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Up 56% in 4 months, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 250 stock?

Has this Fool arrived too late to the party to snap up this flying FTSE 250 defence business to her…

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Up 36% in six months, can the Tullow Oil share price keep on going?

The Tullow Oil share price has been on a tear in the past six months. But can things keep on…

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Should I buy cheap Vodafone shares after strong results?

Vodafone shares trade on a rock-bottom P/E ratio around 10 times. It also carries a near-10% dividend yield. Is now…

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£20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there

£5 doesn’t go as far as it used to, yet with the right investment strategy I think it could build…

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Could investing in Rivian at $16, be like buying Tesla stock 10 years ago?

Since November 2013, Tesla stock has risen 2,180% and would have turned $10,000 into $218,000. Could Rivian shares do this…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 100 shares I’ve been buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Edward Sheldon has been taking advantage of recent stock market volatility and buying high-quality FTSE 100 shares for his portfolio.

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Why I’d happily start putting £300 a month into sold-off FTSE 250 shares — today

A lot of FTSE 250 shares have been losing value, but that does not mean their underlying businesses are necessarily…

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Tesco shares are rising! Is now the time to buy?

Tesco shares have climbed over 20% so far in 2023. This Fool assesses whether now is the time to add…

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Down 42%! Is this a long-awaited buying opportunity for Kainos shares?

After a slump in Kainos shares this week, they’re now over two-fifths below their 12-month high. Does our writer scent…

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Value Shares

UK shares near 52-week lows: 2 I like and 1 I’d avoid

Edward Sheldon has been scanning the FTSE 350 index for shares trading near their 52-week lows and has identified a…

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If I’d bought Barclays shares 2 years ago, would I have cleaned up?

Buying Barclays shares a couple of years back might have seemed like a bargain at the time. But would it…

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Lloyds shares look dirt cheap. Am I missing out by not buying?

At 42p, this Fool thinks Lloyds shares could be a steal. Here, he details why he'd be rushing to buy…

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What I learned from the FTSE 250’s best-performing stocks this month

The standout success of the biggest FTSE 250 stocks taught one Fool some compelling life lessons. Read on to discover…

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What’s going on with the Vodafone share price now?

The Vodafone share price has underperformed over the past 12 months and is down 25%. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Investing For Beginners

3 reasons why the Imperial Brands share price looks great value to me

Jon Smith notes down several reasons, following the release of the full-year results, why he currently likes the Imperial Brands…

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I’d buy 1,039 shares of this stock to generate £200 extra income per month

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s already earning extra income by owning a blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend share -- and would…

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Small-Cap Shares

Call me crazy, but I just bought more of this 60p penny stock

Edward Sheldon’s investment in penny stock Calnex Solutions hasn’t gone to plan recently. But instead of bailing on it, he’s…

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Growth Shares

Down 44% in a year, is this US growth stock screaming to be bought?

Jon Smith flags up an interesting growth stock from across the pond that has missed out on the broader market…

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Investing Articles

With 8% yields, can these two FTSE 100 dividend shares stay cheap?

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares -- from the same sector -- are currently yielding a chunky 8%. Are these…

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Is it too late to buy the FTSE 100’s best-performing stock of the past 12 months?

This FTSE 100 stock has beaten all others in the index over the past year. But does this mean I’ve…

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A bargain FTSE 100 share I’d buy without hesitation!

This FTSE 100 share produces huge cash flows, earnings and well-covered dividends. Yet it's down 8% in five years. I…

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How to use income shares to target £500 a month

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to start earning hundreds of pounds each month through dividends by carefully selecting top-notch income shares.

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Investing Articles

BP shares just got 15% cheaper. Should I buy?

BP shares have disappointed over the past few weeks. Our writer looks at the oil price to understand why, and…

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£7,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £594 a month of passive income!

Investing the average UK savings account balance in carefully selected high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks could make me £594 a month…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d look to snap up ahead of a bull run

As volatility continues to impact FTSE 100 stocks, our writer explains why she would buy shares in this contract catering…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy this high-yield FTSE 250 share for a passive income?

I'm seeking some top-quality shares to buy to boost my passive income. Is this former FTSE 100 stock what I've…

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Is this green energy penny sock about to soar?

This UK penny stock has lost over four fifths of its value. But recent developments have given our writer cause…

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How I’d start a passive income portfolio today with £1,000

Stephen Wright is looking at two UK stocks with dividend yields over 7% that look like a great opportunity to…

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Investing Articles

Could the Tesla share price reach $1,290?

HSBC’s analysts think the Tesla share price overvalues the company, but Elon Musk thinks the stock could be worth $4trn.…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s one 7% yielding share I own!

Dividend stocks like this real estate investment trust (REIT) are helping this Fool boost her passive income.

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy ahead of any economic recovery?

As stock markets continue to struggle, Sumayya Mansoor wonders if this is one of the best stocks for her to…

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Already yielding 8%, the Imperial Brands dividend forecast looks even better!

Our writer considers the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for coming years, and explains how it affects his decision whether to…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt cheap, high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy right now

These high-yield FTSE 100 shares have slumped in value this year. Here’s why I’d buy them in my Stocks and…

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Why did FTSE 250 stock Kainos just crash 20%?

This FTSE 250 software stock plummeted today after a mixed earnings report. Is this an opportunity for me to invest?

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Investing Articles

FTSE 250 stocks on sale! British Land is worth considering today

The British Land business is recovering but the share price may be lagging events, so I’d focus on the FTSE…

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I’d spend £8K on income shares today to target £500 in monthly dividends

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s reacting to some of the high yields currently offered by UK income shares. Can he…

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Investing Articles

With no savings, I’d use £50 a week to start buying shares

Is £50 a week enough to start buying shares -- and how might one go about it? Our writer gives…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in shares for a weekly second income of £200

Christopher Ruane explains some of the practicalities of building a weekly second income in the hundreds of pounds by buying…

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Could buying these green energy UK shares today be like investing in Amazon in 2013?

This Fool UK contributor is looking at green energy UK shares for long-term gains. These two stocks are firmly on…

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My 3 best-performing stock market investments in 2023

The stock market has been full of fear and volatility in 2023. Yet some US-listed growth stocks have still performed…

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