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Tesla stock is nearing my 2024 share price target

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock's had a bad start to the year, falling more than 30%. And Edward Sheldon believes things may get…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays out £2.31 per share in dividends. Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at the stock with the highest FTSE 100 dividend yield and wonders whether investing in…

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Could the UK stock market be about to soar?

| Christopher Ruane

The UK stock market might look frothy -- or cheap. That partly depends on perspective. Our writer explains his take…

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£10,000 in savings? Here are 3 stocks I’d consider to earn passive income

| Jesse Williamson

This writer explains how dividend stocks can help to create an additional passive income stream and details three picks he…

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Should investors be rushing to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Charlie Keough

It may feel like investors have left it too late to research what to add to their Stocks and Shares…

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Down 9%, BP’s share price looks a bargain to me, as oil trends higher

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price has risen with oil prices, but it’s still undervalued against its peers, and buybacks, plus a bigger…

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I’d aim for £1,000 a month in passive income with 4,000 shares of this high-yield dividend stock

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley outlines his strategy to develop a consistent passive income stream by investing in a promising high-yield dividend…

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Down over 30% with a 5.3% dividend yield! This looks like a winning penny stock to me

| Oliver Rodzianko

With analysts expecting good growth, could this German real-estate investment be one of the best UK-listed penny stocks for this…

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Best AIM stocks to consider buying in April

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy in April, featuring three very different businesses.

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Which will reach £1 first, the Vodafone or Lloyds share price?

| James Beard

Our writer asks whether the Vodafone and Lloyds share prices could reach 100p. And if so, which one is likely…

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Should I buy NatWest shares today or wait for a government sale?

| Stephen Wright

NatWest shares are up 22% since the start of the year. But with a sale by the government on the…

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Up more than 20% since January, I think these FTSE 100 shares have more to give

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce and Barclays are two of the best-performing FTSE 100 shares so far this year. Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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Should I buy the 2 worst FTSE 100 stocks after they fell 17% in a month?

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 stocks have had an absolutely rotten month. Harvey Jones is now wondering whether to take advantage…

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Is this FTSE dividend superstar also one of its best bargains?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE asset manager Legal & General pays an 8%+ dividend yield, has a strong core business and looks very undervalued…

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6.3% yield and down 25% in price! I rate this investment highly for generating a second income

| Oliver Rodzianko

This author thinks IG Group is selling at a discount and its big dividend yield could help to build a…

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I’m eyeing up this defensive 7.9% yielding dividend stock in April!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A dividend stock with defensive operations, an enticing level of return, and bright future prospects? What’s not to like?

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2 penny stocks I’d love to buy and hold until 2034!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Two penny stocks our writer has her eye on have the potential to grow massively. She explains why she’d buy…

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How I’d invest my first £20k ISA to target £4,536 a year from dividend shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a pair of FTSE 250 dividend shares he'd consider buying to lay the foundations for a passive…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to consider buying ahead of the new tax year

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema still thinks that Glencore is one of the best FTSE 100 stocks out there, even after it cut…

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£500 buys me 241 shares in this 8.5% yielding income stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains the draw of this income stock, with its high yield and other bullish traits that could make…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the index hits 8,000 points and sentiment soars!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the UK’s premier index edges towards 8,000 points, our writer reckons these two FTSE 100 shares are no-brainer buys…

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Do Nvidia shares still offer any value? Here’s what the charts say

| Royston Wild

At around $900, questions are rising over whether Nvidia shares are now grossly overvalued. Our writer Royston Wild takes a…

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£20k in savings? How I’d aim for a second income of £2k a month 

| Mark Hartley

This Fool is considering how to create a second income stream of £2k a month by investing in a diversified…

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Are these the top FTSE 100 stocks of the past 20 years?

| Mark Hartley

As the FTSE 100 draws ever closer to a new all-time high, I'm examining some of the top-performing stocks that…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 180% in a year! Is it too late to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have produced phenomenal returns for investors over the last 18 months or so. Are they worth buying today…

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2 beginner stocks to consider buying in April

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explores two quality stocks he thinks are great starting points for investors just beginning to consider buying today.

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Should I start buying Lloyds shares while they still look cheap?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have soared in just a few weeks. Over the longer term though, they've fallen. Could it be a…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA allowance to target a £1,620 annual second income!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd put £20k in his ISA today in order to create ongoing passive income streams.

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I now expect the Rolls-Royce dividend to return. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks the Rolls-Royce dividend could be set for a comeback -- but perhaps not for…

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Why did this AI-related FTSE 250 stock soar 81% in March?

| Mark Hartley

Sudden price jumps are usually a good thing, but the reason this FTSE 250 stock soared in March was nothing…

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This growth stock looks 25% undervalued to me

| Oliver Rodzianko

Leading in British intelligent technology and software solutions, this growth stock looks like a worthy addition to Oliver Rodzianko's portfolio.

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The Lloyds share price breaks 50p! Here’s why 70p could be coming

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the push in the mass affluent sector and the cost saving drive as key factors that…

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This FTSE 250 stock is down 22%. I can’t get enough of it!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has scoured the FTSE 250 for the best buy for his portfolio and he think he's found it…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was investing £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today, he’d split the capital between funds and…

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Could I double my money with NIO stock?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock is down 53.6% over the past 12 months and even more from its highs. Is there any hope…

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Is Warren Buffett’s largest holding, Apple, no longer worth my cash?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Apple is lagging in AI development, and its markets are saturated. It's Warren Buffett's largest holding, but is it a…

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Up 72% in a year! This UK company is defying a stock market in decline

| Mark Hartley

Analysts are calling doom and gloom on the UK stock market as US investors swoop in to acquire local firms.…

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Following a major ratings upgrade, Rolls-Royce’s share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Despite a big price rise this year, its promotion to investment grade makes Rolls-Royce’s share price looks even more undervalued…

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Interest rate cuts should boost the Taylor Wimpey share price

| James Beard

Our writer is confident that the Taylor Wimpey share price will benefit from a lower interest rate environment. But he…

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What’s wrong with the Rio Tinto share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wondering whether to take advantage of the recent dip in the Rio Tinto share price, which has…

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