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Are IAG shares a screaming buy?

With the airline business back to good health and trading well, are IAG shares set to fly? Here’s what I’m…

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Warren Buffett isn’t the only famous investor to make big moves in the stock market recently

Warren Buffett has made some interesting trades this year. But so have other big-name investors such as Bill Ackman and…

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Cash ISA vs dividend stocks. Which is better for passive income right now?

Jon Smith looks at the best place to invest for passive income right now and outlines the risks and rewards…

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Investing £20k in this cheap FTSE 100 stock would earn dividend income of £1,820 a year

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest yields on the entire index, yet its shares are going cheap.…

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If I invest £5k in Lloyds and Tesco shares, how much passive income will I receive?

Investing in dividend shares is one of the easiest ways to generate passive income. Here’s how much an investment in…

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Over the next 3 years, these 2 UK stocks could soar

Jon Smith charts his reasons for thinking that both these top UK stocks could deliver big returns over the coming…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in M&G shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the no.1 dividend stock on the FTSE 100. M&G shares might have…

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Bull vs Bear: BHP Group shares

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3 step plan for £2,000 of passive income a month!

Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he'd target £24,000 a year in later…

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How I’d build a second income for life with FTSE 100 dividend shares

Our writer shares how they'd go about seeking to build a second income for life by buying high-quality FTSE 100…

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1 FTSE 250 share I’d buy for big dividends

After peaking in early February, this FTSE 250 stock has gone from leader to laggard. But I'd gladly buy more…

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5 ways Warren Buffett made me a better investor

As well as amassing a $116bn fortune, Warren Buffett has given away $50bn to charity. Here's how my favourite investor…

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Should I FINALLY give in and buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce's share price still looks cheap despite recent strength. Is now the time to buy it for my UK shares…

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Why I think Lloyds shares are the FTSE 100’s best bargain

Our writer reveals several reasons that explain why they think Lloyds shares could be among the FTSE 100's best bargains…

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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income would I receive?

This financial stock in the FTSE 100 is arguably one of the best choices for investors looking to generate passive…

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Why NOW could be the time to buy these FTSE 100 bargain stocks!

These top FTSE 100 stocks appear to be trading below value. Here's why I'd snap them up for my UK…

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1 dividend stock I aim to own for decades

The UK stock market includes many dividend stocks -- some riskier than others. But I regard this high-yielding share as…

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Is the Dunelm share price about to surge higher?

The Dunelm business has been surprisingly resilient and the share price may be poised to move higher as conditions improve…

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This dirt cheap FTSE 100 share is a beautiful bargain

This FTSE 100 share was riding high in early March, but then slumped as US banks got into trouble. Looking…

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Down 10% this year, the Aviva share price looks like a FTSE 100 bargain

A non-core business divestment, a new pensions deal and one of the strongest rates of return in its sector make…

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Is the Glencore share price a screaming bargain?

Christopher Ruane considers whether the Glencore share price offers him a potential bargain given its long-term business prospects.

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Warren Buffett owns Diageo shares (again!) Should I?

Legendary investor Warren Buffett owns Diageo shares -- and not for the first time in his career. Should this writer…

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Why Aviva and Glencore are two of the FTSE 100’s best bargains!

These FTSE 100 shares offer huge dividend yields and low P/E ratios at current prices. Here's why I think they're…

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2 great US stocks I own for global growth

These two US stocks have soared in value since I bought them in early November. But despite these great gains,…

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Here are 2 of my favourite UK shares right now!

Over the past year, I've bought 17 new stocks for my family portfolio. Here are two of the UK shares…

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Lloyds shares pay over 5% a year in cash. But there’s more to them than that!

Lloyds shares have dropped more than 20% from their 2023 high in early February. But I'm holding on tightly to…

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A bull market is coming: should investors buy Shell shares now?

This fund manager thinks there’s a bull market coming for stocks. And I believe Shell shares offer a dividend yield…

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How to position a Stocks & Shares ISA now for a market rally

Jon Smith outlines some suggestions that can enable an existing Stocks and Shares ISA to potentially outperform if the market…

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I’ll buy this top FTSE dividend growth share in the next stock market crash

I love buying top FTSE 100 shares in the middle of a stock market crash when they're cheap. Especially expensive…

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2 stocks to buy today… before it’s too late

Ed Sheldon highlights two stocks to buy right now. Both offer value, but with the shares climbing there may not…

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This week on the stock market: inflation and Nvidia

Inflation is expected to be the theme that drives a lot of stock market action this week. But investors will…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are on sale should I buy them?

The last year has been tough on Scottish Mortgage shares, but they're so cheap that they're beginning to look irresistible.

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Forget Ocado, buy Tesco shares instead?

Our writer asks whether it's time to shun Ocado, the trendy online grocery retailer, and buy less glamorous Tesco shares…

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If I’d invested £3k in BT shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now 

BT shares have been up and down over the last decade, but mostly down. Does Friday's dip provide a buying…

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1 world-beating FTSE 100 share I’d buy today and it’s not AstraZeneca or National Grid

I wish I'd bought this FTSE 100 share 10 years ago for long-term growth and income. But there's still an…

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How much extra income could I earn investing £30 a week in shares?

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons £30 per week put into the stock market could build a long-term source of…

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Does it make sense to set up a Stocks and Shares ISA this month?

Rather than waiting until April to think about a Stocks and Shares ISA, this writer explains why he wants to…

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Is Babcock International the best value stock on the FTSE 250?

Global military spending is soaring yet shares in this UK defence company have underperformed. Is it now time for me…

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‘Apocalypse Nearly’ for the London Stock Exchange

It’s also important to acknowledge that much of what ails the LSE is going on elsewhere, too.

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Yields of up to 6.7%! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

These dividend stocks offer yields that beat the average for UK blue-chip shares. They also trade on low P/E or…

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