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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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Why ‘selling in May’ could damage a passive income portfolio

Jon Smith explains why the old investing adage doesn't apply for passive income investors wanting to build long-term wealth.

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If interest rates hit 5%, here’s what could happen to the Lloyds share price

Jon Smith offers two different points of view around the potential impact of higher interest rates on the Lloyds share…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares have a 5% dividend yield. Should investors buy them?

Hargreaves Lansdown shares sport an attractive dividend yield at the moment. They also trade at a low valuation. Is this…

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Should I sell in May and go away?

Sell in May and go away? Not a chance. Stephen Wright thinks the stock market has buying opportunities for investors…

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Selling dividend stocks in May makes passive income go away

When it comes to income stocks, Stephen Wright thinks selling in May and going away can lead to missed dividend…

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2 stocks to buy in May (and then go away)!.

A UK dividend investment and a US tech giant are Stephen Wright’s stocks to buy this month. He’s looking for…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares! Which would I buy in May?

Could these dividend shares be great sources of long-term passive income? Here's why I would -- or wouldn't -- buy…

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A high-yield FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up to earn a second income

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock they'd happily buy for their portfolio today as part of…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to boost passive income?

Our writer explores whether buying undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for their portfolio could be a unique opportunity to boost…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in May!

I think these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could supercharge my long-term wealth. Here's why I might add them to…

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Down 94%! Is there any hope for penny share Superdry?

This penny share has lost most of its value over the last few years. But could there now be hidden…

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A high-quality FTSE 100 share I’d snap up in May

Our writer highlights several reasons that explain why they'd happily buy shares in this top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company as…

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Are these cheap FTSE 100 shares brilliant bargains or value traps?

Investors have plenty of value stocks to choose from on the FTSE 100. But share pickers need to be careful…

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Best British shares to buy in May

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a Share Advisor 'Starter…

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Lloyds shares are mind-blowingly cheap! Should I buy them in May?

Lloyds shares look terrific value right now and the dividend yield is likely to get better and better. Should I…

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Is the GSK share price going higher — or nowhere?

The GSK share price has dropped nearly 6% since its 2023 high earlier in April. With things looking up for…

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These were the FTSE 100’s dogs and stars in April!

The FTSE 100 had a good month, gaining 3.1% in April. However, some Footsie stocks slumped, while others soared. Here…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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Up 110%, Aston Martin shares could still be a bargain! Here’s why

Dr James Fox takes a look at Aston Martin shares. The stock has soared since October, but our writer still…

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NIO shares slump again! Is this an unmissable buying opportunity?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at NIO shares with the price pushing downwards on the back of Tesla's…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a second income worth £1,600 a year!

Dr James Fox explains how he could use his entire Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate an annual four-figure…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity!

Our writer explains why he believes now’s a great time to buy UK shares, despite the FTSE 100 being more…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

The GSK share price offers solid all-round value for money right now. Should investors buy the FTSE firm based on…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy in May?

The FTSE index is packed with top value stocks following recent market volatility. Are the following UK blue-chip shares too…

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7.8% and 6.8% dividend yields! 2 beaten-down UK stocks I’d buy in May

I'm searching for the best value shares to buy. Here are two exceptional UK dividend stocks I'll be looking to…

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