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2 FTSE 100 stocks with dividend yields above 10% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After steep price falls in 2023, these two FTSE 100 shares now offer double-digit dividend yields. While one may be…

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Here’s how I’d try to build a second income with £10 a day

| Alan Oscroft

There are many ideas for generating a second income. But a lot of them require hard work, and I don't…

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Hidden potential: a rare chance to get rich on the stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

The UK stock market has been a serious laggard over the past eight years. Brexit, the pandemic, and political uncertainty…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in NIO stock 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock surged during the pandemic when investors rushed to the EV challenger as it started turning heads. So what's…

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If I’d invested £1k in HSBC shares just before interest rates increased, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith rewinds to when the base rate moved higher from 0.1% and shows how HSBC shares have benefitted since.

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How I’d invest £300 a month in FTSE 250 shares to target a £33,654 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how a few hundred pounds invested each month in FTSE 250 shares could help him make life-changing…

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Unilever: defensive, steady shares with long-term dividend growth

| Alan Oscroft

I've never owned Unilever shares. But looking back over history, and thinking about the business model, I reckon that was…

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3 juicy UK shares I own for passive income and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains her reasoning as to why she added these UK shares to her holdings and details how they…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d buy in my Stocks & Shares ISA today!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant bargains today. Here our writer Royston Wild discusses three top value stocks he's…

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One FTSE 250 stock I think is perfect for passive income and diversification!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this FTSE 250 stock can offer her a great rate of return, as well as providing…

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How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like a pro

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to generate strong returns in a Stocks and Shares ISA? It could be worth embracing some strategies that are…

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Will I lose out if I don’t buy more of this superstar FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares tripled in value in 2023, leaving this Fool wondering whether it is time for him to invest more…

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This FTSE 250 company could be primed for a huge 2024

| Gordon

2024 could be a great year for finding undervalued gems in the FTSE 250, and I've got my eyes on…

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My 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in these two FTSE 100 giants had a tough 2023, driven lower by the cost-of-living crisis. Still, I'm expecting…

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Here’s one exciting healthcare penny stock currently on my radar!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this penny stock piqued her interest after a positive update and a potentially lucrative breakthrough.

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3 cheap shares I’d buy to take advantage of high-yield dividend payments

| Mark Hartley

I think buying cheap shares in companies that pay high dividends is a great way to earn some additional income…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring?

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price went on a surge in 2023. But can investors expect to see the same in 2024?…

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The Rio Tinto share price gains on rising Q4 production. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rio Tinto share price has had a rocky few years, and the outlook for 2024 remains uncertain. So is…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 100 dividend stocks based on 2024 forecasts!

| Royston Wild

The yields on these Footsie shares smash the index average of 3.8%. Royston Wild explains why he'll buy them at…

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Why buying BT shares now could be like buying a £1 coin for 50p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains factors including relative value and the vision for the future as to why he believes BT shares…

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As revenue growth boosts the Ocado share price, here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price collapsed from its soaring highs of three years ago. But after a record Christmas, it's picking…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 100 stocks that could really blast off

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of FTSE 100 ideas he believes have the legs to move significantly higher over…

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Can Vodafone’s $1.5bn AI deal with Microsoft move the share price?  

| Kevin Godbold

Vodafone signs $1.5bn Microsoft deal for AI, cloud and IoT and the move could help to drive the share price…

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£5,000 in excess savings? Here’s one trap to avoid on the way to a lifelong second income

| John Fieldsend

Anyone with £5,000 in excess savings might want to turn it into a lifelong second income, but here’s one dangerous…

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I’d buy 5,673 shares of this cheap dividend stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

When it comes to attractively-priced dividend stocks, our writer thinks FTSE 100 giant Legal & General knocks it out of…

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Will the Experian share price beat the FTSE 100 again in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

The Experian share price is on the move and has now doubled in just seven years. How is 2024 looking…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d buy 215 shares of this REIT to aim for £1,491 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Excerpt: Stephen Wright is looking at a REIT that has been a model of consistency over the last 25 years.…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £503 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Reinvesting the dividends paid from high-yielding stocks into more of those shares can generate significant passive income over time.

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Near a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say about the BAE share price!

| Charlie Carman

After tremendous growth last year, the BAE share price has continued its advance in 2024. Here are some key charts…

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What could a potential £1bn fine mean for the Lloyds share price?

| Stephen Wright

The Lloyds share price is falling as the FCA investigates potential misconduct insurance ommissions. Should investors be worried or is…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to turn £1,000 into £10,000 with growth shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK is home to many innovative growth shares. Some may even go on to deliver tenfold returns in the…

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I’m racing to buy dirt cheap income stocks before it’s too late!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK income stocks are still offering impressive yields in 2024 as the stock market continues to recover from the recent…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy these brilliant FTSE stocks at bargain prices?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is monitoring a number of FTSE shares that are currently hated by the market. While risks remain, he…

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Entering 2024 with no savings? I’d follow the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Starting from zero, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage Warren Buffett’s wealth-building methods to aim for a substantial nestegg.

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6 reasons why I think the UK stock market will rally in 2024

| James Beard

The FTSE All-Share index increased by a disappointing 3.9% in 2023. Our writer explains why he thinks the stock market…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in January [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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Here’s how I’m targeting a generous passive income in retirement!

| Royston Wild

Millions of Britons are setting themselves up for financial disappointment in retirement. Here's how I'm hoping to build a winning…

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2 defensive income stocks investors should consider buying for bumper returns!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how income stocks are a great way to boost passive income and details two picks investors should…

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Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the key to long-term wealth

| Alan Oscroft

I want to avoid the short-term risk of the latest get-rich-quick stock market darlings. It's a long-term Stocks and Shares…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in my ISA to target £1,350 of passive income!

| Royston Wild

These high-dividend FTSE 100 shares are on sale today! Royston Wild explains why he's aiming to add them to his…

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