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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in May

Paul Summers picks out three shares from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that are all due to report next month. Can…

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Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with UK shares

Patience is a virtue, as they say. Market expert Sarah Coles explains how taking a long-term approach to investing in…

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2 unique growth stocks Id buy in May

Some of the best companies to invest in are those that are almost impossible to replicate. Here are two growth…

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Could an Alphabet dividend be on the way?

Christopher Ruane likes the long-term growth prospects for the owner of Google. But can he expect an Alphabet dividend any…

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Does Elon Musk’s latest move make Tesla stock a no-brainer buy?

A 12% dip last week in the Tesla stock price looks like it might be a fantastic buying opportunity. Here’s…

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Is this star FTSE 100 stock set for take-off after Q1 results surprise?

GSK is a star FTSE 100 stock whose price has fallen over 15% in the past year, but its Q1…

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Will the Persimmon dividend grow or shrink?

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the Persimmon dividend, even after a massive cut last…

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2 fallen FTSE 250 stocks I’d snap up before it’s too late

These battered FTSE 250 stocks have great growth potential. The self-storage industry boomed during Covid, but I think it has…

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2 top penny stocks I might buy in May!

Buying penny stocks can help supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these two particular small-caps could be great long-term…

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Will it soon be too late to buy cheap easyJet shares?

easyJet shares have made a strong start to 2023. But might a real price surge just be holding off until…

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I invested £1.5k in Rio Tinto shares six months ago. Here’s what they’re worth today

Rio Tinto shares have fallen this year and the dividend has been halved, but I still don't regret my decision…

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A multibillion-pound reason to buy Barclays shares!

Dr James Fox explains why he believes Barclays shares are a buy with the British banking giant due to publish…

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I’ll buy these 5 FTSE 100 shares in an ISA for a second income of £1,646 a year

I’m hoping to max out my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance by investing in dividend-paying stocks to generate a tax-free…

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Bull vs Bear: IAG shares

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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The Vodafone share price looks weak, but I’d buy now

The Vodafone share price has lost 57% of its value over five years. Also, it's down 28% over one year.…

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8.5% and 7% yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares I might buy for passive income

I think these high-yield FTSE shares could be among the greatest for passive income investors. Here's why they're on my…

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5 reasons to buy Lloyds shares while they’re cheap

After diving over 15% from their February high, Lloyds shares have since bounced back. But even at current price levels,…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy right now?

Associated British Foods might be an overlooked bargain among FTSE 100 shares these days. Here are some more I think…

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If I’d invested £500 in Rio Tinto shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

I’d say the last six months for Rio Tinto shares weren’t what anyone expected. Here’s how £500 invested in the…

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After losing 60%, surely Scottish Mortgage shares are a buy?

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed since their November 2021 peak. After their steep falls, I've put them on my watchlist…

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With a 7% dividend but down 15%, the abrdn share price looks cheap

The abrdn share price is down 15%. But it's making great progress on a new development plan, including a deal…

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Can the boohoo share price rise 665% to 395p?

The boohoo (LON:BOO) share price remains in the doldrums in 2023. But could a new company growth plan be about…

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3 top penny stocks I’m considering buying

Buying penny stocks can be a great way to supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these small-caps could be…

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Here’s how many ITV shares I’d need for £1,000 a year in passive income

ITV is the UK's oldest commercial TV network. Here Ben McPoland considers whether he should invest in this media stock…

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Two fantastic FTSE 100 companies I’m buying in May!

‘Buy what you know’, as Peter Lynch said. And that’s exactly what this Fool will be doing next month with…

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8.1% yield! A FTSE 100 dividend stock I might buy before May

This FTSE 100 passive income stock offers yields more than double the index average. Here's why I'm considering adding to…

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Revealed! The 3 biggest positions in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer covers the top three holdings in his 'risk-on' Stocks and Shares ISA, including one battered FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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This growth stock has DOUBLED in the past year, yet nobody’s talking about it

Jon Smith flags up a growth stock in the FTSE 250 that has performed very well over the past year…

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I’d buy 5,000 BP shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

What's the best way to earn passive income? Buying shares in companies that pay dividends can do it. Here's how…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a second income of £1,560 a year

Dividends can be an excellent way to target a reliable second income. Our writer considers how best to achieve it…

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Why is everybody talking about the NIO share price now?

NIO shares have plunged lately but investors are getting excited as the electric car maker's revenues are rising. Should I…

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I’d buy this stock to try and beat the FTSE 100

Warren Buffett loves preferred stocks. And Stephen Wright is looking to preferred shares to try and beat the FTSE 100…

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Why time could be running out to buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares

Rolls-Royce shares spiked in response to positive free cash flow in 2022, but the long-term picture could look even better.

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Is Lloyds the best FTSE 100 dividend stock for me to buy?

The cheap Lloyds share price means its dividend yields currently soar above the FTSE 100 average. Should I buy the…

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This penny stock has doubled in 2023 to just under 15p! Should I buy?

This penny stock has achieved a remarkable 109% gain year to date. Could our writer strike gold by investing in…

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I see this FTSE 250 company as a top takeover target

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the cheapest in London. It's also the right size to attract buyers from…

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Investing my £20k ISA in SSE shares would generate annual income of £1,040

I'm on the hunt for dividend income and SSE shares have caught my eye. They might even give me some…

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I’d buy 13,244 dirt cheap Barclays shares right now to generate income of £1,000 a year

Barclays shares were hit by the banking crisis but look incredibly good value, plus there's a high and rising dividend…

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7%+ yields! 3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy as profit warnings soar

These dividend shares offer yields that tower above the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 averages. Here's why I'd buy them…

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Why time could be running out to buy cheap Lloyds shares

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) shares keep trying to rise in 2023, but each time they fall short. I see reasons why this…

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