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3 cheap shares I’d buy in February 

I like buying top FTSE 100 stocks at a discount. February could be a good time to go shopping for…

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How I’d spend £9 a day on FTSE shares to target £1,000 in passive income

For under a tenner a day, this writer reckons he could build a four-figure annual income in a few years…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Nio stock 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Nio stock has crashed since reaching astronomic highs during the pandemic. Here's what my return would have been if I'd…

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3 reasons to buy easyJet shares, and 1 reason to avoid

easyJet shares were hammered in 2022, but they've started on a tentative recovery. And the company is upbeat about the…

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My top 2 stocks to buy in February

This writer thinks there are some attractive opportunities in the market at the moment. Here's his choice for two quality…

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I’d aim to build a FTSE 250 portfolio starting with these 5 stocks

Many FTSE 250 businesses have the potential to build up decent growth in earnings over time, such as these five…

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Will the soaring Tesla stock price kickstart Scottish Mortgage shares?

Tesla stock has jumped almost two-thirds in a matter of weeks. That could boost Scottish Mortgage shares -- so will…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy in February to hold for 10 years!

I think these two UK growth shares are too cheap to ignore. Here's why I'm considering buying both for my…

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With no savings at 35, I’d buy this dividend stock to start earning monthly passive income

Stephen Wright thinks that buying shares in this monthly dividend stock could be a great way to start an investment…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way to build tax-free wealth for the future. Here's how…

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The Darktrace share price dives another 16%. What’s up?

The Darktrace share price has lost another 16% today, leaving it almost 80% below its peak. With the shares below…

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2 dirt-cheap, high-yield UK shares I’ve bought to hold for a decade

Christopher Ruane already owns this pair of high-yield FTSE 100 shares. But at their current share prices, he would happily…

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Tesla stock is blowing another bubble. But so what?

Tesla stock has soared by 75% in just three weeks, after the group posted upbeat Q4 figures. But I see…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a second income!

Dr James Fox explains how he’d spread his investments across three FTSE 100 stocks in an effort to generate passive…

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I’d invest £200 a month in Tesco shares to build £750 a year in passive income

I'm looking to build a lifelong passive income from a spread of FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Should I add Tesco…

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Are Diageo shares the FTSE 100’s best long-term buy?

Diageo shares have been looking strong over the past couple of years, and the company has just upped its dividend…

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The Ilika share price has doubled this month! Time to buy?

Since the start of 2023, the Ilika share price has soared 145% in a matter of weeks. Christopher Ruane looks…

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Up 90% in months, can the Aston Martin share price keep recovering?

The Aston Martin share price has nearly doubled in under three months. But our writer continues to see big risks…

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888 Holdings shares crash 25% on legal probe

888 Holdings shares crashed by a quarter on Monday morning, following two shock announcements. After falling 70% in a year,…

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£500 to invest? I’d buy these dividend shares for solid returns!

Dr James Fox details some of the dividend shares he'd invest in with £500 to spare. So, where is he…

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The BT share price is up, but there’s still a 6% dividend yield

BT's share price has gained 14% so far in 2023, after a dismal 2022. Is this a great time to…

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4 high-potential shares to buy for the green revolution!

Dr James Fox details some of his top shares to buy as countries around the world, and their citizens, look…

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Dividends tipped to fall in 2023! A UK income stock I’d buy today

Dividends from British shares are expected to fall as the economy struggles. But many UK stocks are still expected to…

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Does the Legal & General dividend forecast make it a great buy for income?

Christopher Ruane looks at the Legal & General dividend forecast and explains why he'd be happy to buy the shares…

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I’m looking to emulate Warren Buffett and buying these stocks now!

Dr James Fox explains how he's following a Warren Buffett value investing strategy, buying UK stocks before the market recovers.

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Here’s how I’m trying to double my Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer thinks share prices might have fallen too far and now could represent a once-in-a-decade-opportunity to double his wealth.

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Don’t ignore the dividend potential of the FTSE 100 index

The FTSE 100 has a fine dividend record, and rolling them back into my tracker alongside regular investments has driven…

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I’d avoid Lloyds shares and buy these cheap UK banks instead!

The Lloyds share price trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio. It also offers market-beating dividend yields. But here's why I'll…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Should investors buy them in February?

These FTSE 100 stocks seem to offer terrific all-round value. But are they really brilliant bargains or just wealth-draining investment…

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Could one investment in shares really make me a millionaire?

Striking it rich through a single amazing investment is possible -- but unlikely. So, how does our writer approach his…

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I deeply regret buying this FTSE 250 share!

Most of the shares I bought in 2022 have done well, but not this well-known FTSE 250 stock. It tumbled…

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I’d put £62 a week into this renewable energy stock for £500 a year in passive income

Renewable energy stocks listed in the UK have the potential to generate very attractive levels of passive income. Here's one…

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Rolls-Royce shares look toppy to me

Rolls-Royce shares have soared more than 70% since plunging below 65p in late September. But after surging so strongly, have…

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Is the FTSE 100 index full of cheap shares?

Is today a good time to invest in FTSE 100 shares? Yes, says our writer who thinks the UK's blue-chip…

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1 rising penny stock I’d snap up today!

This penny stock is on the rise since the turn of the year. Here's why I'd pounce on some shares…

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Never invested seriously? I’m following the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

Can following the approach of investment guru Warren Buffett help this writer improve his investing fortunes? He thinks so --…

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Can effective investing in stocks and shares really be this simple?

Here's my straightforward six-step approach for investing in the stocks and shares of individual listed companies with potential.

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2 Warren Buffett stocks I’ve bought to hold for 10 years

Edward Sheldon has built sizeable positions in two Warren Buffett-owned stocks. And he plans to hold on to these shares…

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Target a million via UK shares in this stock market correction with just £500 a month

Investors don't need a fortune to make a million with UK shares, especially when capitalising on the current stock market…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d aim for a million with a Stocks and Shares ISA instead

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million could be a more prudent approach than buy-to-let. Zaven Boyrazian…

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