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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name the best UK stock to buy in March — and was stunned!

When Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to pick a UK stock for him to buy, it chose a company he…

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Investing Articles

Down 19%! This FTSE 100 stock was just having its worst day in 34 years

The WPP share price plunged in double digits in the FTSE 100 index today. But will this writer take advantage…

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Dividend Shares

Taylor Wimpey shares fall again as profit tanks 32%! But is now the time to consider buying?

Taylor Wimpey shares can't stop falling and today's full-year results haven't helped matters. However, our writer thinks the long-term outlook…

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Investing Articles

Considering an investment of £10 a week in these UK dividend shares could result in a £1,727 passive income

Regular investing can generate some terrific results. And Stephen Wright thinks some FTSE 100 dividend shares are better than they…

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Investing Articles

Barclays shares have passed £3. Can they get to £5?

Christopher Ruane has sat on the sidelines while Barclays shares have soared. He thinks they may keep going higher. So,…

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Market Movers

Down 19% today, the Ocado share price gets a big thumbs down from me

Jon Smith talks through the latest results out today that have caused a sharp reaction in the Ocado share price…

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Investing Articles

Looking to target £100 a week in passive income? Consider these UK shares

Earning a second income from dividend shares is a common goal for many UK investors. Consider the following strategy to…

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Investing Articles

As the WPP share price slumps on FY results, is this a big buying opportunity for me?

I've been watching WPP share price weakness for the past few years. Have mixed 2024 results just pushed it a…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in stocks with a high dividend yield could make this amount of passive income

Our writer explores how a portfolio of UK shares with above-average dividend yields can lead to compounded returns and a…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares are already up 24% in 2025. Is another bumper year on the way?

Following this morning's blockbuster results and forecast, the Rolls-Royce share price has soared. Should Christopher Ruane buy into the engineer?

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Investing Articles

The Aviva dividend grew 7% last year – can it keep getting bigger?

Aviva announced another strong increase in its annual dividend as part of today's annual results. Christopher Ruane reckons there could…

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Investing Articles

As the Rolls-Royce share price hits a record high, I missed out badly

Yet another cracking set of results sent the Rolls-Royce Holdings share price upwards once again as FY 2024 delivered in…

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Investing Articles

Down 90%! Is the Ocado share price a rare tech bargain?

Our writer thinks there are good reasons to explain the poor-performing Ocado share price, but sees some potential glimmers of…

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Investing Articles

This British oil giant just dropped to third place on the FTSE 100

Shell just lost its spot in second place on the FTSE 100 after its market cap was overtaken by HSBC.…

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US Stock

Tesla stock is down 26% in a month. What on earth is going on?

Jon Smith talks through three key reasons why Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, but explains why investors should…

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Investing Articles

Down 9% from August but with 18% annual projected earnings growth, should I buy this FTSE 250 defence gem?

This FTSE 250 defence stock is projected to see its earnings rise dramatically in the next three years, so is…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what an investor would have if they’d bought booming BT shares 1 month ago…

BT shares have had a brilliant run after years in the doldrums, and Harvey Jones is impressed. But now he's…

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Investing Articles

£2k to save in March? Here’s how an investor could target a £1,592 second income

Harvey Jones shows how investors can potentially generate a high-and-rising second income from FTSE 100 dividend stocks like British American…

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Investing Articles

Is BP’s share price set to soar after it announces a strategic reset back to more oil and gas production?

BP’s major shift in strategy should enable it to achieve very high earnings growth which should power its share price…

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Investing Articles

This is the extraordinary amount of passive income investors could make from £11,000 of shares in this FTSE ultra-high-yield gem…

This stock pays one of the highest yields in any FTSE index and can potentially generate huge passive income, especially…

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Investing Articles

Will the Aston Martin share price fall further, or is it time to buy?

How does the Aston Martin Lagonda share price look for investors, a day after 2024 full-year results pushed it down…

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Investing Articles

A top-level insider at Diageo just bought £500k worth of shares

Diageo shares have tanked. But one director at the alcoholic beverages company clearly believes there’s an investment opportunity here.

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Investing Articles

If a 40-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have to retire on

The tax-efficient Stocks and Shares ISA can be a powerful weapon in helping Britons to build long-term wealth, as I'll…

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Investing Articles

How do Tesla shares measure up as a GARP investment?

Tesla shares continue to plummet. So how does the automaker now look from a value perspective? Royston Wild investigates.

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Top Stocks

4 international stocks Fools have been buying!

On the hunt for inspiration for stocks to consider buying outside of Britain, to diversify your portfolio? Here's what a…

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Investing Articles

What FTSE 100 stock might Warren Buffett think was cheap in 2025?

Warren Buffett loves undervalued stocks and here’s one our Foolish author thinks he could take a fancy to on the…

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Investing Articles

Down 99%! This $1 penny share has been crushed by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

Our writer takes a look at one penny share that has been crushed like a tin can since the release…

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Investing Articles

After an incredible Q4, this top growth stock just jumped 15% today! 

Ben McPoland digs into the fourth-quarter earnings of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON). Is this excellent growth stock still worth considering for…

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Growth Shares

After recently hitting 5-year lows, this growth share looks primed for a comeback

Jon Smith explains why a popular growth share has struggled over the past couple of years. Here's why there's some…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 expanding FTSE 250 stock that I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot bargepole

This exciting FTSE 250 stock is turning over billions and has already hit profitability yet our Foolish author would steer…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in JD Sports Fashion shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

JD Sports Fashion shares have been an absolute dog for a while. But Paul Summers thinks the battered trainer seller…

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Investing Articles

Could 2025 be the turning point for NIO stock?

NIO stock has lost over 90% of its value in the past four years. Christopher Ruane sees plenty of risks…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesla shares one week ago is now worth…

Harvey Jones is watching, fascinated, as Tesla shares fall and fall. This is either the end, or a brilliant buying…

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Dividend Shares

According to the dividend forecast, £5k in this income stock could eventually make £1k a year

Jon Smith explains the numbers behind a high-yield stock and flags up why the dividend forecast could point to further…

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Investing Articles

With an 11.2% yield, could this FTSE 250 share be a dividend gold mine?

Mark Hartley is evaluating a FTSE 250 dividend share with a double-digit yield. There's a lot to like about it…

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Investing Articles

The Aston Martin share price nosedives 11% after the car maker reveals another loss

The Aston Martin share price didn't react well to the luxury car maker's latest results. Our writer takes a closer…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the latest dividend forecast for Aviva shares through to 2026

This investor in Aviva shares thinks the FTSE 100 insurer offers solid all-round value despite the share price climbing higher…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much £500 put into Nvidia stock a year ago is worth today

Christopher Ruane learns some lessons from Nvidia stock's performance over the past 12 months alone and considers whether to buy…

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Investing Articles

Up 47%, does the BT share price have more room to grow?

Christopher Ruane unpicks the telecom giant's recent performance and explains why a soaring BT share price doesn't grab his attention…

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Investing Articles

After its strong 2024 results, HSBC’s near-£9 share price looks a steal to me!

HSBC’s recent annual results looked very strong to me, adding to the existing extreme undervaluation present for some time in…

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