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If I’d bought 6,226 Rolls-Royce shares one year ago here’s what they’d be worth today

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best performers on the FTSE 100 over the last year, but are they…

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2 red-hot UK growth stocks I might buy today

I think these UK stocks could experience serious capital appreciation during the next 10 years. Here's why I'd add them…

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What are the best growth stocks to buy now?

Warren Buffett says it’s growth, not dividends, that make investors rich. So where can investor find growth stocks at reasonable…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy in May

We asked our writers to share their best UK small-cap stocks to buy for May, including a construction equipment supplier…

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11.7% and 8% yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I bought for long-term passive income!

I bought these FTSE dividend heroes to build wealth over the next decade, perhaps longer. Here's why I'm considering increasing…

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Why I’ve just invested £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares

Scottish Mortgage (LON: SMT) shares looked cheap to me months ago. Then they kept falling. Here's why I finally said…

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8.3% and 4.8% yields! 2 hot dividend shares I’m looking to buy

I think these dividend shares could be great ways to make long-term passive income. And recent share price weakness means…

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10.4% yield! Here’s Glencore’s dividend forecast for 2023

The Glencore share price looks too cheap based on current earnings and dividend forecasts. So should I buy it for…

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Is Lloyds’ share price slump an unmissable buying opportunity?

Lloyds' 6% dividend yield looks safe, says Roland Head. He sees the recent share price fall as a good buying…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 cheap dividend shares would give me £1,770 a year income

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares are easy to overlook yet they now offer dividend yields of almost 9% and…

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These 2 proven passive income ideas already make me money!

Our writer is generating passive income already by using these two ideas. Here he explains why he likes the simplicity…

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How low can the Ocado share price go?

Once valued at almost £30, the Ocado share price has since crashed below £5. Surely there must be some value…

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2 high-yield FTSE stocks I’d buy now to target an 8%+ income

These high-yield FTSE 100 shares could provide an 8% annual income. Roland Head considers the outlook for each and explains…

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Why I’ve flipped to being bearish on Scottish Mortgage shares

Jon Smith goes against the grain and explains why his view has changed for the outlook about Scottish Mortgage shares…

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Zero savings? I’d aim to build wealth the Warren Buffett way

Christopher Ruane explains how he applies lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett when it comes to his own stock market…

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Why this retailer is looking like a cheap FTSE 100 stock right now

JD Sports Fashion is bucking the retail trend, with predicted profits of £1bn. Is it time for me to buy…

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7.9% yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 passive income stock to live like a king?

Against a backdrop of a struggling UK housing market, our writer considers whether this passive income stock is too cheap…

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2 top value stocks I’ve bought to hold for 10 years!

I've been searching for the best value stocks to buy. And I think building my stakes in these top UK…

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My ISA is ready for a stock market crash

Our writer has been repositioning his portfolio lately in preparation for a possible stock market meltdown. Here's his thinking.

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I think NIO stock could soar

NIO stock has tumbled. This writer thinks it can grow a lot from here. But he sees risks for the…

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Here is my new watchlist of shares to buy!

Starting with a watchlist of 19 shares to buy, I have whittled this down to five must-have FTSE 100 shares.…

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Why Santander’s share price might be too cheap to miss!

The Santander share price looks like a brilliant bargain to me. Here's why I think it could deliver mighty shareholder…

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1 penny stock under 52p that I’d buy today

This penny stock offers shareholders exposure to a niche investment sector. Our writer explains why it looks like a cheap…

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When is the best time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Whether it’s for growth stocks or passive income, Stephen Wright thinks there will never be a better time to open…

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Should I buy or sell Shopify stock after it blasted 23% higher?

Shopify stock exploded upwards yesterday after the e-commerce giant released its latest quarterly earnings. What caused this huge surge?

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This bank existed under the previous King Charles. Why isn’t it in the FTSE 100?

Christopher Ruane looks at the history of a couple of centuries-old British banks and draws some investing lessons for his…

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Is now the time to buy AI stocks?

Artificial intelligence has changed a lot of things in the last few months, but is it too late to buy…

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If I’d invested £5k in Tesla stock 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

Like a lot of investors, I wish I'd bought Tesla stock years ago. With the share price up 50% in…

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Does the Premier African Minerals (PREM) share price make it a no-brainer buy?

There aren't many penny stocks already up 450% in five years. But that's what's happened to the Premier African Minerals…

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With National Grid’s share price near record highs, is it still a buy?

Are National Grid shares worth £12? This business has an outstanding dividend record and could still be attractive today, says…

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Big Tech stocks are flying! Which ones are the best buys today?

Big Tech stocks have performed very well in 2023, producing double-digit returns. It’s not too late to invest though, says…

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Dividend Shares

A future 10% yield? Here’s the M&G dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

Jon Smith takes a look at the dividend forecasts for M&G shares in coming years, and notes the potential for…

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Dividend Shares

No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build passive income of £5,000 a month

It’s never too late to start building a passive income for retirement. Starting at 40 would give me plenty of…

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With a dividend over 10%, this high-yield share looks tempting!

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd consider adding this high-yield share to his portfolio for its passive income prospects.

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Still below 50p. When will the Lloyds share price realise its potential?

With the Lloyds share price struggling to break the 50p barrier, our writer considers whether it'll ever reach the heights…

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How I’d invest my £20K ISA allowance to target a second income of £1,600 per year

Christopher Ruane explains the mechanics of how he’d aim to build a four-figure second income by investing £20,000 in dividend…

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Should I buy now, or wait for a stock market boom?

Our writer isn't waiting for a stock market boom, or crash, before buying shares. Here, he explains why he's actively…

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Is this the next FTSE 100 takeover target?

With a falling share price and unhappy investors, our writer thinks there's one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock that's a prime…

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2 UK stocks with massive insider buying or selling!

Insiders bought or sold millions of pounds' worth of these two UK stocks in recent weeks. Our writer looks at…

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If I’d invested £5k in BAE Systems shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have today

BAE Systems shares have been in demand as world peace remains a long way off. Have I left it too…

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