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At £1.54, can the Rolls-Royce share price go any higher?

A 121% rise in the Rolls-Royce share price in less than six months has been nothing short of breathtaking. Can…

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I’d invest £5,100 in this FTSE 100 stock for £200 in annual passive income

This FTSE 100 stock recently re-joined the UK's blue-chip index. Our writer outlines how he would invest in the company…

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Why Centamin is my best penny stock

Seeking out cheap penny stocks to buy, Andrew Mackie explains what a likely rising gold price could mean for the…

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After hitting 52-week lows, is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

Jon Smith explains why he's in the bullish camp with regards to Scottish Mortgage shares, despite the recent tumble lower.

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Why Blackrock expects lower share prices ahead 

The world’s largest investment manager just owned up to being ‘underweight’ regarding stocks in developed markets. Will prices fall?

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If I’d put £10,000 into Alphabet stock a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

Christopher Ruane would be nursing a sizeable loss if he'd bought Alphabet stock a year ago. So why has he…

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Why has the stock market dropped and when will it recover?

Warren Buffett has been using the decline in the stock market to buy shares. Stephen Wright looks at the risks…

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Why I think these downtrodden income stocks will recover

Our writer considers two income stocks that have recently had their dividends slashed. He believes the good times will return.

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Up 10% yesterday: what on earth’s going on with the Rentokil Initial share price?

Expansion in America is going well and the Rentokil Initial share price is on the move to reflect the ongoing…

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The FTSE 100 is now down in 2023. Should I be worried?

The FTSE 100 is down 8% from its 16 February peak, with bank shares hit particularly hard. It's now showing…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks for big dividends

In my endless hunt for the cheapest value stocks, I found these two huge bargains hiding in the FTSE 100.…

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Down 87%, should I snap up this UK fashion stock for only 53p?

After falling 87% in three years, a pound coin just about gets me two shares in this UK fashion stock.…

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It’s St Patrick’s Day! Which of these Irish stocks should I buy for a second income?

I'm looking for shares that will give me a second income. On St Patrick's Day, I've identified three stocks in…

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How I’d invest £350 monthly in dividend stocks to afford a Ferrari

Jon Smith explains how he could invest his way to buying a supercar using a strategy involving reinvesting income from…

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Dividend Shares

Why I’d look for passive income opportunities before the stock market recovers

Lower share prices mean higher dividend yields. Stephen Wright has a plan for earning passive income from stocks while also…

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How would Warren Buffett handle a 2023 stock market crash?

The last time we had a FTSE 100 crash, investors dumped their shares and ran for the hills. Warren Buffett…

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3 cheap stocks to buy now, before it’s too late?

With a focus on the financial world, are we missing some overlooked bargains? I see some cheap stocks to buy…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares to buy today

Share prices are tumbling again, so what does that mean? For me, it's more dividend shares on unusually low valuations.

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In case of potential systemic financial crisis: break glass

These simple steps will prevent the majority of financial crises becoming the next Great Depression. But every disaster is different.

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1 penny stock under 38p that I’d buy today

Penny stocks are risky, but they can offer the potential to deliver huge windfalls. Our writer examines one he'd buy…

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1 exceptional stock to consider buying in this latest market sell-off

In this latest market set-back, why not forget the volatile banks and buy enduring quality stocks like this one to hold…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Unilever shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

A stock market correction and a cost-of-living crisis made 2022 a rough year for many stocks. How would £1,000 in…

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UK stocks are tanking. Is now a great time to buy shares?

After an 8% fall in the FTSE 100, there are plenty of bargains to be had among London shares. I'd…

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Is this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock the buy of a lifetime?

The FTSE 250 is home to three dirt-cheap mining companies. I decided to run the numbers to find the very…

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The FTSE 100: should I catch a falling knife?

Should I panic and run for the hills when a market like the FTSE 100 is falling? Or should I…

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Get ready for a FTSE 100 crash

Our writer explains why he is not trying to anticipate the timing of the next FTSE 100 crash, but is…

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2 growth stocks that should beat the market over the next 10 years

Our writer owns this pair of growth stocks in his portfolio. He'd happily buy more at today's price for their…

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Alphabet stock is still below $100. Can it last?

Christopher Ruane has been loading up on Alphabet stock. Here he explains why he sees it as a bargain and…

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3 crash-resistant FTSE shares to buy today?

If we suffer a stock market crash, some FTSE shares will surely handle it better than others. Finding them is…

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What on earth’s going on with Sainsbury’s dividend?

Something’s wrong with the case for investing in Sainsbury’s for its shareholder dividend, but the stock still has its attractions.

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Investing For Beginners

1 UK stock to buy and one to avoid as the FTSE falls

Jon Smith looks past the sea of red in the stock market this week and focuses on a UK stock…

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How I’d invest £12k in high-yield ISA shares to generate income of £70 a month

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks looked great value last week. Following the banking crisis meltdown, their yields are even more generous.

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How I’d buy just a few cheap shares to aim to make a million

Investing in cheap shares represents a solid strategy for Matthew Dumigan in order to strive to build wealth over the…

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£1 for 60p. Is this the top stock to buy in March?

ICGT may be an ideal stock to buy amid this unpredictable market. But the widening discount on the shares is…

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3 magnificent dividend shares I’d buy in the FTSE sell-off

Stock market panic can create investing opportunities. Our writer considers his top dividend shares that appear to be on sale.

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Will this high-yield dividend stock run out of puff?

British American Tobacco is a dividend stock that is one of the highest yielding in the FTSE 100. But is…

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Value Shares

Here’s why FTSE 100 shares are crashing

FTSE 100 shares have been on a steady decline since the index hit an all-time high last month. Here's why…

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Will the FTSE 100 ever hit 8,000 again?

The collapse of two banks in the US sent the FTSE 100 tumbling this week. Our writer wants to know…

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6 cheap shares I’d buy for high passive income

I'm a huge fan of the passive income that comes from share dividends. Not all UK stocks pay out cash,…

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

Shell shares have seen a lot of ups and downs lately. The FTSE 100 oil giant remains a top income…

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