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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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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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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares while they’re still under 50p?

With Lloyds shares still trading for under 50p, our writer explores whether now would be a good time for them…

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This could be the ‘perfect stock to own’ right now, according to a top investor

A top investor believes a leading global payments company is the ideal stock to own at the moment. And Edward…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in today’s volatile stock market

I dream of having a big lump sum to invest in shares, as I can see so many buying opportunities…

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Should I buy Ocado shares at £5? Here’s what the charts say

Ocado shares are the worst performers in the FTSE 100 over the last year. Is this unpopular stock now a…

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2 UK stocks with record-breaking profits I’d snap up in May

These two UK stocks achieved outstanding financial results in 2022. Our writer highlights several reasons why they’d happily buy shares…

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Buying 12,676 Taylor Wimpey shares in May would give me a £100 monthly income

Taylor Wimpey shares pay one of the most attractive rates of dividend income on the FTSE 100. They've also delivered…

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This near-9% yield FTSE 100 stock might be the deal of the year

A 28% drop makes this stock the second-highest dividend payer on the FTSE 100 index. I think it might be…

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4 reasons why Warren Buffett is unlikely to ‘sell in May and go away’

Jon Smith considers the track record of Warren Buffett and his investments and explains why it doesn't follow the path…

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Down 88% in 5 years! What’s going on with the Petrofac share price?

Over the past five years the Petrofac share price has crashed by nearly 90%. Our writer considers whether it's time…

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If I’d bought £5,000 of Whitbread shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Whitbread shares have fallen by 12% since April 2018. But the owner of the Premier Inn hotel chain has ambitious…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend shares! Which should I buy in May?

These cheap FTSE 100 shares have attracted lots of buyers in recent weeks. Yet which should I buy this month…

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Barclays shares are thrillingly cheap! Should I buy them in May?

Barclays shares are now among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 and I'm tempted. But I'm also keeping an eye…

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3 top penny stocks I might buy for my ISA in May!

Penny stocks can be a great way to supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these small-cap UK shares are…

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Why Barclays shares leapt 13% in April

Barclays shares have soared since hitting their 2023 low on 20 March. But what exactly caused this FTSE 100 stock…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in AstraZeneca shares five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

AstraZeneca shares have been the FTSE 100's standout star over the past five years. But how much would I have…

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2 UK growth stocks that could explode in the next bull market

These two growth stocks are trading at rock-bottom valuations. And Edward Sheldon believes they could jump when investor sentiment improves.

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These are the most popular Stocks and Shares ISA picks for 2023

Not got started with the new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance yet? A look at the most popular share picks…

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3 key stock market events to watch this week!

Investing experts Russ Mould and Danni Hewson of AJ Bell expect these stock market events to guide UK investors in…

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