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Best AIM stocks to buy in July

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for July, including a 2020 Hidden Winners recommendation!

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I’d forget gold! There’s more growth potential in cheap shares in 2023

Buying gold during volatility is a popular move to protect wealth. But for those seeking higher returns, I think investing…

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Zero savings? Here’s how I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth and retire early!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how he could channel Warren Buffett's teachings to build wealth over the…

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Are these 2 FTSE 100 stocks among the best shares to buy today?

These two FTSE 100 stocks are making strides to deliver growth, yet their share prices remain depressed. Is this a…

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This FTSE stock was my top pick for 2023. Here’s how it’s doing

Our writer checks the performance of his top share for 2023. Is he still confident that this FTSE retailer can…

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No savings at 35? I’d use Warren Buffett’s secret sauce to build wealth

Warren Buffett just revealed his strategy for achieving market-beating returns in the long run and how investors can use his…

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Stocks to buy: is this the ultimate passive income investment?

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income from Realty Income. Its stable dividends put it firmly on his list of…

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If I’d invested £1k in easyJet shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now!

easyJet (LON:EZJ) shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) so far this year. Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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I’d use July to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity!

With UK stocks looking cheap, this Fool sees an opportunity for investors to build a passive income stream. Here's how…

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Turning £3 a day into a £14,829 yearly second income

With the right investment strategies, £3 a day could lead to a £14,829 yearly second income. Here’s how I’d go…

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5 steps to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a second income of £10,423 a year

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a tax-efficient way of investing. Here are five steps that could make a five-figure…

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4 reasons to buy National Grid shares in July

Jon Smith explains why he feels that National Grid shares could be a smart buy, with reasons including both capital…

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At 42p, is it time to buy Lloyds shares?

We all love to pick up bargain stocks in the rough. Could Lloyds shares be that bargain? Dr James Fox…

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£20k to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k using Warren Buffett’s strategy

Warren Buffett has generated extraordinary returns over the long term. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he’d invest £20k today using…

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Why the Aston Martin share price leapt 33% in June

Jon Smith puts the large jump in the Aston Martin share price last month down to three main reasons, including…

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Buy in July! 2 FTSE 100 shares for building long-term wealth

Which FTSE 100 shares will be worth more in 10 years than they are today? Stephen Wright sees two that…

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2 of the safest dividend shares to buy in July

With more than 20 years of consecutive increases, Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Croda International are dividend shares worth looking…

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Are these heavily-shorted UK shares worth buying in July?

Several of the UK's most shorted shares have recently jumped monumentally in value. Could they be worth buying in July?

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in July for lifelong passive income

Stephen Wright think this could be a great time to build a passive income portfolio in a Stocks and Shares…

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I’d use the stock market recovery to buy dirt cheap shares

Buying bargain shares during this stock market recovery could unlock substantial long-term returns for prudent and patient investors.

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How to target a 6% dividend yield in an ISA

High-dividend-yield stocks can often be a red flag, but it's still possible to build a lucrative income ISA while keeping…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in July

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for July, including one that yields 10% at the time…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the FTSE 100’s ultimate bargain?

The Rolls-Royce share price looks dirt cheap when one considers its near-term earnings forecasts. But is the FTSE 100 stock…

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Turning my £20k ISA into £9,386 of yearly passive income

Footsie shares offer several chunky dividend options for reliable passive income. Our writer considers his top plan.

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Turning £50,000 into £4,000 of passive income each year!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd use a £50,000 lump sum to try and earn thousands of pounds in passive income…

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No savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to getting rich

Warren Buffett has made billions of pounds in the stock market. Here, Christopher Ruane explains how he is using some…

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for July

Jon Smith details what he's watching out for in the coming month, and why there's still plenty to play for…

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Fight your corner: investor taxation has gone too far

It’s not just dividend taxation that takes a bite out of investors’ returns — stamp duty does so, as well.

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No savings at 40? How dividend stocks could help me retire comfortably

Thanks to compounding, reinvesting dividends from UK stocks can go a long way to supercharging an investor's long-term wealth.

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With £20k in savings, should I go for passive income or growth?

Edward Sheldon has savings to invest right now. Should he aim to build long-term wealth with a growth strategy or…

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How I’d invest £700 in stocks and shares right now

A £700 investment now could be the first step towards making a million with shares over a lifetime for savvy…

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Here’s the FTSE 100’s biggest 2023 winner and its biggest loser. Are they worth buying?

Jon Smith considers both the top of the FTSE 100 tree and the bottom now that we're halfway through the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in HSBC shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

Bank shares have demonstrated considerable volatility this year. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look HSBC shares. Can they…

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At 155p, Rolls-Royce shares are stuck! But for how long?

Rolls-Royce shares have been going sideways for the past four months. Dr James Fox explores what it will take to…

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3 steps to a second income worth £1,000 a month!

Many of us invest to generate a second income. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd start investing today for…

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The best and worst FTSE 100 stocks of 2023… so far

Stephen Wright looks at the best and the worst of the FTSE 100 this year and asks which is the…

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The best and worst FTSE 250 stocks of 2023 (so far)

At the halfway point of 2023, Stephen Wright looks at what’s been doing well in the FTSE 250… and what…

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Near its Covid-19 lows, this UK stock looks like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Forterra has best-in-class operations and a share price at pandemic lows. Stephen Wright thinks this UK stock is the bargain…

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Cheap FTSE stocks to buy now for July!

UK shares have slumped recently, with the FTSE 100 back to where it started the year. Here are three stocks…

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The top-10 holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP as we start Q3 2023

Edward Sheldon is employing a growth investing strategy within his Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP. Here are his top…

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