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2 top dividend shares (including a small-cap stock) I’d buy today!

I’m looking for the best dividend shares to boost my passive income in 2023. Here are two that are on…

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy for passive income?

The FTSE index is a great place to look for dividend-paying UK stocks. Which of the following income shares should…

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3 shares I’d buy with the FTSE 100 at record highs

With the FTSE 100 at record highs, UK shares are more expensive than they once were. As a result, Stephen…

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3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

Roland Head takes a look at three unloved FTSE 250 shares he thinks could be bargain buys at current levels,…

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I snapped up these cheap shares this week after a 42% fall

Our writer has increased his position in a well-known UK company. Here's why he thinks he managed to buy truly…

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A 2023 stock market crash may be coming. Here’s what I’m doing now!

Fears of another stock market crash are rising, but what can investors do to protect their wealth and even capitalise…

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How I’d invest £500 in UK shares right now

What's the best way to invest small sums in UK shares in 2023? Zaven Boyrazian explores the options for starting…

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3 dividend stocks to try and turn £10,000 into £1.2m!

Dr James Fox explain how he'd use dividend stocks to transform starting capital of £10,000 into a life-changing amount of…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with strong yields to buy before March!

Dr James Fox details two FTSE 100 stocks that he'd buy before the end of the month as he searches…

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I’d spend £50 a week to build an endless passive income stream

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he takes today when using spare money to try and set up passive income streams…

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If I’d invested £100 in Haleon shares at launch, here’s how much I’d have now!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Haleon shares. The company was created following a demerger from GSK only…

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Forget buy to let: I’d target a sizeable second income with UK stocks!

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest in FTSE shares paying dividends in order to create a considerable second income.

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1 cheap share I’d buy now in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Although I already hold some of this company's shares, I'm thinking about adding more to my diversified Stocks and Shares…

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Down 6% in a day! What’s going on with the NatWest share price?

The NatWest share price crashed 6% yesterday in response to the bank's 2022 results. Initially, our writer couldn't understand the…

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares (and why I won’t)

With the price recovering sharply since October, I can see some good reasons for investors to finally buy Rolls-Royce shares…

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3 reasons to sell Lloyds shares (and why I won’t)

Lloyds shares were off to a good start in 2023. But a weakening outlook for the banking sector is taking…

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Why Aviva could be one of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks!

I’m looking for the best UK value stocks to buy as share markets rally. After my research, I think Aviva’s…

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How soon can the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 points?

The FTSE 100 finally reached 8,000 points this week, and the pundits are wondering when 9,000 will come. I'm even…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett as I aim to get rich

By applying a few lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett, our writer hopes that he can improve his wealth through…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d put 100% of my money into

Picking just one FTSE 100 stock to buy is a challenge. Our writer racks his brain to find his number…

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5 discounted investment trusts to buy while they’re cheap?

Growth stocks have fallen, but some investment trusts have fallen further. Are they a way into some out-of-favour sectors on…

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1 dividend stock I’m buying for lifelong passive income

With the FTSE 100 near record highs, where can dividend investors look for bargains? Stephen Wright has an idea for…

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7 shares that Fools have been buying!

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

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Are these 6.8% yielding UK shares a value trap?

Looking around UK shares he can buy for his portfolio, our writer considers one he already owns. Is its yield…

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Why do I keep investing in this FTSE 100 stock?

James McCombie keeps buying FTSE 100 stock Diageo. He describes how it ticks all the boxes for growth, quality, income,…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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Earnings: is the NatWest share price cheap, after bumper profits?

Following higher profits than at any time since the banking crisis, I wonder if the NatWest share price is among…

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If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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If I’d invested £1k in BT shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

BT shares have had a rough ride for five years or more. But I'm sorely tempted by today's low valuation…

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2 stocks dividend investors should consider now

These two stocks offer dividend investors a decent level of yield as well as the potential for growth in the…

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Is a booming stock market a good time to start buying shares?

Despite the FTSE 100 hitting new highs, this writer has been buying shares. He'd consider doing the same even if…

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2 small-cap shares that could supercharge my 2023 profits

Jon Smith writes about two small-cap shares that might not get much coverage, but he feels could still be a…

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Dividend Shares

I’d drip-feed £500 a month into dividend shares to try for a million

I think that investing regularly in FTSE dividend shares using a tax-free ISA gives me the best shot at building…

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Can the Lloyds share price sustain its recent rally?

The Lloyds share price has performed strongly in recent months. Christopher Ruane considers what may happen next, ahead of next…

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Does a record high FTSE 100 mean it’s time to sell?

This week, the FTSE 100 has sailed past the 8,000 level for the first time in history. What does that…

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How much are Centrica shares worth?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Centrica shares after the British Gas owner posted headline-grabbing record profits on…

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Why the FTSE 100 is making record highs

The FTSE 100 has been making fresh high after fresh high. Can it really be wise to invest when the…

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a £1,000 passive income

Investing in quality dividend shares is a great way to earn regular and reliable passive income. Here’s where I'd start…

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How hot dividend stocks could make me £750 a month in income

Jon Smith talks through how to find the sweet spot of dividend yields and how this could enable him to…

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Why the Aviva share price could get back to 800p

The Aviva share price hasn't been near 800p for almost 16 years, but here's why I think conditions are changing…

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