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I’ll be buying these dirt cheap UK shares in any 2024 stock market crash

Will there be a stock market crash next year? I don't think so. But if there is, I've already decided…

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Yielding 3.3%, this dividend share is extremely enticing

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she likes the look of this dividend share for her holdings as she looks to boost…

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Down 24% in 3 months, Hargreaves Lansdown shares look a steal to me

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have plunged by almost a quarter since hitting 927p in July. But their cash yield of nearly…

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Here’s why this growth stock could be a great long-term buy!

Our writer takes a closer look at this growth stock and explains why it could be a shrewd addition to…

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Could now be a smart moment to buy bank shares?

Do this week's trading updates from leading UK banks help shed some light on whether bank shares are as cheap…

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2 ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a SIPP

Searching for high-yield dividend stocks to fund a successful retirement? Here are two FTSE 100 shares investors might consider buying.

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The beaten-down NatWest share price just fell 10%. Is it a top contrarian buy now?

The NatWest share price fall just got worse, as Q3 figures disappointed. But might it just make it party time…

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After earnings almost tripled in Q3, is the Amazon share price a bargain?

Despite strong sales between July and September, the Amazon share price is still below recent levels. Is there a buying…

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My £100 a month passive income plan

This Fool aims to build streams of passive income to serve him for retirement. Here, he details how he plans…

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This could be a trillion-dollar S&P 500 stock by 2030

General Motors is one company I believe can be worth a trillion dollars. Let’s take a deeper dive below to…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in M&G shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today

M&G shares have to delivered some capital growth over the last year but the real attraction is its double-digit dividend…

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Dare I buy these FTSE 100 value stocks before November?

Next month brings another flood of updates from FTSE 100 firms. Paul Summers wonders whether three top-tier value stocks are…

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How many Phoenix Group Holdings shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

If I went all in on Phoenix Group Holdings shares I could generate a mighty level of income. But could…

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No savings and nearing 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth!

Warren Buffett's deft touch in the stock market has made him a billionaire. This writer explains how he'd learn investment…

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These 2 UK shares produce powerful passive income!

While many FTSE 100 companies pay generous passive income to their shareholders, these two stocks offer huge dividend yields.

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The FTSE 100 is falling, but will it crash?

After dropping over the past six weeks, the FTSE 100 is down 1% in 2023. But for it to crash,…

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Is now finally the right time to buy dirt-cheap Lloyds shares?

After the bank beat profit forecasts despite a reduction in lending, our writer explores if now could be an ideal…

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Here are 2 top FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two great FTSE 100 shares that she believes could boost a portfolio of stocks.

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NIO or Tesla shares? Here’s what investing £1,000 in both 5 years ago would have made me

NIO and Tesla shares have both have large ups and downs in the past five years. This writer considers some…

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This FTSE 250 stock looks too cheap 

A dividend yielding over 5% and earnings growth ahead means this FTSE 250 stock might have been oversold in the…

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One value stock with a juicy 6% dividend yield investors should consider buying

Sumayya Mansoor thinks this value stock looks like a great opportunity with its enticing dividend yield and attractive valuation.

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Do Unilever share price falls make this a great value FTSE 100 buy right now?

What should we do when a long-term cash-cow stock falls out of favour? That's what I'm asking about the Unilever…

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When can the beaten-down easyJet share price get back to 500p and more?

The easyJet share price was above 500p in summer. And it's been a fair bit higher than that, even since…

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After a strong Q3 earnings report, why is the Meta Platforms share price falling?

Short-term uncertainty is weighing on the Meta Platforms share price. But with the company producing solid earnings, could this be…

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Here’s how many Barclays shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

Barclays shares offer a dividend yield well above the FTSE 100 average, but disappointing Q3 results highlight the risks potential…

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Is this risky penny stock worth considering?

Steppe Cement is a penny stock that faces a few challenges. However, with a yield of 19%, Muhammad Cheema looks…

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These FTSE 250 dividend stocks both yield over 8%! But I’d only consider buying one

Paul Summers names one mid-cap dividend stock he'd be willing to buy and one he wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

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1 stock in the FTSE 100 that looks like a bargain hiding in plain sight

This cheap-looking FTSE 100 stock has an anticipated dividend yield around 6% and City analysts expect growth in earnings ahead.

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Down 12% today, what’s going on with the Standard Chartered share price?

Jon Smith talks through the Q3 results and subsequent sharp fall in Standard Chartered's share price due to the hit…

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Have Rolls-Royce shares peaked?

After a strong run in the first nine months of the year, Rolls-Royce shares are now pulling back. Have they…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 stocks I bought for big passive income flows

The FTSE 100 is where it was back in March 2017, limiting growth opportunities. But high-yielding stocks can still generate…

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Should I buy Oxford Nanopore shares for 2024?

Oxford Nanopore shares have lost around 66% of their value since going public two years ago. Does this make them…

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The 2 FTSE 100 stocks I think Warren Buffett would buy and hold for 20 years

Our writer thinks that if Warren Buffett was looking to buy some high-quality UK stocks, these two would be at…

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How I plan to navigate the 2024 stock market crash

While recognising it's futile to predict the near-term direction of the market, our writer shares how they'd prepare for a…

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Forget the FTSE 100! Why NOW could be the time to buy other UK shares!  

UK shares have long traded far too cheaply, in this writer's opinion. Here's the evidence that many British stocks are…

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Down 19% in 6 months, this FTSE 100 share pays 9.5% a year!

This FTSE 100 stock has lagged behind the London market over six months, one year, and five years. But I…

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Is now a great time to buy FTSE 100 stocks to build generational wealth?

Our writer examines whether the current market volatility has led to a rare opportunity to buy quality FTSE 100 stocks.

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Zero savings at 30? I’d aim to get rich the Warren Buffett way

At age 30, there's still plenty of time to build a healthy portfolio of stocks and shares. I'd accelerate the…

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How I can turn my Stocks & Shares ISA into a 7% yielding machine

Jon Smith explains how he can fill his Stocks & Shares ISA with the right kind of stocks in order…

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Yielding 7%, here’s a dividend stock investors should consider buying now!

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this dividend stock looks like an enticing option with its above-average yield and defensive traits.

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