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If I could only buy 3 stocks for my SIPP, I’d pick these winners

These three companies have substantial growth potential and Edward Sheldon believes they could help him grow his SIPP over the…

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Should investors be preparing for a stock market crash?

A-list investors are warning of a looming stock market crash. How can investors prepare for the worst? And is there…

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How to invest £10k for a 7% dividend yield before 2024

There are more than 50 companies in the FTSE 350 offering a dividend yield greater than 7%! But not all…

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How to invest £3,000 like Warren Buffett in 2023

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d take a patient and simple approach when building an investment portfolio to follow in Warren…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Aviva shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Aviva shares are among the most watched by retail investors. The insurer is a much more attractive investment proposition today…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £60k of passive income within 30 years

Our investments have the ability to compound year after year. So, let's make time do the hard work. Here's how…

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Are FTSE 100 banks oversold?

FTSE 100 banks, notably Barclays and Lloyds, suffered over the past week. Dr James Fox highlights why this could represent…

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5%+ dividend yields! 3 of the greatest REITs UK investors can consider buying today

REITs are rock-solid stocks that can generate mountains of passive income. Here are a few high-yield ones on my shopping…

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3 dirt cheap, high-yield FTSE 100 stocks on my wishlist today!

I'm hoping to buy these brilliant UK blue-chip shares when I next have cash to invest. I think each could…

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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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

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6.9% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2025!

Current dividend forecasts mean BT shares offer yields that smash the FTSE 100 forward average. So should I buy the…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole in November!

These FTSE 100 stocks carry rock-bottom valuations today. But I think they could pose significant danger to my long-term wealth.

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I’m considering these FTSE 100 shares for November

After volatility in the stock market, this Fool is looking for FTSE 100 shares he can buy for cheap. Here,…

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Down 33% since March, Barclays shares look a screaming buy to me

Barclays shares have lost a third of their value since their 2023 peak. But Cliff D'Arcy thinks they're a steal…

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Is the Standard Chartered dividend forecast getting worse?

After third-quarter results were released this week, our writer has concerns about the medium-term Standard Chartered dividend forecast.

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16% a year! Is this high-yield investment trust too good to be true?

Christopher Ruane digs into an investment trust with an unusually high yield and considers what it might deliver in the…

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Is it a good time to invest in shares?

Christopher Ruane considers whether now might be a smart time for him to invest in shares, despite a weak outlook…

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My £3-a-day second income plan

Our writer outlines how he could try to build a four-figure annual second income in a decade by investing just…

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With the Lloyds share price in the dumps, should the bank be broken up?

What should investors want from a persistently low Lloyds share price, and what should the company do to boost shareholder…

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5 steps to building an £800,000 SIPP

Through making regular contributions, managing risk and investing strategically, our writer believes he could target an £800,000 SIPP.

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2 dirt cheap shares I’d snap up for my Stocks and Shares ISA this November

Our writer explains why he'd happily buy more of two companies for his Stocks and Shares ISA at what he…

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3 shares to buy in November for 10%+ dividends

Our writer shares his shopping list of three high-yield dividend shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming weeks…

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Can the beaten-down Aviva share price ever reach £7 again?

The Aviva share price has been disappointing investors for years. But there could be a return to earnings growth on…

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How investing £5 a day in income stocks could unlock £5,000 annual dividends

Income stocks can provide investors with a steady stream of cash for a more comfortable lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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If I’d put £1,000 in IAG shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have today!

IAG shares are trading far below their average target price. The disparity is sizeable. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Has the NatWest share price fallen too far?

NatWest shares fell by the most since the Brexit vote on Friday 27 October, after the bank spooked investors with…

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Worried about running out of money in retirement? The stock market could help

Putting more money into the stock market for the long term could help people build more wealth for retirement, says…

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3 reasons to maximise a Stocks and Shares ISA right now!

Investing any amount of money up to £20k a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a prudent…

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Here’s my golden rule when investing in penny stocks and 1 risky pick I like now

Ben McPoland outlines his thinking on investing in penny stocks and picks out one he likes despite it dropping nearly…

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How to intelligently invest £1,000 in UK shares today

Zaven Boyrazian explores how investors can find the smartest strategy to use when investing a grand in UK shares depending…

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£3 a day to earn £300 annual passive income in 3 years? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how some basic investing principles could hopefully help him earn a triple-figure annual passive income for just…

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How to start building a passive income with just £500

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to kick off a winning passive income portfolio for the long run with just £500 starting…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: 3 stocks for Warren Buffett’s mantra

Warren Buffett tells us not to follow the crowd and to buy our favourite stocks when prices fall. Dr James…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

Lloyds shares haven't performed well since the SVB fiasco earlier this year. Dr James Fox explains why now might be…

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Will the Meta share price reach $400?

Meta remains one of the most exciting investment prospects. Dr James Fox explores whether the bull run can continue into…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows worth consideration now  

These FTSE 100 stocks have defensive, cash-generating businesses and they look cheaper now with beaten-down share prices. 

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fall below £2?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the Rolls-Royce share price as the stock bounces near the £2 mark.…

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How I’d aim to turn £10k of savings into a £100k second income within 25 years

We'd all love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how he'd try and turn £10k into a huge passive…

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3 ways to prepare for a stock market crash today!

None of us want to experience a stock market crash, but they do happen from time to time. Here's what…

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2 top dividend stocks I’ve bought to hold for AT LEAST 10 years!

Investing using a long-term approach can be the difference between retiring rich and, well, not! Here are two dividend stocks…

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