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Investing Articles

3 passive income ideas I’d use now to target £380 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Investing in three blue-chip FTSE 100 shares, our writer believes he could earn substantial passive income streams. Here's how.

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Investing Articles

I was broke and homeless. Now I earn passive income while I sleep!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer recounts a failed business idea that cost him his life savings, and how he managed to use the…

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Investing Articles

Analysts think the IAG share price could rise 38%. What should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

The IAG share price implies a price-to-earnings ratio of 4 and the business is gathering momentum. So why isn’t Stephen…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price is lagging far behind Barclays! Which bank is the better buy?

| Mark Hartley

With Barclays' growth this year more than double the Lloyds share price, our writer pits the two banks against each…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Ed Sheldon was investing his full Stocks and Shares ISA limit today, he’d put money into both funds and…

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Investing Articles

At 500p, is the Rolls-Royce share price simply a joke? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged almost eight times from its lows in late 2022. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 has a 71.6% discount! What’s the catch?

| Dr. James Fox

Major banks and brokerages think this FTSE 250 stock is way too cheap. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Investing Articles

5 major UK shares being bought by company directors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals five UK shares whose insiders have been buying up massive chunks of shares. Do they know something…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 35? I’d follow Warren Buffett and aim to build a passive income empire

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how keeping a focus on long-term investing and compounding, like Warren Buffett, can yield significant financial rewards.

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks tipped to charge into 2025!

| Dr. James Fox

Analysts rate these two UK stocks highly and contending they will lead the charge into 2025. Our writer takes a…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 4,920 shares of this stock for a £100 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This stock may pay lumpy dividends, but its yield looks too delicious to pass up. Zaven Boyrazian explores an under-the-radar…

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Investing Articles

A FTSE 100 share I’m aiming to hold for a lifetime!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild typically buys shares he expects to own for a decade or more. However, he hopes to hang on…

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Investing Articles

This ex-penny stock’s tipped for a 175-235% surge by City analysts!

| Ben McPoland

Select analysts reckon this 28p former penny stock has the potential to double or even treble investors' money in the…

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Investing Articles

Down 10% or more, I think these FTSE 250 shares are brilliant bargains!

| Royston Wild

Looking for cheap stocks to buy following recent stock market volatility? Here are two FTSE 250 value shares I think…

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Investing Articles

7%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for my ISA today

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two FTSE 250 income…

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4 FTSE stocks Fools think are massively oversold

| The Motley Fool Staff

Both the Footsie and FTSE 250 contain many companies that some investors may see as extremely cheap despite fantastic long-term…

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Investing Articles

Up 27% in a year! Is this FTSE 250 stock a golden opportunity?

| Oliver Rodzianko

This Fool reckons this FTSE 250 company is going to continue to grow steadily over the long term. It's expanding…

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Investing Articles

I HAVE to do these 4 things when investing to build a passive income stream

| Sumayya Mansoor

There are many things to remember when looking to build a passive income stream. Our writer details four key aspects…

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Investing Articles

Up 17% in a year, I think this value stock’s due a breather

| Gordon

A good investor knows it can take time for value stocks to pay off, but this Fool thinks there might…

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Investing Articles

1 under-the-radar FTSE 100 gem I reckon is a no-brainer buy

| Sumayya Mansoor

This FTSE 100 stock may not be well-known, but our writer explains why she thinks it could be a savvy…

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Investing Articles

2 dull but delightful stocks I’d back to keep growing dividends

| Paul Summers

Our writer would rather back boring-but-consistent dividend growth stocks over those offering above-average amounts of passive income.

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Investing Articles

My top 3 bargain FTSE shares! But which is cheap, cheaper and the cheapest?

| James Beard

Having identified his three favourite undervalued FTSE 100 shares, our writer attempts to rank them in order of value for…

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Investing Articles

Why this FTSE 100 bank stock is my best value pick right now

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a deep dive into the world of FTSE 100 bank stocks. Which lender does he see as…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 giant could be a sweet deal at the current price

| Gordon

This Fool's always on the lookout for companies which look like a bargain. I think I've found one on the…

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Investing Articles

£12,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an annual second income of £45,700

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines how he’d consider putting £12,000 into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a lucrative second income…

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Value Shares

Down 75%, is Watches of Switzerland one of the FTSE 250’s best value stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 250 stock Watches of Switzerland Group's been an absolute dog in recent years. But is there value on offer…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what 21 analysts are expecting from the Burberry share price after a 70% decline

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are expecting the Burberry share price to rise as the company’s earnings recover over the next few years. What…

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Investing Articles

Zero savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method as I am to build riches

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks to the long career of billionaire investor Warren Buffett and draws some inspiration for his own stock…

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Investing Articles

How to find best-in-class dividend shares to boost passive income

| Harshil Patel

Searching for the best dividend shares can be a minefield. Our writer outlines how to simplify the search for regular,…

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Investing Articles

5 UK stocks that all passive income investors should consider

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to pick passive income stocks? At the Fool, we think it's good to listen to all…

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Investing For Beginners

Over the last 5 years, this ETC has smashed the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains what an ETC is and reveals one idea that has beaten the FTSE 100 performance by over…

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Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in August [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

Time to sell J D Wetherspoon shares after Tim Martin sells a £10m stake?

| John Fieldsend

Chairman and founder Sir Tim Martin has sold a £10m stake in J D Wetherspoons shares. Could this be a…

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Investing Articles

I’d love to buy these 2 UK stocks the next time the stock market wobbles

| Sumayya Mansoor

UK stocks are at the mercy of stock market dips due to increased volatility globally. Here's how our writer would…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Marks and Spencer shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer shares have been quite the investment over the last year. Let’s look at what a £1,000 stake…

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Growth Shares

If I’d invested £1k in Tesco shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the strong move higher in Tesco shares in recent months and outlines why they have outperformed versus…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks I reckon offer great prospects for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite added volatility, some penny stocks could be diamonds in the rough. Our writer breaks down two of her picks.

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Investing Articles

Up 67% in a year, this FTSE 250 stock still looks like an incredible buy to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 pick which, despite being on a great run, still looks…

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Investing Articles

Analysts expect big dividend jumps from these FTSE 100 stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 has been paying growing dividends in the past couple of years, and it looks set to continue…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I think the ITV share price might end 2024

| Roland Head

The ITV share price has disappointed investors. But as shareholder Roland Head explains, the business may be reaching a turning…

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