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A Lloyds share price of 80p by the end of summer? Here’s how it could happen

| Alan Oscroft

I'd see it as a mistake to try to make any firm Lloyds share price predictions. But that doesn't stop…

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Investing Articles

Top US dividend shares to consider in April

| Mark Hartley

As the last remnants of winter slowly fade away, Mark Hartley is looking for promising dividend shares from across the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for M&G shares in 2025 and 2026

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts for FTSE 100 asset manager M&G. Is this 9% yield a safe…

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Retirement Articles

Putting £500 a month into a SIPP from the age of 40 could lead to over £500k by retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By putting money into a SIPP at 40 and investing properly, an investor could build significant savings by the time…

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Are BAE Systems shares still a bargain near a 52-week high?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman evaluates where BAE Systems shares could go next as geopolitical turmoil drives global military expenditure to record levels.

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Investing Articles

What on earth’s going on with the Unilever share price?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines the reasons behind the lack of direction in the Unilever share price over the past few years.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares up to 2028

| Stephen Wright

Can analyst forecasts offer a useful insight into dividend shares? Stephen Wright take a look with one of the FTSE…

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I think these shares could skyrocket if the US stock market enters a new bull run

| Dr. James Fox

The US stock market has dipped, and this has impacted some shares more than others. Dr James Fox highlights several…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 bargains to consider before the 5 April ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 shares could be great stocks to consider buying before next month's Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Investing Articles

Is £500,000 enough to generate a second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth over the long run…

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Could this finally revive the sickly Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has been in a downward spiral for most of this century. But might this good news…

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Up another 35% in 2025 – can the Rolls-Royce share price keep climbing forever?

| Harvey Jones

Can nothing stop the Rolls-Royce share price? It's been shooting to the stars for three years now but has to…

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Investing For Beginners

Up 170% in the past year, I think this penny stock might not stay below 4p for much longer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a penny stock he's come across relating to alternative fuel provisions and believes could be a…

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Dividend Shares

How much second income could be made from the dozen highest-yielding FTSE 250 shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith tots up the combined results for the highest-yielding stocks in the FTSE250 index and explains how it can…

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2 beaten-down UK shares I’m avoiding in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

This pair of well-known UK shares from the FTSE 250 index are trading for pennies. Here's why I'm giving them…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares I need for £1,500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering whether he should increase his position in this FTSE 100 passive income stock that's up 32%…

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Investing Articles

Could buying Nvidia stock now be like buying Amazon for pennies in 2000?

| Christopher Ruane

History isn't a predictor as to what happens next in the stock market, but our writer thinks it can still…

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Investing Articles

Down 73%, can the ITM Power share price ever recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about ITM Power, but reckons the share price is where it is for…

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Investing Articles

The Prudential share price continues its recovery after 2024 profits rise 10%. Where’s it heading this year?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the investment case for Prudential after positive 2024 full-year results could prompt further share price growth in…

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Investing Articles

As Warren Buffett ramps up investments in Japan’s trading houses, here’s what I’m doing

| Stephen Wright

Most investors can’t do what Warren Buffett is doing right now. But Stephen Wright thinks the best thing is to…

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Down 20% since February despite excellent 2024 results, is IAG’s share price set to soar again?

| Simon Watkins

IAG’s share price tumbled recently on factors that look speculative to me, so a bargain might be in view. To…

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Investing Articles

This re-energised FTSE 250 ultra-high-yield star looks packed with value to me now!

| Simon Watkins

A big reorganisation is under way at this FTSE 250 firm, which is already seeing good results. It also delivers…

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Investing Articles

These 5 FTSE growth stocks are stinking out my SIPP! Time to sell?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is happy with the performance of his Self-Invested Personal Pension but unfortunately five growth stocks are casting along…

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Top Stocks

5 S&P 500 ‘sell-off stocks’ Fools have added to their watchlist

| The Motley Fool Staff

The S&P 500 recently dropped by around 9% in the course of just one month, creating plenty of buying opportunities…

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I’m buying more of this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock before it takes off!

| Mark Hartley

FTSE 250 tech company Kainos Group is near its five-year low and looks primed for a recovery this year. This…

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Investing Articles

Could the ‘Pepsi Paradox’ make this FTSE 100 stock a buy?

| James Beard

Scientists have a theory as to why Coca-Cola is the world’s number one soft drink. But is this good enough…

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Is the share price slump of this FTSE 250 defence stock a warning sign for others?

| James Beard

Despite an increased focus on defence spending, the QinetiQ Group share price fell heavily on 17 March. Our writer takes…

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Investing Articles

Will the FTSE 100 follow the S&P 500’s 10% correction? I don’t think so, and here’s why

| Alan Oscroft

As the S&P 500 suffers a painful spell, I consider how much FTSE 100 stock market investors here in the…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway stock is surging… here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Concerns about US exceptionalism and a significant holding in falling Apple aren’t holding Berkshire Hathaway stock back. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

Where could IAG shares go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say!

| Charlie Carman

After a stunning 129% rally, IAG shares have started to nosedive in recent weeks. Analysts are divided over the future…

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Investing Articles

The Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price is up 181% this year! What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

The Eurasia Mining (LSE:EUA) share price has had a simply stunning 2025 so far. What's going on -- and is…

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Investing Articles

Is this the FTSE 100’s best dividend share?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of a high-yield FTSE 100 share he believes investors should consider for their…

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Investing Articles

Down 27% in 3 days! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 defence stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE stock has collapsed in recent days, leaving this Fool wondering if he's looking at a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Is ITV a screaming FTSE 250 bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

Down by over two-thirds in around a decade, this well-known FTSE 250 share now trades on what may look like…

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Is this FTSE 100 AI growth stock beginning to run out of steam?

| Andrew Mackie

Despite it being a runaway success, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly concerned for the momentum of this AI growth stock.

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Investing Articles

Up 12% today, here’s a great FTSE 250 growth share to consider!

| Royston Wild

Softcat's share price is soaring following a blockbuster first-half trading announcement. Here's why the FTSE 250 share is worth a…

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Growth Shares

Prediction: in 1 year, the easyJet share price could be as high as…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the easyJet share price could head higher over the coming year based on the current…

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Investing Articles

Up 21% with dividends on top! See the stunning Shell share price forecast for 2025

| Harvey Jones

Brokers are feeling optimistic about the outlook for the Shell share price, predicting solid growth this year. But Harvey Jones…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in AstraZeneca shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca shares have recovered from their brief slump with investors broadly buoyed by the company’s long-term business prospects.

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has slumped, and it seems that CEO Jensen Huang may have lost the Midas touch after his AI…

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