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1 top stock to buy without hesitation in this latest FTSE sell-off

I’m watching this FTSE company like a tiger ready to pounce. The lower the stock goes, the more attractive it…

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Banks crash. Stock markets fall. I’m buying cheap stocks

This looks like being a volatile week for global shares. It may also prove an opportunity to add a few…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy right now

I've found two stocks to buy that I believe can keep growing revenue in the current environment. For me, the…

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Why a stock market crash could be good news for my ISA

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Our writer explains why this could be a rare investment opportunity…

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I’ve spotted 2 small-cap stocks with big-cap potential

Jon Smith points out two small-cap stocks that he feels have bright futures ahead based on recent company-specific updates.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these FTSE 100 stocks! Should I join them?

UK share investors have been piling into these FTSE 100 stocks in recent days. Does this suggest they're too good…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 250 home renovator for returns and growth?

Consumer discretionary spending may be dropping, courtesy of inflation, but this FTSE 250 stock continues to deliver double-digit growth.

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Why tax matters for the Harbour Energy share price

Tax is often ignored when analysing results. But our writer explains why he thinks it will determine the future direction…

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If I’d invested £1k in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed every other FTSE 100 stock since the beginning of the year. Our writer explores the return…

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10.1% dividend yield! Is Glencore’s share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

Glencore's share price trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio and commands market-beating dividend yields. Here's why I think it's a…

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How to generate £5,000 a year in passive income!

Dr James Fox explains how he'd generate plenty of passive income annually by investing regularly and choosing sustainable dividend stocks.

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1 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession?

Zaven Boyrazian identifies one FTSE 100 company whose shares may be primed to thrive in the long run, even if…

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3 UK small-cap shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

Here are three small-cap shares I'd buy if I have spare cash to invest. I believe they could deliver spectacular…

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I’d put £79 a week into this dividend growth stock for £500 a year in passive income

This quirky FTSE 250 stock has unique brand power. Here's why I think it makes a great candidate for generating…

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Here’s the Rio Tinto dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

The latest dividend forecasts for Rio Tinto look reassuring and suggest that shareholders can still expect a 6%+ yield, according…

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2 top stocks to buy in a market sell-off

A stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Stephen Wright is making note of the stocks he’d like…

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NIO stock: a rare chance to get rich?

NIO stock has had a calamitous fall since reaching astronomic highs during the pandemic. Could investing in this beaten-down growth…

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6.1% dividend yield! A FTSE 250 stock to buy & hold until 2030

I’m searching for bargain passive income opportunities to buy today. And this high dividend yield stock may be set to…

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Why Taylor Wimpey could be one of the best value stocks to buy today

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey looks well prepared for a tough market. Roland Head thinks this 7% yielder could be a good…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Moderna shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox explores whether Moderna shares would have been a good investment two years ago, and takes a closer…

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How I’d invest £250 a month in shares to target a £2,000 monthly second income

Christopher Ruane believes finding the right kind of shares to hold for the long term could help him build a…

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1 stock I’d put 100% of my money into

Investing 100% of my money into a single stock is a very high-risk strategy. But, if I went all in…

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Warren Buffett bought this stock last week! Should I?

According to a recent filing, Warren Buffett has been buying Occidental Petroleum shares. With price unmoved, should Stephen Wright do…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use FTSE 100 stocks to try and get rich!

Dr James Fox shows how he'd invest in FTSE 100 stocks. Starting with very little, he'd aim to build wealth…

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A multi-billion-pound reason to buy boring Lloyds shares!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and why he expects a very lucrative tailwind to continue…

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Wait! Rolls-Royce shares may have further to rise

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares after the red-hot stock surged in February on the back…

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks?

Dr James Fox takes a look at FTSE 100 stocks in the banking sector. Despite record earnings, these stocks trade…

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3 stocks to buy for a supercharged second income!

Dr James Fox details three of his top stocks to buy with strong and sustainable dividend yields to generate a…

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3 tips to find cheap shares on the stock market!

Dr James Fox explains some tried-and-tested methods for finding undervalued shares on the stock market at this increasingly uncertain time.

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Up 38% in a week, is Aston Martin among the best UK stocks to buy?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Aston Martin after it surged in early March. It's among the best…

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How to earn passive income in 2023 with just £50 a week

Making passive income from the stock market is one of my key goals for this year. Here's how I'd approach…

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Is this lithium penny stock an unmissable bargain?

With global demand for lithium set to explode tenfold by 2035, this lithium penny stock is well positioned to benefit.…

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Yields of up to 7.9%! 2 dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income

I think these dividend shares could be a great way to supercharge my income over the next decade. Allow me…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks investors should avoid at all costs

On paper these UK dividend stocks might appear too good to miss. Yet I think the dangers of investing in…

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Is now a good time to buy UK shares?

UK shares look fundamentally cheap relative to global peers. Our writer considers if now could be the best time to…

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

Aviva shares offer great value when it comes to both growth and income. Could the business be one of the…

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2 top income stocks for investors to buy and hold for 10 years!

I think these could be among the best income stocks for UK share pickers to buy today. In fact I…

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Top British investment funds for March

A number of Fool.co.uk’s contract writers have revealed their top investment funds for this month, including AI and EV focuses!

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This star dividend share still looks a bargain

Legal & General’s stellar 2022 results, its sound fundamentals and its ongoing commitment to shareholders make this a must-buy dividend…

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I’d invest £350 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a lifelong passive income

UK investors can put up to £20k per year into a Stocks and Shares ISA. Roland Head explains why he's…

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