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Earnings: why AstraZeneca shares are climbing

AstraZeneca shares have stormed ahead as the company's long-term rebuild is delivering revenue growth. Results for 2022 are here.

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I’m following Charlie Munger’s advice to target getting rich with UK shares

The FTSE 100 has posted respectable returns over the last decade. But Stephen Wright is looking to do better by…

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I’d drip-feed £417 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

How long would it take to get to a million pounds saving £417 a month? With a Stocks and Shares…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price heading back to pennies?    

After starting 2023 strongly, Christopher Ruane thinks the Rolls-Royce share price risks falling back to under a pound. Here's why…

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What will Scottish Mortgage shares be worth a decade from now?

Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily add Scottish Mortgage shares to his portfolio today in the hope of long-term…

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Earnings: can Redrow shares maintain their recovery?

Redrow shares have been regaining ground since October. And they remain steady after an encouraging start to the second half.

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How should I respond to a booming stock market?

This week's all-time FTSE 100 high has hit the headlines. But what does it mean practically for this writer's investment…

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The FTSE 250 has outperformed all blue-chip indexes this century. Should I back it?

2022 was officially a bear market for the FTSE 250, and the domestic outlook isn't great. Does the index still…

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Some US stocks will crash after ‘senseless’ rally! But how can I benefit?

Dr James Fox explains why he's expecting US stock to crash in the near future with the Nasdaq gaining 17%…

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How to earn passive income in 2023 with only £100 a month

Making passive income from stocks is an achievable goal. Our writer outlines his strategy of saving regularly and buying dividend…

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Will FTSE 100 stocks crash in 2023?

After a strong run investors may be wondering if FTSE 100 stocks are due a correction. It could happen, but…

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Should I invest more of my cash in these dirt-cheap income stocks?

The UK stock market has surged in 2023. Yet there are plenty of great bargains still out there. Here are…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy today and hold for 10 years!

I'm looking for the hottest growth shares for the next decade. Here are three penny stocks I'm looking to add…

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With the FTSE 100 climbing, I’d buy these shares now

Choosing which shares to buy when the FTSE 100 is rising can be harder than when we're in a slump.…

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At last, my Lloyds shares are up. But will it last?

Lloyds shares have jumped by almost 40% from their October lows. But after such a strong surge in their price,…

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14 UK stocks JPMorgan is betting will crash and burn!

Finance giant JPMorgan is betting against these 14 UK stocks. Am I considering buying any of these shorted companies for…

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3 reasons I invest for retirement by buying FTSE 100 shares

To invest for retirement, this writer buys shares in blue-chip UK firms. Here he explains a trio of reasons he…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price sink below 100p in 2023?

The Rolls-Royce share price surged over £1 on 2023's first day of trading, and it's stayed there since. Will it…

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Down 20% in 5 years, are Centrica shares a no-brainer buy now?

Centrica shares have been climbing steadily since 2020, but they're still on a low fundamental valuation. And the cash is…

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9% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock in February?

Dividend stock M&G is one of the highest-paying shares in the market at the moment, but is it worth buying…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest dividend yields going. Am I looking at a fantastic bargain or…

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

McDonald's shares have outperformed the market for decades. But would I have made any money investing £5,000 in the stock…

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Does the Ocado share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

The Ocado share price has crashed since its pandemic peak. And we're now facing inflation and recession. The perfect time…

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I’d buy 138 Unilever shares for £1,000 in passive income over 5 years!

Unilever shares have a stellar dividend history. Here's how our writer would invest in the company for £1k in passive…

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Are BP shares still a dirt-cheap buy in February?

The BP share price has doubled, but the company now plans to increase spending on oil and gas projects to…

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Earnings: why the Barratt share price is too cheap to ignore

The Barratt Developments share price looks good value on a long-term view, says Roland Head. He's been reviewing the company's…

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Artificial intelligence is the hottest investment theme of 2023. Here are 3 AI stocks I’m looking at

AI stocks are flying right now thanks to interest in ChatGPT. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three companies with expertise in…

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4 top stocks I feel could pay me passive income for life

Jon Smith explains why he's factoring in the dividend history of stocks, not just the current yield, when trying to…

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Dividend Shares

3 dirt-cheap dividend shares! Should I buy them today?

These dividend shares offer high yields and rock-bottom P/E ratios. But are they really top value stocks, or potential investor…

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1 top FTSE 250 stock on my best shares to buy now list

Zaven Boyrazian explains why this FTSE 250 stock with a great brand and loyal customers could well be among the…

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2 UK shares that could deliver excellent long-term dividend growth!

I think these UK passive income shares could be great buys for long-term investors. Here's why I'll buy them if…

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Best British growth shares to buy for February

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in February, which included two involved in…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in ITV shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

ITV shares performed poorly in the past year, leading to the broadcaster's demotion from the FTSE 100 index. Here's what…

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Apple stock: the bull and bear case

Apple's disappointing Q1 results still saw its shares pop last week. So I'm weighing up the pros and cons of…

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 stock ‘living on a prayer’?

Hipgnosis Songs Fund (LON:SONG) owns an impressive collection of hits from the likes of Shakira and Jon Bon Jovi. So…

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2 shares to buy in February for healthy dividends

Charlie Carman examines a pair of healthcare shares he'll buy in February for passive income, thanks to their rock-solid dividend…

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Earnings: BP shares are a steal at 490p

After BP reports the highest profits in its 114-year history, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes that its share price…

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I’d use the next 10 years to build a £10,000 second income

Our writer reckons drip-feeding money into blue-chip shares over the coming decade could help him build a sizeable second income.…

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If I bought Lloyds shares now, what could my return be in a year’s time?

Jon Smith tries to understand what benefit Lloyds shares could get from the higher interest rate environment, as well as…

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My top 3 growth stocks to build wealth in 2023 and beyond

After a barnstorming January for the markets, these three growth stocks look like super buys for outsized returns in 2023…

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