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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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After doubling this year, can the Kodal Minerals share price keep rising?

Already in 2023, the Kodal Minerals share price has more than doubled. Our writer thinks the shares could still rise…

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7.2% and 5.6% yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

These FTSE index shares seem too cheap to miss at first glance. But could these passive income stocks end up…

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A bull market is coming and I’m desperate to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks before they rocket

The FTSE 100 is full of attractively priced stocks today and I'd like to buy them before the next leg…

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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to buy in April

Although high yields can be a warning sign, sometimes it’s worth looking closely at big dividend shares to consider buying…

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Why is everyone talking about Alibaba stock?

Gordon Best takes a closer look at Alibaba stock, and as the business splits into six units, whether it could…

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Tesla stock is down 15% in 6 months. Will price cuts reverse this trend?

With a view to buying Tesla stock, our writer assesses how the recently announced price cuts will impact on the…

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Could these 2 high-yielding shares give me a second income of £157 a month?

Our writer considers whether it's possible to use his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate a second income adding…

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Is the THG share price too cheap to ignore?

The THG share price has been gaining ground in 2023, and I wonder if it might be a good time…

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Down 99%! Should I buy this penny stock owned by Shell?

Shell is invested in UK car start-up Cazoo, which has lost 99% of its value. Should I add this battered…

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How the stock market is presenting some once-in-a-decade gems

Jon Smith reviews two sectors in the stock market that were heavily impacted by the pandemic, and why he likes…

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The easyJet share price is handing investors a buying opportunity

There’s an undeniable growth story unfolding with easyJet, and the current share price makes the stock worth further research.

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68% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is in just these 4 stocks

Jon Smith reviews the current make-up of Warren Buffett's portfolio and despite the 49 stocks owned, points out the elephant…

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10.4% yield! Should investors buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

This stock is one of the highest yielders in the FTSE 100 index. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it’s worth…

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I avoided Darktrace shares in February. Here’s why nothing’s changed

Jon Smith checks up on the movements in Darktrace shares after the latest company update, but finds little to inspire…

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3 reasons Alphabet stock is a ‘buy’ today

Edward Sheldon believes Alphabet stock is a great investment today. Here, he discusses why he's bullish on the tech company.

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Why I’d buy Rolls-Royce shares now

Rolls-Royce shares have been performing very well recently. I believe it can potentially become a great dividend stock going forward.

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Lloyds shares are under 50p. Is this a great investment opportunity?

Lloyds shares have come down in price and currently trade for less than 50p. Is now a great time to…

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I just bought these beaten-up growth stocks for my ISA

Edward Sheldon just snapped up two new stocks for his ISA. Both are currently well off their 52-week highs, meaning…

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When investing clichés go to war

We would never have even heard of Warren Buffett if he’d invested in index funds, had they even been available…

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