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Was I dumb to sell my GSK shares?

After having a big holding of GSK shares, we sold out big-time in April 2021. Nearly two years later, should…

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2 Dividend Aristocrats I’ve bought for growing income

Christopher Ruane has boosted his income streams by buying two Dividend Aristocrats. Here's why these investments excite him.

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If I’d invested £500 in Persimmon shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have yielded positive returns over the last three years.

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I’d buy cheap shares for a £10,000 second income!

Here's how I'd invest a lump sum in order to generate a second income of an extra £10,000 a year…

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Here’s the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for 2023

Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for this year with the pharma giant slowly increasing its dividend…

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I’d invest my first £500 in this high-dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock today

I think this top-notch, high-dividend-yield stock may potentially lay strong foundations for a starter investment portfolio.

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3 reasons I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy FTSE 100 shares right now

Buy-to-let is a popular wealth-building strategy, but investing in FTSE 100 shares may be a faster and easier alternative.

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At 108p, is now a good time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares are trading near record lows, but I think it may be years before the business can return to…

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The Meta share price is soaring! Time to pile in?

The Meta share price rose sharply last week on the back of surprising full year results. Is now a great…

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How I’d target £40,000 in passive income with just £100 a week!

Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to develop a passive income-generating portfolio with a limited amount of capital.

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UK shares in focus: could this be the cheapest growth stock on the FTSE?

Dr James Fox takes a close look at UK stocks offering growth opportunities. Could this Africa-focused stock be the top…

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3 UK AI stocks for the artificial intelligence revolution

Artificial intelligence is set to disrupt every industry over the next decade. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three UK AI stocks…

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Stock pick: IAG vs easyJet

With airlines shares set to be huge winners in 2023, I'll be assessing which between IAG and easyJet stock is…

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2 dividend shares I’m buying before the end of February!

Dr James Fox details two dividend shares he's looking to add to his portfolio as he seeks to enhance passive…

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I’d invest £500 a month to target a £45,000 second income from dividend shares

Regularly investing money in the stock market can build a substantial portfolio capable of generating passive income through dividend shares.

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Are BAE Systems shares a great choice for FTSE 100 dividend investors?

BAE Systems has a terrific track record of annual dividend growth. Could it be one of the best income stocks…

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2 cheap, dividend-paying AIM shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

These UK shares provide passive income and trade on ultra-low earnings multiples. Here's why I'd buy them to hold for…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Airtel Africa shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Our writer looks at the performance of Airtel Africa shares over the past 3 years, and examines how much a…

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Could high-yield investing help me build long-term wealth?

Our writer thinks high-yield investing could help him build wealth, but would still pay close attention to finding quality shares…

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3 FTSE 100 shares at cheap prices I’d consider in February

Charlie Carman identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares trading at bargain prices that he'd contemplate buying, even as the…

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Lloyds shares have jumped 25% in 3 months, but still look cheap to me

The FTSE 100 is flying and so are Lloyds shares. Yet I reckon they still offer value, while the dividend…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now for passive income

These mid-cap stocks have a long track record of dividend growth. Roland Head explains why he views them as top…

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The FTSE 250 tanked by 30% in 2022! Here’s how I’d invest with a Stocks and Shares ISA today

Investing in a bear market can be a risky endeavour, but it can also open the door to substantial returns…

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2 UK stocks to buy now at 52-week lows

The recent market rally has left behind some quality businesses, says Roland Head. He highlights two potential bargain stocks to…

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This ex-penny stock is up 111% in 6 weeks. Should I buy more?

This former penny stock has rocketed into small-cap status in a matter of weeks. Should I add more shares or…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in February

If I had spare cash to invest right now, I'd research these two FTSE 250 stocks first with a view…

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Down 27%, are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Scottish Mortgage shares after their well-publicised fall from a pandemic-era high. Should…

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3 income stocks to try and turn £5,000 into £560k!

Dr James Fox details three income stocks that he thinks could help transform his wealth if he uses a compound…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying for an era of demographic change!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the demographic challenges facing the global economy and three FTSE 100 stocks…

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The FTSE 100 companies offering the highest dividends

Which FTSE 100 companies pay the highest dividends right now? The yields among the stocks in this less talked about…

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An uneven recovery: can I still find bargain stocks on the FTSE 100?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the FTSE 100's recent surge, and explores whether he can still find…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett to find cheap UK shares

Warren Buffett has made huge amounts of money following some simple investing principles. Our writer is using some Buffett wisdom…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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Why soaring Rolls-Royce shares have further to rally!

Dr James Fox explains why he believes Rolls-Royce shares will continue their bull run further into 2023, despite a warning.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d like to buy and hold for 10 years!

I think these real estate investment trusts (or REITs) could be great buys for a winning portfolio. Here's why I'd…

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Billionaires love these 3 stocks! Should I buy them for my portfolio?

Stephen Wright has been looking at what stocks the best in the business are buying. Can he learn anything from…

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Best US stocks to buy for February

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in February, which included tech, tech, and…

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The 2023 Stocks and Shares ISA countdown is on. What should we do?

Many investors will have avoided a Stocks and Shares ISA during the recent traumatic years on the stock market. But…

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Why I’m buying the dip on Alphabet shares

Alphabet shares are falling as the company blundered the launch of its AI chatbot, Bard. Stephen Wright is being greedy…

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How a stock market crash could turbocharge my Stocks and Shares ISA

This Fool thinks a market crash could actually benefit his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why he thinks this and…

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