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If I put £10k in Lloyds shares today, how much could I have in 5 years time?

| Alan Oscroft

So, what should I buy with my next chunk of investment cash? Should I go for something new, or snap…

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I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he is already getting ready to try and profit from the next stock market crash, whenever…

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Up 20% in November! Is the Rolls-Royce share price just getting started?

| Ben McPoland

The Rolls-Royce share price was up again today after the firm released some bullish mid-term targets. Is £3 now on…

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I’d buy this penny stock with its 5% yield and growth prospects before it soars!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down this penny stock with its current enticing yield and explains how growth potential could help it…

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Is buying one of the best performing FTSE 100 stocks in 2023 wise right now?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Volatility has hurt many FTSE 100 stocks. Is one of the better performing shares on the UK’s premier index a…

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Is the Shein IPO a nightmare for the boohoo share price?

| Ben McPoland

It was revealed today that Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is preparing to go public in the US. What now…

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Is the easyJet share price set to soar in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet share price is lower today than in the 2020 stock market crash. Can that be right? Might it…

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Should I buy M&G shares for the 9.8% dividend yield?

| Christopher Ruane

With the M&G dividend yield close to double digits, this existing shareholder explains why he'd happily buy more of the…

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This cheap UK stock could rise 30%, the City says

| Ben McPoland

Analysts covering Serco Group shares reckon they could rise by over a quarter. But is this UK stock a good…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a million by investing £45 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks putting £45 a day into blue-chip shares could help him aim for a million. Here are some…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in December before the next stock market rally!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily snap up cheap FTSE 100 shares between now and the end of the…

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6% yield and 8% annual revenue growth! A passive income opportunity

| Oliver Rodzianko

Why not have the best of both worlds? Our writer explores a passive income opportunity with a 6% yield, bolstered…

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I’ve been loading up on this FTSE 250 share in November!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's been adding even more shares in this well-known FTSE 250 name to his portfolio this…

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Down 30%, these cheap shares are on sale!

| Oliver Rodzianko

Cheap shares don’t mean anything to our analyst unless there’s real value in what he’s buying. Let’s see his Foolish…

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I can’t believe how far these FTSE 100 shares have fallen!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is up 0.7% over six months, these five Footsie flops have collapsed 26% to 40%. But…

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If I’d put £10k in Apple stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

It's been a strong year so far for the tech giants listed on the US exchanges, including Apple stock. But…

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4 ways Warren Buffett has made me a better investor

| Cliff D'Arcy

After 80 years of investing, 93-year-old legend Warren Buffett has a $121bn fortune. Here are four of his lessons that…

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£12,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into £547 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Reinvesting the dividends paid from high-yielding stocks into more high-paying shares can generate significant passive income over time.

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Target up to £1,000 a month with income shares using this simple trick!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to earn up to an extra grand each month by investing in quality income shares with…

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3 beaten-down shares I’d consider buying for second income before the next bull market

| Harvey Jones

Now is a good time to bag a second income from FTSE shares as valuations are still low while we…

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Could the IAG share price take off in 2024?

| Dylan Hood

The IAG share price seems to be picking up momentum, having risen over 18% in 2023. This Fool assesses whether…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying Vodafone shares and Nvidia stock

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares were the most bought among Hargreaves Lansdown investors last week, closely followed by Nvidia. Dr James Fox explores…

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Is the BAE Systems share price screaming ‘buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems' share price has dipped, falling around 5% from its highs. Dr James Fox explores whether this could be…

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Just released: our top lower-risk, high-yield stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Near a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say for the Rolls-Royce share price!

| Charlie Carman

The Rolls-Royce share price has staged a remarkable rally over the past year, but can the FTSE 100 stock continue…

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Here’s my #1 Warren Buffett quote to help me build wealth in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

What should we do when the economy is dark, and the financial headlines are all gloomy? I have an idea…

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Is the Hargreaves Lansdown share price as cheap as it looks?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into the Hargreaves Lansdown share price and considers whether the stockbroking firm merits a place in his…

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How I’d use £3 a day to target reliable passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a plan for using the money he might have spent on a cup of coffee each day…

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2 top income shares I think could be brilliant buys in December!

| Royston Wild

Things are looking up for these high-quality UK income shares! I think they could be top stocks to buy next…

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The Diageo share price continues to fall! Time to buy the dip?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Why has the Diageo share price been struggling? Does its recent descent present a buying opportunity? Our writer investigates.

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Should I buy this delicious FTSE 250 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a look at whether this FTSE 250 food retailer could be a good stock to buy for…

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Up 5%, does the Rightmove share price make it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Results and trading updates can help us find the best stocks to buy. And Rightmove shares have just gained after…

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Up over 5% in one day! Should I buy this recovering FTSE 100 stock? 

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 100 stock is shooting higher today on a positive trading update. But can this big-cap keep rising in…

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The BT share price is rising! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Momentum is a valuable commodity on the stock market. Not many FTSE stocks have it. Here, Dr James Fox takes…

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2 top dividend growth stocks that just gave investors a 10% pay rise!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at two excellent dividend stocks that have recently been rewarding shareholders with very juicy income hikes.

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A 9.6% yield but down 11%! This FTSE 100 stock looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial stock looks poised for growth, is undervalued to its peer group, and pays a whopping yield…

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Is the easyJet share price primed for take-off?

| Dr. James Fox

The easyJet share price is up just 2% over the year, underperforming many peers. But Tuesday’s results announcement will provide…

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£2k to invest? I’ll buy these 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks in 2024

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is spreading his wings beyond UK blue-chips and has found a couple of FTSE 250 stocks that look…

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Are these 2 FTSE 100 companies recession-resistant?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two FTSE 100 giants that could outperform the stock market in the event of a near-term recession…

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Leverage the correction and buy dirt-cheap shares to target a richer lifestyle

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores his strategy for buying cheap shares in uncertain, volatile market conditions for long-term wealth creation.

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