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Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares performed in the first half of 2024

Rolls-Royce shares haven't paused for breath in 2024 so far. But with a frothy valuation, our writer questions how long…

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History suggests FTSE 100 stocks will do this after the UK general election

Whatever the result of the UK election in 2024, I reckon this superb FTSE 100 stock's poised for solid gains…

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Best British growth stocks to buy in July

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in July, which included a recent IPO...

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a monthly passive income of £666

Start small, but aim big, cultivating a steady stream of passive income by consistently reinvesting dividends from high-yielding stocks.

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Dividend Shares

This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it?

This FTSE stock currently has an enormous yield. Could it be a good buy for those seeking income from their…

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7.1% yield! Would I be silly not to buy cheap Aviva shares?

This Fool likes the look of Aviva shares for their handsome dividend yield and valuation. So, would now be a…

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Will the Vodafone share price ever reach £1 again?

Since last being over 100p in February 2023, the Vodafone share price has fallen 30%. Our writer wonders if a…

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Investing Articles

I think this is the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 250. And it’s dirt cheap!

This FTSE 250 stock isn't just a leader in its space. Our writer thinks it's also a passive income powerhouse…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett investing method to target a £7,000 second income

Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola hss been outstanding. Stephen Wright thinks investors should take a similar approach to build a…

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It’s polling day! How will the FTSE 100 respond to the result?

Today (4 July) voters will be asked to choose the UK’s next government. Our writer considers how the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Can BP’s refocus on oil and gas production turbocharge its share price?

BP’s share price has lagged behind its peers that have concentrated fully on oil and gas, but now it too…

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Is this the best growth share prospect in the FTSE 250?

This FTSE 250 technology firm has close ties to the Ministry of Defence, has seen huge growth in its order…

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2 picks I’d love to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

Stephen Wright is focused on quality investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. That means great business, but only when…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares I’ll avoid like the plague in July!

Both of these FTSE 250 shares carry enormous dividend yields. But Royston Wild thinks the risks of ownership are too…

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Investing Articles

2 high-dividend-yield shares I’d buy to hold for AT LEAST 5 years!

Our writer Royston Wild thinks these high-yield dividend stocks could provide a market-beating passive income for years to come.

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2 high-yielding stocks I reckon can help me supercharge my passive income aspirations!

Our writer is on a mission to boost her passive income stream, and explains why she believes these two picks…

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I’d buy this UK big-cap stock in July without hesitation

I think this UK stock is one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100 and it looks like a…

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2 dirt cheap penny stocks investors should consider this July!

Looking for the best value shares to buy today? Our writer Royston Wild thinks these cut-price penny stocks demand close…

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Is the latest addition to the FTSE 250 a no-brainer buy?

This Fool considers whether the FTSE 250’s latest addition after the recent reshuffle is an opportunity for her holdings, or…

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£15K in savings? I’d look to turn that into a second income stream worth £400 per week!

Sumayya Mansoor explains the careful steps she’d follow to help generate a second income stream for her to enjoy later…

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Market Movers

Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal?

The GSK share price continues to weaken despite a major vaccines deal with German company CureVac. Is now the time…

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Value Shares

Up 38% in a year, is this UK share still attractively priced?

Christopher Ruane explains some pros and cons he sees in adding a FTSE 100 UK share with strong recent price…

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Investing Articles

3 high-yield shares I’m eyeing for July

Our writer pores over a trio of high-yield shares he would happily buy for his passive income-generating portfolio in the…

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Investing Articles

If a market correction is on the way, these FTSE 100 growth stocks are on my buy list

Governor Andrew Bailey thinks asset prices are looking frothy. Our writer is looking at which FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy…

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These value stocks are predicted to soar by more than 20%!

This Fool has his eye on these two value stocks that have impressive 12-month price targets. Here he explores them…

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Here’s how Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage shares performed in the first half of 2024

Edward Sheldon owns shares in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and units in Fundsmith Equity. Did these products deliver gains in…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d invest in the stock market to aim for a 9% annual return

Cash ISAs are reaching record levels ahead of the general election. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market could be…

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What’s going on with Sainsbury’s share price?

Sainsbury's high dividend yield of 5.6% makes the recent share price weakness an opportunity for investors to consider.

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in high-yield dividend shares to target £500 in monthly passive income

With £20,000 in savings and bit of research, our writer thinks it's perfectly possibly to generate a tidy passive income…

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Investing Articles

The BT share price rose 37% this quarter! What’s driving the growth?

The BT share price is on the up. Mark Hartley is considering whether the growth spurt is a one-off occurrence,…

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A £10,000 investment in this Warren Buffett stock 5 years ago would be worth over £43,000 today!

Despite selling shares recently, Warren Buffett stated that Apple would be Berkshire Hathaway’s largest stock investment for a long time.…

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Investing For Beginners

Here’s my prediction for the best FTSE 100 stocks for H2

Jon Smith details keys events that he's watching out for in the coming six months and explains which FTSE 100…

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The Vodafone share price is down nearly 50%. Is it a sleeping giant or one to avoid?

Vodafone has lost 50% of its value in five years. Its share price looks cheap on paper. But this Fool…

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Nvidia stock rose 156% in the first half of the year! What’s next?

Nvidia’s taken the market by storm in recent years. But what could the times ahead have in store for the…

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FTSE shares are on fire but these 2 are down by over 10% in 2024. I’d buy them today!

Even with the FTSE flying, these two stocks have struggled. But this Fool senses an opportunity. He'd buy them today…

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Growth Shares

I’ve bought these 3 magnificent growth stocks for my ISA to build generational wealth

Edward Sheldon believes these growth stocks have the potential to generate significant wealth for his family over the next few…

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Growth Shares

Are these brokers right to hike their Rolls-Royce share price forecasts?

Jon Smith explains why some brokers have increased their target for the Rolls-Royce share price but flags up some of…

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Down 14% last month! What’s going on with the share price of this FTSE 250 British icon?

The FTSE 250 slipped 3.5% in June as the UK market headed towards the summer. But this one stock bore…

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A rare chance to buy one of the best dividend shares on the market?

This is one of the best-performing dividend shares on the London Stock Exchange, and it looks incredibly cheap. But could…

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Investing Articles

1,453 HSBC shares could make me £14,832 a year in passive income!

HSBC shares look very undervalued to me, given good growth prospects for the bank, and a projected high yield that…

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