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1 FTSE 100 stock investors might shun, but I’d snap up in a heartbeat!

Some FTSE 100 stocks have fallen foul of investors. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not good investments for me and…

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Bunzl’s share price rises on profit upgrade! Time to buy for passive income?

Bunzl's share price is continuing its recovery after a positive revision to profit forecasts. Should investors consider the FTSE 100…

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Halfords shares are 32% cheaper than a year ago. Time to buy?

Halfords shares trade on a relatively cheap looking valuation and pay dividends. Our writer pores over the latest results considering…

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2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades

Some of the best dividend growth stocks comes from lower down the market spectrum, says our writer. Here are two…

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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now.

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Can £10 a day turn into a passive income of £50,000 a year? It’s possible!

A passive income of £50,000 a year sounds like a dream come true. £4,000 per month? That could certainly provide…

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Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?

If history repeats itself, UK shares could surge following next Thursday's election. Here's one FTSE 250 stock Royston Wild thinks…

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A FTSE 250 growth share I’d buy to target a multibagger return

I've been looking for a FTSE 250 growth stock to add to my 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a…

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After its new high last month, is the FTSE 100 losing momentum?

The FTSE 100 hit a new high last month but has since been losing altitude. Christopher Ruane explains why he's…

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3 FTSE stocks I’m watching ahead of the general election

With an election just around the corner, investors are on the lookout for opportunities. I think I've found three FTSE…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? How soon could I turn it into a million?

I'm looking for the top cheap FTSE 100 shares that I think have the best chance of making a million…

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If I started investing in UK shares today, I’d snap up these two defensive gems!

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing. Here's a snapshot of some UK shares I’d buy if I were starting…

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Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income

Investing just in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can be a great way to build a substantial second income.…

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Is the current IAG share price a wonderful bargain or horrible value trap?

Trading well below pre-pandemic levels, is the IAG share price an opportunity or one to avoid for our writer?

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I scoop up this FTSE 250 share?

With its near double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's eye. But he is also clear-eyed…

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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still…

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£10K in savings? I could turn that into a second income worth £5,548!

Our writer explains how dreams of a second income can become a reality with a thought-out plan involving investing in…

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Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?

Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor.…

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Could the AO World share price head back to £4?

Christopher Ruane turns his attention to the AO World share price after the online white goods retailer released full-year results.

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Dividend held! An almost 10% yield makes this UK value stock look interesting

There's been tough trading for this UK company, but an optimistic outlook means I can't ignore the stock's apparent value…

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Dividend Shares

I searched the FTSE 250 for high-yield passive income stocks. Here are 2 gems I found

Looking for passive income? These two dividend stocks currently yield over 7%. In the long run, they could provide some…

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Investing For Beginners

2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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Growth Shares

Has the Rolls-Royce share price risen too far, too soon?

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared spectacularly over the last year. Is this justified, or has the stock got a…

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At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me

This FTSE 250 food retailer overtook McDonald’s as the UK’s top takeaway breakfast provider, is set for strong growth and…

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At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250

Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 is a great way to earn extra returns. But is the highest yield…

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Is this high-yield FTSE superstar also one of its biggest bargains?

This FTSE heavyweight looks very undervalued to me, despite soaring profits last year and paying a high dividend that's forecast…

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1 fundamental reason Nvidia stock may continue to rise

Nvidia stock has surged over 600% since the start of 2023, but that doesn't mean it's overvalued. Dr James Fox…

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Is the Tesla share price becoming a joke?

The Tesla share price remains steady, but the company's earnings have gone into reverse. Our writer explains what's going on…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider for generational wealth

Buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be the key to unlocking long-term wealth. Here are two companies that…

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£20k to invest? 3 steps that could unlock a £36,941 passive income

Successful investing often comes down to following a handful of core principles. Here are a few I think could help…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can make investors wealthy

A balanced portfolio of shares from the FTSE 100 and elsewhere can help stock investors retire in comfort, data shows.

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10 stocks that Fools have been buying!

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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£15K in savings? I’d use that to target £400 per week in passive income!

This Fool explains how she would create a passive income stream worth £400 per week through investing in FTSE shares.

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Could this FTSE 250 stock create generational wealth?

On the lookout for the next big story stock that could boost her wealth, our writer delves deeper into this…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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Is this the best dividend share in the FTSE 100?

Christopher Ruane digs into some of the pros and cons of a double-digit yielding dividend share he is eyeing for…

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This retail giant could be one of the best UK value stocks around!

Some value stocks don’t stick out as obvious choices. Sumayya Mansoor reckons this well-known retailer could be a savvy buy.

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Growth Shares

230p? These broker forecasts indicate the IAG share price could fly

Jon Smith takes a look at the current forecasts for the IAG share price and shares some fundamental reasons why…

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How long might it take the National Grid dividend to double?

Our writer likes the National Grid dividend yield of 6.4%. But can the payout per share double in the next…

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