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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares that could be takeover targets in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

These cheap shares may be takeover targets in 2025, and as such, potentially offer shareholders the chance to earn outsized…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to rate my FTSE 100 stocks and here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT wasn’t entirely supportive of my FTSE 100 holdings, but it shared some of my optimism. However, I wouldn’t recommend…

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Investing Articles

My £3-a-day plan to build a second income in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's putting aside a few pounds a day to build a second income -- and how…

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£20k to invest? 2 dividend stocks to consider for a £1,860 passive income this year!

| Royston Wild

A large investment spread across these big-paying UK dividend shares may be worth considering for potentially huge rewards, as Royston…

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If a 40-year-old invested in FTSE 250 growth stocks, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Royston Wild

Which would be the better way for investors to target large long-term returns -- buying a FTSE 250 fund or…

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2 top ETFs to consider for kickstarting an Individual Savings Account (ISA)!

| Royston Wild

Looking for a simple and effective way to start your investing journey? Here two great ETFs for Individual Savings Account…

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Moderna’s meant to be a red-hot growth stock. What on earth’s gone wrong? 

| Ben McPoland

Moderna's been anything but a high-flying growth stock in this investor's portfolio. So is it high time he gave up…

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I’m ready to buy more shares of this 10p penny stock!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in my portfolio looks more attractive after the company just released a promising trading update covering last…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for kickstarting a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy to supercharge your returns? Here are three top blue-chips to consider for a…

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FTSE 100 stocks just set a new record!

| James Beard

Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, the index of FTSE 100 stocks hit an all-time high today (17 January).…

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3 mistakes to avoid when looking for shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of mistakes he has learnt to try and avoid when looking for shares to buy…

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Why has the FTSE 100 just reached a new daytime high?

| Alan Oscroft

We're just a few weeks into 2025, and the FTSE 100 is already setting new records in spite of our…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares soar further in 2025?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at Rolls-Royce shares after a stellar few years. Can the aerospace and defence group's valuation…

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What on earth is going on with the Diageo share price in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

With Diageo's share price getting off to a poor start in 2025, this Fool wonders if now's the time for…

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As merger rumours swirl, should I pounce on Glencore shares?

| Christopher Ruane

After reported early stage talks between two giant miners emerged, our writer has been revisiting the long-term investment case for…

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P/E ratios under 5? Are these undervalued UK shares an opportunity to build wealth?

| Mark Hartley

Most UK shares haven't achieved the exceptional growth of their US counterparts but the low valuations may offer an opportunity.

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If an investor put £1k in the S&P 500, here’s what they could have in 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals how much an investment in the S&P 500 for the year ahead could be worth, based on…

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Prediction: these FTSE 250 stocks could be among 2025’s big winners

| Alan Oscroft

Finding the coming year's FTSE 250 winners isn't an easy task, but we're thinking about it at this time of…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 2 cheap shares to beat the FTSE in 2025. Its first pick astonished me

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones used artificial intelligence to help him select two cheap shares from the FTSE 100 that should fire up…

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Should I prepare for a stock market crash in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

Many investors fear a market crash, but the omens look pretty good for 2025. Dr James Fox explains his positioning…

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Warren Buffett strikes again

| Stephen Wright

Investors are always interested in what Warren Buffett is doing with Berkshire Hathaway’s cash. But the important thing is always…

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Here’s how much an investor would need in an ISA to earn £3,000 of passive income monthly

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons could retire early or secure additional income in later life by considering some simple steps to generate…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks that are ONLY for long-term investors

| Stephen Wright

Growth stocks can be great investments. But investors often need to wait a long time before they find out if…

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Are Lloyds shares the best no-brainer buy for a 2025 Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

Picking Stocks and Shares ISA buys can be hard on the little grey cells. Might a few relatively simple rules…

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3 things I think could cause a UK stock market crash before the summer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that although he isn't expecting a stock market crash today, there are a few reasons why he's…

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2 bold stock market ideas to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these two speculative shares offer high long-term growth potential from where they currently sit in the stock…

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Up 10% today, is it time to consider buying this unloved FTSE 250 value stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at a top performer in the FTSE 250 today, with the move coming from strong results from…

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1 stock to consider as inflation data sends the S&P 500 soaring

| Mark Hartley

As US markets opened on 15 January, the S&P 500 soared by 130 points on positive inflation data. Our writer…

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Investing Articles

Down 15% despite strong recent results, is it time for me to buy shares in FTSE retail institution Marks and Spencer?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE retailer M&S saw its share price drop despite a very strong Christmas trading update, which means a bargain may…

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Down 16% since August, this FTSE 250 defence firm looks cheap to me anywhere under £8.04

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 firm's a leader in its field and should benefit from massive increases in European defence spending. At…

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Down more than 20% in 2024. I think these 3 UK stocks could reverse that – and then some – in 2025!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out three UK stocks that had a tough time last year, with their shares falling sharply as…

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Why last year’s FTSE 250 winner could continue to climb this year

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall has one FTSE 250 stock in his sights after a big year in 2024 that saw…

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Investing Articles

I don’t understand why this FTSE 250 stock’s got so cheap!

| James Beard

Looking at the latest balance sheet of this FTSE 250 stock, our writer’s puzzled as to why investors appear to…

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Why the Lloyds share price surged 6.3% on Wednesday

| Stephen Wright

Inflation coming in lower than expected caused the Lloyds share price to jump 6.3% on Wednesday. But should long-term investors…

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AI thinks these could be the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now

| Mark Hartley

Can AI apps like ChatGPT really help investors pick winning FTSE 100 stocks? This Fool's impressed with the results but…

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The Greggs share price is down 20% this year! Is it time to consider buying?

| Roland Head

Greggs' share price nose-dived last week after a cautious trading update. Roland Head looks at the issues and gives his…

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ChatGPT thinks these are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying now

| Roland Head

Roland Head asked AI which FTSE 100 income stocks he should buy. The answers gave him some useful ideas. Here's…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m trying to build up my ISA to earn £10,000 passive income each year

| Alan Oscroft

I've been working to build some passive income for my retirement for years. Here's how I'm using the stock market…

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Could this 5.8%-yielding FTSE 250 share storm back in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of a FTSE 250 share he owns that has had a rough few…

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