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The big FTSE 100 risers of 2023 (so far)

There's a major sector theme running through the biggest (20%+) FTSE 100 risers. And there could still be value among…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Barclays shares to earn a £100 monthly income

Barclays shares are starting to recover from the recent banking crisis and I find the forecast 5.9% dividend income yield…

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I’d invest £1,000 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £1,000 annual dividend income

By putting aside a regular sum to invest, our author hopes to turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

Stephen Wright thinks that insurance stocks with big dividend yields are great shares to buy for retirees looking for reliable…

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Could NIO stock ever get to $100?

NIO stock has fallen a long way from its highs. Christopher Ruane thinks it could bounce back and more --…

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When will my Rolls-Royce shares start paying income again?

My Rolls-Royce shares have been flying lately but the dividend is still grounded. Exactly how patient will I need to…

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Should I buy J Sainsbury shares for long-term income?

While I've been watching Tesco, J Sainsbury shares have climbed this year. Is it too late for me to buy…

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Lloyds shares have fallen 29% in five years. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane thinks the current price of Lloyds shares might turn out to be a bargain down the line. So,…

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Investing For Beginners

Why is everyone talking about Anheuser-Busch shares?

Jon Smith explains the recent surge in media coverage around Anheuser-Busch shares following a sell-off after a marketing campaign.

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I’d spend £5,000 snapping up these 5 FTSE 250 shares

Christopher Ruane picks a handful of FTSE 250 shares he'd be happy to pack into his stocks portfolio, given their…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy dividend shares instead of starting my own business?

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of putting his money to work in dividend shares rather than using it…

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Are BAE Systems shares still cheap at £10? Here’s what the charts say

There's been a near doubling in the price of BAE Systems shares over the past two years. Do they offer…

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Why is the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soaring?

Friday morning saw the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soar by over a third. Our writer explains why, and whether he's…

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abrdn shares yield 7%. Should investors buy them?

abrdn shares currently sport a dividend yield that's around twice the FTSE 100’s. Are they a great buy for income…

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Shell’s share price is rising. Is the stock worth buying today?

Since the oil price crash of 2020, Shell’s share price has more than doubled. Is it worth investing in the…

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Investing Articles

Better tech stock buy: MercadoLibre vs AMD

Today, the long-term investing case for two tech stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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Investing Articles

How to turn an ISA into £10k of annual passive income

Jon Smith cuts through the waffle and explains the steps and numbers involved in turning an ISA into a passive…

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Why is everyone talking about Glencore stock?

Glencore stock has bounced higher recently as the Swiss miner continues to make headlines. What's going on here and should…

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Investing Articles

My £3-a-day plan to build a second income

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term strategy of buying dividend shares could hopefully help him build a growing second income.

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Dividend Shares

Warren Buffett is worried about bank stocks. Should I sell?

In a rare interview, Warren Buffett has warned about US banks' poor risk management. So should I worry about my…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested in £10k in Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity at launch here’s what I’d have today

Fundsmith Equity is the most popular collective investment fund in the UK for a good reason. Manager Terry Smith has…

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Investing Articles

2 UK value shares I’d buy to hold for 7 years!

I think these UK shares are too cheap to miss at current prices. Here's why I'd buy them to hold…

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Investing Articles

Should I invest in the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

Both the FTSE 100 and its US counterpart offer investors a quick and easy way to diversify their portfolios. But…

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Investing Articles

1 dividend stock I’m buying to boost my monthly income

With a 5% dividend yield and a strong track record of increasing payments, Stephen Wright is buying Realty Income shares…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £1,300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

Stephen Wright is looking to Charlie Munger to help him figure out which stocks to buy in his Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 6,802 shares of this UK stock for a £1k second income

Stephen Wright would invest £12,719 in a UK brick company to start earning a second income. With demand well above…

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Investing Articles

Is the Darktrace share price set to soar in 2023?

The Darktrace share price has crashed in the past two years. But the latest quarterly update doesn't look too bad…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I won’t buy Rolls-Royce shares right now

I see a lot that I like about Rolls-Royce shares at the moment, after a turnaround year in 2022. So…

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems shares at record highs! Should I buy in before it’s too late?

The rise and rise of BAE Systems shares has made shareholders a lot of money. Should I pick up a…

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Investing Articles

Persimmon stock: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?

Over a decade ago, Persimmon stock hit a low point before recovering to give its shareholders superb gains. Here's why…

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Investing Articles

As food prices soar, I’m looking at FTSE 100 supermarket stocks   

Sainsbury’s trounced Tesco’s in one little-discussed cost control measure last year. So should I buy the FTSE 100 supermarket chain…

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Investing Articles

After falling 25% in five years, Lloyds shares cost less than 50p. Am I buying?

Lloyds shares have struggled to make headway for years but the dividend keeps on rising with more likely to come.…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA for passive income of £7,797 a year

Having no retirement savings at 40 isn't the end of the world. There's still time to build a decent passive…

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Growth Shares

This sleeping FTSE pandemic stock could be about to awaken!

Jon Smith explains why this FTSE stock has fallen out of the limelight recently, but could be one to watch…

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Growth Shares

2 growth stocks on my radar at 52-week lows right now

Jon Smith offers a contrarian view on buying two FTSE growth stocks despite both having hit fresh 52-week lows during…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to generate £100 monthly income

Tesco shares offer a generous dividend yield and would slot nicely into my portfolio. The supermarket faces challenges though.

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Investing Articles

National Grid shares yield 4.4%. Are they worth buying?

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for National Grid shares. Is the dividend-paying utility company worth investing in today?

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires love these 3 investment funds

Edward Sheldon has been looking at how Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires invest their money. Here are three actively-managed funds they…

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What falling interest rates could mean for stock markets

Andrew Mackie assesses IMF projections that interest rates are expected to fall and considers how to position his portfolio as…

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Above $100, Is Alphabet stock still a bargain?

Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock in recent months. Here he explains why he likes the investment case, even…

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