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The S&P 500 just hit levels not seen since 2020. Should I buy across the pond?

Jon Smith flags up the sharp fall in the S&P 500 and explains why he's keen to get some exposure…

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I’m buying these FTSE shares for a huge dividend return straight away!

Homebuilder Persimmon offers a huge dividend to investors. Jacob Ambrose Willson is taking advantage by buying up these FTSE shares.

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The Cineworld share price is steady after interim results

There's been little movement in the Cineworld share price as an improved first half was overshadowed by bankruptcy proceedings.

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Down 50%! Two growth shares I’d buy in October

Our writer identifies a pair of UK growth shares that have seen their prices halve in the past 12 months…

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Volatility alert! 3 ways I can still make money with the FTSE 100

Jon Smith explains how short-term volatility in the FTSE 100 isn't great, but that he can still find ways of…

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Is now a good time to invest in dividend shares?

Dividend shares can underpin an effective long-term investment strategy and here's why I think today is a good time to…

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Here’s why it’s finally time for me to consider buying Tesco shares

After a long wait, Tesco shares look attractive to me now because of one overriding reason and I'd consider buying…

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Should I buy Woodbois shares this October?

Our writer has been looking at the investment case for Woodbois shares -- but isn't ready to add them to…

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What’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price is down by over half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers why this might be…

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3 cheap income shares to buy in October?

Heading into October, falling prices are making a lot of income shares look increasingly attractive. Here are three with news…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £2,000 in annual dividend income

Ill winds in the stock market could present an opportunity for our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's his plan…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday 30 Sep 2022

The FTSE 350 fell 2% on Thursday 29 September...

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8% dividend yield! Here’s the Vodafone dividend forecast through to 2024

Vodafone's share price dive this year has sent the dividend yield through the roof. Should I add the popular FTSE…

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With FTSE 100 shares on sale, I’m buying

Many FTSE 100 shares have tumbled in price -- but are the businesses less promising than before? Our writer is…

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Buy-to-let is in trouble so I’ll generate passive income from shares instead

Buy-to-let is in for a torrid time as interest rates rise and mortgages are pulled. I'll generate a passive income…

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UK shares: is this consumer goods stock a no-brainer buy?

Jabran Khan is hunting for the best UK shares and takes a closer look at this consumer goods hygiene company…

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Does the Admiral share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

The Admiral share price has fallen as part of an insurance sell-off. But when a sector is down, that can…

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The falling Direct Line share price has made it even more attractive!

As the Direct Line share price continues to fall, this Fool explains why it is even more of an attractive…

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How much would I need to invest to live off dividend shares?

Could investing in dividend shares enable our writer to cover his living costs, either now or upon retirement? He thinks…

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If I invest £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares, how much could they be worth in 10 years?

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen to under 70p. But what might happen in 10 years, once we get past the current…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d still buy

There are FTSE 100 companies that make sense for me now, given the weak pound and UK economic environment, and…

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The Next share price just fell 10%. Is it a no-brainer buy now?

The Next share price has fallen 40% over the past 12 months. First-half profits are up, but the second-half outlook…

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Could the Tesco share price defy a recession?

The Tesco share price has fallen over a fifth in 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why a recession might hurt…

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Could the Deliveroo share price fall beneath 50p?

Having lost over 70% in one year, will the Deliveroo share price fall further? Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks…

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Why I’d add these 3 shares to my Stocks and Shares ISA

Gabriel McKeown outlines the three shares he would add to his Stocks and Shares ISA as part of a long-term…

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Here’s how much passive income £5,000 could get me next year

James Beard considers how much passive income could be generated next year, from investing £5,000 in some of the UK’s…

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Would investing £100 in Lloyds shares in January have earned me money yet?

If our writer had bought Lloyds shares at the start of the year, he'd now have a paper loss. He…

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I reckon this week’s dip is a great time to buy UK passive income stocks

Today's volatile markets are handing me a great opportunity to expand my portfolio of passive income stocks at reduced valuations.

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My top FTSE 250 stocks to buy for October and beyond

I think there's a lot of value in the FTSE 250 of mid-cap shares right now and here are some…

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Does a weak pound mean I should sell my UK shares?

Our writer is not too concerned about the impact a declining pound might have on the UK shares he owns.…

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Can the Woodbois share price grow?

The Woodbois share price soared then slumped. Now it rises again, but can it continue on the back of rising…

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I reckon today’s crisis is a great time to buy Lloyds shares

Today's "dysfunctional" stock markets are hitting good companies through no fault of their own. I'm taking this opportunity to buy…

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These 3 FTSE shares slumped as the stock market slides. Time to buy?

Don't you just love it when FTSE shares slide, and we get the chance to buy our favourite ones at…

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2 Warren Buffett-like FTSE stocks that Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying!

Hargreaves Lansdown clients have been piling into these two FTSE 100 shares recently. Here's why I think billionaire investor Warren…

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Aviva shares are falling, but the dividend yield is rising. Time to buy?

Jon Smith sees the fall in Aviva shares today and thinks it could be a good opportunity to buy for…

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If I invested £1,000 in Tesco shares now, how much could they be worth in a year’s time?

Jon Smith considers the future for Tesco shares with the uncertainty around inflation and the UK economy over the next…

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5 steps to earn £500 in passive income a month

In just five steps, our writer thinks he can put a passive income plan into action that over time could…

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Value investing isn’t dead, so here are my top shares to buy now

I'm following Warren Buffett and looking for cheap shares to buy now while they're on sale. Here's what I've found...

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At 52-week lows, is the Rolls-Royce share price finally fair value?

Jon Smith explains why the Rolls-Royce share price is still falling and whether he thinks it's time for him to…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy… but not right now

Diageo’s strong brands make the stock look attractive to our author. But are there better investment opportunities in the FTSE…

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