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Investing Articles

A FTSE 250 share I’d buy for passive income during a recession

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for solid dividend stocks to buy amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. And I think this FTSE 250 share is…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 giant pays a whopping 10.5% dividend yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

This well-known FTSE 100 telecommunications giant possesses a meaty dividend yield, but is there more to it than meets the…

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Investing Articles

Forget the ASOS share price, this retail giant looks far more appealing

| Gordon

This Fool is always on the hunt for the right opportunity. While the ASOS share price seems a bargain, a…

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Investing Articles

£16K stashed away? I’d invest this, and sacrifice one coffee a day, to bag £190 of passive income a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Putting her savings to work, and making small changes to her daily routine, our writer explains how investing could earn…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks being bought by company insiders right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith provides some details regarding two FTSE 250 share purchases from the respective CEOs and analyses what it could…

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Investing For Beginners

Here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing as the stock market whipsaws

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some actions that Warren Buffett's been taking on his investment portfolio over the past couple of weeks.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d use £500 to start investing this August

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the practical steps he'd take to start investing for the first time this month with a few…

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Investing Articles

The IAG share price looks super cheap. Is it?

| Christopher Ruane

With a P/E ratio in the low single digits, is the IAG share price a bargain? Christopher Ruane weighs some…

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Investing Articles

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps as £5.4bn takeover is agreed

| Charlie Keough

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price has spiked in morning trading following the announcement of a £5.4bn takeover by private equity.

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Investing Articles

I reckon these 2 stocks could be brilliant buying opportunities for my ISA

| Charlie Keough

This Fool's going through the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 for potential buys for his ISA. He likes what he…

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Value Shares

Is Marks and Spencer still one of the FTSE’s best value stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Marks and Spencer has been one of Edward Sheldon’s top value stocks for a while now. Here are his thoughts…

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Investing Articles

After their recent dips, I’m watching these FTSE 100 stocks closer than ever before!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool's keeping a close eye on these two FTSE 100 stocks. If he had the cash, he'd be rushing…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the BT share price?

| Charlie Keough

The BT share price performance has been volatile this year. This Fool isn't tempted to add BT to his portfolio…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £17,381 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool loves to buy dividend shares as a method for building his second income. Here, he explains how effective…

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Top Stocks

5 shares that Fools have been selling

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two partial sales and three complete exits -- why did these five Fools sell these particular shares?

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Investing Articles

Imperial Brands vs British American Tobacco: which should investors prefer for long-term passive income?

| Stephen Wright

The long-term future of tobacco stocks as passive income investments depends on their ability to move past cigarettes. Which one…

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Investing Articles

Scottish Mortgage shares are down 8%. I’d buy the dip

| Charlie Keough

It has been a rough month for Scottish Mortgage, with its shares down 8%. But after that, this Fool would…

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Investing Articles

Should I invest in a FTSE 100 ETF in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are powerful wealth-building tools when left to run for the long term. But does it make…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy to aim for a £1,780 passive income!

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are outstanding. I think they could provide a strong…

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Investing Articles

1 dividend giant I’d rather buy over Lloyds shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares split opinion among investors. Our writer details her stance and breaks down one pick she prefers.

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Investing For Beginners

2 low volatility FTSE 100 shares that’ll help me sleep soundly at night

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some FTSE 100 shares that have low volatility relative to the broader market that he could use…

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Investing Articles

If the UK stock market crashes I’d buy shares of this FTSE 100 company

| Muhammad Cheema

The BAE Systems share price could be at risk if the UK stock market crashes. However, I’d still buy shares…

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Investing Articles

This 7.4% yielding FTSE 250 dividend stock is my pick for instant income

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt to build wealth, our writer explains why this FTSE 250 pick could be great for her to…

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Investing Articles

Wall Street was right about the Beazley share price

| Dr. James Fox

Beazley's share price surged following its half-year results announcement, but Wall Street still thinks this stock's undervalued.

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Investing Articles

£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £10,000 annual second income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer thinks he's discovered a winning strategy to score himself a steady second income stream. Could his plan work?

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Investing Articles

The Spirax Group share price just dropped to a 52-week low! Time to buy the dip?

| Charlie Carman

The Spirax Group share price has plummeted after weak first-half results, but is the FTSE 100 manufacturing stock now a…

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Investing Articles

What could the next year have in store for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool reckons we could see the Rolls-Royce share price keep rising in the next 12 months and analysts agree.…

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Investing Articles

After earnings, is the Hikma Pharmaceuticals share price due a bounce?

| Gordon

After reporting the latest round of earnings, the Hikma Pharmaceuticals share price is on the move. So what's next for…

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend stocks that just keep on growing income payments

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of dividend stocks where the per share payouts have been rising in recent years,…

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Investing Articles

The Persimmon share price jumps after a strong first half. Is there more to come?

| Paul Summers

The Persimmon share price is up almost 40% in 12 months. Based on today's interim results, Paul Summers thinks this…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock dips below $100! Is now a great time for me to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock's been on a rollercoaster ride in recent times. But now trading below $100, is it time for this…

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Investing Articles

What could be a better FTSE 100 buy, BP or Shell?

| Charlie Keough

Here this Fool takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 stalwarts. He assesses their share prices, valuation, and the…

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Investing Articles

Down 62% is the Entain share price an unmissable bargain after today’s upbeat results?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been keen to take advantage of the sharp drop in the Entain share price. He's ready to…

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Investing Articles

2 top-notch stocks I want to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in August

| Charlie Keough

With many share prices taking a hit this month, this Fool is on the hunt for potential additions to his…

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Investing Articles

Here are without a doubt my 2 favourite dividend shares!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has scoured his portfolio to find his favourite dividend shares. He reckons he's found them in HSBC and…

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Investing Articles

Looking for passive income in the FTSE 250? Here’s 1 stock I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid

| Charlie Keough

For investors on the hunt for income, this Fool thinks the FTSE 250 is a good place to start. Here…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in the bank? That could turn into a yearly passive income of £39,109

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wouldn't leave a lump sum of cash in the bank. Instead, he'd put it to work in the…

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Investing Articles

I’d listen to Warren Buffett when I look for UK shares to buy

| Stephen Wright

UK shares are holding up well in a volatile stock market. But as Stephen Wright points out, resilience doesn’t have…

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Investing Articles

A 6.4% yield but down 11%! Is it time for me to buy this FTSE 250 dividend stock?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 terrestrial and digital broadcaster pays nearly double the index’s average yield, and its shares look very undervalued…

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Investing Articles

Despite strong H1 results, BAE Systems’ share price has dipped 8%, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price has dropped since its 12-month high of £13.99, despite good H1 results, leaving the stock significantly…

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