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Could Scottish Mortgage shares just keep on getting cheaper?

It has been a miserable 12 months for owners of Scottish Mortgage shares. So, would this writer consider becoming one…

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Best British growth stocks to buy for May

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in May, which included a pet care…

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Should I buy easyJet shares for my ISA as global travel rebounds?

As global travel bounces back, our writer explores whether buying easyJet shares for their Stocks and Shares ISA could be…

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How I’d invest £60k to target £4,800 of passive income a year

Dividend shares can offer regular and reliable passive income to investors. Our writer considers a simple strategy to reach his…

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The Lloyds share price falls despite soaring profits. Time to buy?

Higher interest rates are pushing up profits but the Lloyds share price is falling. Is it time to start being…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into a £40,000 annual passive income generator

Charlie Carman explains how he'd approach replacing an entire salary with tax-free dividend income from a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Could buying cheap shares today help me double my money?

Finding cheap shares for his portfolio does not necessarily mean buying at a low price for this writer. Here's how…

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I’d buy 1,100 Shell shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

I think FTSE 100 stocks paying good dividends are the best way to build up a long-term passive income. Shell…

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10 FTSE 100 shares with bumper dividend yields!

These 10 FTSE 100 shares offer great cash yields ranging from 7% to 10% a year. But I have three…

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for May

Jon Smith talks through his predictions for the stock market this month, relating to inflation, the Bank of England and…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE growth gems that aren’t tech or renewable energy stocks

Jon Smith looks past the conventional ideas for FTSE growth shares and outlines two bright sparks from different sectors.

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2 world-class FTSE 100 shares that aren’t banks or mining stocks

The London Stock Exchange is home to many companies with huge global operations. Here are two FTSE 100 shares that…

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Buying 6,195 dirt cheap Legal & General shares would give me a £100 monthly income

I've just bought Legal & General shares for their amazing 8.8% yield. Now I need to buy more of them…

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5 brilliant reasons to buy BP shares after recent falls

A quarterly profit of $5bn wasn't enough for investors, who have been selling BP shares rather than buying them. Here's…

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Why I’d buy cheap Vodafone shares to boost passive income

In their pursuit for passive income, our writer highlights several reasons why they'd happily buy Vodafone shares for their portfolio.

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up in a heartbeat

Our writer highlights why they’d jump at the opportunity to buy this high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share for their portfolio.

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3 fabulous FTSE 100 stocks I’d love to own today!

These three FTSE 100 shares offer juicy dividend yields of 7% to 10% a year. I'd love to buy all…

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Forget buy-to-let! Barratt shares have jumped 33% and still yield a magnificent 6.7%

Barratt shares have recovered strongly in recent months. That doesn't surprise me, I've been saying they've been undervalued for ages.

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2 cheap UK shares! Which of these FTSE 100 stocks should I buy?

These UK value shares trade on earnings multiples below the average for British large-cap stocks. But which would I buy…

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Should I buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares today?

Our writer explores whether buying Rolls-Royce shares for their portfolio could be a smart investment play even after the recent…

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Buy the dip: should I snap up cheap TUI shares before it’s too late?

After plunging substantially, our writer explores whether now could be an ideal opportunity for them to buy some TUI shares…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and getting ready for a stock market crash

Despite not knowing when the next stock market crash is coming, Warren Buffett has a strategy for being ready that…

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This penny stock quadrupled in six months! Should I buy?

This UK penny stock soared fourfold in just half a year. Directors have been buying in recent days -- should…

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The Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price is down 40% this year, so is it time to buy?

The Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price has fallen as uncertainty rises for independent oil and gas firms in the…

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Growth Shares

Nearing 52-week lows, this growth stock could be the bargain of the year

Jon Smith spots a growth stock that has fallen in value over the past year, that he feels won't stay…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Unilever shares to earn a £1,000 annual income

Unilever shares have an impressive dividend history, but how many would our writer need to buy to secure a four-figure…

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Monster 9.6% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE dividend stocks to buy today?

There's a bewildering choice of quality FTSE shares offering investors a rising income. Here's why this one is catching my…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Jet2 share price is primed for take off

Jon Smith outlines several points showing why he's positive about the outlook for the Jet2 share price ahead of a…

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Up 17% last month, should I buy this soaring FTSE 100 growth stock?

Shares in this FTSE 100 growth stock rocketed in April. Our writer explores whether it would be a smart investment…

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Just how much cheaper can Lloyds shares get?

Even after the first quarter beat market expectations with a 46% profits rise, Lloyds shares still fell in the face…

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Why the falling BP share price looks like a passive income opportunity

With the share price down 9%, Stephen Wright thinks the prospect of dividends and share buybacks make BP a stock…

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that aren’t banks or housebuilders

Edward Sheldon highlights FTSE 100 dividend stocks in sectors of the market that are more stable and less prone to…

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Just how much cheaper can Scottish Mortgage shares get?

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares keep looking like they're at rock bottom. And then they fall some more. But are…

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Which UK shares should I buy to cash in on the AI revolution?

Our writer highlights two exciting UK tech shares they’re considering for their portfolio in order to capitalise on the ongoing…

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Sell in May: a once-in-a-year opportunity to avoid stock market pain?

An old investment adage suggests investors can improve returns by avoiding the stock market from now until October, but is…

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BAE Systems’ share price is above 1,000p. Is the stock still worth buying?

BAE Systems' share price has roughly doubled over the last two years. Is the defence stock still worth buying today?…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a passive income stream of £1,200 a year!

Here's how I'd aim to turn the £20k ISA contribution limit into average passive income of £100 a month by…

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2 excellent FTSE 100 income shares that aren’t housebuilder or tobacco stocks

Housebuilders and tobacco companies offer attractive dividends but I've just bought two brilliant income shares in other sectors.

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Forget Scottish Mortgage shares! Here’s the only investment trust I’m buying this year 

Scottish Mortgage shares will recover at some point, but I don't think we're there yet. By contrast, another investment trust…

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Is the Persimmon share price heading back to £30?

As recently as June 2021, Persimmon shares were changing hands for £30. Our writer considers whether the stock will reach…

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