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Investing Articles

Here’s what could be in store for the Lloyds share price in May

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price experienced volatility in April and this Fool expects more of the same in May. Here's why…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in May

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month. Two UK stocks are…

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Everyone’s talking about passive income! Here’s how investors could start making it today

| Charlie Keough

Passive income has been a hot topic over the last few years. This Fool explains how investors could potentially go…

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Growth Shares

These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have ‘transformative profit potential’, according to a top UK fund manager

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Portfolio manager Nick Train believes these two FTSE 100 technology companies have the potential to get much bigger in the…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £10,739 second income every year!

| Simon Watkins

Generating a sizeable second income can be done from relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks if the dividends are reinvested.

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Investing Articles

A 9.9% yield but down 17%! Is this FTSE dividend superstar also its best bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE stock pays a very high dividend yield, looks very undervalued to me, and seems set for strong growth.

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If I’d put £836 into National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how much profit he'd have from National Grid shares if he'd purchased them before the pandemic changed…

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Investing Articles

2 beaten-down dividend stocks to consider buying in May

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks there are great opportunities in a pair of dividend stocks. Both are household names trading at unusually…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a broadcaster and a…

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Here’s 1 stock I’m buying now for passive income

| James Beard

Our writer explains the reasons behind his decision to buy this FTSE 100 stock. Passive income's the principal one, but…

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Value Shares

Could a takeover be on the cards for this ailing FTSE 250 legend?

| James Beard

After seeing its share price fall by 54% over the past 12 months, our writers asks whether this member of…

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Investing Articles

Another FTSE 100 takeover approach. But I’m saying ‘no’!

| James Beard

Anglo American, the FTSE 100 mining giant, has rejected a recent takeover approach. I'm a shareholder in the company and…

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Investing Articles

Will the UK stock market crash in May?

| Harvey Jones

Investor optimism is high after the UK stock market enjoyed a strong April. Harvey Jones is wary about the month…

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2 FTSE 100 passive income stocks I’d feel confident going ‘all in’ on

| Royston Wild

One of these passive income stocks has dividend yields above 9%. The other has grown payouts for 31 straight years.

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3 top FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for a second income today

| Roland Head

Income-hunting investor Roland Head looks at three market-leading FTSE 250 companies that have distinguished dividend records.

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Should I buy April’s 2 worst-performing UK stocks in May? 

| Harvey Jones

UK stocks have just enjoyed a strong month, but not all of them. Harvey Jones is now going bargain hunting…

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Should I buy BT while the share price is low and aim to sell high later?

| Kevin Godbold

The BT share price has increased strongly before, and there's a case to be made that it may do so…

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Growth Shares

At 47p, this penny stock looks like a bargain to me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes up a penny stock from the DIY goods space that's enjoying record results and could be set…

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Is Ocado about to drop out of the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

Ocado, perhaps the FTSE 100's only real growth stock, looks set to be demoted from the index. Dr James Fox…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The HSBC share price rose on 30 April after the company beat earnings expectations. But what else is going on…

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Investing Articles

1 top FTSE 100 growth stock to consider buying in May

| Stephen Wright

Halma’s decentralised business model and emphasis on returns on invested capital make it a growth stock that could reward investors…

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1 high-growth FTSE 250 stock that I’d buy and hold for years

| Mark Hartley

I'm eyeing FTSE 250 growth stocks to add to my portfolio in May. With a solid track record of returns,…

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Investing Articles

Forget Nvidia and Microsoft shares! A cheap stock to consider buying for the AI boom

| Royston Wild

Nvidia and Microsoft shares have gone gangbusters over the past year. But I think buying these UK shares for the…

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s one I’d feel confident going ‘all in’ on

| Royston Wild

This soft drinks giant has been one of the FTSE 100's best value stocks for a long time. Here's why…

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8%+ dividend yields! 2 top value stocks to consider buying in May

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is packed with excellent bargains at the start of the month. Here are two great value…

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Investing For Beginners

Why the Anglo American share price shot up 40% in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the best-performing FTSE 100 stock from the past month and explains why the Anglo American share price…

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Investing Articles

After the FTSE 100 breaks records in April, can it soar even higher in May?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 broke through the 8,000 point level in April, and it looks like it might stay there. Is…

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Investing Articles

These were the FTSE’s superstar shares in April!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE has had a great month, rising over 3% in 30 days and beating the US S&P 500. But…

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After hitting 2024 highs, is the Barclays share price set to slump?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has been on a storming run, soaring almost 55% in six months. But after such strong…

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Investing Articles

With an 8.6% yield, can the Legal & General dividend last?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares his take on the future outlook for the Legal & General dividend -- and explains why he'd…

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Investing Articles

2 things that alarm me about Ocado shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer seems some potential in the online grocery specialist -- so why does he have no interest for now…

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May could be tough for UK shares. But these 2 might buck the trend!

| Paul Summers

After a pretty good 2024 so far, UK shares could dip in price as traders begin leaving their desks and…

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Investing Articles

3 things that could clip the wings of the rising Rolls-Royce share price

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons there are a trio of potential risks facing the Rolls-Royce share price as it hovers around the…

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Investing Articles

Next stop 8,500 for the flying FTSE 100?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is having a really good run and setting record highs in April. But it still looks too…

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UK stock markets take off! The FTSE 100 is beating major global indexes, but who’s leading the pack?

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market is enjoying spectacular growth this year, driven by local banks and one of our largest mining…

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Investing Articles

Up 66% in 5 years, could the Howden Joinery share price keep growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weights up the attractiveness of the current Howden Joinery share price considering the company's commercial potential.

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Investing Articles

Can I build a £50k passive income in 10 years?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The best thing about having a high passive income is it gives me so many more options in life. My…

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Investing Articles

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps on ‘good momentum’. Is the worst over?

| Paul Summers

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is finally showing signs of life following a positive trading update. Paul Summers wonders whether…

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Can this latest news help stop the St James’s Place share price rot?

| Alan Oscroft

The St James's Place share price has collapsed since its highs of 2021. But as we hit the first quarter,…

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