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£8,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month!

Christopher Ruane explains how he could put some spare funds to work in the stock market today with an eye…

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Tesco shares are up 16%: is now the time to buy?

Tesco shares have performed well so far in 2023. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether now is the time…

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A second income of £300 a month for just £25 a week? Here’s how!

Building a second income from dividend shares need not be complicated -- or very expensive. Our writer explains some of…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £7,000 second income!

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains why regular savings and discipline are the…

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Here’s how I’d invest for the great 2024 stock market rally

Is a stock market rally coming, or a new crash? Some top investors are betting on share prices falling. But…

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How to start building passive income with just £10 a week

A common investing goal is to generate passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains one proven method, investing in dividend-paying stocks.

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How I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to target passive income of £1,800 in 2024

Our writer explains how he could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and target over £1,800 in annual…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £3?

The Rolls-Royce share price has seen the strongest growth on the FTSE 100 over the past year. Will it extend…

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If I’d put £10k into Lloyds shares 2 years ago here’s how much I’d have today!

Lloyds shares, once the darlings of the FTSE 100, have traded sideways in recent years. Dr James Fox details his…

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8 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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

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Here’s how I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target lifetime passive income

Warren Buffett follows the age-old value investing approach. And I say it's still the best way for long-term investors to…

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Looking for a second income? Here’s a dirt-cheap 13% yielding stock to consider buying

Creating a second income through dividend-paying stocks is possible! Our writer explains how this stock could be ideal with its…

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Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to aim for a passive income for £48,605 a year for life

It's possible to generate a five-figure passive income by investing as little as £100 a month. The key is to…

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So many FTSE 100 stocks are overlooked! Here’s one to consider buying

Our writer explains how it’s easy to focus on well-known FTSE 100 stocks but there are other hidden gems on…

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This new ETF wins as day traders lose!

ETFs -- exchange-traded funds -- are booming, with over $10trn invested today. But this newly launched ETF is unlike any…

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3 FTSE 100 shares whose dividends keep growing

A recent study shows that an increasing dividend is a sign a stock could beat the average handsomely. Here are…

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Will Shell CEO’s robust messaging fuel gains at FTSE 100 energy giant?

Shell’s boss is determined to keep its oil and gas production stable until 2030. This approach may merit me buying…

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If I’d put £1,000 into Rolls-Royce shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have

Christopher Ruane reflects on how he missed out by not owning Rolls-Royce shares in the past two years -- and…

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I’m getting ready for a stock market crash

This writer doesn't know when the next stock market crash might happen. But that's not stopping him from getting ready…

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Could Premier African Minerals shares be a bargain buy?

Christopher Ruane thinks the prospect of cashflow generation is good news for Premier African Minerals shares. But what about the…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in October?

Historically, next month has seen its fair share of stock market meltdowns. Are we days from seeing the FTSE 100…

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Which is the best value stock now: AstraZeneca or GSK?

There’s value in the pharmaceutical sector, but these two FTSE 100 stocks have quite different characteristics to consider.

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After a 20% drop this FTSE 100 stock looks like one of the best shares to buy in October

I can't wait any longer. I reckon this popular growth stock is now one of the best shares to buy…

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Down 23% in a year, are Vodafone shares a busted flush?

Vodafone shares have lost almost a quarter of their value in 12 months, while more than halving over five years.…

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Is Lloyds the best UK banking stock to buy right now?

Lloyds stock is down 6% year-to-date. This Fool assesses whether he thinks it’s a better buy than its British banking…

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Buying cheap FTSE shares today could help me retire early. Here’s how!

This writer thinks acting on the valuations of some FTSE shares in today's market could help set him up for…

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Should investors buy these 2 dividend shares?

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two dividend shares and explores whether or not they could be good options to boost passive…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend share for a second income?

Housebuilders have long been popular buys for investors seeking to make a second income with UK shares. Should I buy…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 shares currently represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity!

According to our writer, FTSE 100 shares have never looked so attractive. She explains why and what action she’s taking…

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2 rock-solid FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in 2024!

I’m hoping to have some spare cash to invest in the coming weeks. Here are two shares (including a falling…

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