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The FTSE 100 dividend shares I think every portfolio should include

Why I make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks the backbone of my portfolio.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’m planning to own forever

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income growth stocks are the perfect picks for a retirement portfolio says Rupert Hargreaves.

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Is the Micro Focus share price low enough to buy?

After plummeting 30%, is now the perfect time to buy Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO) shares?

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Got £2,000 to invest? I’d consider these 2 overlooked FTSE 100 bargains

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that he thinks the market has unfairly overlooked.

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Marks & Spencer and Centrica set for FTSE 100 exit. Time to buy?

Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) and Centrica plc (LON:CNA) are heading for the drop in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Is the BP share price a buy after £4.5bn Alaska oil sell-off?

Is there any benefit to the big dividend-paying BP plc (LON:BP) share price as it slims down its oil operations?

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These 2 FTSE 250 stocks are my tickets to a £200bn industry

Cybersecurity could be worth £200bn by 2024 and I'm considering adding exposure through a couple of FTSE 250 stocks.

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Investing in REITs? Here’s what I think you need to know

I'd invest in this asset class to gain easy exposure to the property market.

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Forget State Pension worries. These simple moves could help you retire on your own terms

Worried about having to rely on the State Pension in retirement? Take control of the situation by making these simple…

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Have money to save this payday? I’d ditch the Cash ISA and look for higher returns

The best Cash ISA rate is currently less than 1.5%. Long-term savers should look for higher returns, says Edward Sheldon.

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Would Warren Buffett buy the Aviva share price?

Roland Head explains why he's still buying dividend heavyweight Aviva plc (LON: AV).

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Your 3-step guide to making up the State Pension shortfall

Looking to secure a comfortable retirement? Here's why you shouldn't be relying on the State Pension.

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How Should I Invest £10k?

Where's the best place to invest £10,000? There are many options, but I reckon there's only one answer.

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One nailed-on winner (and two potential losers) from the FTSE 100 reshuffle

Next month's quarterly reshuffle could see some big names leave the FTSE 100 (INDEX:FTSE:UKX). Paul Summers looks at these and…

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BP vs Tullow Oil: which is the best dividend stock?

The Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) share price has moved ahead of the BP plc (LON: BP) price this year.…

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Two investment principles from Peter Lynch that I think will make you a better investor

The legendary value investor believes that ordinary people could do just as well as professionals in the stock market.

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Has the Shell share price just become an unmissable FTSE 100 bargain?

G A Chester looks at the investment case for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Dutch Shell Plc Class B (LON:RDSB)…

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Is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 dividend share?

Offering one of the highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), is this major bank a good investment?

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Is this the beginning of the end for Thomas Cook shares?

Could a £900m cash infusion drive the Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) share price to zero?

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Is the Hays share price now a bargain?

As weaker than expected earnings hurt Hays plc (LON: HAS) stock, is today’s slide actually an opportunity?

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Tempted by the Centrica share price? Here’s what you need to know

Does Centrica plc (LON:CNA) have the potential for a turnaround and does that means investors could profit from it in…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I think will pay you for the rest of your life

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks look unloved, but the market seems to be overlooking their income credentials, according to Rupert…

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UK plc is on sale. I think these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could be next to receive bids

Following last week's flurry of deals, Paul Summers highlights another two stocks that look vulnerable to takeover bids.

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Two beaten-up FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA in September

Looking for stocks to buy in September? Check out these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares, says Edward Sheldon.

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One housing-linked stock I’m watching ahead of Brexit

The Brexit cloud looms over Britain’s housing market, but I like OneSavings Bank plc (LON: OSB) stock as a sneaky…

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Planning your cruise holiday: 20 million reasons to skip this one cruise line?

What does the latest fines on Carnival Corp mean to your holiday planning?

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a SIPP to fund a richer retirement

I think some sectors are looking undervalued right now and that’s throwing up some potentially very profitable investments.

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Brexit has me excited for a FTSE 100 takeover bonanza

As billionaires acquire undervalued FTSE 100 companies, retail investors like me could expect a massive windfall in this ongoing Brexit-inspired…

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Lloyds vs Vodafone: which is the best dividend stock?

Your dividend could be in danger if you don't pick the right stock, says Tom Rodgers. So would he choose…

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BT Group and Rolls-Royce shares have tanked. I’d consider buying them now

Harvey Jones says these two falling knives could now be worth catching, if you're feeling brave.

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3 highly-valued growth stocks I’d watch out for in September

Paul Summers takes a look at three (former) market darlings, all of whom report numbers next month.

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Lazy retirees: dividend stocks can help you earn a growing passive-income stream

I think that dividend stocks offer appealing income prospects relative to other assets, with them having the potential to benefit…

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Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d buy a FTSE 100 index tracker today

A FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index tracker could be a great long-term investment, says Roland Head.

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Worried about a no-deal Brexit? I think this 8%-yielding FTSE 250 stock could be a great hedge!

Shares of IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG) have a great dividend and could perform very well in a turbulent…

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Should I buy shares in Kier Group?

Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) shares have nearly doubled in less than a month. Is it a recovery stock to…

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Why I’d still buy the GSK share price after its 10% rise

G A Chester still sees good value in GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and in a smaller-cap sector peer.

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Gold or FTSE 100? My pick for 2020

I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is a better long-term bet than gold, despite the risk of a near-term…

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Should I buy shares in Thomas Cook after 15% price fall?

Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) has revealed details of its rescue plan. Here's what I'd do about it.

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What could the Alaska sale mean for the BP share price?

What does the future have in store for BP plc (LON: BP) shares after it sells its Alaskan assets to…

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The FTSE 100 share you’ve never heard of that I’d consider buying

Why slow and steady wins the race for this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) hidden gem.

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