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A 9.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 250 income stock or is it a value trap?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield can represent a great opportunity -- or a risky investment. I'm considering the prospects of one…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Greggs shares during the pandemic, what would I have now?

| John Fieldsend

Greggs shares have been on a terrific run since the Covid crisis four years ago. How much could I have…

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Here’s one of my favourite FTSE 250 stocks to buy in September!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share might be one of the best to consider for a reliable dividend income and spectacular capital…

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Nelson Peltz is selling but the Unilever share price is up! What’s going on?

| James Beard

The Unilever share price has risen despite one of the company’s largest shareholders selling part of his stake for £181m.…

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I’ve been buying shares in this under-the-radar passive income stock

| Stephen Wright

With wider margins than Apple and huge barriers to entry, which passive income stock does Stephen Wright think is too…

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Which UK shares might pass the Warren Buffett litmus test?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has a tough set of criteria for identifying stocks to buy. But Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 250…

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Does another ratings upgrade set the stage for further Rolls-Royce share price gains?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s recent upgrade consolidates its position in the elite investment grade of companies, so will it help drive its share…

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A 6.9% yield but down 8%! Is it time for me to buy more of this bargain FTSE 100 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 100 high-yield gem remains a global powerhouse in its field, and its share price looks very undervalued against…

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How much do I need to invest to become a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire?

| Royston Wild

We can dream of becoming a stock market millionaire. With these tips, a steady investment in a Stocks and Shares…

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This FTSE 250 stock doubled this year but still might be 39.8% undervalued

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a good 2024 for this FTSE 250 stock with the shares doubling since the turn of the year.…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

With a 6.9% dividend yield, Lloyds shares might look like an excellent buy for passive income investors. But is the…

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9.8% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

The dividend yield on Legal & General shares almost hits 10% over the next few years. Could it be one…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for September, including one 'Fire' and two Share Advisor 'Ice'…

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With 7%+ yields, here are two fantastic UK dividend stocks to consider buying now

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market has enjoyed impressive growth in 2024 but two of its most-loved dividend stocks still offer very…

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Yields above 9%! I’ll kick myself if I don’t buy these 2 FTSE income stocks in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these two FTSE 100 dividend income stocks offer unmissable yields and he's keen to top up his…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has stopped climbing. Is it about to crash?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks we've seen the best of the Rolls-Royce share price for now, but the long-term outlook continues to…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 138p?

| John Fieldsend

BT stock has fallen after shock news that will affect its Openreach division. Is the current 138p share price a…

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Are dividend stocks the best way to earn passive income? Mark Cuban is a fan!

| Mark Hartley

Celebrity investor Mark Cuban is vocal about his love for dividend stocks. Their regular cash payments can provide a steady…

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Warren Buffett’s stockpiling cash. Should I be worried?

| James Beard

Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, has been building up its cash reserves. Our writer considers what this means.

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Despite an 8.3% yield, I wouldn’t touch this popular passive income stock with a bargepole!

| James Beard

For 25 consecutive years, this FTSE 100 stock has grown its dividend. Although popular with investors looking for passive income,…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in September

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for bargains in his Stocks and Shares ISA in September. And a recent report from the…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £10,000 second income?

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 yielding around 3.5%, investors need £285,714 to earn a £10,000 second income. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in September, which included several 'Fire' recommendations!

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3 mega-cheap dividend shares to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares are tipped to pay a better passive income than the FTSE 100. Royston Wild thinks they might…

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How much do I need to invest in UK shares to stop working and live off passive income?

| Royston Wild

We all dream of retiring early and living off the passive income from our investments. But how long could it…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 250 shares and an ETF to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

Searching for great stocks to fit into a value portfolio? These cut-price FTSE 250 shares might just be what investors…

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A dirt cheap FTSE 100 share to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 value share for bargain hunters to consider this month. I think I might…

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With a P/E of 9.2 could this be one of the FTSE 100’s best bargain shares?

| Royston Wild

Prudential's shares have slumped by more than a quarter in 2024. Does this make it one of the best-value FTSE…

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Down 25%! Is it time to give up on this failing FTSE 100 share?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers whether he should cut his losses or hang on to hope for the worst-performing FTSE 100 share…

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This FTSE share’s soared 57% this year, but its P/E is still only 7.3!

| Christopher Ruane

A well-known FTSE share has soared so far in 2024, but it still trades on a valuation that looks cheap.…

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FTSE 250 dividend cut? A couple of warning signs I’d watch!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share cut its dividend this year. Our writer explains why he wasn't surprised, based on how he…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty £20k ISA into £650k by snapping up cheap shares in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to buy cheap shares in September as part of his plan to build a long-term pot…

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Here’s how I’d find shares to buy to ride the AI wave for the next 20 years

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is looking for AI shares to buy, though as a long-term investor, he's in no hurry. Here's the…

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2 UK shares with growing dividends and yields over 9%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into two FTSE 100 shares that have been growing their dividends annually and are not far away…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have grown their dividends for decades!

| Christopher Ruane

Year in and year out, this pair of FTSE 100 shares have raised their dividends annually for decades. Christopher Ruane…

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Here’s why I’m glued to the ITM share price

| Gordon

The energy sector is aggressively expanding renewable technology, and this Fool can't take his eyes off the ITM share price.…

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Potentially 50% undervalued, this FTSE 100 giant looks a bargain

| Gordon

Finding an FTSE 100 company that could have a lot of potential can be exciting. I've taken a closer look…

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3 timeless lessons from Warren Buffett as his business empire tops $1 trillion!

| Ben McPoland

This investor shares three pieces of wisdom from Warren Buffett and how each one continues to inform his own investing…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in September, including one 'Fire' rec from…

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3 costly mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Over the long term, making the most of a SIPP can mean avoiding expensive mistakes. Christopher Ruane shares three he…

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