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Why did this non-exec director buy £200k of Lloyds shares?

Dr James Fox speculates as to why a non-executive director has bought some 424,113 ordinary Lloyds shares. Should he do…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: should I buy Hargreaves Lansdown or abrdn?

Dr James Fox investigates two financial services companies and decides which to buy more of as he deep-dives into the…

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Growth stock crash: is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

Dr James Fox investigates whether now’s the right time to invest in growth-stock-focused Scottish Mortgage shares after its slump.

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5,000 in UK shares right now

Investing in UK shares with solid financials and wide competitive moats today could allow investors to capitalise on the coming…

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3 high-yield income stocks to buy for 2023

These high-yield dividend shares should provide a reliable 7%+ income for investors in 2023 and beyond, says Roland Head.

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Can I reach millionaire status by investing in growth stocks like Cathie Wood?

Dr James Fox explores whether investing in growth stocks like Cathie Wood could help to make him a millionaire. Or…

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Do optimists generate superior returns?

Many investors are biased towards the negative. But, believe it or not, things are getting better.

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Yields of up to 11.8%! 4 UK dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years

I'm searching for the best UK dividend stocks to buy for passive income. Here are several I think could be…

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5 steps I’d take to earn £5,000 in passive income

By taking a handful of steps, our writer hopes to build up a four figure passive income over time. Here's…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £17,880 passive income for life

Investing regularly can generate a surprisingly large nest egg in the long term. It can even lead to a five-figure…

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My top 5 dividend shares for 2023!

Dr James Fox highlights his top dividend shares to buy next year as he looks to supercharge his portfolio's passive…

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1 dividend stock I’m buying today to hold for the next decade

Realty Income shares have returned 13% per year over the last decade. Stephen Wright thinks the future looks bright for…

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Is Aston Martin’s share price the greatest FTSE 250 bargain?

Shares in Aston Martin trade at an enormous discount to last year's levels. Does this make it the FTSE 250's…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy now, after 35% falls in 2022?

The end of 2022 seems like a good time to assess the hardest-hit FTSE 100 shares, and to look for…

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Is Tesla stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

Tesla has been one of the market's most traded stocks lately. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap…

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I plan to buy more of this FTSE 250 share for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

The Games Workshop share price is soaring on news of a possible licencing deal with Amazon. Here's why I'm looking…

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My top 8 investment funds for 2023

Jon Smith explains his favourite investment funds for the New Year, including options for income and capital growth.

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2 hand-picked FTSE 100 shares to buy in 2023

As we enter a recession, the world's biggest investment bank has handpicked two FTSE 100 shares it thinks will outperform…

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Should I buy easyJet shares for 2023?

Conditions in the airline industry are improving. So is now the time for me to buy easyJet shares? Edward Sheldon…

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These 2 income stocks could help pay my mortgage

Jon Smith talks through how income stocks with dividend yields above 5.5% could help him counter the cost-of-living crisis.

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How I’d build passive income with just £40 a week

Our author explains how he’d build a passive income source with just £40 a week, starting with two important steps.

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’m steering well clear of!

Some FTSE 100 stocks carry low valuations for good reason. Here are three I think could deliver very poor investor…

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My top 5 dividend shares to buy for passive income in 2022 and beyond

Stephen Wright has a list of dividend shares that he thinks can hold up well in a recession. Here’s what’s…

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Why I’m not buying Rolls-Royce shares now for 2023

Jon Smith points to several reasons why he isn't keen to buy Rolls-Royce shares as we head into 2023, despite…

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FTSE 100 to hit 8,250 in 2023! That’s why I’m buying cheap shares today

FTSE 100 stocks have beaten much of the world this year, purely because they haven't crashed like most markets. Next…

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I’ve just used a Warren Buffett method to value one of my shareholdings

Our writer has been taking a look at Warren Buffett's approach to valuing companies, and applies the theory to one…

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Tremors felt in the UK housing market

The residential housing market is at the heart of the UK economy. It’s hard to see how a fall in…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares heading back to £1 in 2023?

Having spent the bulk of 2022 in penny stock territory, can Rolls-Royce shares head back to £1 in 2023 based…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy heading into 2023?

Lloyds shares are certainly looking cheap right now with a low forward P/E ratio. But does that make them a…

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Is this a good time to invest in this FTSE AIM All-Share stock?

Could FTSE AIM North Sea energy stock Jersey Oil and Gas be about to rocket on investment news? Gilly West…

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This well-known UK share is down 75% this year. Time to buy?

Jon Smith runs over a household UK share that has endured a terrible year and asks whether 2023 could be…

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Are Rio Tinto shares a good buy before 2023?

As the price of metals such as iron climb back up, is now the time to buy Rio Tinto shares?…

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What’s going on with the Currys share price?

The Currys share price has almost halved in a year -- and today's interim results haven't helped. Our writer considers…

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Down 34% this year, is it time to buy Alphabet stock?

With "nearly unlimited potential", Matt Cook thinks Alphabet might be one of the best value US tech stocks for him…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 in dividend shares to target a £700 income annually

In an effort to boost his passive income streams, these are the steps our writer would consider taking as he…

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What would it take for the Cineworld share price to explode in 2023?

Jon Smith talks through measures -- including restructuring and a potential buyout -- that could help the Cineworld share price.

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Down 25%, I think Warren Buffett would love these FTSE 100 bargains!

Investing differently has made Warren Buffett one of the world's most successful investors. Here are two FTSE 100 fallers I…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in abrdn shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

abrdn shares are strong picks for dividends. But are they a good investment overall? Andrew Mackie crunches the numbers.

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Buy-to-let vs FTSE 100 shares. Which should I invest in to create long-term wealth?

The FTSE 100 has a long history of delivering life-changing returns. But could buy-to-let now be a better way for…

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My 4-step passive income plan for early retirement

Stephen Wright is looking to use his investments to provide him with passive income. Here’s his plan for building a…

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