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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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I’d build a passive income now, for just £3 a day

Christopher Ruane explains how he would target growing passive income streams by putting a few pounds each day into blue-chip…

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Apple and its $3 trillion vision

You know what they say: the first trillion dollars is the hardest. No wait! They say it’s the first million dollars…

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This FTSE 250 stock has doubled in value, but I’m not buying

Jon Smith explains why he won't be investing in a FTSE 250 stock that has risen by 103% in the…

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Are Haleon shares a long-term bargain?

Haleon shares are just 2% higher than when they listed nearly a year ago. Does that present a possible bargain…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Here’s why I’d buy them for passive income

These UK blue-chip shares are flying off the shelves right now. I think they could be brilliant buys for a…

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Up 10% in a week! How these 2 magnificent FTSE 100 shares led the stock market rally

Two of the best performing FTSE 100 stocks of the last two decades smashed the market again rising more than…

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Few savings at 35? I’d use the Warren Buffett model to build wealth

Can learning from investor Warren Buffett help build wealth even with few savings to start? This writer thinks so. Here's…

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With high interest rates, why bother with a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Christopher Ruane explains why he continues to put money into his Stocks and Shares ISA even now banks are offering…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create passive income from an empty portfolio!

We'd all love to earn a passive income, but what's the best way to do it? Here, Dr James Fox…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole

Zaven Boyrazian identifies and explores two increasingly popular growth stocks that look to him like bad investments in the current…

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3 top travel stocks to consider as flight numbers soar

This summer is shaping up to be a big one for the global tourism industry. Here are three travel stocks…

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The top 2 UK shares to buy when aiming for financial freedom

Buying the best UK shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. They could even help investors…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap dividend shares for passive income

With share prices pushing down in recent weeks, our writer explains why he thinks now could be a rare opportunity…

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If I’d used my Stocks and Shares ISA to buy index trackers in 2017, here’s how much I’d have now

Explore the returns investors could have earned in a Stocks and Shares ISA from key indexes like the FTSE 100,…

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Dividend Shares

Is 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income?

Zaven Boyrazian explains why investing in dividend stocks today could help build a massive passive income stream in the long…

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2 ‘nearly’ penny shares to buy in a winning portfolio!

Penny shares and other cheap stocks can be great for supercharging investors’ long-term returns. I want to buy these ones…

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P/E ratios below 10 and HUGE dividend yields! Which of these FTSE 100 stocks is the better buy?

FTSE 100 investors looking for bargain stocks to buy are spoilt for choice today. But which of the following UK…

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Are NatWest Group and British American Tobacco the FTSE 100’s best bargains?

These FTSE 100 stocks offer solid all-round value based on current City forecasts. So are they too good for value…

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Up 12% in a week! This FTSE 100 growth stock looks set to lead the market rally

As the FTSE 100 rallies, this growth stock has led the recovery and I reckon there's more to come in…

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This simple second income plan works with £2 a day!

Christopher Ruane takes some lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett when considering how to build a second income for a…

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Should investors buy Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller-coaster journey in recent times. Our writer takes a look at whether now is…

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Dividend Shares

Buying £10K of dividend shares in today’s market could help me earn £1,000 year after year

By putting £10,000 into dividend shares today, our writer could target an annual passive income in four figures in just…

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Forget savings! I’d invest in dividend shares for a lifelong passive income

A problem with savings accounts is that their interest rates still lag inflation. I’d rather buy dividend shares for a…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 13-year low?

This FTSE 100 stock is trading at one of its lowest levels since 2010. Could this be a rare opportunity…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Burberry shares a year ago, how much would I have now?

Jon Smith explains why Burberry shares have performed well in the past year, and says the latest trading update suggests…

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What might it take for the easyJet share price to fly again?

The easyJet share price has stalled since its big take-off in early 2023. But could it be preparing to climb…

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4 stocks I think Warren Buffett might snap up now with £1,000

Jon Smith explains the specific shares that he'd look to buy if he had his Warren Buffett thinking cap on,…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Lloyds Bank

Preparing a dividend forecast for Lloyds Bank isn't easy. But I think there are only two pieces of financial information…

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My top 3 stocks to buy before August

A rocky few months for the FTSE 100 has made many stocks look attractively priced, and I've capitalised by buying…

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Time to take profits on my oldest Stocks and Shares ISA holding?

With a 170% growth in the share price of his oldest Stocks and Shares ISA holding, Gordon Best considers whether…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying gilts! Should I buy too?

UK investors are piling into gilts for the high yields these bonds offer. Should Edward Sheldon do the same, or…

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I just bought 20 shares in London Stock Exchange Group for my ISA

Edward Sheldon expects London Stock Exchange Group’s share price to rise in the years ahead. So he just added the…

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Down 70%, are Deliveroo shares now a no-brainer buy near £1?

Deliveroo shares are trading for a little over £1 after a massive fall. Should I add them to my portfolio…

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At 44p, should investors consider Lloyds shares today?

Lloyds shares have struggled in the past. But now at 44p, does this mean a chance for investors to buy…

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The stock market’s turning! I’ve never seen a better time to buy UK shares like this one

Fully invested and no cash! I’m so frustrated. But here's one of the UK shares I’d consider buying now, if…

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