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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d bought 500 Greggs shares 10 years ago

Greggs shares have delivered some impressive returns to its investors since 2014. But should I expect the nation’s favourite baker…

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Should I buy Diageo shares or not touch them with a bargepole?

Here’s what I think is the reason for Diageo shares falling and what I’m doing about it for my portfolio…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for long-term wealth

Shares in Rentokil Initial have fallen 35% over the last 12 months. Stephen Wright thinks this could be a good…

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If I’d put £5,000 into BAE Systems shares just 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer looks at whether he thinks investors should consider buying BAE Systems shares even though they're close to a…

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How to target a £23,390 passive income in 3 easy steps!

Enjoying a five-figure passive income in retirement doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Here's how Royston Wild plans to…

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Should I buy the newly promoted FTSE 100 UK shares on the reshuffle?

Jon Smith considers the likely candidates up for promotion to the FTSE 100 this week and explains which UK shares…

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A 20% price dip! Should I grab more of this FTSE 100 stock while it’s cheap?

Mark Hartley investigates why this major FTSE 100 stock crashed in May and considers the benefits of investing in it…

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NATO supplier Chemring’s order book rises 39%! Is the UK stock a decent buy now?

Chemring targets £1bn revenue by 2030, citing a rearmament upcycle lasting at least a decade. Is the UK stock a…

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Up 35% in 12 months, this surging FTSE 100 stock’s near an all-time high!

This FTSE 100 stock recently rocketed to a record high after the tech company behind it released a fantastic set…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m buying hand-over-fist

Offering lower prices than the competition in a durable industry can be a great investment proposition. And this FTSE 250…

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Is the BT share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain?

The BT share price looks dirt cheap. But is it currently the best value stock available to investors scouring the…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in June

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in June, which included a Share Advisor…

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I’d buy these 5 high-yield blue-chips in a £20k ISA to earn £1,650 of dividend income

Harvey Jones is building a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks with the aim of giving himself the highest possible dividend…

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Are NatWest shares a smart buy for passive income?

Should investors looking to bolster their income be considering NatWest shares? This Fool explores the issue and explains what he'd…

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After rising 27%, is there still value left in Scottish Mortgage shares?

Scottish Mortgage shares have been on a tear. This Fool had been planning on snapping up some shares, but is…

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2 FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying for powerful passive income!

This Fool thinks investors looking to bolster their income should consider buying these two FTSE 100 shares with good yields.

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With Shell’s share price down 6%, is now the time for me to buy more?

Shell’s share price looks undervalued against its peers, and I believe it remains well-positioned in both the fossil fuel and…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £15,643 annual passive income!

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow exponentially through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income.

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These 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks have hiked payouts by 10% a year for a decade. Time to buy?

Harvey Jones is tempted by two FTSE 100 dividend stocks with a strong track record of increasing shareholder payouts every…

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5% yield and a P/E of 7.3! Are Lloyds shares still unmissable despite a 25% surge?

Harvey Jones got his timing just right when he loaded up on Lloyds shares a year ago. Yet he still…

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The easyJet share price nosedived 14.2% in May. Time to buy?

The easyJet share price was the worst performer on the FTSE 100 in May. Our writer considers whether now might…

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Are these the best 3 REITs to buy for passive income in 2024?

Real estate investment trusts can be a lucrative source of passive income. But should these three REITs be on investors’…

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Start targeting a £24,760 second income with cheap shares and just £10 a day

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing regularly can unlock massive wealth in the long run and even generate an attractive second…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Rolls-Royce shares continue to surge as management continues to defy expectations. But how much money have investors made since the…

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A ‘safe as houses’ FTSE 100 dividend share for ISA investors to consider!

This FTSE-listed passive income favourite has grown annual dividends for more than 20 straight years! Here's why it could be…

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The GameStop share price surges! But I won’t touch it with a bargepole

The GameStop share price surged around 70% in pre-market trading after an influential trader pointed to a huge $115.7m holding…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in June for a £2,020 passive income!

These FTSE 250 passive income shares are on sale! Royston Wild explains how these dividend stocks could provide a four-figure…

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2 FTSE 100 bargain shares I’d buy to target a £1,300 passive income!

Looking to make a huge and growing dividend income? Royston Wild reveals two top FTSE 100 shares he's consider buying…

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This amazing FTSE 250 stock is down 31% in a month, but I’m not buying yet

I've been deeply concerned about the evolving political and geopolitical environment and its impact on this stock for some time.…

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When could the Aviva share price break £5?

The Aviva share price has been heading in the right direction in recent months. This Fool takes a look at…

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If I’d invested £3,000 in BT shares 3 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

BT shares have shot higher, but I reckon the stock is worth consideration as a long-term investment and here’s why.

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5 UK shares to watch as the general election approaches

As Labour and the Conservatives set out their plans for the UK, which shares should investors be watching? Stephen Wright…

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Profit up almost 12%! This FTSE stock has growth and a decent dividend for shareholders

I’d consider shares in this FTSE company, which is rolling out its expansion across the UK and Canada -- and…

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If I’d invested £10k in this world-class UK stock 10 years ago I’d have £80k today

This UK stock has smashed the FTSE 100 for the last 20 years, but Harvey Jones still thinks there's a…

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1 intriguing growth stock that could send Scottish Mortgage shares above £10

Scottish Mortgage shares have been recovering nicely, boosted by a very strong performance in one of the trust's largest holdings.

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks worth considering in June?

This Fool picks out two FTSE 100 stocks that he wants to investigate further. He thinks they could be worth…

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Down 46% over 5 years, the IAG share price could explode from here!

The IAG share price is far below pre-pandemic levels, but business is booming. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Why does the Diageo share price continue to fall?

While the UK stock market is rising, the Diageo share price is falling. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d aim for a £21,859-a-year second income

With thousands stashed away, here's how this Fool would start making a second income through buying dividend shares.

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Are National Grid shares a bargain after falling 15%?

National Grid shares have taken a substantial hit in recent weeks. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they're now dirt cheap.

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