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This penny stock delivered a 1,650% return in 5 years. I think there’s more to come

One of the best performing penny stocks of recent times is capable of another sensational bull run. Here's why I…

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I’d act now to set up a 2023 passive income — for just £5 a day!

Christopher Ruane explains how starting to put aside a fiver a day now to buy dividend shares could generate passive…

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£3k to invest? 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

Volatility breeds opportunity for investors with a Stocks and Shares ISA. Could these be the best investments in 2023 and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m keeping well away from!

The London Stock Exchange is packed with bargains following recent market volatility. But I'd avoid these two cheap FTSE 100…

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7 excellent UK shares I bought for my ISA in 2022!

Like Warren Buffett, I like to capitalise on stock market volatility by buying top stocks at a discount. Here are…

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Yields of up to 12.3%! 4 dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 20 years

I'm searching for the best dividend shares that could boost my long-term passive income. Here are several on my radar…

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4 Warren Buffett investing lessons for 2023

Stephen Wright thinks investors can learn from the year gone by via two simple Warren Buffett principles. What are they…

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7.4% yield! Here’s the abrdn dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

The sinking abrdn share price means dividend yields are now DOUBLE that of the FTSE 100. Should I buy the…

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How I’d build reliable passive income with just £20 a week

A diversified group of high-quality dividend shares can offer consistent passive income. Our writer explores his options.

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No savings at 40? I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and retire early

Investing in high-quality businesses could be the route to grow via a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer considers a…

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Are Tesco shares a no-brainer buy for 2023?

Tesco shares have fallen in 2022, and they're way down from their pandemic peak. I'm trying to decide whether to…

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Is the current stock market a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Lower share prices mean better opportunities for investors. Stephen Wright sets out his plan to take advantage of stock market…

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I’d buy Alphabet stock today for the coming decade

Our writer takes a look at the long-term outlook for Alphabet stock -- and likes what he finds. Here's why…

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A lifelong second income for £15 a week? Here’s how

With £15 a week to spare, our writer sets out how he would take a long-term approach to building a…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build snowballing passive income from stocks

Compound interest is so powerful it creates its own snowball effect. Here's how investing just £10 a day could lead…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole

Jon Smith reviews two growth stocks with a large presence in the UK that he thinks could struggle with the…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target an 8% dividend yield

Our writer explains the steps he would take to try and generate £1,600 in dividends each year by investing £20,000…

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2 dividend shares I’ve bought for lifelong passive income

Our writer shares two recent dividend shares he bought for his ISA. Both are listed on the FTSE 100 and…

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How I’d aim for £700 a month in dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

Christopher Ruane sets out three Warren Buffett investing principles he follows as he tries to boost his passive income streams…

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My top 5 stocks to buy in 2023 and beyond

Stephen Wright is expecting a recession in 2023. And he’s getting ready by making a list of stocks to buy…

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The 3 top-performing FTSE 100 stocks so far in 2022

Here's why I ended up holding the three top performing FTSE 100 stocks (Pearson, BAE Systems and Glencore) of this…

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How I’d use £50 a week to build a passive income stream

It's possible to kick-start a long-term passive income stream from scratch with just £7 a day... and these three important…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy for 2023?

Despite their poor performance this year, this Fool believes 2023 could be the time to snap up Lloyds shares. Here…

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Here’s how much a £1,000 investment in Apple shares 5 years ago would be worth today

Over the last five years, Apple shares have been terrific. But things have been different in 2022. Stephen Wright thinks…

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6.7% yield! A cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy in 2023

I've been scouring the FTSE 250 for the best income shares. Here's one I'd buy for my portfolio in 2023…

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Is the Scancell share price set to rocket in 2023?

The Scancell share price has more than doubled in under two months. Our writer considers whether it can keep soaring…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Rio Tinto shares in 2008, I’d have this much now

Ben McPoland explores how a £5,000 investment in Rio Tinto shares during the global financial crisis would be faring today.

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FTSE 100 investors might never have had it so good

FTSE 100 shares have given investors a scary ride in 2022, and that could continue. Here's why it might make…

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Why 2023 could be a great year for FTSE 100 stocks

How does 2023 look for FTSE 100 stocks? Stephen Wright explains why he’s optimistic on the prospects for the UK…

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I’d buy these 3 dividend stocks before Christmas

There isn't much time to buy more dividend stocks in 2022 but I would like to invest in these three…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in dividend shares for lifelong income

I see so many high-yielding dividend shares today, it's hard to know which ones to buy. Here are some ways…

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Will Lloyds shares recover in 2023?

Could Lloyds shares come roaring back in 2023 after a disappointing 2022? Christopher Ruane considers the possibilities -- and decides…

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What could happen to the Shell share price if oil hits $100 again?

Jon Smith is thinking hard about the potential appreciation of the Shell share price, based on the oil price rallying…

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3 shares to buy for a 2023 Stocks and Shares ISA?

There's plenty of time left to use up as much as we can of our 2022-23 Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett is wrong

Warren Buffett can do little wrong in the eyes of many investors. But I think one of his favourite strategies…

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Why buying Cineworld shares is not for the faint-hearted

Cineworld shares are the second most risky on the UK stock market. James Beard looks at risk and asks if…

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Here are 2 UK shares I bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022!

I think these UK shares could deliver fantastic investor returns over the next 10 years. This is why I bought…

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No savings at 45? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and aim to get rich

The Warren Buffett method has the potential to help create meaningful wealth, even after starting at 45 with little or…

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These are the 3 cheapest FTSE 100 stocks. Are they buys for 2023?

These FTSE 100 stocks boast bargain basement valuations, but are they worth buying for the year ahead? Roland Head investigates.

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Investing in the African future

We might look at UK-listed firms that have a lot of exposure to the continent.

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