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Investing Articles

I’d consider buying these 3 ultra-cheap FTSE bargains in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can't believe how cheap these FTSE 100 firms are. Now he's thinking of adding them to his Stocks…

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend shares with a price below £2 and a yield above 4.3%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith applies his stock market filters for dividend shares and finds two he feels could be worthy inclusions in…

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Investing Articles

Is the THG share price a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a number of attractive elements to the THG investment case. So will a fallen THG share price…

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US Stock

Nvidia stock could rise another 1,480%, according to this top British investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If this well-known British fund manager's right, Nvidia stock could make long-term investors a lot of money over the next…

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Investing Articles

690 shares in this overlooked FTSE dividend gem can make me £26,516 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight pays a 9.4% yield that can generate big passive income over time, and its shares look very…

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Value Shares

Here are the 5 cheapest stocks in the FTSE 100 right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just searched the FTSE 100 for the cheapest stocks in the index. Are these value shares worth buying…

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Investing Articles

Up 77% since October, is there any value left in Barclays’ share price?

| Simon Watkins

The Barclays share price has rocketed after the announcement of its new vision last year, but the shares still seem…

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Investing Articles

23.5% yield! 1 of the best REITs to buy in July?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This REIT currently pays one of the highest dividend yields on the entire London Stock Exchange! Is this a warning…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £500 a month in an ISA to target a passive income of £42,148!

| Royston Wild

Building a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA is a realistic possibility with the right investing strategy. Here are the steps…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock is up 30% in July! Should I buy it now?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 technology stock has seen its share price rise by 30% already in July. Roland Head asks if…

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Investing Articles

Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’d rather buy this FTSE stock

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) shares faring well in recent times, our writer explains why she would prefer to buy this…

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Investing Articles

Rio Tinto’s share price slumps following production update! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

Poor production news has pulled Rio Tinto's share price sharply lower again. Is the FTSE 100 mining stock now too…

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Investing Articles

Could investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA make me a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at how many years it might take to grow a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Investing Articles

Are these 2 dividend stocks no-brainer buys for a winning portfolio?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at these dividend stocks to see if they can help her build wealth through…

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Investing Articles

Does a 35% price drop make Trufin one of the best AIM shares to buy now?

| Ben McPoland

The Trufin share price has just fallen by over a third after Lloyds terminated a contract. Does this make it…

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Investing Articles

4% yield and 45% growth in 12 months forecasted! I love this passive income investment

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says this passive income investment is significantly undervalued with a generous dividend yield. It's at the top of…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d start investing in FTSE shares today

| Paul Summers

Based on his own experiences, Paul Summers reflects on the steps he'd take if he wanted to begin investing in…

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Growth Shares

Prediction: these shares will outperform Rolls-Royce over the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares could deliver solid returns in the years ahead. However, Edward Sheldon believes these stocks will produce higher gains.

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Investing Articles

2 dividend growth stocks to consider buying before the King’s Speech!

| Royston Wild

These dividend growth shares are tipped to deliver market-beating payouts over the next few years. Here's why they're worth a…

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Investing Articles

Shell share price set to fall as impairment warning issued

| Mark Hartley

Shell has had a good run this year, but there are some major issues that are leaving me to wonder…

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Investing Articles

The B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LSE:BME) share price gains on rising Q2 revenues. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Despite lower like-for-like sales, the B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LON:BME) share price is rising. What is it that the…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 shares: 1 I’d buy today and 1 I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

Here this Fool takes a look at two FTSE 100 shares. One's a data provider he'd like to buy. The…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares that could have a big future ahead

| Gordon

Despite the US getting most of the attention from investors, I think a portfolio of UK shares can be just…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 100 company a no-brainer buy?

| Gordon

Making the decision to add to a portfolio can be hard. But with lots to like, is starting a position…

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Investing Articles

After a trading update, does the Experian share price look good value for money?

| Dr. James Fox

The Experian share price pulled back after its trading update on 16 July. Our writer questions whether the company looks…

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Investing Articles

Down 41%, Ocado shares could attract investors as results improve

| Dr. James Fox

Ocado shares are among the worst performers on the FTSE 250 over 12 months. But despite raising its 2024 guidance,…

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Investing Articles

I’m taking a step closer to financial freedom with these dividend shares

| Charlie Keough

With plans of funding his retirement, this Fool's targeting dividend shares. Here are two he owns and he's eager to…

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Investing Articles

One defensive stock I’d love to own during a market correction

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wants to own more defensive stocks in case the market declines. Here's one FTSE 100 constituent he'd love…

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Investing Articles

Down 96%, is this iconic FTSE 250 company an unmissable bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Aston-Martin Lagonda is the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock of the last decade. But as a key inflection point approaches, are…

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Investing Articles

The Ocado share price soars 15%. Is it finally time to buy this FTSE growth stock?

| Paul Summers

The Ocado share price has exploded. Our writer looks at why this has happened and considers whether he should buy…

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Value Shares

Down 70%, could Burberry be one of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Burberry shares have tanked due to a slowdown in the global luxury goods market. Are we now looking at one…

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Investing For Beginners

At the lowest level since 2020, is this US icon a good stock to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith's on the hunt for stocks to buy on the other side of the pond, but isn't sure this…

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Investing Articles

This 9.75% yielding FTSE 100 share is a total no-brainer for second income

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 insurance company is an absolutely brilliant source of second income and Harvey Jones reckons it will be…

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Dividend Shares

I could make £14.2k of passive income from £99 a week with this secret sauce

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why sacrificing the immediate reward of dividends today can boost his long-term passive income prospects.

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Investing Articles

Which looks the better bank buy right now: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares are a very popular pick among FTSE 100 investors, but I think there are several better choices overall,…

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Investing Articles

£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a £14,616 annual passive income with M&G shares!

| Simon Watkins

Big passive income can be generated over time with 9.5%-yielding M&G shares, especially if the dividends paid are used to…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in this FTSE 100 stock five years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley works out what sort of profit he’d have made by investing in this FTSE 100 pick pre-pandemic.…

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Investing Articles

After crashing 50%, is now the perfect time to buy this world-class FTSE 250 share?

| Harvey Jones

The worst-performing share on the FTSE 250 over the last year is also the most exciting one of all. How…

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Investing Articles

Just released: July’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Investing Articles

Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best-value growth shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for great-value recovery shares to buy today? Based on City forecasts, this could be one of the best that…

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