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Investing Articles

2 incredible growth stocks that AI could make even stronger

| Ben McPoland

Here are a pair of top growth stocks that have very wide and deep 'moats', with a few crocodiles thrown…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target £880 of passive income each month

| Alan Oscroft

I wrote all the ways I could think of to earn passive income on pieces of paper. And then I…

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Investing Articles

4 income stocks yielding 6%+ that Fools love for dividends

| The Motley Fool Staff

There's a double nomination for one UK-listed income stock, whose share price has been on the rise in recent weeks...

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap growth shares I might buy in July!

| Royston Wild

Looking for growth shares to buy at bargain prices? Royston Wild runs the rule over two he's considering for his…

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Investing Articles

1 delicious penny stock I reckon can deliver juicy returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This food delivery penny stock has experienced a surge in performance and uptake recently. Our writer is excited by its…

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought Rolls-Royce shares the day Tufan Erginbilgiç joined here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is startled by just how fast the Rolls-Royce share price has risen since its transformative CEO took over.…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in Lloyds shares to earn income of £1,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting income and growth from his Lloyds shares but wished he'd bought more of them. So he's…

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Investing Articles

Down 75%! Will the Saga share price ever be loved again?

| Gordon

The last few years have been incredibly difficult for those watching the Saga share price. But what does the future…

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Investing Articles

What kind of return could I expect by investing £100 monthly in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Mark Hartley

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to avoid capital gains tax could grow a £100 monthly investment into a second…

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Investing Articles

Can strong operational momentum keep the Informa share price rising?

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 company Informa has been performing well, but this may be just the beginning of a multi-year trend for…

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Market Movers

What’s going on with the Britvic share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up why Britvic's share price is surging on Friday, but believes that the company is in a…

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Dividend Shares

2 super-cheap passive income shares I’m eyeing up right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses two of his favourite passive income shares in the banking and property sectors, both featuring yields above…

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Investing Articles

Up 37.5% in just 12 months, I think this is one of the FTSE 100’s best investments

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says this FTSE 100 company is likely to keep on capitalising on the AI and data boom. But…

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Investing Articles

This UK share just spiked 15% on bid news. Can we bag a quick profit?

| Alan Oscroft

UK share prices are having a good 2024, so far, and this one's already up 39%. Two takeover bids in…

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Investing Articles

I’m ‘blowing a raspberry’ at Raspberry Pi shares. Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Some early investors have made great profits from Raspberry Pi shares. But our writer's questioning whether the 'easy money' has…

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Dividend Shares

Here are brokers’ new price targets for Legal & General and National Grid shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

City analysts are generally very positive on National Grid shares. But they're not quite as bullish on the Legal &…

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Investing Articles

Is Nvidia stock set for a massive crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia stock is up 3,500% in five years. So has AI fever sent it ridiculously high now, or are we…

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Investing Articles

Turning a £20k ISA into a stunning £38,023 a year passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investing regular sums in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant way of building up a…

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Growth Shares

Growth stock YouGov just fell 46%. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

YouGov’s share price just fell from 820p to 440p after a poor trading update. Is now a good time to…

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2 mouthwatering FTSE growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Sumayya Mansoor

Growth stocks purchased today could be the gateway to many years of capital growth and returns. Here are two picks…

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Investing Articles

Can the IAG share price really be as dirt cheap as it looks?

| Alan Oscroft

While most shares have recovered since the Covid days, the IAG share price is staying stuck to rock bottom. Surely…

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems shares are flying! Have I missed the boat?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor looks into whether or not BAE Systems shares are still a good buy for her portfolio after the…

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Investing Articles

1 heavyweight FTSE 100 share I’d buy as London retakes its crown

| Ben McPoland

Some Footsie firms are extremely large, but that doesn't mean they couldn't get even bigger. Here's one such FTSE 100…

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The FTSE 100’s newest member looks like a no-brainer to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she sees the newest member of the FTSE 100 as a great opportunity after its recent…

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Empty Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d start earning a second income from scratch

| Paul Summers

Like the thought of earning extra cash tax free? Our writer explains what he'd do to begin earning passive income…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 25? I’d start by investing £3k in these 3 red-hot FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these three FTSE 100 stocks would be a great way to kickstart a portfolio of UK shares.…

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Investing Articles

Up 35% from this year’s low! Here’s where I think Lloyds shares are headed in H2 of 2024

| Mark Hartley

My Lloyds shares are already doing well this year but that’s not guaranteed to continue. What factors could turn the…

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Investing Articles

Approaching £5, is there still growth ahead for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Gordon

The Rolls-Royce share price has been flying in the last year. But is there more growth ahead or should investors…

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Investing Articles

Could Raspberry Pi be a growth share to buy and hold?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks a newly-listed UK growth share could have a bright future -- and considers whether…

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Market Movers

The FTSE 100 jumps after the Bank of England meeting. Here’s what’s next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the takeaways from the Bank of England meeting today and flags up which FTSE 100 stocks…

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Investing Articles

How I’d start investing in great value UK shares with £10,000 today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can see a heap of UK shares he'd like to add to an ISA today. Many combine low…

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Investing Articles

Why did the YouGov share price just crash 37%?

| Alan Oscroft

The YouGov share price has been weak for a while. But that's nothing compared to what happened after this profit…

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Investing Articles

YouGov shares collapse 37%! What’s going on with this AIM stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at why YouGov shares fell dramatically today and assesses whether this might be a chance…

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Investing Articles

Earnings up almost 15%! Is it time to seriously consider this FTSE 250 stock?

| Kevin Godbold

Ongoing recovery and growth in this high-performing FTSE 250 business means there may be more to come for investors.

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Investing Articles

Are there still bargains on the FTSE 100? Here’s what the charts say

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 has been gaining momentum this year. But this Fool still sees plenty of bargains on the index.…

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Investing For Beginners

These FTSE stocks could surge with inflation back at 2%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several reasons why lower inflation is good for FTSE stocks, and provides examples of those he thinks…

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Investing Articles

Missed out on Nvidia stock? Here’s what I’m looking for next time!

| Christopher Ruane

After Nvidia stock soared almost 3,500% in five years, our writer has learned some lessons he hopes may help him…

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Investing Articles

These FY results could be just what we need for DS Smith share price growth

| Alan Oscroft

While eyes are turned towards high-tech growth stocks these days, I think the DS Smith share price might have slipped…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d aim to get rich with Warren Buffett’s strategy, starting with just £500

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says Warren Buffett's strategy of long-term wealth building can make even the most humble of us richer over…

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Growth Shares

I bought 319 Scottish Mortgage shares for my SIPP in January. Here’s how they’ve done

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage shares were out of favour in January so Edward Sheldon bought more of them for his pension. Was…

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