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8.1% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 value stock in Q4?

This income share is loved by fans of value stocks. Its dividend yield for 2024 is twice as large as…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Avacta shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Avacta shares have risen substantially over the past five years. Should I buy the biotech stock today in case it…

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Growth Shares

Nvidia stock isn’t the only way for UK investors to capitalise on the AI boom

Nvidia stock has surged due to the global interest in artificial intelligence. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three other shares that…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are on sale! But is September the time to buy them?

With inflation dragging investor confidence down, FTSE 100 stocks are on sale. Here, our writer explores if these two are…

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Dividend Shares

I just bought this FTSE 100 stock and plan to hold for the next 10 years

Edward Sheldon believes this FTSE 100 dividend stock has all the right ingredients to be a great long-term investment. So…

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Psst… these FTSE 100 shares have quietly jumped to 52-week highs!

While some top-tier companies hog the headlines, other FTSE 100 shares are busy setting new highs. Is there more to…

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Down 9% from February, is the BP share price a major bargain?

With oil and gas prices looking stronger, new development projects and a solid energy transition business, is the BP share…

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FTSE 100 index: here are my 3 predictions for 2024

2024 is set to be an interesting year for the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian shares his three predictions for the…

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FTSE 250 correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

With the FTSE 250 fluctuating a lot, does the UK’s flagship growth-focused index contain terrific long-term bargains for investors?

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How I’m using cheap shares to capitalise on the stock market recovery

Buying cheap shares today could propel an investment portfolio to new heights in the long run as the stock market…

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I’d take advantage of this once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity!

With UK stocks looking cheap, this Fool sees now as the perfect opportunity for investors to build passive income. Here's…

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At 223p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly tripled in a year, but even after this explosive growth, is the stock still dirt cheap?…

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Stock market depression: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer

The stock market has an impressive way of getting back on track. So what should investors make of the depressed…

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Forget RC365 shares! I’d rather buy this rocketing penny stock

As our writer feared, RC365 shares have plunged in value in a matter of weeks. And he thinks there are…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £80k a year

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a portfolio that generates plenty of passive income…

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Buying 385 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could give me a second income of £1k a year

It is possible to get a second income of almost 10% a year from top Footsie dividend stocks. Here's one…

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Shell and BP shares are rising again. Is it too late to buy them?

BP shares have almost doubled in three years and the Shell share price has been even more rewarding. Have I…

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Apple shares: should investors be worried about China’s iPhone ban?

With 19% of Apple’s revenues coming from China, Stephen Wright wonders whether owners of the shares should be worried about…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

With a regular savings plan, a sound investment strategy, and a long-term mindset, it’s possible to build up a huge…

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I’d buy 1,740 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

This Footsie stock has a tremendous record of paying out rising passive income. Here's why I would invest in the…

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Can I turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a million pounds?

How quickly could we build up a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA? It might come a lot…

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£25k in savings? How I’d aim to transform that into an annual £10k second income!

We'd all love a second income. Whether we put that towards bills or holidays, it could certainly make life easier.…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the best buy for the next FTSE 100 surge?

I think many top Footsie shares are undervalued. But after this year's big gains, might Rolls-Royce shares still be among…

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How to aim for a £1k monthly dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

By following Warren Buffett, investors can potentially start generating a decent passive income from stocks, even on a modest salary.

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Lloyds shares are falling and dividends are rising! Time to buy?

Lloyds shares have disappointed investors for years, even with dividends. But is that all about to change? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Down heavily this summer, is the abrdn share price cheap? Here’s what the charts say

The abrdn share price collapsed this summer, falling 27% over the past three months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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How I’d aim to transform £5 a day into £17.5k of annual passive income!

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors and by using tax-free wrappers, it's easier to achieve than most…

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A 10.6% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock with a P/E of 2! Should I buy?

This telecommunications giant currently offers the biggest dividend yield in the FTSE 100! But can the double-digit payout be sustained?

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Down 91%, this FTSE 250 stock looks dirt cheap to me

The 91% decline in the Synthomer share price since 2021 makes it the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock. But Stephen Wright…

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2 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy to aim for a lifetime passive income

Thanks to market volatility, plenty of income stocks are on sale. Here are two dividend stocks from my portfolio that…

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Which will be worth more by 2030: Ramsdens or RC365 shares?

This Fool compares Ramsdens' and RC365 shares to assess which small-cap company he thinks will be worth more by the…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes tomorrow. I’m buying cheap shares today

Stock market crashes are impossible to predict, but they're also nothing to fear. FTSE 100 shares look great value and…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for easyJet shares!

City brokers are expecting easyJet shares to pay above-average dividends during the next few years. Should I buy the FTSE…

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5 shares Fools wish they never bought

Everyone would buy shares if they guaranteed high returns. However, not all do. It’s important to assess why the duds…

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3 world-class FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to hold until 2030

These are bumpy times for the UK, but I think the following three FTSE 100 stocks have the resilience to…

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Building a £27,756 second income from scratch

Investing in stocks never looks more difficult than when you’re starting from scratch, so let’s see how I might target…

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I’d fill an empty ISA with these high-yield stocks to supercharge my gains

Jon Smith explains why high-yield stocks are appealing for investors right now and how he can identify the ones to…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

Warren Buffett has a portfolio that yields vast dividend income. Our writer explains how he'd apply the Oracle of Omaha's…

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Should I overpay my mortgage or invest in 2023?

Overpaying a mortgage can be a sensible move. But investing the money in the stock market instead can sometimes provide…

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3 top investment funds for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

AI looks set to have a huge impact on the world over the next decade. Here are three investment funds…

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