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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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3 ‘hidden’ high-yield stocks to buy in December

These little-known high-yield shares are expected to provide dividend yields of 8% or more in 2023. Roland Head explains why…

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Why did this FTSE 100 company soar 26% in November?

Jon Smith reviews the JD Sports share price performance, given the fact that the FTSE 100 stock was a top…

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I’d buy these cheap shares in December and hold for a decade

These cheap shares are down from all-time highs. But does increasing pet ownership and growing subscription numbers spell better days?

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2 top ways to invest for retirement

In the absence of inherited wealth, here's how I'm following a two-pronged strategy to invest for retirement within tax-efficient accounts.

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If I’d invested £500 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Dr James Fox explores how successful he would have been if he'd invested £500 in Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway half…

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With hardly any savings at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth!

Dr James Fox explains how he'd use the Warren Buffett approach to build long-term wealth, even starting out with near-zero…

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How I’d invest £850 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a million

With a goal and a strategy, our writer outlines his plan to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA. Discipline,…

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Would Rolls-Royce shares meet Buffett’s famed investment criteria?

Shareholder Dr James Fox explores whether Rolls-Royce shares meet the investing characteristics the Oracle of Omaha looks for in stocks.

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2 growth stocks I’d buy right now without hesitation

The recent bear market has thrown up some attractive opportunities in growth stocks, such as these two with strong underlying…

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This FTSE 100 income stock has an 18.5% yield. What’s the catch?

Jon Smith explains why a top income stock has such a high yield and how scratching below the surface reveals…

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FTSE correction: a once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income!

Dr James Fox explains why he's happily investing in dividend stocks now to create a major passive income stream.

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares help me ride the next tech boom?

Scottish Mortgage shares have halved in price in the past year. Our writer explains why he'd buy now to position…

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Dividend stock in focus: lithium giant SQM offers an 8% yield!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at lithium miner SQM as he searches for dividends stocks that could boost…

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Best British growth stocks to buy for December

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in December, which included a rare double…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy during this recession

As the UK braces itself for a long recession next year, here are two FTSE 100 shares I'm planning on…

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With a spare £100, I’d buy these dividend shares to start building passive income today

Can I invest with just £100? Absolutely! Stephen Wright details the dividend shares that he’d buy to turn £100 today…

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1 stock to double down on in December

Amazon.com stock is down 44% since the start of the year. But with the underlying business in good shape, I’m…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to try and get rich!

Could these wealth-building strategies from billionaire investor Warren Buffett also help everyday investors make life-changing wealth? I think so!

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I’d buy 6,000 shares of this stock for £250 in monthly passive income

Here's another UK dividend stock I'm thinking of investing in to help provide me with some long-term passive income.

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3 handpicked US dividend stocks with high yields to buy in December

Morgan Stanley recently picked out a number of US dividend stocks with high yields. So, here are three shares I'm…

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3 cheap shares I’m looking to buy in December

Inflation and rising interest rates have caused stock market volatility. I’m looking to take advantage by buying cheap shares for…

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Why did the abrdn share price rise 18% in November?

The abrdn share price moved sharply higher in November. Was it something the company did or just a rising tide…

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With a spare £1,500, I’d buy these top growth stocks in December

Jon Smith runs through two US-listed growth stocks that he feels have been battered too much over the course of…

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Here are all the UK shares I’ve been buying in 2022

A volatile stock market has been generating buying opportunities for investors this year. Stephen Wright has been seizing the opportunity…

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a 7% dividend yield

Can our writer generate £1,400 in annual passive income streams by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He…

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3 dividend shares with 10% yields to buy right now?

I see lots of dividend shares with price falls pushing their yields into double digits. And I'm not just talking…

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How I’d take advantage of a stock market crash in 2023

Jon Smith explains why a stock market crash could happen next year, but also, if it does, how he can…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d never buy!

There are so many top quality FTSE 100 shares out there that I always have trouble deciding which to buy.…

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This FTSE 100 stock turned £5,000 into £65,000! Is it too late to buy?

This FTSE 100 stock constantly makes it onto the list of best UK performers over various time frames. Should I…

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How I would maximise a stocks and shares ISA in 2023

Matt Cook is looking at how he would take full advantage of a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023. Here’s…

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Should I buy Shopify stock today?

Shopify stock has fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Warren Buffett bought TSMC stock! Should I buy too?

Warren Buffett recently bought a large chunk of TSMC stock. Given his excellent record of picking amazing stocks, should I…

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2 stocks to buy with dividends yielding more than 3%

For me, these dividend-paying industrial companies are two stocks to buy right now for my long-term diversified stock portfolio.

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No savings at 45? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build retirement wealth

Warren Buffett's investment approach is surprisingly simple. Roland Head explains how he'd use the billionaire's methods to build a nest…

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3 UK shares that could benefit from the World Cup

With the World Cup in full swing this December, here are three UK shares I'm eyeing that could benefit during…

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I’m buying these quality FTSE 100 shares and holding them till I retire

There aren't many FTSE 100 shares that I can say I'm intending to hold till retirement. But these I can…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy from the FTSE 100 in December

Warren Buffett says that a wonderful business provides one of the best defences against rising prices. Here are two from…

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As the FTSE 100 climbs, I’d buy these 3 shares in December

I'm seeing so many attractive FTSE 100 bargains out there, it's tough deciding which ones I'd buy today if I…

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With hardly any savings at 40, I’d use the Warren Buffett method for generating passive income

With enough cash in the bank to see off emergencies, Stephen Wright is looking to start building passive income streams…

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