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If I’d invested £3,000 in BT shares 3 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

BT shares have shot higher, but I reckon the stock is worth consideration as a long-term investment and here’s why.

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5 UK shares to watch as the general election approaches

As Labour and the Conservatives set out their plans for the UK, which shares should investors be watching? Stephen Wright…

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Profit up almost 12%! This FTSE stock has growth and a decent dividend for shareholders

I’d consider shares in this FTSE company, which is rolling out its expansion across the UK and Canada -- and…

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If I’d invested £10k in this world-class UK stock 10 years ago I’d have £80k today

This UK stock has smashed the FTSE 100 for the last 20 years, but Harvey Jones still thinks there's a…

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1 intriguing growth stock that could send Scottish Mortgage shares above £10

Scottish Mortgage shares have been recovering nicely, boosted by a very strong performance in one of the trust's largest holdings.

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks worth considering in June?

This Fool picks out two FTSE 100 stocks that he wants to investigate further. He thinks they could be worth…

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Down 46% over 5 years, the IAG share price could explode from here!

The IAG share price is far below pre-pandemic levels, but business is booming. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Why does the Diageo share price continue to fall?

While the UK stock market is rising, the Diageo share price is falling. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d aim for a £21,859-a-year second income

With thousands stashed away, here's how this Fool would start making a second income through buying dividend shares.

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Dividend Shares

Are National Grid shares a bargain after falling 15%?

National Grid shares have taken a substantial hit in recent weeks. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they're now dirt cheap.

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If I bought 10,000 Taylor Wimpey shares, how much dividend income would I get?

Harvey Jones started buying Taylor Wimpy shares last year thinking they looked good value with scope for dividend growth. Now…

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The Vodafone share price looks dirt cheap. I still wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole

On paper, the Vodafone share price looks like one of the FTSE 100's best buying opportunities. But this Fool thinks…

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Growth Shares

Why the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price rocketed 39% in May

Jon Smith takes a look at the rally in the GGP share price over the last month, but is cautious…

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The government has been selling NatWest shares! Should I buy them for passive income?

NatWest looks in good shape and its dividend supports a passive income that could soon reach 6%, says Roland Head.

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in June

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in June, including a couple of utilities...

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This broker says Nvidia stock could reach $1,350!

HSBC recently raised its target price for Nvidia stock by over 28%. Here, this Fool explores what that means for…

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Up 16% in May! Is it time to buy this overlooked FTSE 100 growth stock?

There’s one stock on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that performed brilliantly last month. But can the company continue to defy…

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A 10.6% yield but down 40% over 5 years! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

This insurance giant pays one of the highest dividends in the FTSE 100, has strong business growth prospects, and looks…

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Dividend Shares

2 passive income gems for June yielding above 7.5%

Jon Smith kicks off the month with two dividend shares that he likes for passive income from the renewable energy…

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Are Anglo American shares a brilliant bargain after the takeover flop?

The Anglo American share price has held on to most of its recent gains despite the headline-grabbing failure of BHP’s…

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With a 5.2% yield and a P/E ratio of 8.2, this FTSE share looks like good value to me!

In a case of mistaken identity, our writer’s got his ‘Ramsdens’ mixed up. But in doing so, he’s stumbled across…

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The JD Sports share price slumped 5% on Friday. What’s going on?

After the company announced its 2024 results, the JD Sports share price fell sharply on Friday (31 May). Our writer…

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Growth stocks in 2024: last-in-a-decade chance to buy explosive bargains?

A new bull market seems to be here, and snapping up growth stocks right now could lead to explosive performances…

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The Persimmon share price didn’t react well to takeover talk. What should I do?

The Persimmon share price fell 3% one day last week after news leaked of a potential acquisition. As a shareholder,…

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Investing For Beginners

The FTSE 100’s on fire, but what’s the best stock to buy now?

With the UK stock market starting to surge, it’s time to hunt for the best stocks to buy now. But…

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Why Diageo is my top FTSE 100 stock to buy in June

The FTSE 100 only has a few truly exceptional companies. But Stephen Wright thinks one of them is trading at…

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Is the 11.7% yield for this FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

A double-digit payout from a FTSE 250 stock’s often a warning sign to steer clear. But is NextEnergy Solar Fund…

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I’d put £500 into each of these 5 dividend shares to earn an expanding passive income

Investing £2,500 into this handful of growth dividend shares today could unlock an ever-increasing income stream for long-term investors to…

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With a yield of 8%, is this FTSE 250 REIT brilliant for passive income?

Our writer considers whether buying shares in one particular real estate investment trust is an excellent way of generating passive…

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No savings in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start building wealth

Almost half of the Britain’s population has less than £1,000 in savings. But could following Warren Buffett’s strategy help change…

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6.7% dividend yield! 1 FTSE dividend share I’d buy in June

Could this 6.7% dividend yield continue climbing as interest rates start to fall in the second half of 2022? Zaven…

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Surprise! The FTSE 100 could be on track to reach 10,000

Upcoming interest rate cuts could send the FTSE 100 to over 10,000 by as early as February 2025. Here’s what…

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£11,000 of Legal & General shares can make me £801 a month in passive income!

Legal & General shares look very undervalued and could possibly make me big income over time, especially if my dividends…

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Where will the BT share price be at the end of 2024?

It's risen 26.1% over the past month and now our writer considers what could happen to the BT share price…

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I’m keen to buy great value BP shares in June but Aviva’s 6.96% yield looks pretty tempting too

The oil price is falling and so are BP shares. Harvey Jones thinks this is a buying opportunity, but Aviva's…

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How I’d try to transform an empty £20k ISA into £55k of annual passive income

Harvey Jones is surprised to see how much passive income he could get from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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The BT share price jumped 25% in May! Should I snap it up in June?

The BT share price is finally on the up. Harvey Jones is wondering whether to buy before the next leg…

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How many Legal & General shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

Harvey Jones is wondering whether to go all in on ultra-high-yielding Legal & General shares in a bid to maximise…

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2 stocks I’d add to an ISA in June for passive income

This Fool is looking for new additions to his ISA. Here, he explores two cheap stocks he thinks could be…

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New to the stock market? I’d kickstart my investment journey with this Footsie stalwart

Investing in the market can be challenging. Here this Fool explores one FTSE 100 stock he'd be keen to buy…

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