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Should I buy BP shares for 2023?

BP shares have been an excellent investment in 2022, delivering total returns of around 50%. Ed Sheldon is wondering whether…

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3 income shares with 7% dividends to buy right now?

With today's big yields, investors seeking income shares have a lot of options to go for. Here are three from…

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I’m following this simple Warren Buffett advice to strive to make a fortune from shares

Warren Buffett knows the value of keeping things simple and being patient. I'm using this method to build long-term wealth…

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Could a 2023 stock market crash give me a big opportunity?

Christopher Ruane explains why he does not spend time trying to time the next stock market crash but instead is…

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2023 is my big chance to build passive income for life from FTSE shares

Building up a decent level of passive income for retirement takes time, and I don't have enough of it. So…

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With the HSBC share price near 499p, should investors buy the stock?  

The HSBC share price has been trending higher with good reason and I see the stock as a decent buy…

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It’s not easy being green for energy stocks

With energy in focus, is now a good time to invest in energy stocks with the potential for long-term growth?

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The Next share price is up 15% in a month. Here’s what I’d do

This year's troubles led to a sharp sell-off in the Next share price. But now it's back with a bang,…

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Is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy Credit Suisse shares?

Jon Smith explains why he thinks now could be a good time to start building an investment in Credit Suisse…

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2 top FTSE dividend shares I’d buy for regular income in 2023

2022 has thrown up a host of top dividend stocks trading at low valuations. Here are two I'll consider buying…

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3 FTSE 100 shares delivering fat dividend yields in 2023

These three FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields of between 6.7% and 9.5% a year. But which stock would I…

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BT shares: 2 reasons to buy, and 2 to sell

BT has been firmly in the spotlight lately. With numerous brokers updating their positions, here's whether I'll be buying BT…

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding no matter what

There are so many quality UK shares out there for me to buy that I have to keep a list.…

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Best US stocks for December

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in December, which included two nods for…

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2 of the fastest-growing stocks to buy now

Roland Head explains why an upmarket watch retailer and a little-known FTSE 100 firm are on his list of growth…

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Is it too late to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in 2022?

The FTSE 100 has jumped 5% in the last month yet it still isn't hard to find bargain stocks offering…

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2 dividend shares I’d avoid like the plague!

This writer thinks that these cheap UK dividend shares could deliver disappointing passive income next year. Here's why investors need…

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Here’s how I can use Lloyds shares for passive income in 2023

Jon Smith runs through the 4.62% dividend yield on Lloyds shares and explains his positive outlook for the stock.

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Buying this UK share was my biggest mistake in 2022!

Despite big price drops and high volatility elsewhere, UK shares have had a decent 2022. However, I made a terrible…

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How I’d build passive income streams for life – on £5 a day

Can a fiver a day form the foundation of long-term passive income streams? Christopher Ruane thinks so -- and details…

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With no investments in my late 30s, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

This trio of investment principles from Warren Buffett could help investors at any stage, our writer reckons. Here's why he's…

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My top passive income idea for 2023

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn extra passive income. Our writer looks at the best options for…

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How to build a high-yield stocks portfolio in 2023

Dividend investors looking for high-yield shares have many to choose from. Here are some thoughts on narrowing them down in…

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for December

These three stock market predictions keep me working hard on my watchlist and buying stocks and shares to hold for…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 10 FTSE 100 stocks!

Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by buying just 10 different FTSE 100 stocks and reinvesting…

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I’d drip-feed £300 a month into income stocks to aim for a million!

Dr James Fox explores how investing just £300 a month in income stocks could take him to millionaire status over…

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£10,000 available: how much should I invest in growth stocks?

Dr James Fox explores how much money he should be investing in higher-risk growth stocks if he had £10,000 available…

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UK stocks in focus: how can I benefit from a weak pound?

Dr James Fox investigates how he could benefit from currency fluctuations by investing in UK stocks that aren't dependent on…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

The depressed market has created some tempting valuations for several dividend stocks and I'm keen on these two for my…

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What’s the best investment strategy for 2023?

Here's my investment approach to dealing with today's high-inflation and recessionary economic outlook. I think it should serve me well…

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1 multi-billion-pound reason to buy this FTSE 100 stalwart!

Dr James Fox explains a major reason for him to invest in FTSE 100 bank Lloyds, despite concerns about the…

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3 stocks I sold entirely in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

Sometimes it's better to just cut my losses and move on. Here's why I dumped these three stocks in my…

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Cheap shares: 1 stock I’d buy in 2023 and hold for a decade

Dr James Fox explains why he'd buy Hargreaves Lansdown stock in 2023 and hold it for a decade as he…

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How I aim to beat the FTSE 100 in 2023

Part of what makes a great investor is having the ability to beat the market. So, here's what I'm doing…

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8.1% yield! Here’s the Legal & General dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

Legal & General shares offer FTSE 100-beating yields based on current dividend forecasts. Here's why I think it's a top…

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I’d aim for a million by investing in just 10 UK shares

I think this simple strategy used by billionaire investor Warren Buffett could help me make a million with UK shares…

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1 top FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy in December

Stephen Wright has a FTSE 250 stock he’s looking to buy. A falling share price and a growing business are…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in 2023?

Investors need to be extra careful when choosing passive income stocks for next year. Could these FTSE 100 income shares…

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1 under-the-radar stock I’d buy to invest like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett has demanding criteria when he looks for stocks to buy. Here’s one that I think fits the bill,…

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How I’d drip-feed £400 a month into FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million

High-quality FTSE 100 shares could be an excellent way to build a long-term wealth. Our writer considers his plan and…

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