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An 11.5% yield but down 32%! Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

Down a third in price this year but undervalued compared to its peers, and with a high yield, this FTSE…

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Is the Alphabet share price a bargain after strong Q3 earnings?

Revenues might be up 11% from a year ago, but the Alphabet share price is falling. Stephen Wright looks at…

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2 top US growth stocks to buy in October?

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two growth stocks primed to thrive in the long run – one of which he’s just bought…

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Here’s how to try and turn £10,000 into £600 passive income with dividend shares

Zaven Boyrazian explains best practice when building a portfolio of dividend shares from scratch with £10k... and how to avoid…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that look set to deliver market-beating passive income

Risks aside, our writer likes the look of these three top-tier companies for making plenty of passive income now and…

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Forget investing in gold, I’d keep on buying cheap shares to build wealth over time

The price of gold has been on the rise since the breakout of war in the Middle East, but our…

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Investing Articles

Does the Barclays share price scream ‘buy’?

The Barclays share price fell as much as 8% Tuesday morning after the lender reported for Q3. Despite earnings beating…

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5 UK shares I’d happily own for decades

Christopher Ruane discusses a handful of UK shares he likes for their long-term potential, but doesn't yet own in his…

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Here’s a slumping FTSE 100 stock I’m avoiding right now!

This Fool details a FTSE 100 home improvement business and explains why she’s steering clear of the shares.

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Can FTSE 250 stocks trounce the FTSE 100 in 2024?

Which is the better buy for 2024, the FTSE 100 or the FTSE 250? Volatility and safety are important, but…

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Yielding 3%, is this struggling medical stock ideal for long-term passive income?

Sumayya Mansoor wonders whether this avoided medical stock could provide her holdings with passive income once the market normalises.

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If I’d invested £5k in Barclays shares 10 years ago here’s what I’d have now

I keep expecting Barclays shares to recover but instead they have carried on falling. Yet I still find them far…

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One high-yield dividend share I’d buy at £5 for lifelong passive income!

There is an abundance of UK shares carrying high yields right now. However, this investor likes one FTSE 250 stock…

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Here’s how I’d turn a £20k ISA into passive income of almost £10k a year 

Investing in FTSE 100 shares is a great way to generate passive income, as they pay some of the highest…

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Investing Articles

Which is the better buy, the S&P 500 or the FTSE 100?

Over the past one, 5, and 10 years, the US S&P 500 index has thrashed the UK's FTSE 100. So…

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Is this FTSE pharma stock a no-brainer buy?

Our writer takes a closer look at this FTSE pharmaceutical business and decides whether or not it could be a…

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Is Bunzl an overlooked dividend stock to consider now?

FTSE 100 dividend stock Bunzl has been growing its shareholder payment at a compound annual growth rate of an attractive…

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The CAB Payments share price just plunged 70%! Can it bounce back?

After a dramatic plunge in the CAB Payments' share price, our writer explains why he has no plans to dive…

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Down 14%! Is Softcat stock a buy-the-dip bargain on the FTSE 250?

This FTSE 250 growth stock plunged 14% in the market today after posting its annual results. What caused this massive…

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The Barclays share price drops on results day, but is the stock a buy?

For income-hunting investors, does the 7.4% anticipated dividend yield justify ignoring the recent Barclays share price decline?

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This FTSE 100 share just inked a £2.5bn deal in China: time to buy?

This FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant has muscled its way into the most populous nation on Earth, bringing massive growth potential.…

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These two FTSE 100 stocks yield over 9%. Is one a better buy?

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of two FTSE 100 stocks that currently offer close to double digit dividend…

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Investing For Beginners

3 red flags suggesting a stock market crash before year-end

Jon Smith explains factors ranging from poor European data to the UK labour market as to why a stock market…

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Could this acquisitive UK income stock be a bargain?

Our writer weighs up the outlook for a mid-cap UK income stock that has announced an acquisition set to expand…

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Value Shares

Marks and Spencer: a top value stock to consider buying today

Marks and Spencer is a value stock that’s worth a closer look right now, says Edward Sheldon. He thinks it…

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With a spare £20k, I’d load up on cheap shares today to retire early

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he had some spare money, he'd use it now to buy cheap shares and aim…

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Tesla stock is almost 50% off its all-time high. Can I resist buying?

It's been a rollercoaster couple of years for holders of Tesla stock. Does Paul Summers see a struggling share price…

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£10,000 to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to target £5,830 of passive income a year!

It might take a while, but I think following the Warren Buffett approach to investing could turn a lump sum…

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7.5% dividend yield! Is Lloyds one of the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend shares?

Lloyds currently offers some of the biggest dividend yields among UK shares. So should I buy it for my Stocks…

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4 reasons I think Vodafone is one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying!

Vodafone's share price slump this year makes it a top value stock to think about buying, I feel. I hope…

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Investing Articles

5 expert tips for earning passive income from dividend stocks

There are many different ways to seek passive income. But for stocks and shares, the experts seem to have the…

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9.8% and 8.7% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 value stocks on my wishlist

I'm hoping to have a fresh wad of cash to buy some UK value stocks soon. Here are two I'm…

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One FTSE 250 stock investors should consider buying for long-term returns and growth

This Fool explains why this FTSE 250 stock could be ideal for growth and boosting passive income once market sentiment…

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The stock market is ready to crash, warns this expert

One specialist in stock market bubbles reckons the S&P 500 could crash 63%. That would be one of the worst…

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If I could buy just one FTSE 100 dividend share for life, I’d choose this

I'm free to buy as many dividend shares as I like, but what if I was only allowed to buy…

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Investing Articles

Yielding 8%, this income stock could be primed to soar!

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this income stock with its enticing yield and explains why the business could be set for…

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Rolls-Royce shares are falling! Is this my chance to buy them?

Rolls-Royce shares smashed the FTSE 100 over the last year and eventually became too expensive for me to buy. Are…

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2 sinking FTSE 100 dividend shares! Are they brilliant bargains or terrible traps?

I'm following Warren Buffett's advice to "be greedy when others are fearful." So should I increase my stakes in these…

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10 years from now, I might regret not buying more of this FTSE 100 stock

Our writer thinks one FTSE 100 stock looks too cheap right now. But there are a few things stopping him…

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Will the next BP CEO convince me to buy more of this dividend stock?

BP’s timid share price gains have flattered to deceive. But a new CEO may unlock the true value of this…

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