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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla shares' performance and explores whether the EV market leader currently represents…

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I’d start investing the Warren Buffett way today – with £800

By learning some simple lessons from investment guru Warren Buffett, our writer explains how he'd begin investing with under a…

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Forget the S&P, investors should buy value on the FTSE!

Dr James Fox explains why he's focusing on investments on the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. He contends the indexes…

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2 stocks investors should buy for a second income!

Dr James Fox details two stocks he'd buy to create a second income. After all, generating passive income is the…

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Is 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

Time's running out to capitalise on the £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance in a stock market offering such rare…

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Should I load up on Lloyds shares at 51p each?

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares for his portfolio now versus waiting to see how…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks like a value trap

Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 51% over the last 5 years. But Stephen Wright thinks the business is facing trouble…

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Forget bonds! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares to get rich over time

Bonds are great for short-term investments. But Stephen Wright thinks that the FTSE 100 is a much better choice for…

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2 top value stocks I’ve bought to hold for 10 years!

Like Warren Buffett, I'm a big believer in the benefits of buying value stocks. It's why I'm considering upping my…

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2 UK stocks capable of beating inflation this year

High inflation is a bummer to business. But the power to pass on rising costs to the customer has certainly…

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Why now is a golden opportunity to earn passive income from UK real estate

Shares in UK REITs have been falling, but rental incomes are still strong. Stephen Wright thinks this provides some great…

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2 simple stocks to buy soon with £2,000

Complexity doesn't always pay. Our writer highlights two very different but easy-to-understand stocks to buy that he thinks will perform…

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1 magnificent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

Volution Group (LSE:FAN) is seizing upon a very large market opportunity. Here's why I'd buy this compelling FTSE 250 stock…

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2 dividend shares on my buy list

Dividend shares Primary Health Properties and Forterra both have yields above 5%. They’re both on Stephen Wright’s list of shares…

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I’d buy this dividend payer in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires are keen on this FTSE 100 dividend stock despite its recent performance. I'm also keen…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m generating lifelong income from dividend stocks 

I reckon that investing in dividend stocks is cheaper, easier and more tax-efficient than becoming a buy-to-let landlord.

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Could I double my money with Dr Martens shares?

A battered stock price yet increasing revenues make Dr Martens shares an intriguing proposition. If I opened a position, do…

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How much would I need to invest in income shares to earn £400 a month?

Holding income shares is one way I can earn passive income. How much would I need to invest if I…

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Persimmon’s share price has tanked. Is this an investment opportunity?

The Persimmon share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. Is now a great time to buy the…

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3 reasons Rolls-Royce shares could be worth buying today

Rolls-Royce shares have charged higher recently. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three reasons why they could still be worth a look…

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How I’d invest £10k in an ISA today for passive income of £50 a month

ISAs offer a great way to generate tax-free passive income. The sums may look small at first but, with luck,…

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Is Lloyds’ cheap share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

Lloyds Banking Group's share price might look too cheap to miss. But do the risks facing the FTSE 100 bank…

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Best British value shares to buy for March

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value shares they’d buy in March, comprising five bargain-basement stocks on…

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16 UK stocks BlackRock can see going up in smoke soon!

Finance giant BlackRock is betting against these 16 UK stocks. Am I considering buying any of these shorted companies for…

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I’d invest £7,150 in this FTSE 100 stock for £500 in annual passive income

FTSE 100 stocks are renowned for their passive income potential. Our writer identifies one dividend stock in the index that…

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No savings at 30? I’d shoot for a million by drip-feeding £10 a day into a Stocks & Shares ISA

I opened my first Stocks and Shares ISA last year. Now I'm fretting about how much I should have saved…

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This dirt-cheap FTSE 100 mining stock looks like a steal right now!

The FTSE 100 is full of stellar mining companies. I decided to run the numbers to find the best-valued stock…

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Time to buy this FTSE 100 high-flier at a bargain price

With a booming US business, megaproject growth outlook, and expectations for higher-than-forecast FY results, it's time for me to buy…

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If I’d bought BAE Systems shares fives years ago, here’s what I’d have today

BAE Systems shares have outgunned the FTSE 100 lately. I'm tempted to revise my entire investment strategy to take advantage.

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hit 200p in 2023?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been climbing fast enough to put a jet engine to shame. It might still be…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Persimmon shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Has the income from bumper dividends worked to save the day for investors in Persimmon shares over the past half-decade?

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If I’d spent £500 on Meta shares a decade ago, here’s what I’d have now

If our writer had bought Meta shares a decade ago, he'd have made handsome financial returns. Here, he whether he…

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Should I buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares to hold for the coming decade?

Christopher Ruane identifies two FTSE 100 shares he thinks have strong long-term commercial prospects. So why isn't he buying them…

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With a 5% dividend yield, are SSE shares worth buying today?

The SSE share price has performed strongly since November, but Roland Head is cautious and warns that the dividend is…

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Get ready for a stock market crash

Stephen Wright thinks that interest rates are likely to rise faster than investors are expecting. Here’s how he’s planning for…

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8.8% yield! An income share I’d keep buying

One of the income shares in this writer's portfolio announced a beefy dividend rise today. Here, he explains why he'd…

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1 under-the-radar growth stock to buy in March

Investors are turning their attention back to growth stocks in 2023. Some are already gaining, but others are still unloved…

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These 10 FTSE 100 shares have made ISA millionaires. I’d buy 2 today

ISA millionaires love investing in FTSE 100 stocks to build their wealth over time. Two companies in particular tempt me…

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Taylor Wimpey shares are still passive income kings

Taylor Wimpey shares have done well so far this year. With dividends continuing to flow, the stock remains a great…

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1 penny stock under 11p that I’d buy today

Charlie Carman examines one AIM-listed penny stock in the hospitality sector that he'd consider adding to his stock market portfolio…

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