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3 reasons Amazon stock is a ‘buy’ today

Amazon stock is currently trading well below its all-time highs. And at current levels, Edward Sheldon believes it’s worth buying…

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This UK stock jumped 33% on Friday, but I’m not touching it!

Jon Smith explains why a major UK stock soared in price late last week, but also why it's not a…

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2 top growth stocks to buy for the next bull market!

Rising indexes are leading this Fool to believe that a sustained rally may be building. Here are two stock he'll…

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Should I snap up easyJet shares while they’re still under £5?

At less than £5, easyJet shares look cheap compared to their pre-Covid high. With strong signs of a recovery, should…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap right now

Dividend stocks can be a good way of boosting returns when the market is out of sorts. Paul Summers picks…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy with my last £2,000!

When I’ve less money to invest I have to be more careful with what I spend it on. With this…

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3 safe-haven FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for dividends!

I think these FTSE 100 dividend shares could be great sources of passive income. Here's why I'll buy them if…

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2 dividend stocks I might buy to boost my passive income!

I think these top dividend stocks could turbocharge my long-term passive income. Here's why I think now might be a…

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Will BAE Systems shares go stratospheric on new orders?

New F-35 jet orders, added to a huge order book, global security uncertainty and rising dividends, make BAE Systems shares…

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2 REITs that could be game-changing income stocks

Jon Smith talks through two income stocks with yields above 8% that could add value in boosting the yield of…

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Is the IDS share price too cheap to miss?

The IDS share price has collapsed during the past 12 months. Does this make a brilliant bargain? Or is it…

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I’m listening to billionaires as I buy cheap shares

Christopher Ruane explains how lessons from investing legends are helping him find cheap shares he hopes can help him build…

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Here’s how investors can supercharge their ISAs with the Warren Buffett method!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how investors could learn from legendary investor Warren Buffett to boost their…

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After a correction, these FTSE 100 stocks look dirt-cheap!

Dr James Fox details some of his top FTSE 100 stocks to buy after the recent market correction that saw…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rio Tinto shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rio Tinto shares and explores whether the stock would have represented a…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a second income worth £3,000 a year!

Dr James Fox explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA can become a vehicle for generating a healthy second income…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need for £1,000 of passive income!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at generating passive income from his top banking stock, Lloyds. So, what makes…

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Multiple tailwinds means Rolls-Royce shares are a strong buy for me!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares with the stock price plateauing in recent weeks after an…

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The 10 best UK dividend shares for a 2023 ISA?

Looking for dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? We just might have one of the best…

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How I’d invest £20 per week to earn lifelong passive income

Stephen Wright describes how he’d try to invest wisely to turn a small weekly deposit into substantial annual passive income.

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Bull vs Bear: Britvic shares

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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Could investing £500 a month in the stock market make me rich?

The stock market has created vast wealth over long periods. But could it still deliver life-changing returns if I invest…

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Are Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares a FTSE 100 bargain?

Value trap, or brilliant FTSE bargain? Royston Wild considers whether Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is now too cheap to ignore.

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Forget gold! I’d buy shares like billionaire Warren Buffett

Christopher Ruane is not buying gold. But he is buying shares, using some key investment principles from legendary investor Warren…

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Profits, dividend, growth! Is this the penny stock for me?

Christopher Ruane considers some attractions and downsides of adding a well-known UK penny stock to his portfolio after it announced…

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Could I retire rich by drip feeding money into FTSE 100 shares?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks regularly spending money on a selection of FTSE 100 shares could him grow long-term…

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Here’s how I’d dip my toe in the stock market with £500

Our writer explains how he would make his first moves in the stock market on a limited budget, if he…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares offer 7%+ yields! Which one to buy?

Our writer has held both of these FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio at some point this year. So why…

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Are Tesco shares dead money?

Christopher Ruane considers why Tesco shares have been flat over the past year -- and whether it might make sense…

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5 steps to building a £5,000 passive income

Christopher Ruane explains the five-step approach he'd take to building a long-term passive income stream of £5,000 annually.

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Are NIO shares the bargain of the year?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at NIO shares. The Chinese EV company has seen investor confidence wane in…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Persimmon shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have been profitable over the past two years. Spoiler…

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Buyer beware: why I’m wary of putting high-yielding dividend stocks in my ISA

I'm always looking for dividend stocks to include in my portfolio. But I always proceed with caution when I see…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 stocks to buy for a 2023 ISA?

I wouldn't buy FTSE 250 stocks as my first ISA selections. But I would after I'd bought some bigger stocks…

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2 dividend shares to buy hand over fist

Stephen Wright thinks a UK healthcare REIT and a US bank are dividend shares that investors looking for passive income…

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for the next TWO years!

Tesco's dividend yields continue to beat the FTSE 100 average. But just how robust are current dividend forecasts? And should…

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5 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

Looking for cheap FTSE 100 shares? I reckon that covers most of the index at the moment. Today, I examine…

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3 shares I bought for a second income when I retire

A second income is becoming a bit of a necessity for those of us looking forward to retirement these days.…

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Revealed! The 5 best-performing stocks for Stocks & Shares ISA investors

Saxo Bank's list of best-performing stocks underlines key ideas that could supercharge a Stocks and Shares ISA investor's long-term profits.

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I’d happily buy all of these magnificent mega-cheap income stocks in a £20k ISA

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with dividend income stocks trading on low valuations, and I'd like to stick them all…

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