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6 investing lessons from the failures of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank

Markets are reeling after the failures of three mid-sized US banks and Swiss giant Credit Suisse. But investors can learn…

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Value Shares

Which UK shares are good value right now?

With interest rates rising, are bonds a good investment? Stephen Wright thinks there’s better value in shares in a FTSE…

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Value Shares

If I’d invested £1,000 in Sainsbury’s shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

Sainsbury's is one of the FTSE's few supermarket shares. So, how much would I have if I’d bought its stock…

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Inflation hits 10.4%! Here’s how I’m using passive income to fight back

Jon Smith explains why high inflation is a problem for him but how he can use passive income from stocks…

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1 penny stock under 92p that I’d buy today

This penny stock has an affluent customer base and a focus on luxury. Our writer outlines why he thinks it…

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£1,600 annual dividend income from a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

Our writer sets out the approach he would take if he wanted to try and generate sizeable ongoing dividend income…

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Alphabet stock is above $100 again. I’d still buy!

Christopher Ruane already owns Alphabet stock. It has been moving up over the past couple of weeks -- but he…

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Does the Barclays share price fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

The Barclays share price was recovering quite nicely. But scares from the US have sent it tumbling again. I think…

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I’d buy cheap shares before the stock market snaps back!

The FTSE 100 has tumbled more than 5% in four weeks as fears mount. Here's why I'd start buying cheap…

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UK bank shares still look cheap after SVB and Credit Suisse fallout

UK bank shares are still trading lower after the SVB and Credit Suisse failures, but they are stronger than in…

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How I’d use £4 a day to earn passive income for life

If I wanted a lifelong ‘set and forget’ passive income, I think the best way is to earn from stocks.…

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A bull market is coming and I want to buy this high-yield stock while it’s still cheap

This FTSE 100 stock will pay me a high yield while I wait for today's volatility to pass and the…

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Investing For Beginners

These FTSE 100 stocks are down >20% in the past month. Time to buy?

Jon Smith carefully sifts through three FTSE 100 stocks that have experienced large drawdowns over the past month for various…

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3 reasons to buy Scottish Mortgage shares right now

In the latest global stock market turmoil, growth investors have been dumping Scottish Mortgage shares like yesterday's socks.

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Growth Shares

How I’m copying Warren Buffett from the 2008 bank crash… in 2023

Jon Smith explains how Warren Buffett invested during the last financial crisis and thinks how he can mirror that with…

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Investing Articles

Is inflation good for these 2 FTSE 100 stocks?

It's widely believed that inflation is bad for the economy. But our writer thinks these two FTSE 100 stocks will…

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3 dividend stocks with the biggest FTSE 100 yields. Time to buy?

Falling share prices have been pushing up the yields on some of our big dividend stocks. Are they sustainable long-term…

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How I’m preparing for the great stock market crash of 2023

A stock market crash is a terrific opportunity to buy my favourite shares at a reduced price, but only if…

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Value Shares

Are Tesco shares exceptional buys today?

Tesco shares have long been known for their stability. But is the stock able to provide exceptional returns over the…

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The psychologically unimportant FTSE 8,000 level

The FTSE 100 index recently hit the 8,000 points level – at around the same time as I hit my…

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3 things that could tank the Lloyds share price

The Lloyds share price has fallen since its early 2023 recovery, although it's holding up so far. But dangers still…

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UK bank shares are rebounding. So are they still cheap?

Bank shares dived on Monday morning, but then rebounded strongly over three days. After diving and then surging, are these…

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2 UK shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years! 

I'm searching for the best UK shares that could make me, as a long-term investor, supreme returns. Here are two…

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Investing Articles

Teetering banks spook investors

Are we headed for 2007, 2008, or something else? No one knows. Banks may look cheap, but are probably bargepole…

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Could the next stock market crash actually help me build wealth faster?

Is a stock market crash always bad news for investors? Christopher Ruane doesn't think so -- and is preparing for…

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The banking crisis is my chance to buy these 2 cheap shares and I’m not going to miss it

Buying cheap shares and holding them for the long term is my strategy for building retirement wealth and I think…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy Barclays shares in this banking crisis?

Amid the collapse of SVB, Barclays shares have suffered over the past couple of weeks. But could this be a…

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When will UK bank shares recover?

Stephen Wright thinks that it will take time for UK bank shares to recover as confidence returns. But why does…

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Investing Articles

Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn passive income for life

If I had a £20,000 sum to invest, I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a far better option…

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3 penny shares under 70p to buy right now?

When stock markets fall, penny shares can often drop the furthest. I've been examining AIM in search of today's best…

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

ITV shares offer an attractive dividend yield. How many would our writer need to buy in order to secure a…

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Growth Shares

What’s all the fuss about with the Kodal share price?

Jon Smith zones in on the Kodal share price, given the jump in recent months on the basis of securing…

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Investing For Beginners

How could I become the next Warren Buffett?

There are many ways to succeed in the market, but investing legend Warren Buffett has been doing so for six…

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Investing Articles

5 top value shares to buy in a stock market crash?

Watching the FTSE falling can give us sleepless nights. But I also see some attractive value shares for long-term investors.

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Will Rolls-Royce shares be the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2023?

Rolls-Royce shares have outpaced all other FTSE 100 stocks in 2023 so far. Can this stellar performance continue as the…

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Here’s what would have happened if I’d bought Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares a year ago

Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares haven’t been great investments over the last year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at their performances.

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As shares surge, what next for this stock market rally?

As a banking crisis brewed, share prices slumped last week. This week's stock market rally has brought relief to investors,…

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With inflation falling to 2.9%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

Inflation is predicted to plunge in 2023, but how can investors use Warren Buffett’s investment strategy to capitalise on this…

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What a 73-year-old Japanese cinema classic reminds us about investing

There are many ways to look at any potential investment.

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Investing Articles

Is time running out to buy high-yield dividend shares?

With the OBR saying the UK economy will back at pre-pandemic levels next year, investors could be up against the…

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