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Investing Articles

Moderna’s meant to be a red-hot growth stock. What on earth’s gone wrong? 

Moderna's been anything but a high-flying growth stock in this investor's portfolio. So is it high time he gave up…

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I’m ready to buy more shares of this 10p penny stock!

This penny stock in my portfolio looks more attractive after the company just released a promising trading update covering last…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for kickstarting a Stocks & Shares ISA!

Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy to supercharge your returns? Here are three top blue-chips to consider for a…

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FTSE 100 stocks just set a new record!

Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, the index of FTSE 100 stocks hit an all-time high today (17 January).…

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Value Shares

3 mistakes to avoid when looking for shares to buy

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of mistakes he has learnt to try and avoid when looking for shares to buy…

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Why has the FTSE 100 just reached a new daytime high?

We're just a few weeks into 2025, and the FTSE 100 is already setting new records in spite of our…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares soar further in 2025?

Ken Hall takes a look at Rolls-Royce shares after a stellar few years. Can the aerospace and defence group's valuation…

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What on earth is going on with the Diageo share price in 2025?

With Diageo's share price getting off to a poor start in 2025, this Fool wonders if now's the time for…

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As merger rumours swirl, should I pounce on Glencore shares?

After reported early stage talks between two giant miners emerged, our writer has been revisiting the long-term investment case for…

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P/E ratios under 5? Are these undervalued UK shares an opportunity to build wealth?

Most UK shares haven't achieved the exceptional growth of their US counterparts but the low valuations may offer an opportunity.

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If an investor put £1k in the S&P 500, here’s what they could have in 2026

Jon Smith reveals how much an investment in the S&P 500 for the year ahead could be worth, based on…

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Prediction: these FTSE 250 stocks could be among 2025’s big winners

Finding the coming year's FTSE 250 winners isn't an easy task, but we're thinking about it at this time of…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name 2 cheap shares to beat the FTSE in 2025. Its first pick astonished me

Harvey Jones used artificial intelligence to help him select two cheap shares from the FTSE 100 that should fire up…

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Investing Articles

Should I prepare for a stock market crash in 2025?

Many investors fear a market crash, but the omens look pretty good for 2025. Dr James Fox explains his positioning…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett strikes again

Investors are always interested in what Warren Buffett is doing with Berkshire Hathaway’s cash. But the important thing is always…

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Here’s how much an investor would need in an ISA to earn £3,000 of passive income monthly

Millions of Britons could retire early or secure additional income in later life by considering some simple steps to generate…

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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks that are ONLY for long-term investors

Growth stocks can be great investments. But investors often need to wait a long time before they find out if…

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Are Lloyds shares the best no-brainer buy for a 2025 Stocks and Shares ISA?

Picking Stocks and Shares ISA buys can be hard on the little grey cells. Might a few relatively simple rules…

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Investing For Beginners

3 things I think could cause a UK stock market crash before the summer

Jon Smith explains that although he isn't expecting a stock market crash today, there are a few reasons why he's…

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2 bold stock market ideas to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer thinks these two speculative shares offer high long-term growth potential from where they currently sit in the stock…

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Up 10% today, is it time to consider buying this unloved FTSE 250 value stock?

Jon Smith looks at a top performer in the FTSE 250 today, with the move coming from strong results from…

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1 stock to consider as inflation data sends the S&P 500 soaring

As US markets opened on 15 January, the S&P 500 soared by 130 points on positive inflation data. Our writer…

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Down 15% despite strong recent results, is it time for me to buy shares in FTSE retail institution Marks and Spencer?

FTSE retailer M&S saw its share price drop despite a very strong Christmas trading update, which means a bargain may…

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Down 16% since August, this FTSE 250 defence firm looks cheap to me anywhere under £8.04

This FTSE 250 firm's a leader in its field and should benefit from massive increases in European defence spending. At…

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Down more than 20% in 2024. I think these 3 UK stocks could reverse that – and then some – in 2025!

Harvey Jones picks out three UK stocks that had a tough time last year, with their shares falling sharply as…

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Why last year’s FTSE 250 winner could continue to climb this year

Our writer Ken Hall has one FTSE 250 stock in his sights after a big year in 2024 that saw…

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I don’t understand why this FTSE 250 stock’s got so cheap!

Looking at the latest balance sheet of this FTSE 250 stock, our writer’s puzzled as to why investors appear to…

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Why the Lloyds share price surged 6.3% on Wednesday

Inflation coming in lower than expected caused the Lloyds share price to jump 6.3% on Wednesday. But should long-term investors…

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AI thinks these could be the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now

Can AI apps like ChatGPT really help investors pick winning FTSE 100 stocks? This Fool's impressed with the results but…

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Investing Articles

The Greggs share price is down 20% this year! Is it time to consider buying?

Greggs' share price nose-dived last week after a cautious trading update. Roland Head looks at the issues and gives his…

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ChatGPT thinks these are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying now

Roland Head asked AI which FTSE 100 income stocks he should buy. The answers gave him some useful ideas. Here's…

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Here’s how I’m trying to build up my ISA to earn £10,000 passive income each year

I've been working to build some passive income for my retirement for years. Here's how I'm using the stock market…

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Investing Articles

Could this 5.8%-yielding FTSE 250 share storm back in 2025?

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of a FTSE 250 share he owns that has had a rough few…

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Investing Articles

Kier Starmer aims to make the UK an AI superpower! 2 FTSE stocks are poised to benefit

This pair of FTSE stocks look set to benefit long term as the UK government plans to tap into the…

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Investing Articles

Was this penny stock a silly purchase?

This penny stock has fallen in value by over half in the past five years. Here our writer explains why…

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After a stunning 2024, could IAG shares still go higher from here?

Christopher Ruane explains why he sees some grounds for optimism that IAG shares could move even higher -- and whether…

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Searching for passive income? Here are 2 top dividend growth shares to consider!

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares are tipped to lift dividends over the next two to three years,…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy 29,761 shares in this FTSE 250 dividend REIT for £1,000 a year in passive income?

Stephen Wright's wondering whether it's a good idea to buy shares in a FTSE 250 REIT with a highly reliable…

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Dividend Shares

A 12.65% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for this FTSE income share

Jon Smith talks through the2026/27 dividend forecast for an income stock that already has a double-digit yield but could go…

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Down 23% last year, here’s a FTSE 100 share that could rebound (and then some) in 2025!

Royston Wild thinks this dirt cheap FTSE 100 share has the ingredients to bounce back after a tough few years.…

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