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How to invest £100 a month like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett has built a multi-billion-dollar fortune in the stock market, but his tactics can easily apply to investors with…

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One FTSE 100 stock I really wish I’d bought this year, and one I’m glad I didn’t

For every FTSE 100 stock I should have bought, there's another I was lucky to avoid. Here are two of…

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Is the Tesco share price overpriced, or a bargain in plain sight?

The Tesco share price has surged during 2023, and is up 18% over 12 months. Dr James Fox thinks this…

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The Hotel Chocolat deal reveals just how cheap UK stocks are

Mars just bought Hotel Chocolat for nearly three times its market value. How many more bargain basement UK stocks are…

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£12,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £583 as a monthly second income!

Many of us invest for a second income. We might not need it today, but we're building for the future.…

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7 shares that Fools have been buying!

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

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2 monster penny stocks that turned £20k into more than £1m in 20 years!

These two ex-penny stocks have gone on to create an absolutely mind-blowing level of shareholder value over the past two…

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4 dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares I’m considering buying!

These top-quality dividend shares are all on sale! I think they could be a great way for me to supercharge…

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5.4% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares for the next THREE years

The yield on BP shares beats that of most other FTSE 100 players. But how robust are current dividend forecasts?…

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Up 10% in 6 months, I see the Shell share price surging higher

The Shell share price has been beating the wider FTSE 100 in periods ranging from six months to five years.…

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Better buy: Shell or BP shares?

BP shares trade at a much lower P/E ratio than the other FTSE 100 oil major. But Stephen Wright is…

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These 2 cheap shares yield 8.6% and 5.5%. I’d load up on them!

This Fool is eyeing these two cheap shares with juicy dividend yields as he continues to capitalise on opportunities in…

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Looking for cheap income shares? Here are two with 6%+ yields to consider buying

The prices of these two income shares are down, for different reasons. But the resulting high dividend yields look good…

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A no-brainer FTSE 100 stock to buy and hold for the next decade?

I’m hunting for bargains as potential new additions to my portfolio for the long run. Is this FTSE 100 stock…

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Up 189%, but are Rolls-Royce shares still cheap?

Rolls-Royce shares have surged 189% and are the FTSE 100’s biggest winner this year, but are the shares still good…

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Trying to get richer? I’d invest in UK shares over bonds right now

Zaven Boyrazian explains why and how he believes UK shares have the power to outperform other asset classes when it…

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Targeting an 8% yield? Here’s how, with a Stocks and Shares ISA

Zaven Boyrazian explains the steps he'd take to build an expanding and sustainable high-yield Stocks and Shares ISA for the…

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I’m hoovering up dirt-cheap Lloyds shares before they finally start rising

Lloyds shares baffle me. They look great value and offer a brilliant dividend yield. One day they surely have to…

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Trying to retire early using a stock market crash? Here’s how

A stock market crash can be a catalyst for growth to boost investment returns. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise…

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How to take £3 a day and target passive income for life!

The earlier investors starts preparing for retirement, the larger passive income they can generate even when just saving £3 a…

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If I’d put £10k in BT shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

BT shares have fallen a long way this century. But they have a habit of bouncing back from time to…

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This is my favourite stock on the entire FTSE 100 but one thing worries me 

This overlooked growth stock has smashed the FTSE 100 for years. It's got pride of place in my portfolio yet…

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Are these the top stocks to buy for explosive growth?

Investors are always on the lookout for the next explosive growth stocks to buy. The problem is, they're hard to…

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Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index to aim for a million!

Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index could potentially deliver a £1m portfolio for long-term investors, but is…

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3 penny stocks I think could smash through £1

When we buy penny stocks, we want them to grow past 100p and stop selling for pennies, right? I reckon…

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£8,000 in savings? I’d aim to turn that into £500 of monthly passive income like this!

By putting money into dividend shares today, our writer reckons he could try and set up sizeable long-term passive income…

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Wow! Seven simple but powerful lessons from Warren Buffett

Our writer considers seven different investing lessons from the long, successful career of billionaire stock owner Warren Buffett.

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3 growth stocks I’d buy to try and build wealth in a tough 2024!

I think these growth stocks will prove excellent ways to create wealth next year. Here's why I'd buy them if…

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2 dirt-cheap shares I’d buy for a winning stocks portfolio!

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are on sale right now! Here's why I think these cheap shares could…

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I’d buy 55k Barclays shares to target an annual £5k second income

Will Barclays make up a part of my second income plan for my retirement? As part of my diversified investments,…

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Up 23%, will Tesco shares keep climbing?

With surging shares and an upgraded dividend forecast, could Tesco shares be the best defensive option on the FTSE 100…

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I’d snap up this 9% yielding hidden gem for passive income!

Looking to bolster her passive income, our writer explains why she’s a fan of this stock that seems to be…

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Is the soaring Shell share price an opportunity, or am I too late to the party?

As the Shell share price hits all-time highs, our writer wants to know if she can still buy shares and…

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Is this FTSE 250 company back on track?

Since the lockdowns, the future of transport has been uncertain. But with commuter journeys up, could this FTSE 250 company…

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With a spare £2,000, I’d aim to double my money in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

Our writer thinks he could aim to turn £2,000 into £4,000 over the coming decade by investing his Stocks and…

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Better buy for income: M&G vs National Grid shares

I keep meaning to buy National Grid shares, but then I see the ultra-high income on offer from M&G. So…

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With an 8.6% dividend, is the Legal & General share price set for a 2024 surge?

The Legal & General share price is down in 2023, along with its insurance peers. But the underlying business looks…

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My 3-step plan to target £4,236 in annual passive income from 5 dirt cheap shares

Harvey Jones is focused on building a passive income from FTSE shares to top up his pensions in retirement. These…

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4 different ways I could make money from the FTSE 100

Jon Smith explains how the FTSE 100 and broader stock market can be used in various ways to achieve his…

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More bad news for IDS stock! Is the Royal Mail owner now an opportunity for a cheap buy?

Management claims two separate issues are behind the latest loss for IDS stock. If the firm can overcome them, is…

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