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3 cheap penny shares to buy before it’s too late?

Quite a few penny shares seem to be picking up in 2023. So is confidence returning to the small-cap growth…

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5 reasons to buy dirt-cheap Barclays shares

After plunging more than 35% from their early March high, Barclays shares have bounced back hard. However, they still look…

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Lloyds shares have massive dividend potential – or do they?

Christopher Ruane weights some pros and cons of adding Lloyds shares to his portfolio right now for their passive income…

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Should I buy the FTSE 100’s largest energy stock?

Is it too late for me to buy Shell shares after the FTSE 100’s largest energy company has recorded its…

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The Numis share price surged 67% today. I spy opportunity!

The Numis share price soared this morning as a big bank went shopping. This writer explains why he too is…

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Avacta shares quadrupled in five years! Am I too late to buy?

Christopher Ruane thinks the incredible run of Avacta shares over the past few years may have room left to run.…

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Will the ITV share price stay in pennies for long?

Christopher Ruane owns shares in ITV but they continue to trade for under a pound each. Here's why he'd happily…

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Should investors buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares in May?

So Rolls-Royce shares offer exceptional value on paper. But is the business a screaming buy or a high-risk stock to…

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My 3 top reasons to buy BT shares in 2023

BT Group shares have had an erratic few years, with the dividend halted after the pandemic. But I see good…

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Is property built on a strong platform?

Is this the time to look for other bricks-and-mortar bargains before they are all bid up by the big boys?

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’m buying and holding for returns and growth

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she’s looking to add this FTSE 100 stock to her portfolio and how it could boost…

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Vodafone’s 8.6% yield is attractive for my passive income portfolio

A high-yielding passive income is the holy grail for most investors. Vodafone’s strong historical dividends have delivered exactly that.

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Here’s why the NatWest share price could be too low to ignore

The NatWest share price is unmoved, despite the bank beating market expectations with its first-quarter results. I think it's cheap.

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The Scottish Mortgage share price crashes to a 52-week low! Time to buy?

After years of beating the market, the Scottish Mortgage share price has plummeted over 59% since late 2021. Is a…

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I’d snap up these cheap FTSE 100 shares before it’s too late

Our writer highlights two high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that may present significant value at their current prices.

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This is the best time of year to invest in a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to build serious wealth

Holding off until the end of the tax year to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA can cost thousands…

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What second income could I earn from investing £20 a week?

Christopher Ruane sets out how he would invest in dividend shares over the long term as he aims to build…

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2 dividend shares near 52-week lows! A rare chance to get rich?

After huge share price falls, could these two dividend shares be golden tickets to riches or are they investments to…

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7.8% yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 dividend share today for passive income

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 share as a potential buy in pursuit of building a long-term passive income…

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I’d buy this exciting FTSE 250 dividend stock that’s up 120% in a year

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) share that offers an attractive dividend yield on top of some serious…

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7.35% and 5.72% yields! Should I buy these 2 FTSE shares for passive income in May?

I'm going shopping for shares and these two FTSE 100 stocks offer a great passive income stream. Should I buy…

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Is it too late to buy Meta shares?

Shares in Meta Platforms are surging after a strong earnings report. But Stephen Wright is taking Warren Buffett’s advice when…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares after a strong earnings report?

With Google Cloud in profit and the company announcing a $70bn buyback programme, Stephen Wright thinks Alphabet shares are a…

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International Distributions Systems shares looks cheap!

Since ditching the Royal Mail name, International Distribution Services shares have crashed. After a 51% fall, are they now too…

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I can get passive income of 8.4% a year from these shares

In my ongoing search for extra passive income, I found these five FTSE 100 shares. They offer combined cash yields…

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Can the Kodal Minerals share price generate the excitement investors once got from Tesla?

Lithium miner Kodal Minerals and electric car maker Tesla are very different stocks that have one thing in common. The…

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If I’d invested £10k in Unilever shares five years ago, here’s what they’d be worth today

Unilever shares have been on a bit of a bumpy ride in recent years, but I still think there's a…

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Up 50% in six months, are J Sainsbury shares still a buy?

J Sainsbury shares are off to a strong start in 2023, with full-year results just released. And the dividend looks…

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Will it soon be too late to buy cheap Barclays shares?

Barclays shares are on a low valuation right now. But dividends are rising, and we just saw a big jump…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares even in a recession

This writer isn't waiting for an economic recovery to load up his portfolio with FTSE 100 shares. Here's why he's…

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Is the US banking crisis a once-in-a-decade chance to buy FTSE 100 bank stocks?

FTSE 100 bank stocks could fall sharply if we get another leg of the banking crisis. But they also look…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in May

Paul Summers picks out three shares from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that are all due to report next month. Can…

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Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with UK shares

Patience is a virtue, as they say. Market expert Sarah Coles explains how taking a long-term approach to investing in…

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2 unique growth stocks Id buy in May

Some of the best companies to invest in are those that are almost impossible to replicate. Here are two growth…

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Could an Alphabet dividend be on the way?

Christopher Ruane likes the long-term growth prospects for the owner of Google. But can he expect an Alphabet dividend any…

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Does Elon Musk’s latest move make Tesla stock a no-brainer buy?

A 12% dip last week in the Tesla stock price looks like it might be a fantastic buying opportunity. Here’s…

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Is this star FTSE 100 stock set for take-off after Q1 results surprise?

GSK is a star FTSE 100 stock whose price has fallen over 15% in the past year, but its Q1…

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Will the Persimmon dividend grow or shrink?

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the Persimmon dividend, even after a massive cut last…

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2 fallen FTSE 250 stocks I’d snap up before it’s too late

These battered FTSE 250 stocks have great growth potential. The self-storage industry boomed during Covid, but I think it has…

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2 top penny stocks I might buy in May!

Buying penny stocks can help supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these two particular small-caps could be great long-term…

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