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International Distribution Services shares plummet on Royal Mail news. Should I buy?

Jon Smith reviews the latest trading update and considers whether the move downwards in rebranded Royal Mail shares is justified.

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The Rolls-Royce share price has halved in 2022. Is it a recovery play?

The Rolls-Royce share price this week hit less then half what it was when 2022 began. Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Is this the perfect FTSE 100 share?

Our writer explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 share he already owns has a lot of appeal, considering its…

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Here’s why IAG shares just soared!

IAG shares have had a tumultuous time this year, losing 35% of their value. However, its stock popped 8% yesterday.…

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Stocks on sale! How I’d invest £5,000 today for lifelong passive income

Is now a good time to invest in passive income shares? Our writer considers several options he thinks would do…

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7.5% yield! Should I buy Land Securities shares for its dividends?

Land Securities' shares offer an attractive blend of big dividend yields and low P/E ratios. Should I buy the business…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday 14 Oct 2022

Is the FTSE 350 heading for a u-turn rebound?

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Alphabet stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Alphabet stock has an excellent reputation for beating the market. So, here's how much I'd have if I'd bought its…

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1 cheap stock I’d buy to start generating passive income today

With a dividend yield over 4.5%, I’ve got my eye on a cheap stock for my portfolio. Warren Buffett owns…

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4 key things investors should consider before buying Aston Martin shares!

Aston Martin's share price has slumped over 90% since its IPO four years ago. After recent fundraising is now the…

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6 super investors hold this FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy it too?

Some world-renowned investors have selected this FTSE 100 stock for their mega-portfolios. But have their investments been lucrative and is…

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These UK shares surprised the market and there’s likely more to come

Three UK shares just shot up after releasing robust trading updates and I think it's a good time to hunt…

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11% dividend yield! Is the Barratt share price a steal or a value trap?

As headwinds batter the Barratt share price, Andrew Mackie examines whether its attractive dividend yield is sufficient compensation.

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Stock market volatility: stick or twist?

The news is full of stories about the turbulence of the stock market But how volatile are the markets really,…

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How much higher can the BP share price go?

After a few years in the dumps, the BP share price is climbing again. Oil prices are pushing profits up,…

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Is the Haleon share price cheap under £3 ahead of earnings?

Research firms are favouring the Haleon share price. Is it time for me to snap some up before its next…

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As the BT share price slide continues, is it time to buy?

The BT share price has been falling, but that makes the stock's valuation look attractive, and pushes up the forecast…

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Meta stock is 67% off its highs. Is it time to buy?

Meta stock has experienced an extraordinary collapse in 2022. Is this an amazing buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Up 50%! Why Silicon Valley suddenly loves this UK stock

Despite being founded in 1844, this UK stock has become a hot growth prospect, attracting the attention of Silicon Valley…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 18% in a month and I’m finally going to buy them

Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares have been repeatedly disappointed, but I'm willing to take a chance on them before they…

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Should I buy IAG shares now?

IAG shares have fallen to near £1 in 2022 on the back of disruption across the airline industry. Edward Sheldon…

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Here’s how I can make the average UK salary via passive income

Jon Smith explains how he can invest in both dividend and growth stocks now in order to make sizeable passive…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’m avoiding like the plague!

I'm searching for the best, cheap UK shares to buy for my portfolio today. Here are two I'm avoiding despite…

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Should I nibble on Lloyds shares at 38p?

Lloyds shares have been in the eye of the economic storm this year. Our writer discusses whether he should go…

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How I’d invest £1,000 like Warren Buffett (using his own words)!

Jon Smith takes pieces of advice directly from Warren Buffett and applies them to how he should be investing at…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy today

The FTSE 250 is down by double-digits in 2022, creating amazing buying opportunities for patient investors. But is this the…

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What almost 70% of private investors are doing to handle this market volatility

eToro thinks DIY investors have an edge over the institutions, and recent data shows they know how to use it…

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How I’d invest £350 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

Targeting a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer looks at what it would take to reach this goal if…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Thursday 13 Oct 2022

The FTSE 350 falls for six days in a row...

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9 FTSE 100 stocks I think Warren Buffett might love!

Following the lead of successful investors like Warren Buffett can be a great strategy to build wealth. Here are several…

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Is a stock market recovery on the way?

Stock markets have been steadily heading lower this year. But could a recent rally in share prices signal the beginning…

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Are Marks and Spencer shares a buy while they’re under £1?

Marks & Spencer shares are down almost 60% this year. With the stock the cheapest it's ever been, is this…

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I’d buy 850 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

If I want to generate regular monthly passive income, I need to find stocks that will pay me a reliable…

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£5k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 value shares I’d buy right now!

Stock market volatility leaves many top stocks trading at undemanding prices. Here are two low-cost shares I'd buy if I…

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Are DS Smith shares the FTSE 100’s best bargain right now? 

DS Smith shares have gained momentum after a promising trading update. Looking at the fundamentals, I think the FTSE 100…

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Does the current National Grid share price offer me a 25% discount?

The fall in the National Grid share price has created a dividend yield above 6% from this defensive business, which…

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Forget bonds! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks to help me retire before 60

Jon Smith notes the strong move in the bond markets recently, but explains why he feels that FTSE 100 stocks…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the last five years. Has a tracker fund…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

Now looks like a good time to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. These are…

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I’d buy 960 shares in this FTSE stock for £120 in passive income

Jon Smith talks through his FTSE stock pick that he feels is a smart buy to pick up passive income…

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