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I’d set up a lifelong passive income by spending £10 a week on shares

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest a steady tenner each week in the stock market to build passive income streams.

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7.6% dividend yield from FTSE 100 stalwart! Too good to be true?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock that is currently offering a sizeable 7.6% dividend…

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Is now a good time to invest in the stock market?

Will rising interest rates push share prices down? Stephen Wright thinks they might, but he believes now could be the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares after the stock market correction that impacted financial stocks more…

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3 ETFs I’d buy and hold for 10 years

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to invest in mega-trends and diversify a portfolio. Here's three that I'd…

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3 penny shares I’d buy to hold until 2033!

I believe these penny shares could deliver fantastic shareholder returns over the long term. Give me a few minutes to…

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5.5% dividend yield! Here are the BT dividend forecasts for 2024 and 2025

Dividend forecasts for BT suggest it should keep paying above-average rewards to shareholders. Or is this just wishful thinking?

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in April

In April, we'll have updates coming our way from some of our most popular companies. These FTSE 100 shares could…

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2 bank stocks I just bought

Which bank shares has Stephen Wright been buying this week? Lloyds? Barclays? Or is he looking for something based outside…

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My £10-a-day approach to building a second income

Our writer sets out his approach to building a second income that, hopefully, can grow over time, by putting aside…

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Is April a can’t-miss opportunity to get rich with cheap shares?

Mark Slater thinks this bear market is nearing its end and cheap shares are everywhere. Is it time to load…

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7.6% dividend yield! Is Aviva’s share price the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

The FTSE 100 is full of fantastic dividend stocks, but I think Aviva and its 7.6% yield might just be…

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Two magnificent FTSE 100 shares for an ISA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 shares with outstanding track records when it comes to generating wealth for shareholders.

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Top British investment funds to buy in April

A number of Fool.co.uk’s contract writers have revealed their top investment funds for this month, including Scottish Mortgage.

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2 top passive income ideas from Warren Buffett’s portfolio

Charlie Carman examines two dividend stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio that could boost his passive income streams.

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Scottish Mortgage shares keep diving. Surely it’s time to buy?

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost a third of their value in the past year. After a terrible start to 2023,…

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8% dividend yield! I’d buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock today for passive income

Matthew Dumigan highlights a cheap FTSE 100 stock with a high yield. He thinks it could be a solid investment…

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If I’d invested £10k in BP shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

Matthew Dumigan looks at whether an investment in BP shares two years ago would have been a shrewd one for…

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I think Facebook owner Meta might be the most exciting stock in the world

A hugely impressive 2023 has left Meta stock – formerly Facebook – in a great spot. Should I pick up…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares have crashed. One is a real bargain!

These three FTSE 100 stocks have plunged between 19% and 29% in just three months. But I regard one of…

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Here’s how many Hargreaves Lansdown shares I’d need for £1,000 a year in passive income

Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 53% over the last five years. Here, I look at how much I'd need to…

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My plan to earn £1,000 in passive monthly income

The reason I invest in stocks and shares is to one day have a passive income source. Here’s how I’m…

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Why I’m avoiding BP shares!

Investors are eyeing up BP shares for the company’s monster cash flows. I’m bullish on the sector, but I see…

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Growth Shares

This historic brand has just become a penny stock! What’s going on?

Jon Smith sees a 200-year-old brand dip below a market cap of £100m. He wonders whether it will remain a…

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Growth Shares

2 reasons not to buy TUI shares despite the jump today

Jon Smith runs over two key reasons why he doesn't feel TUI shares are a good buy right now, even…

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Director deals suggest this FTSE 100 stock could be poised to shoot higher

Ed Sheldon highlights some recent director deals at a FTSE 100 company. Insiders have been buying shares, which suggests they…

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How I’d invest £5k in an ISA today

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d invest £5k in an ISA. He’d focus on growth investments with the aim of growing…

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23 reasons to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

The 23 member of OPEC+ decided to cut oil production this week. Our writer looks at one FTSE 100 stock…

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How I’d invest this year’s Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

Our writer hopes these four investment principles might help him as he decides how to invest in his new Stocks…

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Has the SVB collapse made Lloyds shares seriously undervalued?

Lloyds shares are down 14% in the last month. While everyone is worried about the impact of the SVB collapse,…

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How I’m investing £20k in my Stocks and Shares ISA

What’s the best way to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Stephen Wright’s plan is based on where share…

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After leaping 15%, Barclays shares are still a giveaway today!

Barclays shares have leapt over 15% since hitting their 2023 low on 20 March. But even after this recent comeback,…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d invest 100% of my ISA allowance in

Stephen Wright isn’t planning to invest his entire ISA allowance in one stock. But if he was, there’s a FTSE…

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Will going nuclear make the Rolls-Royce share price rocket?

It may take some time, but our writer believes the Rolls-Royce share price will benefit from the company's move into…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in IAG shares 4 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

IAG shares collapsed during the pandemic as the travel industry was brought to a standstill. Our writer analyses their recent…

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2 UK dividend shares I’ve bought for long-term passive income!

There are plenty of top UK shares to buy for dividends. But I think these two could be particularly great…

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3 investing resolutions for the new tax year

The UK ‘tax take’ is rocketing upwards — with investors being clobbered several ways. But things get even worse from…

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Could the Aston Martin share price ever get back to the IPO level?

Jon Smith analyses the Aston Martin share price since the IPO in 2018 and explains why there's good reason for…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I think can beat the market

Christopher Ruane reckons this pair of FTSE 250 shares could be set to do well in the coming five to…

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BP is one of the cheapest stocks on the FTSE 100. Am I buying?

Oil and gas multinational BP's stock looks extremely cheap right now. Is this a rare chance for me to pick…

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