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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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I’m so glad I bought these 4 huge US tech stocks!

These mega-cap US tech stocks have surged from their November 2022 lows, with one soaring almost 43%. But there's one…

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An insider just bought £19k of this FTSE 250 stock!

Gill Barr, a board member at furniture retailer DFS, just shelled out thousands of pounds on the stock. Should I…

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An unbelievable value stock to buy before it’s too late!

I just snapped up this value stock. It's a company that produces palm oil. With no debt and a rock-bottom…

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How I’d try to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £8,117 a year

I want to build a second income for retirement and creating a portfolio of high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks looks…

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7% dividend yield! Is this the best UK stock to buy in an ISA?

Our writer explores whether this high-yielding UK stock could be among the best shares they could buy inside their Stocks…

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ChatGPT has just wiped 15% off Pearson shares. Should I race to buy them today?

Yesterday's sharp fall in Pearson shares may be a buying opportunity but first I want to know why it happened…

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I’m loading up on dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares before the next stock market rally

At some point global stock markets will rally, and so will FTSE 100 shares. I'm buying them today while they're…

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Why Vodafone shares could be ready to rocket

Vodafone shares have dived by 29% since their May 2022 high. They're also down more than 55% over five years.…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in May

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for May, including two or three you'll likely know, and…

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A FTSE 100 investment trust I’d snap up for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

Our writer shares a high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investment trust that they're considering buying to hold inside their Stocks and…

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4 hot penny stocks investors should check out!

I think these penny stocks could be top buys this May. They provide exposure to lucrative sectors including green energy…

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How FTSE 100 shares could provide £12,169 of passive income in retirement!

Markets can go up and down. But over the long term, UK share markets have a great track record of…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a second income

Could recent banking turbulence create an opportunity to pick up cheap FTSE 100 dividend-payers at a discount? Our writer outlines…

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Are high-yield FTSE 100 housebuilder stocks too cheap to ignore?

Our writer explores whether buying shares in these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) housebuilders would be a wise move to boost passive…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock for decades of passive income

Our writer shares a top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock that they're eyeing up as part of their strategy to…

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Dividend Shares

Spending £10,000 on dividend shares could earn me £1,000 per year in future!

By spending £10,000 buying dividend shares in today's market, this writer thinks he could earn a four-figure annual income in…

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2 FTSE 100 bargain stocks! Time to buy?

On paper, these popular FTSE 100 stocks would appear to be too cheap to miss. So should I add them…

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FIRE investing! How I’ve created a diverse portfolio of FTSE 100 shares to build wealth

Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to make long-term wealth. Here's how I've made it part…

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Will investors ‘sell in May and go away’? Here’s what they could miss

Could this be one of the worst years ever to 'Sell in May and Go Away'? Here are some reasons…

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With stellar results but down 5% this year, are HSBC shares cheap?

HSBC shares have rallied 5% on today’s stellar results but they're still down on the year, so are they cheap…

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ITV shares look cheap and offer a 6% dividend yield

ITV shares have a low valuation and a high dividend yield at the moment. Is this an excellent buying opportunity…

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