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Is this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock the buy of a lifetime?

The FTSE 250 is home to three dirt-cheap mining companies. I decided to run the numbers to find the very…

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The FTSE 100: should I catch a falling knife?

Should I panic and run for the hills when a market like the FTSE 100 is falling? Or should I…

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Investing Articles

Get ready for a FTSE 100 crash

Our writer explains why he is not trying to anticipate the timing of the next FTSE 100 crash, but is…

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2 growth stocks that should beat the market over the next 10 years

Our writer owns this pair of growth stocks in his portfolio. He'd happily buy more at today's price for their…

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Alphabet stock is still below $100. Can it last?

Christopher Ruane has been loading up on Alphabet stock. Here he explains why he sees it as a bargain and…

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3 crash-resistant FTSE shares to buy today?

If we suffer a stock market crash, some FTSE shares will surely handle it better than others. Finding them is…

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What on earth’s going on with Sainsbury’s dividend?

Something’s wrong with the case for investing in Sainsbury’s for its shareholder dividend, but the stock still has its attractions.

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1 UK stock to buy and one to avoid as the FTSE falls

Jon Smith looks past the sea of red in the stock market this week and focuses on a UK stock…

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How I’d invest £12k in high-yield ISA shares to generate income of £70 a month

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks looked great value last week. Following the banking crisis meltdown, their yields are even more generous.

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How I’d buy just a few cheap shares to aim to make a million

Investing in cheap shares represents a solid strategy for Matthew Dumigan in order to strive to build wealth over the…

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£1 for 60p. Is this the top stock to buy in March?

ICGT may be an ideal stock to buy amid this unpredictable market. But the widening discount on the shares is…

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Investing Articles

3 magnificent dividend shares I’d buy in the FTSE sell-off

Stock market panic can create investing opportunities. Our writer considers his top dividend shares that appear to be on sale.

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Will this high-yield dividend stock run out of puff?

British American Tobacco is a dividend stock that is one of the highest yielding in the FTSE 100. But is…

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Value Shares

Here’s why FTSE 100 shares are crashing

FTSE 100 shares have been on a steady decline since the index hit an all-time high last month. Here's why…

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Will the FTSE 100 ever hit 8,000 again?

The collapse of two banks in the US sent the FTSE 100 tumbling this week. Our writer wants to know…

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6 cheap shares I’d buy for high passive income

I'm a huge fan of the passive income that comes from share dividends. Not all UK stocks pay out cash,…

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

Shell shares have seen a lot of ups and downs lately. The FTSE 100 oil giant remains a top income…

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Better banking stock buy: Lloyds vs Barclays

Today, the long-term investing case for two banking stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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As the market tumbles, here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA hit list

Jon Smith thinks there's time to squeeze in more purchases before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, and reveals his…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares could be too cheap to miss

I reckon Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares are cheap. And thanks to the latest US panic, they just got even…

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Why a stock market correction could be a golden opportunity to get rich

Stock market corrections are where investing fortunes can be made. Stephen Wright looks at the opportunities for investors right now.

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Are Lloyds shares undervalued?

With strong returns on equity and a price below 50p, are shares in Lloyds Banking Group undervalued? Stephen Wright looks…

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2 cheap UK dividend stocks I might buy as stock markets sink!

I think these UK passive income stocks are brilliant bargains following recent share price falls. Here's why I'd buy them…

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3 things that could tank the Rolls-Royce share price

The Rolls-Royce share price is doing well in 2023. But I think it would be complacent for us to assume…

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AJ Bell investors are buying these UK stocks! Should I join in?

These FTSE 100 stocks have proven extremely popular with retail investors of late. Should I buy these UK stocks for…

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Does the BT stock fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

A further 4% fall in recent days puts BT stock down 86% from all-time highs. Is now finally the time…

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Is the Avacta share price dip a buying opportunity?

I would buy Avacta at its current share price if I was comfortable with the risk inherent in its developmental…

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Should I buy Diageo shares at £34 and hold them forever?

Diageo shares have moved sideways for the last 12 months. So is now a great time to snap up this…

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Vodafone shares: a rare chance to earn an exceptional passive income stream?

Vodafone shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Is now a good time for our…

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Can these 10 FTSE 100 shares stand the test of time?

Christopher Ruane thinks these FTSE 100 shares could still be here decades from now. So why aren't they all on…

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Investing Articles

Why my grandkids will thank me for buying this penny stock

Jon Smith runs through a penny stock from the lithium exploration sector that he feels could have multi-decade demand and…

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Growth Shares

If I’d invested £1,000 in Moonpig shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Moonpig shares have dropped by two-thirds since the online retailer went public in 2021. But is the low stock price…

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2 lithium penny shares I’d buy now for their exciting growth potential

Penny shares often have strong growth potential, albeit with high volatility risk. Our writer identifies two in the lithium industry…

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I’d buy this income stock in an ISA for its magnificent 10%+ yield

This FTSE 100 income stock has a whopping yield and I'm impressed by management's commitment to continue paying it.

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How I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

The annual contribution deadline for Stocks and Shares ISAs is just weeks away. Here's how our writer is trying to…

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Forget bank shares! The real value is in quality stocks like Burberry

I’d use the current market setback to pounce on quality stocks like Burberry for both value and growth with a…

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Up 27%, is the Trainline share price now running out of steam?

Has the Trainline share price been shunted into the sidings after a strong head of steam? Or should Christopher Ruane…

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I won’t waste the next stock market crash

The US banking crisis may have further to run and investors can't rule out a stock market crash. Here's what…

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Dividend Shares

What just happened to the Ferrexpo dividend?

The once massive Ferrexpo dividend yield crashed to zero today. Christopher Ruane explains why and considers the implications for his…

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Down 20% in a week, should I buy Ocado shares now?

Jon Smith explains why he doesn't believe Ocado shares are cheap at the moment, despite the continued fall over the…

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