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If I could only buy 1 more FTSE income stock in December, I’d grab this ultra-high-yielder

I think I can afford to buy one more FTSE 100 income stock before the end of the year. My…

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I think these are my best growth shares to buy with £1,000

Jon Smith talks through some shares to buy that he likes for next year, with a particular focus on retail…

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2 terrific cheap shares I’d snap up before it’s too late!

Our writer wants to capitalise on cheap shares now before any potential market rally and identifies a couple of stocks…

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While the US stock market booms, the FTSE 100 lags behind. Or does it?

In November, global stock markets had their best month in over three years. Meanwhile, the UK's Footsie keeps falling further…

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What should I buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024?

From 6 April 2024, UK adults qualify for a new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance of £20,000. But what assets…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be like buying Apple shares in 2009?

Investors who bought Apple shares after a 100% gain in 2009 have done pretty well for themselves. Could FTSE 100…

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Small-Cap Shares

2024: a once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth with penny stocks?

A lot of penny stocks and small-cap shares have tanked over the last two years. And Edward Sheldon now sees…

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3 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price can keep going higher

It might be the top-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023, but Stephen Wright thinks the Rolls-Royce share price can go…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks I’m buying

These two FTSE 350 value stocks have performed miserably in 2023. However, Andrew Mackie expects their fortunes to turn in…

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Is the BT share price a golden opportunity?

Oliver Rodzianko can smell the opportunity with the BT share price down 75% since December 2015. Yet, he thinks there’s…

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My £3-a-day second income plan for 2024

Christopher Ruane sets out how he could try to build a growing second income in the coming year for just…

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Putting £300 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £52,588 in passive income

Lots of us put money aside. But it's what we do with that money that counts. Dr James Fox details…

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I’d buy 13,570 shares of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

This FTSE 250 share has fallen out of favour with investors despite being a major player in an industry that…

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Warren Buffett’s indicator tells me the UK stock market’s the cheapest it’s been for 15 years!

In 2001, Warren Buffett devised an indicator to assess whether a market is fairly valued. It tells me UK equities…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares before the Brexit vote, here’s what I’d have now

Rolls-Royce shares have boomed over the past 12 months, but how have they fared since the Brexit vote. Dr James…

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When will the IAG share price hit £2?

The IAG share price hasn't properly recovered since the pandemic. In fact, the stock is down 63% over five years.…

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Here’s my Tesla share price forecast for 2024

In 2023, the Tesla share price has risen from $123 to $240. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his price target for…

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Forget cash! As savings rates peak, I’m getting almost 8% a year by investing in UK shares

UK shares have had a bumpy ride. But they’re cheap and many offer hugely generous yields. Cash no longer cuts…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for their 7.5% dividend yield in 2024?

Lloyds shares offer a tantalising blend of low earnings multiples and big dividend yields. They’re a no-brainer buy for investors,…

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Dividend Shares

I’d buy Vodafone and HSBC shares in December for their spectacular dividend forecasts!

These FTSE 100 stocks could supercharge my passive income, based on current dividend forecasts. Here's why I'll buy them at…

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A top dividend stock I’m hoping to buy for my ISA in 2024!

This FTSE 250 stock continues to perform brilliantly! Here's why I'm targeting it for my dividend stocks portfolio when I…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in December

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in December, which included three well-known names...

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Will the Cybertruck boost Tesla’s share price?

With investors becoming bearish on Tesla, will the release of the Cybertruck boost its share price? Or would it knock…

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UK shares could soar in 2024! Time to buy the dip now?

This Fool takes a closer look at whether it would be shrewd to snap up cheaper UK shares ahead of…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in December

Stephen Wright has two FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in December. One is a recovering growth stock, the other…

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How I’d target a monthly £300 passive income from investing in dividend shares

Christopher Ruane walks through some of the practicalities of how he'd aim to generate passive income by investing in dividend…

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If this event happens, I think the IAG share price could soar in 2024

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price could be set for further gains if it decides to do one…

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These FTSE shares have fallen 20%+ in 2023. Are they no-brainer buys for 2024?

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE stocks that have tanked this year. Has the share price weakness in 2023 presented an…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £4 in 2024?

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled so far this year. Our writer considers some possible reasons for it…

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Why this FTSE 100 growth stock jumped 28% last month

Jon Smith explains why a new deal and changing views on future interest rates have helped one FTSE 100 stock…

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These dividend shares yield 11% and 8.6% and I think they look cheap!

With passive income on his mind, this Fool is targeting dividend shares for his portfolio. Here are two he likes…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit 85p in 2024?

Morgan Stanley analysts say the Lloyds share price could reach 85p in 2024. But could a possible windfall tax throw…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

This writer thinks a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA could be turned into something much, much bigger over time. Here's…

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I wouldn’t start investing by buying penny shares. Here’s why!

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he was to start investing for the first time already knowing what he does now,…

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No concrete action plan to get rich? I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth

Warren Buffett has made some basic investment principles work very well for him. This writer thinks it's worth following the…

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I’d start snapping up cheap shares before they get costlier

Now or later? Christopher Ruane explains why he isn't hanging around when it comes to snapping up cheap shares for…

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Investing For Beginners

3 top Vanguard funds to consider for 2024

These three Vanguard funds could help investors build a well balanced, diversified investment portfolio with plenty of growth potential.

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Does the Aviva share price spell ‘time to buy’?

The Aviva share price is currently undervalued, according to Oliver Rodzianko. However, he thinks he can spot the problems with…

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Can this FTSE 250 stock rally from an all-time low?

With shares in Dr. Martens down 54% this year and at an all-time low, Stephen Wright wonders whether it’s time…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now!

Have Lloyds shares recovered since the pandemic, and are they worth investing in today? Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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