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What’s wrong with the Glencore share price?

The Glencore share price has been sliding as it takes a hit from today's political and economic worries. So what…

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Growth Shares

Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit 300p? Here’s what the charts say

Jon Smith considers some key numbers relating to the Rolls-Royce share price as he tries to understand where the stock…

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Investing Articles

Will war in the Middle East sink FTSE 100 stocks?

As the tragic Middle East headlines keep coming, our writer explores the possible impact on FTSE 100 stocks. Oil has…

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How I’d aim to make millions the Warren Buffett way

Warren Buffett has built a $115bn fortune from investing, while giving away $55bn. Here are five lessons that I finally…

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How I’d invest £5,000 into FTSE 100 dividends right now

FTSE 100 dividends can be a terrific source of passive income, but not all leading income stocks are necessarily bargains.…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 250 growth stock that I just bought

Zaven Boyrazian shares one top-notch FTSE 250 company trading at a discount that he’s just added to his long-term growth…

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How I’d aim to turn £2,481 of savings into £266 of passive income a month!

Interest rates are rising but James Beard explains why he thinks the stock market is still the best way of…

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I’ve been loading up on cheap shares while I can

Zaven Boyrazian explains why stock market volatility today could be a perfect opportunity to snap up cheap shares for his…

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I think these are the best shares to buy now for 2024

These companies appear to offer excellent value for money for long-term investors, potentially being some of the best shares to…

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My easyJet shares are falling but I’m not letting go!

easyJet shares fell 7% after the airline released its 2023 preliminary results. But here's why I don't regret buying the…

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Investing Articles

Is it too late for investors to consider buying this FTSE 100 star?

Despite being near a seven-month high, this FTSE 100 star appears undervalued, recently increased its dividends, and works in a…

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Are Smith & Nephew shares about to explode?

As investors, we're always on the lookout for a stock that could rally and lead our portfolios upwards. Could Smith…

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Can I trust this 18.1% dividend yield?

A giant dividend yield is often a warning sign, but what about this Kazakh cement manufacturer? Is the dividend really…

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Down 28% in 8 months, I think Phoenix Group shares should rise from the ashes

Phoenix Group shares have fallen steeply since their highs of early February. But with an 11% cash yield, I don't…

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Investing Articles

How to collect £1,000 per month from a FTSE 100 stock

Buying shares and reinvesting dividends can earn investors a nice monthly income. And Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 is…

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10.96% yield! No wonder this is now the most bought stock on the FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 is packed full of top dividend stocks but none are able to beat this one. That's because…

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Market Movers

Should I buy easyJet shares after record Q4 profits?

easyJet shares are still trading way below their highs, despite the fact that profits are soaring. Are they worth buying?…

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Here’s how I use high-yield FTSE 100 shares to build a second income

There are some great Footsie dividends for earning a second income right now. But not all big yields are equally…

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Forget a Cash ISA, here’s why I’d use a Stocks and shares ISA to aim for a million

A maxed-out Cash ISA could be worth a quarter of a million pounds now. Here's how a Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

Are ‘safe’ dividend stocks the best long-term investments? Not always

Dividend Aristocrat stocks are favourites among income investors, but are these companies actually a terrible way of building wealth?

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8.5% dividend yield! A cheap UK stock from the FTSE 100 I’d buy in a SIPP today

Zaven Boyrazian explores the high dividend yields offered by British housebuilders, and highlights one stock he believes could be the…

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How I’d prepare for a stock market crash in October 2023

This could be the month that the long-feared stock market crash actually happens. But is there really a reason to…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in income stocks to earn £15,000 a year?

My retirement plan is to build a portfolio of top FTSE 100 income stocks. Today's high dividend yields should turbo-charge…

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No savings at 30? I’d aim to change that with the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger method

Following Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s simple investment strategy could lead to higher long-term returns, even when starting from scratch.

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If I’d put £1,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox is bullish on Legal & General shares. The depressed UK stock offers an index-beating 8.9% and he…

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Growth Shares

Should I rush to buy Ocado shares after a 25% fall?

Ocado shares have tanked over the last month. Is now a great time to invest in the online supermarket and…

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When will Lloyds shares hit 60p again?

Before the pandemic, Lloyds shares frequently traded around 60p. The bank's fundamentals have improved so why is the stock so…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares drop below £2?

Rolls-Royce shares are running out of momentum after surging 206% over the past 12 months. Could we see the stock…

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I’m buying this 9p penny stock till I’m blue in the face!

Our writer thinks penny stock, Agronomics (LSE:ANIC), could be set for explosive growth over the next few years. And he's…

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Investing Articles

Empty ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for £3,200 a month in passive income!

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth over the long run and…

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Investing Articles

When will the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 again?

The FTSE 100 has been pulled one way and then another over the past 12 months. So, where will the…

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7 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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Is the stock market ready to rally?

I'm busy buying shares today because they look cheap as the stock market refuses to take off. That way I'll…

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Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. What’s the catch?

Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. So why has the stock only returned an average of 5.3%…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Amazon shares have returned over 700% for investors over the last 10 years. But only if they managed to avoid…

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This FTSE 100 stock has a 10.8% dividend yield!

Dr James Fox has recently topped up his position in this FTSE 100 dividend stock that's paying a phenomenal, index-beating…

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The best dirt cheap FTSE shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today?

The FTSE 100 is full of blue-chip stocks trading on low valuations right now. I'd consider these five for my…

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This value stock is up 10%. I’d snap it up and hold it for a decade

This Fool is on the hunt for value stocks he can buy today and hold for the times ahead. Here,…

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Growth Shares

Nvidia vs Tesla: what’s the best growth stock for my ISA?

Nvidia and Tesla have huge investment potential. But Edward Sheldon believes one growth stock is a better buy than the…

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Learn the secrets of the UK’s SIPP millionaires

Don't think it's possible to accumulate a million pounds in a SIPP? Thousands of UK investors have already done exactly…

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