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As Meta shares continue their comeback, is it too late to buy the stock?

Meta shares are rising after a strong earnings report. But 20% short of record highs, is there still a buying…

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Are NatWest shares too risky after its CEO quits?

NatWest shares took a battering this week, following damaging allegations against the bank by Nigel Farage. But I plan to…

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Is now the time to buy Frasers Group shares as profits rise 97%?

Frasers Group shares have risen very strongly over the last five years and the retailer is now posting strong and…

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After a 45% fall in 5 years, is the BT share price a no-brainer buy now?

Since privatisation back in 1984, the BT share price has been through some scary booms and busts. Right now, it's…

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Barclays shares flop, is this a buying opportunity?

Barclays shares fell 5% on Thursday morning after reporting better-than-expected results. Dr James Fox details why he sees this as…

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When to sell, and when not

The evidence suggests that many investors get selling wrong. Disciplined when buying, they’re more impulsive when selling. It can be…

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Up 600% in 3 months! If I’d put a £20k ISA into RC365 shares here’s what I’d have now

RC365 shares have shot up like an absolute rocket and if I'd bought them just a few months ago I'd…

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If I’d invested in Polymetal shares a decade ago, would I have made money?

Christopher Ruane reflects on the price change and dividends of Polymetal shares over the past decade -- and what broader…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for big passive income

For me, few things beat lounging around while collecting passive income, even as I sleep. And these two UK shares…

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I’d buy 2,750 Aviva shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

Aviva shares are carrying a massive dividend yield today and are as cheap as chips. Here's why I'd add them…

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2 no brainer dividend stocks to buy for juicy returns!

Sumayya Mansoor explains why these two exciting dividend stocks are perfect to boost passive income for her portfolio .

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Here’s a slam-dunk growth stock to buy and hold in my portfolio

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this growth stock that is performing well currently and has great prospects for future growth too.

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Up 886%, RC365 shares could crash next week!

RC365 shares were the best performing UK-listed stock in the month of July. However, Dr James Fox thinks a crash…

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Is this a golden opportunity for me to buy Fresnillo shares?

Fresnillo shares have largely disappointed in recent years. But the Mexican miner appears in good shape after reporting its Q2…

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After poor results, is now the time to buy Rio Tinto shares on a dip?

Rio Tinto shares fell after disappointing H1 results, but with improving prospects for key commodities buyer China, is now the…

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Dividend Shares

6% interest rates? I can still make more passive income from stocks

Jon Smith talks about why he still likes dividend stocks for passive income over savings accounts, even with the current…

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Why now could be the time to buy dirt cheap GSK shares!

The GSK share price provides excellent all-round value at current levels. I'm looking to add it to my own portfolio…

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Reckitt raises its dividend, is now a good time to invest in the shares?

Fast-moving consumer goods business Reckitt defies its doubters and edges towards growth, but the shares remain steady, for now. 

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend shares for August that aren’t banks or mining stocks

Jon Smith turns his mind to the month ahead and finds two dividend shares. He believes now could be the…

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Here’s why British American Tobacco shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

British American Tobacco shares have been in a decline. But the latest first-half results have given them a modest boost.

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Now over $530,000, should I buy more Berkshire Hathaway shares?

With Class A Berkshire Hathaway shares now over half a million dollars each, Gordon Best considers whether there is still…

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Rolls-Royce shares rocket higher, but are they still a good investment?

This turnaround is turning, but this is only the beginning and there’s likely to be more to play for with…

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A 10% dividend, but down 12%, this high-yield star looks cheap to me

With a strong core business and a high-yield dividend that would allow investors to double their money in 10 years,…

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Lloyds profit surges, but will the share price ever follow?

So profits rise again, but the Lloyds share price falls. Business as usual, then. But banking sector gloom must end…

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Will this be the last time we see THG shares below £1?

THG – formerly The Hut Group – shares are on the up and up. At just below £1, are they…

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Reach shares leap on reassuring update, are they still a bargain?

The situation isn’t perfect, but I think I’m seeing good value in Reach shares and a business that looks set…

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9% yield! I’d buy Legal & General shares for big dividend income

Legal & General shares have a long history of growing dividends. Our writer looks at the past, present and future…

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10%+ yields! Here are the top 7 highest dividend yield stocks in the FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 has been sliding lately, which has resulted in some tasty dividend payouts. Here are the seven companies…

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Growth Shares

These under-the-radar UK shares have been flying. Are they still worth buying?

Our writer picks out two lesser-known UK shares that have been vastly outperforming the market. Is there more to come?

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I’m buying cheap FTSE shares before the next stock market rally to aim for a million

We've just had one small stock market rally, and I'm hoping we will have another one soon. I'm getting ready…

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I’d buy these 5 FTSE shares to turn an empty £20k ISA into a second income of £5,701 a year

Dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks are a brilliant way to generate the second income I need for my retirement. Here's what…

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5 shares that Fools own for passive income

Here at The Motley Fool, we believe owning some dividend-paying stocks for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a heartbeat!

The FTSE 100 has leapt 6% since 7 July, yet many of its stocks look incredibly cheap. Here are two…

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Glencore shares seem cheap but something looks wrong

I’m tempted by Glencore shares because of the cheap-looking valuation but this one thing bothers me – am I being…

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10.2% yield! Here’s the British American Tobacco dividend forecast to 2025

British American Tobacco shares offer gigantic dividend yields based on current forecasts. But do they make the FTSE 100 share…

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Turning an empty ISA into a tax-free second income of £30k a year!

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to invest for a second income has notable advantages. Here's how our writer would…

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At last, is this the turning point for the Vodafone share price?

The Vodafone share price has plunged by over 40% in the last 12 months. But a positive trading update has…

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6% dividend yield! Should I buy high-yield Rio Tinto shares for a second income?

I'm searching the FTSE 100 for the best high-yield stocks to buy for my portfolio. Could Rio Tinto shares be…

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Is this 4% dividend-yielding stock ideal for passive income?

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at a passive income stock. Should she buy or avoid the stock for her…

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Could Hargreaves Lansdown shares be turning a corner?

This writer sees reasons for optimism in a recent trading update. So is he ready to put money into Hargreaves…

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