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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares with 7%+ yields

As the leading UK stock index hits new highs, Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with generous…

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Down 28%! Could Scottish Mortgage shares turn around in 2023?

Scottish Mortgage shares have had a bruising year. Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks they offer value and would happily…

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Warren Buffett has just bought or sold these 4 stocks. What should I do?

Jon Smith reviews the latest actions from Warren Buffett, noting a surprising share sale and also his buying more of…

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As the FTSE breaks 8,000, here’s how I’m sniffing out cheap shares

The FTSE 100 hitting its all-time high doesn’t mean shares are overvalued. Here’s how I’m looking for cheap shares to…

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Down 8% in a day! What’s going on with the Barclays share price?

The Barclays share price crashed 8% yesterday. Our writer examines the reasons behind the fall, and considers whether he should…

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The FTSE 100 has just reached 8,000! When will it hit 9,000?

Yesterday, for the first time, the FTSE 100 broke through the 8,000 barrier. Here's why I think the rally still…

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I’ve been loading up on Alphabet stock while it’s cheap

Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock for his portfolio lately. Here's why he reckons it could turn out to…

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2 bargain-basement growth stocks I’m thinking about buying

Jon Smith runs through two growth stocks that have fallen significantly over the past year into potentially undervalued territory.

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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These three FTSE 100 stocks have huge upside

Ryan Hogg identifies a trio of FTSE 100 stocks that not only pay a dividend yield of more than 2%…

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I had £1,890 available to invest for passive income. Here’s what I did next!

I just invested in a high-performing investment fund to help supercharge my passive income. Here's why I think I'm onto…

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Dividend Shares

Stock pick: Tesco vs Sainsbury’s

With supermarket stocks rebounding from their 2022 lows, I’ll be assessing whether Tesco or Sainsbury's is the better pick for…

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Here’s how I try to find the right stocks to buy for my pension

When investing for retirement over a long time frame, how does our writer filter for possible stocks to buy? Here…

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How I’d invest a £20K ISA to target £1,000 in annual passive income

Investing in FTSE 100 shares is a great way to build a rising passive income for my retirement. Here's where…

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9%+ yield! The M&G dividend forecast has caught my eye

Our writer thinks the M&G dividend forecast is appealing, offering him close to a double-digit yield. Here he considers what…

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The FTSE 100 just hit 8,000. But it’s still cheap!

On Wednesday, the FTSE 100 broke past 8,000 points for the first time. It has now made gains over periods…

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3 FTSE 100 shares paying very high yields

In my hunt for quality companies whose cheap shares offer high yields, I found these three Footsie firms. They offer…

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This controversial UK stock now yields 7.6%! Time to buy?

This controversial UK stock offers a fantastic 7.6% yield, the fifth-highest annual payout on the entire FTSE 100 index. Is…

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Are boohoo shares a screaming buy right now?

boohoo shares have turned from booming growth to near wipeout in just two years. Might buying now be throwing good…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today!

I'm searching for ways to make big long-term returns from my investment portfolio. I think these penny stocks could be…

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The FTSE 100 is touching all-time highs! Will it crash now?

The FTSE 100 has had a blazing start to the year but could just as easily fall rather than climb…

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Does the Persimmon share price make it a high-yield bargain?

A tumbling Persimmon share price has boosted the builder's dividend yield. A change is coming, so should our writer invest…

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I’d invest £300 each month to target a £20,000 second income

By putting aside a few hundred pounds each month, our writer thinks he can build a sizeable second income. Here's…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £200k in this stock

Edward Sheldon just spotted a substantial director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' and buy…

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Earnings: why Hargreaves Lansdown shares are falling

Hargreaves Lansdown shares reached overheated valuations in the past. But after a fall, and on H1 results, they just might…

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Earnings: why the Barclays share price just fell 10%

The Barclays share price had been recovering, as the FTSE 100 keeps setting new records. But it's just suffered a…

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3 reasons the stock market could keep surging in 2023

The stock market has made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores three factors that suggest a bullish outlook…

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Earnings: are Glencore shares bargains hiding in plain sight?

Glencore's share price has risen more than 350% from its March 2020 lows. The firm has just reported record profits.…

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Up 27% in a year, could the Centrica share price keep rising?

The Centrica share price has been rising strongly, but still sits far below where it was a decade ago. Our…

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Growth Shares

2 UK shares that could be set for big gains as the economy recovers

Jon Smith reveals two of his favourite UK shares from banking and property that he feels will outperform as the…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest in artificial intelligence!

Artificial intelligence shares have been rocketing in 2023. So I reckon this cheap FTSE 100 stock now remains the best…

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Growth stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich

With interest rates at 10-year highs, Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities in growth stocks that could help him build…

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Dividend Shares

HSBC shares are outperforming the FTSE 100. Should I buy this month?

I think banking giant HSBC Holdings nailed on to outperform the FTSE 100 index this year. And I hope its…

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Dividend Shares

How buying cheap shares now can make me passive income for life

Jon Smith talks through how he filters for undervalued stocks that also pay out dividends. This allows him to make…

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Lloyds shares: a cheap conviction buy this week

Lloyds shares are currently seen as undervalued by many. As such, I'll be buying more this week before it potentially…

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I got Warren Buffett to manage my money. Now I’m worried

Warren Buffett is a wildly successful investor, amassing a $110bn fortune and building a $695bn firm. But I have two…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 and stay there in 2023?

The FTSE 100 has again hit record a high. However, a global and UK recession could undermine its position as…

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My 3 best forms of passive income for 2023

Although there are many different ways to earn extra passive income, I like these three best of all right now.…

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

Our writer would use a compact portfolio to aim for a million. Here's why he focuses on buying high-quality companies…

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Will the Scottish Mortgage share price recover in 2023?

Scottish Mortgage continues to be the best-selling investment trust as buyers reckon it will repeat its stellar past performance.

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