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With no savings at 50, I’d buy dividend shares to boost my monthly income

A year ago, a 10% yield might have looked too good to miss. But as Stephen Wright describes, passive income…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Are they too good to miss?

These cheap FTSE shares offer an attractive combination of low earnings multiples and big dividend yields. So should I load…

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Does it make sense for me to buy Rolls-Royce shares near 52-week highs?

Jon Smith explains the case both for and against buying Rolls-Royce shares at the moment after the recent bump higher…

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Up 60%, should I buy IAG shares today as global travel rebounds?

As the world returns to pre-pandemic levels of travel, I think now could be a savvy time to buy IAG…

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Improving fundamentals makes dividend star Persimmon shares look cheap

An improving economic backdrop in the UK for housebuilders and their enduring high yield make Persimmon shares look cheap for…

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After a 10% drop in price, is this star high-yield stock a bargain now?

A renewed focus on improving core business profitability and delivering increased shareholder returns means for me this high-yield stock may…

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Investing like Warren Buffett can turn a correction into an opportunity!

Dr James Fox explains how he's investing like the legendary Warren Buffett to make the most of this stock market…

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The Direct Line share price is testing new lows. Do I sell?

The Direct Line share price crashed to new lows this week. But after falling more than 50%, are shares in…

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Lifelong passive income for the price of a daily London coffee? Here’s how

Jon Smith explains how he can flip a coffee into an investment, and build it up sustainably over time to…

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After a brutal quarter, these FTSE 100 shares are a steal!

Despite a rough March, the FTSE 100 is up 2.4% in 2023. Many Footsie stocks took a beating in Q1,…

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An imminent stock market crash? Rubbish!

Jon Smith addresses the reasons for a potential stock market crash, but explains why he doesn't feel they're well-founded.

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Warren Buffett’s advice about what to do when the stock market plunges 

It may be a wise for investors to mimic Warren Buffett’s tactics in these weaker markets, even if stocks plunge…

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3 stocks I’d put 100% of my money into

Investing all of my money into a small handful of stocks is incredibly risky. But if I had to do…

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Down 57%, will the Scottish Mortgage share price recover in 2023?

As the Scottish Mortgage share price languishes, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him to invest ahead of…

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My top 5 shares to buy in April

What are the best shares to buy in April? Stephen Wright thinks UK building and banking and US tech could…

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How much would I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn £500 a month?

If I was looking for a second income source, then I think FTSE 100 shares offer me a surprisingly simple…

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Are Aston Martin shares a good buy?

Aston Martin shares have had a rough few quarters, but is their low cost combined with significant upside potential enough…

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Cheap UK stocks to kick-start an ISA!

Now could be a great time to start a Stocks and Shares ISA. Dr James Fox details the UK stocks…

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A great opportunity to buy FTSE bank stocks. Even banks can benefit too!

Dr James Fox explains why the recent correction and current environment have created an inviting opportunity to buy FTSE-listed banking…

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Are these FTSE 100 shares ready to bounce back?

Stephen Wright looks at two of the worst-performing shares from the FTSE 100 over the last five years. Is either…

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With almost no investments at 30, can these cheap shares make me rich?

Dr James Fox explains how investing in cheap shares today can help him generate wealth over the long run, even…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 to build long-term wealth

Building wealth comes down to buying shares that will be worth more in future than they are today. Which FTSE…

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If I’d invested £10k in Barclays shares at the start of 2023 here’s how much I’d have today

Barclays shares have been hit by the banking crisis but they now look incredibly cheap, while the forecast yield is…

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Bricks, banks, and buildings: 5 dividend stocks to buy in April

Which dividend stocks should investors be looking to buy in April? Stephen Wright sees opportunities in shares on both sides…

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I’d invest a regular £200 to target a monthly £500 passive income

Our writer explains how a few hundred pounds invested monthly could hopefully earn him £6,000 in passive income annually in…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

Lloyds shares remain popular with UK dividend investors. Here I explore how much it would cost to generate £1,000 a…

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Best British shares to buy in April

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a double nomination for…

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Value Shares

Are FTSE retail stocks screaming buys in April?

Despite fears of an impending recession, FTSE retail stocks have been performing thus far in 2023. Should I buy more…

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I just bought more Superdry shares. Why?

Superdry shares have lost over 90% of their value over the past few years. So why has this writer recently…

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After diving 16% in 2 months, I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares!

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost around a sixth of their value since 2 February. After being a brutal bear about…

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Is Computacenter stock an overlooked gem?

This UK tech company just announced profits last year of around a quarter of a billion pounds. Should Computacenter shares…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 stock just crashed 36%!

Shares in this FTSE 250 company more than halved this morning, before rebounding this afternoon. What caused this crash and…

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Up 57% this year, are boohoo shares headed to £1?

Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers whether the surge in boohoo shares could keep on going -- and how he ought to…

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Growth Shares

Why has the NCC share price plummeted?

The NCC share price plummeted by over a third on Friday. Christopher Ruane explains why and considers whether he ought…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Games Workshop shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Games Workshop shares are up 1,402% over 10 years, and I think that's a great example of why I should…

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2 UK shares I’ve bought to hold for 10 years

Christopher Ruane owns this duo of UK shares and plans to hang on to them for the long term. Why…

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Is Rolls-Royce the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

Rolls-Royce shares have rocketed during the early months of 2023. Yet they still look staggeringly cheap on paper. Should I…

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I’d turn next week’s ISA deadline to my advantage!

Our writer is keen to maximise his contributions for the present tax year before the upcoming ISA deadline, even if…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few shares

This writer hopes to reach a million by taking a disciplined, rigorous approach when searching for shares to buy for…

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2 cheap income stocks to help fight inflation!

This Fool is on the lookout for some cheap income stocks that he'd buy to mitigate rising inflation. Here are…

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