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Investing Articles

The Marks and Spencer share price dips! Is this my chance to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Marks and Spencer was one of the hottest stocks on the market last year. With its share price falling in…

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Growth Shares

How low could the boohoo share price go?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the enterprise value and the low risk of bankruptcy should help to prevent the boohoo share…

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Investing Articles

Down 23% in a year! Can the Diageo share price regain £30 in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK writer is checking the charts to see if the Diageo share price can recover from the recent…

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Investing Articles

I wouldn’t touch this FTSE 100 stalwart with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

Despite looking like a bargain on paper, this Fool is avoiding FTSE 100 constituent Vodafone at all costs. Here he…

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Investing Articles

I’m waiting for the Rolls-Royce share price to pull back before I buy

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has been the Footsie's best performer in the last year. But this Fool has no intention…

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend stocks to take me from £0 to £9.5k in second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some ideas with second income potential, including one stock that has a dividend yield above 10%…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares into which I’d put 100% of my money for passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s been thinking about the best way to balance quality and diversification in an investment portfolio… and which UK…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 FTSE share with massive growth potential!

| James Beard

Our writer’s found a FTSE share that he thinks has a bright future. But it’s been an eventful few months…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what dividend forecasts could do for the Lloyds share price in the next three years

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price is picking up, but banking still look like the sick sector of the stock market,…

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Investing Articles

3 exceptional UK shares to consider buying for passive income

| Paul Summers

When seeking passive income, Paul Summers likes companies with great track records. Here are three he'd consider for his Stocks…

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Investing Articles

This lesser-known stock has a stunning 12.3% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This tanker stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields I’ve come across. Dr James Fox explores whether it can…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m not enticed by the tanking NIO share price

| Dr. James Fox

The NIO share price continues sinking as the brand that promised so much keeps failing to deliver. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Rivian stock as Tesla’s allure fades?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla saw sales fall over the past year and investors might be wondering why the stock is so expensive. Maybe…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the BAE share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE share price has started going into reverse in recent days. Dr James Fox explores what's next for this…

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Investing Articles

What next for Lloyds shares? 40p or 60p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After bottoming out before Valentine's Day, Lloyds shares are among the FTSE 100's best performers in the past two months.…

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Investing Articles

The BT share price is near rock bottom! Is it a screaming ‘Buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price is currently near the bottom of its five-year trading range. Dr James Fox explores whether this…

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Investing Articles

How I’d hope to turn £1,000 into £10,000 with passive income shares

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 passive income share offers one of the greatest dividend yields on the London stock market. And I…

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Investing Articles

Collapsing by up to 64% in a year, here are the FTSE 100’s dogs!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 firms have had a terrible 12 months, with their share prices crashing by as much as…

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Investing Articles

Some analysts think Rolls-Royce shares could climb higher, even after gaining 192% in 12 months

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko says Rolls-Royce shares are priced for perfection. While they could keep on climbing in price, he doesn't want…

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Investing Articles

Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy before May [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Investing Articles

Why have Rolls-Royce shares just fell back under £4?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Rolls-Royce have finally taken a breather after their meteoric rise. Is this my chance to buy this FTSE…

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Growth Shares

Brokers can’t keep raising forecasts quick enough for this FTSE 100 stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at some of the price target increases for a FTSE 100 stock that he believes…

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Investing Articles

UK shares look undervalued and I’m making the most of it

| Charlie Keough

A host of UK shares look cheap as chips and this Fool is going shopping. Here he details one stock…

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Investing Articles

2 cracking dividend shares to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend shares are a great way to build wealth. Our writer breaks down two options for investors to consider.

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Investing Articles

£20K in a shiny new ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for an annual second income of £35,559

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains how she could create a second income with a new ISA, investing in the best stocks, and…

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Investing Articles

Down 15% in weeks, this FTSE 100 share is my top pick for April

| Christopher Ruane

This company topped our writer's shopping list of FTSE 100 shares to buy in April. He's already bought it this…

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Investing Articles

Billionaire Bill Ackman has 37% of his FTSE 100-listed fund in these 2 superb stocks

| Ben McPoland

Pershing Square shares are up 196% in five years. Ben McPoland looks at two top holdings that have been powering…

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Investing Articles

This high-yield (25%!) dividend is about to collapse. Should I buy anyway?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a high-yield share that, even after an announced dividend cut, still has a juicy payout. Will…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy cheap bank shares like Lloyds and Natwest?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks some UK bank shares look quite cheap at the moment -- depending on what happens to the…

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Investing Articles

NIO stock has halved. Time to make a killing?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has more than halved in the past year. The carmaker faces challenges but has the price fall gone…

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Investing Articles

2 top growth stocks I’d invest £500 in right now

| Ben McPoland

Despite falling between 17% and 25% from their all-time highs, these two growth stocks still appear to have plenty left…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m not missing out on this underrated growth stock at 1,615p

| Ken Hall

Our writer is set to buy this growth stock that is increasing profits, headcount and looking to capitalise on the…

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Investing Articles

UK shares: a great opportunity to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that investing in attractively valued UK shares now could help him build wealth in future. Here's how.

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Investing Articles

2 soaring stocks to consider buying for a fresh ISA

| Charlie Keough

As the new tax year begins, this Fool is thinking about stocks investors should consider for their new ISA. Here…

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Market Movers

The Darktrace share price jumps 8% today! Has the firm finally turned a corner?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest trading update and the benefit it provides to the Darktrace share price, as well…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has been treading water for some time. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at possible…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price heading for a fall?

| Alan Oscroft

I love seeing the Rolls-Royce share price keep on climbing up and up... until it stops. Here, I’m examining valuations…

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Investing Articles

Spotlight on FTSE 100 stock AstraZeneca

| G A Chester

It's 25 years since the merger of a UK and a Swedish firm formed pharmaceuticals heavyweight AstraZeneca.

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Investing Articles

Is GSK’s share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

Even before news of new drugs in the pipeline, GSK’s share price looked a huge bargain to me, but now…

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Investing Articles

Is it too late to buy high-flying BAE Systems shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have risen more than 25% since early December. Are they still an attractive investment? Edward Sheldon takes…

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