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Where will the Woodbois share price go next?

The Woodbois share price has had a pretty volatile ride in 2022. But that's nothing new for a company that…

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How I’d invest £20,000 to target £85 in monthly passive income

I think that Real Estate Investment Trusts can be a great way to make passive income from property. Here’s how…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the FTSE 100 five years ago, here’s how much my investment would be worth today

The FTSE 100 has returned around 6% per year over the past five years. That’s not bad, but I think…

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This popular FTSE 100 share looks dirt-cheap to me

This FTSE 100 share has crashed by 27% over the past 12 months. But after 2022's price falls, I see…

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Can we really trust today’s high-yielding dividend stocks?

The FTSE 100 is packed full of top dividend stocks offering massive yields. Does this offer a sustainable passive income…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I bought for big dividends

These two FTSE 250 shares have crashed in 2022. But I see recovery potential in one and deep value in…

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Is it a good time to buy penny stock Woodbois?

The price of penny stock Woodbois is down 36% this year and just hit a new 52-week low. Can it…

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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested £1,000 in ASOS shares at the start of 2022

ASOS shares have had a horrible 2022. So will our writer be selling his position, or does he see value…

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Interest rates are going higher but I’m still buying shares for passive income

Galloping interest rates make cash saving accounts more attractive, right? Our writer completely disagrees.

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An investing lesson from the falling Rolls-Royce share price

The Rolls-Royce share price has tumbled 40% in a year. What has shareholder Christopher Ruane learnt -- and how will…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy as oil and gas prices cool!

Dr James Fox explores which FTSE 100 shares may benefit the most from cooling energy prices after a summer of…

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No savings at 30, this Warren Buffett technique is worth a million!

I can still be an ISA millionaire if I stick to Warren Buffett’s investment approach and remain disciplined throughout the…

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How I’d build a £5,000 monthly passive income by investing in shares

The ongoing stock market correction could unlock a massive passive income opportunity in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Could Lloyds shares really plummet as the economic crisis worsens?

Dr James Fox explores what's next for Lloyds shares after the company announced falling profits but a higher NIM forecast.

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I’d buy cheap UK shares in November to try and get rich

The stock market correction could provide lucrative buying opportunities among UK shares for a patient investor like me.

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After a tough 2022 for the FTSE 100, I’m watching this share in 2023

Gabriel McKeown looks at a FTSE 100 share that is trading near its lowest levels in 2022 and outlines why…

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I’d buy 3,200 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

Dividend yields are uncertain over the short term, especially today. But I think this could be a good one for…

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With £6,757 to invest, are these the best UK stocks to buy now?

I think that there are some great opportunities to invest in UK stocks at the moment. Here are three from…

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Stay rational about profit warnings

How to make rational investment decisions about profit warnings: ignore the myths; trust the data.

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After the SSE share price slump, is the stock a buy now?

Energy shares are on a downer, as the prospect of a windfall tax has spooked the market. But I think…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in November? Here’s my honest answer

It's the question I'm asked most as an investment writer. Is the FTSE 100 about to get caught up in…

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Why has the NatWest share price fallen today?

The NatWest share price fell after investors got a look at its Q3 2022 report. Was it all bad, a…

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Amazon share price sinks 10%! Should I buy this retail giant now?

Overnight trading sees a sharp drop in the Amazon share price. Our writer looks at what happened and whether it’s…

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Have Tesco shares reached their sell-by date?

Tesco shares appear to have fallen out of favour. However, I believe it is perhaps premature to dismiss this stock…

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Should I snap up THG shares at under 60p?

THG's share price has surged higher after founder Matthew Moulding splashed £5m on stock. But are the shares really cheap?…

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Saxo’s top 5 stocks to watch next week

Market strategist Jessica Amir has included McDonald's among the five stocks that she will be watching as we close out…

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What on earth’s going on with Meta stock?

Meta stock was down 24% yesterday. The parent company of Facebook has now lost around $520bn in market value this…

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Should I buy physical gold over FTSE 100 shares?

Gold is a go-to for investors choosing precious metals. Should I swap some of my FTSE 100 shares for gold…

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Are Lloyds shares still a buy despite falling profits?

Despite a drop in profits in its latest results, this Fool explains why he still believes Lloyds shares would be…

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I’d aim to turn £20,000 into £200,000 investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA like this

Christopher Ruane shares a couple of long-term investment strategies he could use to try and generate huge returns from his…

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What could a new Prime Minister mean for UK shares?

Against a choppy political backdrop, the outlook for UK shares seems uncertain. Should I look elsewhere for long-term opportunities?

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Is now the time to add this FTSE 250 share to my portfolio?

Gabriel McKeown identifies one FTSE 250 share that has struggled this year and reveals whether he'd now add it to…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Boohoo shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

My purchase of Boohoo shares back in 2020 has been one of my worst investments ever. Should I come up…

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How I’d invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to build passive income of £5,000 a year

Investing just a few pounds in dividend shares each day will build up over time and could generate a passive…

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After Shell’s record results, do I buy BP shares?

After Shell reported a sparkling set of quarterly numbers, Shell stock and BP shares both surged today. Should I buy…

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares offer today’s biggest yields

The UK's economic outlook might be worsening, but you'd never know it just from looking at some of our top…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a dead duck? Maybe not!

After taking a big beating in 2020, Rolls-Royce shares have lost more than three-quarters of their value since August 2018.…

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Should I buy Shell shares right now?

Shell shares have risen 5% in price on the back of a positive trading update and potential dividend increase. should…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 250 growth stock I might buy for 2023

I don't buy a growth stock very often. But after a few ups and downs, I think this one might…

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As Meta shares continue to plummet, should I buy Facebook?

Should our author buy Meta shares as the price comes down? Or is the struggling business too much of a…

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