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How much do I need to invest in the FTSE 100 to quit work and live on passive income?

The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks, but how much would our writer need to invest in the…

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

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been one of the best stocks to own in 2023. Our writer looks at how much money…

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

Zaven Boyrazian explores the best ways to invest £20,000 each year inside a Stocks and Shares ISA to target maximum…

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Investing For Beginners

Drip-feed £500 a month into UK shares using an ISA to aim for a stylish retirement

I think buying UK shares right now in an ISA is a superb way to build a larger pension fund…

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Which of these FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy today?

Income investors need to be especially careful today as the UK economy splutters. Here's a dividend stock I'd buy and…

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10 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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After diving 20% in 15 weeks, the ITV share price is too low

The ITV share price has dived by more than a fifth since peaking in early February. But a transformational deal…

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Why Lloyds could be the best value stock on the FTSE 100!

The Lloyds share price offers exceptional all-round value at current levels. But is this FTSE share a brilliant bargain or…

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How to invest £350 a month in shares to aim for a £39,200 lifetime passive income

Investing consistently in high-quality UK shares can lead to a five-figure passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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I’d buy 13,366 shares of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

This FTSE 250 stock seems to have been forgotten despite specialising in an industry that is poised for major growth…

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Here’s how investing in UK stocks could help me retire rich as inflation soars

Buying UK stocks can be a top investing tactic during times of high inflation like these. And this research carried…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have bombed in 2022/23, but I’d buy one now!

These two FTSE 100 shares have fallen on hard times, losing over 37% and 41% respectively over 12 months. But…

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The Vodafone dividend yield over 10% looks super tempting! Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane eyes the juicy Vodafone dividend yield and considers whether the business is turning around. Is now the time…

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Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s 3 biggest flops of 2023?

Jon Smith takes a look at the worst performers over the past six months in the FTSE 100 and wonders…

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Growth Shares

Why NIO shares are up 20% this week

Jon Smith explains why NIO shares have done so well this week. But he says there's still some way to…

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Are International Distributions Services (IDS) shares a bargain near their 52-week lows?

IDS shares were among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 250 last month. So is this delivery stock now too…

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Should I buy Virgin Galactic stock as it rockets above $5?

Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is up 40% in pre-market trading in New York. Is now the time to invest in…

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How much longer can Lloyds shares stay below 50p?

A higher dividend and an end to panic around the banking sector might be two reasons why Lloyds shares could…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares soon return to £4?

Rolls-Royce shares have been surging this year. Could an exciting UK government project take them up to and beyond their…

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1 penny stock under 14p that I’d buy today

This penny stock in the oil and gas industry could have big potential for future growth, due to its key…

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Dividend Shares

8%+! Legal & General dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024 make me want to buy now

The Legal & General dividend looks set to grow steadily over time and I want to get my share of…

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Diageo shares are near 52-week lows and I’m buying

Right now, Diageo shares are well off their highs. Edward Sheldon's taking advantage of the share price weakness and buying…

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ASOS shares continue to fall! Should I buy now amid takeover rumours?

Sumayya Mansoor examines why ASOS shares have fallen in recent times and the implications of any takeover that could occur.

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No Cash ISA for me! How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 12% annual return

Even as interest rates rise, this writer is sticking to a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's his plan to target…

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Up 25% in days! Could the Ocado share price keep surging?

The Ocado share price has risen by a quarter in less than a fortnight. Christopher Ruane explains why he still…

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I’d stop staring at the Nvidia share price and invest in AI via these 2 FTSE 100 stocks instead

The Nvidia share price has had an incredible year, but now I'd rather invest in artificial intelligence through these two…

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Here’s what I’d have now by investing £1,000 in AstraZeneca shares 5 years ago

AstraZeneca shares have soared over five years, making them one of the FTSE 100's biggest successes. But what if I'd…

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How well are your investments performing?

Are you beating the Footsie? • There’s now no shortage of portfolio-tracking tools, often available for free.

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How to invest £400 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1m

A million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA could be within reach. Our writer explains what it could take to achieve this…

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Turning my £20k savings into £20k a year in passive income!

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox details his investment strategy for generating £20k…

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Should I buy this dirt-cheap UK share following its 15% dividend hike?

Shell's shares have jumped following the company's decision to increase dividends. But is this cheap income share still one I…

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Are cheap UK shares looking like a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity right now?

Our writer explains why they think now could be a once-in-a-decade chance to buy undervalued UK shares in anticipation of…

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New potential FTSE 100 share listing scrapped! But does it really matter?

WE Soda has scrapped its plans for an IPO, depriving London of a possible new FTSE 100 share. Here's why…

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Are UK shares really the bargains they seem?

Christopher Ruane continues to shop for bargain UK shares even as wider market sentiment feels increasingly pessimistic. Here's why --…

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The 3 best FTSE dividend stocks to buy right now?

The outlook for UK dividend stocks looks strong this year, and I rate these among the stock market's most attractive…

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The FTSE 100 is flat. Could there be worse to come?

The FTSE 100 index is almost flat so far in 2023. So why has this writer been looking for individual…

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Should I buy Shell stock after its 15% dividend boost?

Our writer considers whether investors should consider buying Shell stock after the oil giant's latest dividend raise and buyback announcement.

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Growth Shares

Is the Persimmon share price actually good value for a property stock?

Jon Smith argues that the 45% drop in the Persimmon share price over the past year makes it an attractive…

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3 big mistakes Stocks and Shares ISA investors make

By avoiding these three simple mistakes, investors can potentially generate higher long-term returns in their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Earnings: the Halma share price dips 5% on results day, but don’t let that fool you!

Here's why I think Halma share price weakness is a compelling opportunity for investors to consider and research this amazing…

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