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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares could drop below 30p in 2024

| Kevin Godbold

Not many FTSE 100 companies look as cheap as Lloyds shares, but is the market trying to discount hidden danger…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Darktrace share price rose 41% in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The Darktrace share price enjoyed a strong comeback last year. Would this writer add the cybersecurity stock to his portfolio…

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Dividend Shares

Could this 7%+ yield keep growing? Here’s my 2024 Aviva dividend forecast

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his Aviva dividend forecast for the coming year and considers whether the income share merits a place…

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Investing Articles

10%+ dividend yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 bargain while it’s still cheap

| John Fieldsend

I take a cautious approach to any stock offering a dividend yield as high as 10%, but this FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Just released: 5 stocks every Brit should own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our yearly list of “Starter Stocks” is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Investing Articles

I love my dirt cheap Taylor Wimpey shares. Should I buy more?

| Harvey Jones

I saw an opportunity to buy cut-price Taylor Wimpey shares in the autumn and I'm glad I did. Now I'm…

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Investing Articles

It’s possible to make a £35k a year passive income from a £20k ISA. One thing is required

| Harvey Jones

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of building passive income for my retirement. But another ingredient is…

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Investing Articles

Starting from scratch, here’s how I’d make passive income from dividend stocks in 2024

| Paul Summers

New year, new start. Paul Summers explains how he'd begin generating passive income from the UK stock market with the…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1,000 in GSK shares 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

What's going on with GSK shares? The pharmaceutical giant has seen its share price surge in recent months. Dr James…

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Investing Articles

FTSE shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE has underperformed for investors in recent years, but that could be about to change. Dr James Fox explains…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an £11,737 second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be a great way to earn income in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer explores how…

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Investing Articles

16% yield! Is this investment trust a no-brainer buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A 16% dividend yield may sound unbelievable and our writer expects this investment trust to change its dividend. But he'd…

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Investing Articles

Should I snap up surging Sainsbury’s shares?

| John Fieldsend

Sainsbury’s shares have been surging in recent months and the firm just announced it has increased its market share. Time…

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Investing Articles

Can FTSE shares help me boost my wealth and plan for retirement?

| Sumayya Mansoor

FTSE stocks are a great way to boost wealth according to our writer. She explains how and why she invests…

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Investing Articles

Can these hot FTSE 250 stocks smash the market in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

There's a wide variety of FTSE 250 stocks that just look too cheap to me. And I wonder if this…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks I’d love to buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today!

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a wild ride at times. But I think the stunning long-term growth potential of…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares I’d snap up for a winning portfolio!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why these two outstanding FTSE 100 shares could play a pivotal role in boosting her wealth as…

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Investing Articles

The best UK stocks are not where you think

| John Fieldsend

UK stocks are trading at lower and lower valuation multiples. But where is the best place to find high-quality, undervalued…

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Investing Articles

They outperformed the S&P 500 over 5 years! Are these the best UK shares to buy now?

| Mark Hartley

Sure, the S&P 500 may deliver impressive returns, but I’m looking at three shares to buy here in the UK…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Taylor Wimpey share price?

| Dr. James Fox

After rising 39.6% over 12 months, the Taylor Wimpey share price pushed downwards despite strong profit guidance on Thursday 11…

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Investing Articles

FTSE income shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Ben McPoland

UK income shares have struggled in recent years and this has pushed up dividend yields. Here's why now could be…

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Investing For Beginners

The moment of truth is coming regarding a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines why the events of the next few weeks are key when thinking about the potential for a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why NIO stock fell 7% in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Last year was a disappointing one for NIO stock. But it now looks very cheap, making this writer wonder whether…

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Investing Articles

I think this unloved FTSE 250 stock could be a hidden gem

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for FTSE 250 stocks he can buy today and hold for years to come.…

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Growth Shares

boohoo shares are down 90% in three years. Is it time for me to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through more problems that are causing boohoo shares to fall and questions if now is really the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Centrica share price rose 45% in 2023

| Roland Head

Centrica’s share price soared last year, thanks to exceptional circumstances. So at the start of 2024, do the shares still…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in these cheap FTSE 250 shares could make me £1,380 in passive income!

| Royston Wild

These dirt cheap, high-dividend shares could be great ways to make a second income. I'm hoping to buy them both…

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Dividend Shares

Vodafone shares cost less than 70p and yield 11%. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares have come down in price over the last 12 months. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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Investing Articles

I’d ignore P/E ratios to find bargain basement value stocks

| John Fieldsend

One popular way to hunt for cheap value stocks is with a price-to-earnings ratio. Here’s a better method, endorsed by…

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Investing Articles

The Tesco share price is near a 52-week high. Have I missed the boat?

| Paul Summers

The Tesco share price finished 2023 in style, thanks to strong trading over Christmas. Would Paul Summers still buy now…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

This is how I could take £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA and turn it into an £18,134 yearly…

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Investing Articles

Three investing resolutions for 2024

| Malcolm Wheatley

Broken any New Year resolutions yet? Most people find them difficult to stick to. But why wait for New Year?…

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Investing Articles

Is the Marks and Spencer share price drop a buying opportunity?  

| Kevin Godbold

The Christmas update caused the Marks & Spencer share price to fall, but sales are higher, so I’d research the…

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Investing Articles

Is the beaten-down BT share price ever going to recover?

| Harvey Jones

The BT share price is an eternal temptation, yet investors who've fallen for its charms are hurting. Should we give…

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Investing Articles

With Shell’s share price down 12%, is now the time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price is undervalued against its peers, and it remains very well-positioned to benefit from the gradual transition to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d turn £200 a month into a second income for retirement

| Charlie Keough

Building a second income through the stock market is a dream for many investors. This Fool details how he plans…

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Investing Articles

Are Darktrace shares a bargain for the long-term investor?

| Christopher Ruane

The cybersecurity company's latest trading statement showed strong growth. So why does is writer still steering clear of Darktrace shares?

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Investing Articles

Is the Barratt dividend headed in the wrong direction?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he fears the Barratt dividend might move down not up in the next several years --…

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Investing Articles

What’s the intrinsic value of Rolls-Royce shares?

| Stephen Wright

Being able to value shares is key to working out out whether the Rolls-Royce share price is a bargain after…

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Investing Articles

3 steps to recurrent income of £1,000 by investing £11,230

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks he could target a four-figure recurrent income by spending les than £12,000 today on blue-chip shares. Here's…

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