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Forget a stock market crash! Here are 5 reasons shares can keep rising in 2023

Could we see a stock market crash in the second half of 2023? Possibly. However, Edward Sheldon believes shares are…

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3 stocks to buy before it’s too late!

Stock market bargains don't usually hang around for very long. I've identified three stocks to buy before it's too late.…

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Are Oxford Nanopore shares set to soar?

Oxford Nanopore shares have fallen since IPO just a couple of years ago. But this medical tech pioneer might have…

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5 reasons why dividend shares can be good for our wealth

Does it matter whether we invest in dividend shares or growth shares? I buy both, but I've come to like…

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Should investors buy AstraZeneca shares after a 16% pullback?

Several recent developments have pushed AstraZeneca shares down. Is this an excellent buying opportunity for long-term investors?

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One dirt cheap dividend stock I’m desperate to buy and it’s not Persimmon or Vodafone 

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like it could beat the market when the economy starts to recover and I'd…

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Are Tullow Oil shares a no-brainer buy at 30p?

Tullow Oil shares have crashed heavily since late 2019, but oil prices, profits and cash flow have been rising. Is…

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Is Barratt Developments still my top UK stock for 2023?

How have the past six months affected the choice of my favourite UK stock in 2023? Halfway through the year,…

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Down 20% from February, the BP share price looks a bargain to me

BP’s share price has lost 20% since February but, with rising oil and gas prices, great traders, and stellar shareholder…

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This elite asset manager just gave up on small-cap UK shares! Should I too?

One of Britain's top institutional investors recently closed down a long-running UK Shares fund after years of poor performance.

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Investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Keen to broaden his knowledge, Andrew Mackie explores two mega trends with the potential to open up investment opportunities for…

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FTSE 250 shares are down nearly 25% in 2 years! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

The double-digit drop in FTSE 250 shares might be a very rare buying opportunity if investors are smart and effectively…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £10k by buying cheap shares!

Investing in high-quality cheap shares can help transform modest lump sums into significant chunks of cash in the long run.…

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UK investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

Sifting through FTSE 100 shares in these troubled times could be a rewarding investing tactic that can lead to superior…

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At 148p, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares are trading towards the bottom of their range. Dr James Fox explains why this could present an opportunity…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Manchester United shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

Manchester United shares have demonstrated extreme volatility in recent months, but where will they go next? Dr James Fox explores.

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After passing its stress test, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

All British banks passed the BoE stress test last week. So, with the share price still below 45p, is it…

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These UK shares are dirt cheap. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane has been buying UK shares he thinks offer excellent long-term value. Here's why he's upbeat even in a…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares crashed 60% in 5 years. Should I buy as markets rally?

As markets bounce back I'm tempted for the first time in years to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares. They now offer…

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Quality investing: how to invest like Warren Buffett and Terry Smith

Quality investing has the potential to deliver attractive returns over the long run. Here’s a look at how this approach…

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How I finally turned my stock investing around and started building wealth

For years my stock account failed to make any money, until I did this one thing and investing changed for…

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Forget gold! I’d buy cheap UK shares now before the next stock market rally

I think I’m seeing a once-in-a-decade opportunity to profit from cheap UK shares, but it’s time-limited, so I’m acting right…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a slam-dunk buy?

The Lloyds share price continues to limp below 50p. But could this be an excellent entry point for long-term investors…

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Britons don’t invest enough money in shares, according to a leading think tank

Over the long term, shares consistently outperform cash savings. However, many Britons today continue to avoid the asset class.

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How to use the Warren Buffett method to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

Warren Buffett’s method of investing could help individuals build worthwhile passive income from an investment portfolio, even when earning a…

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How to aim for a million using the top dividend stocks in 2023

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be dull, but they can unlock enormous volumes of wealth in the long run.…

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Transforming nothing into £18,467 in yearly passive income using Warren Buffett’s alchemy!

Warren Buffett has experienced extraordinary success. Here, Dr James Fox explores how everyday investors can look to replicate his achievements.

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £1k in UK shares today

This stock market rally could send UK shares flying, but not all of them will recover. Zaven Boyrazian examines the…

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Turning an empty ISA into a £117,784 annual second income!

UK investors can use the tax-efficient ISA wrapper to generate a tax-free second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how…

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Turning an empty ISA into additional income worth £47,113 a year!

We'd all love an additional income -- something to top up our annual salary. Here, Dr James Fox explains how…

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The top 10 highest dividend yield stocks in the FTSE 100

In 2023, the UK’s flagship index offers a 3.9% dividend yield. But these 10 highest-paying income stocks currently offer an…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy in 2023

Zaven Boyrazian explains his strategy for finding the best undervalued stocks to buy now for superior returns when building long-term…

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

Taylor Wimpey shares look like a dividend cut is coming. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock might still be good…

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5 reasons why I think stocks and shares are best for passive income

More and more of us are realising that building up a bit of passive income for retirement is a very…

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Is now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy FTSE 100 stocks?

After a poor performance in recent times, FTSE 100 stocks look cheap. Here, this Fool explores how he'd capitalise on…

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1 extraordinary penny stock I’d buy today at 29p

This intriguing penny stock has fallen 37% this year and now looks significantly undervalued. Here's why it might prove to…

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2 dividend-paying shares to buy as high inflation drags on

I'm thinking of buying these top dividend shares to build wealth during this era of high inflation. Here's why I'd…

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If I’d put £10k into this unique FTSE 250 share 15 years ago, I’d have over £1m today

This outstanding FTSE 250 share has made investors an absolute fortune over the past decade and a half. But is…

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Lloyds vs Glencore: which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy?

One of these FTSE-listed shares offers a dividend yield twice as large as the index average. But would the smaller…

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9 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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