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3 reasons why Diageo could be one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend shares for 2024!

I recently topped up my holdings in Diageo and am looking to buy more. Here's why I think it's one…

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Here are the 10 highest-growth stocks in the FTSE 100!

Plenty of FTSE 100 companies have been growing like crazy in 2023. Zaven Boyrazian outlines the best performers of the…

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Just started saving? I’d invest £500 a month to target a £69,800 passive income for life!

Regularly drip-feeding capital into the stock market could unlock a chunky five-figure passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Can the dirt cheap Barclays share price smash the index in 2024?

The Barclays share price has laboured for years but now I think it looks ridiculously cheap and could soon be…

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These income shares pay yields of 10% and 12%! Should I buy them now?

This pair of income shares tops the FTSE 100 index when it comes to dividend payouts. But are the mammoth…

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Here are 3 of my top FTSE 250 dividend forecasts for 2024

Which is the best index to find income stocks? I wouldn't rule out any, and today I'm looking for some…

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£20k savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £49,974!

Thousands of us invest for a second income, but most are aiming for a life-changing figure. Dr James Fox explains…

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With an empty ISA at 30, I’d follow Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build passive income

One of Warren Buffett’s most famous sayings has been called his ‘golden rule’. Here’s how I'd use it to build…

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Should I back this year’s 2 biggest FTSE 100 flops for a 2024 recovery?

Could buying the two worst-performing shares on the FTSE 100 in 2023 prove a winning investment strategy for next year?…

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This growth stock might just be getting started

Growth stocks have had an exceptional year, but I've got my eye on one that might still have plenty of…

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I’m tempted by the Shell share price but I’ll buy this 9.8% ultra-high-yield stock first

The oil price is on the slide and so is the Shell share price. I'm keen to buy, but another…

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Up 12% in a month, Lloyds shares still look cheap as chips to me

It's been a long wait but Lloyds shares have started to climb nicely but I don't think it's too late…

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I’ve only just bought these 5 dirt cheap shares and they’re already flying

The FTSE 100 has struggled lately but this has made it a happy hunting ground for cheap shares and I've…

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Here’s how I could build a second income in 2024 for £3 a day!

By investing just a few pounds a day from next month onwards, our writer could aim to earn a £450…

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2 UK shares that could surge in 2024 if the Bank of England cuts interest rates

A cut in interest rates could help stock prices across the board in 2024. But which UK shares stand to…

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20% annual stock market returns: titan strategies revealed!

The S&P 500 index’s average annual return over the past 30 years is 10%. How do some investors get as…

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I’d buy 377 shares of this mid-cap dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Our writer takes a look at a FTSE 250 dividend stock that’s unbelievably cheap and offers an attractive level of…

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One 59p penny stock I’d avoid like the plague!

This US penny stock has lost a truly shocking amount of value over the past two years and some think…

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The most valuable Warren Buffett quote of all time

Warren Buffett is well known for his pithy and sometimes inspirational quotes. But there's one in particular that should never…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

What should investors look for when investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Stephen Wright thinks the key for passive…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy shares in Temu-owner PDD Holdings as sales skyrocket?

PDD Holdings shares are flying on the back of the success of online shopping site Temu. Are they worth buying?…

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These are my top 10 FTSE 100 shares for dividends in 2024

I reckon 2023 has been a cracking year for dividends from FTSE 100 shares. And I don't see that ending…

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Could buying this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock be like investing in Rolls-Royce a year ago?

Rolls-Royce shares are up 228% over 12 months. It's an incredible turnaround. Dr James Fox thinks this FTSE 250 engineering…

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Will the Lloyds share price reach 50p before January?

The Lloyds share price may be gaining, but the stock still appears massively undervalued. Dr James Fox explains why he…

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10% dividend yield! Is British American Tobacco one of the greatest FTSE 100 bargains?

British American Tobacco continues to pay its 10% dividend yield! But here’s why Zaven Boyrazian remains untempted by the payout.

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12% yield! Yet I wouldn’t touch Vodafone shares with a 10-foot pole until this happens

Vodafone shares come with a quite fabulous yield, but it looks too good to be true. Only one thing could…

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Putting £500 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £90,400 in passive income

Passive income is the holy grail of investing for many of us. However, reaching a position where it's actually life-changing…

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Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares could hit £6!

Rolls-Royce shares never cease to amaze. The stock is now up a phenomenal 233% over 12 months. But could the…

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Could the Tesco share price double in 2024?

Britain's largest supermarket is among the best performers on the FTSE 100 in 2023. The Tesco share price is up…

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The FTSE 100 is rising: will we see 8,000 points by new year?

The FTSE 100 has been on the rise. Whatever next? I'm seeing signs that we really might be in for…

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British American Tobacco vs Legal & General: which has the better dividend forecast for 2024?

British American Tobacco and Legal & General shares both carry yields above 8% for next year. But which of their…

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4 reasons why I think Aviva is one of the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend shares!

I don't think there are many dividend shares better than Aviva today. Here's why I expect it to deliver huge…

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Down 43%, is this FTSE 100 stock too cheap to ignore?

Anglo American is the worst-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023. But mining is highly cyclical, so is this an opportunity…

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Will the Lloyds share price recover in 2024?

The Lloyds share price has barely moved so far in 2023 and is long-term decline. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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I’m planning to snap up cheap shares and hold them for decades

Regardless of stock market volatility, this Fool is focused on adding cheap shares to his portfolio. Here he details one…

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12% dividend yield! Will this FTSE 100 share keep paying?

A double digit dividend yield is unusual for a FTSE 100 share. Yet this one yields 11.9%. Our writer weights…

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Can the booming Shell share price stand the renewable transition?

The Shell share price is up nearly 170% since October 2020. Our author wants to know if it will keep…

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How I’m building passive income of £100k a year

By creating two powerful, self-sustaining money machines, I'm closing in on a passive income of £2,000 a week. Here's how…

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£8,000 to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d target dividends of £100 per week!

Our writer explains how he could try to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income machine over…

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Up 65% in 2023, I think this FTSE 250 stock can continue to win in 2024

Despite a downturn in the FTSE 250 this year, Stephen Wright thinks J.D. Wetherspoon can continue its strong performance from…

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