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2024 could be another spectacular year for easyJet’s share price! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

The easyJet share price looks dirt cheap on paper. Could this facilitate more impressive gains this year? And should I…

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Why 2024 could be the year to load up on FTSE 100 shares!

| Royston Wild

Will the FTSE index sink or swim in the new year? Here, our writer Royston Wild explains why he plans…

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Why JD Sports could be the hottest FTSE 100 dip buy after its share price collapse!

| Royston Wild

JD Sports' share price has slumped by double-digit percentages. Royston Wild explains why he plans to buy the FTSE 100…

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These FTSE 100 shares could smash the market in 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 had a weak 2023, rising by only 3%. However, I see these two Footsie stocks as poised…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price rose 5% in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price gained in 2023, yay! But it was only a bit, and the bank sector still looks…

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Looking for income stocks? This 5% yielding option could soar in 2024 and beyond!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Income stocks can be a great way to boost wealth. Our writer explains why this pick could help now, and…

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Here’s why the Vodafone share price fell 19% in 2023!

| Charlie Carman

Last year proved to be a disappointing one for the Vodafone share price, but could the telecoms giant stage a…

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Up 101%, is Tesla now a horribly overvalued growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of the iconic EV maker doubled last year as the tech sector rebounded sharply. Has this left the growth…

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This 4.5% yielding defensive stock looks perfect for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to boost her passive income, Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this real estate investment trust (REIT) as as a top…

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FTSE retail stocks take centre stage

| G A Chester

Get ready for a blizzard of Christmas trading updates from FTSE retailers! The January hullabaloo shouldn't be of too much…

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Investing For Beginners

If I’d invested £1k in the FTSE 100 at inception, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the FTSE 100 turned 40 yesterday and so takes a look at what would have happened if…

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Market Movers

Why the JD Sports share price is down 24% today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the sharp drop in the JD Sports share price today and explains both the reasons behind…

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This 8.5%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend giant looks like a hidden gem to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 investment firm yields 8.5% and having been recently demoted from the FTSE 100 also looks undervalued compared…

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Got a spare £1,000? I’d buy 28 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a million

| Stephen Wright

Investing £1,000 a month at a 6.5% annual return results in £1,000,000 after 30 years. Here’s how Stephen Wright would…

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I’m buying these 2 dividend shares for 2024 and beyond!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is eager to snap up dividend shares in the opening weeks of 2024 and hold for the long…

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Here’s why the easyJet share price soared 54% in 2023

| Paul Summers

The easyJet share price ended 2023 on a high note. Paul Summers takes a closer look at what went so…

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The Next share price just jumped. Is £100 in sight?

| Paul Summers

It's been a great start to 2024 for the Next share price. Paul Summers takes a closer look at the…

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The FTSE 100 looks a bargain for 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 index turned 40 this week. Alas, it has underperformed the US S&P 500 for too…

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I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘million dollar’ rule to build wealth and try to get rich

| John Fieldsend

Here’s one of my favourite Warren Buffett quotes where he talks about how much he could earn with a smaller…

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Why the Shell share price surged 57% in 2023

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks different approaches to the energy transition is why the Shell share price rose in 2023 as BP’s…

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3 reasons I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares had a stellar 2023. This writer sees a trio of reasons for him not to buy after the…

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Potentially 61% undervalued, is this FTSE 250 stock an unmissable buy?

| Mark Tovey

Spire Healthcare is a FTSE 250 stock with amazing forecast earnings growth. More and more people are paying to avoid…

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Investing Articles

One number I think investors need to know before considering buying Tesco shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the number 27 is crucial for anyone thinking of buying Tesco shares. In his view, it’s what…

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How I’d aim to turn £500 a month into a stunning passive income of almost £350k a year

| Harvey Jones

I'm investing flat out to create a handsome passive income from UK shares before I retire. I only wish I'd…

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Could the UK stock market roar back in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is sceptical that 2024 will see a strong resurgence in the UK stock market. But he doesn't know…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for 2024

| Harshil Patel

Due to business momentum, FTSE 100 leaders from 2023 could continue soaring in 2024. Our writer explores two of his…

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

| Paul Summers

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to shield a second income from the taxman makes perfect sense. But how would…

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2 dirt cheap dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income in 2024!

| Royston Wild

I believe these cheap blue-chip shares could be great potential buys for investors seeking a second income. They're on my…

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BP shares have 5%+ dividend yields at current prices! Time to load up?

| Royston Wild

BP offers market-beating dividend yields at its current share price. But is the FTSE 100 oil stock a brilliant buy…

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Investing Articles

2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Nvidia share price. Here’s why!

| Royston Wild

The Nvidia share price was a star performer on the US stock market last year. Royston Wild looks at the…

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3 penny stocks I’ll be keeping a close eye on in 2024!

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks could explode in value in the New Year. And our investment writer Royston Wild is waiting to…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into lifelong passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd target passive income for life by investing £20,000 in a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks.

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Here’s why the IAG share price rose 23% in 2023!

| Charlie Carman

The IAG share price endured volatility last year, but patient shareholders were rewarded with higher returns than the FTSE 100…

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At 11p, is this penny stock a screaming buy?

| Mark Tovey

This penny stock popped 20% in a day, following a 150% rally in 2023. Its massive titanium find is driving…

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Investing Articles

Could Rolls-Royce shares crash to £1.50 in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares crashing from near £3 to £1.50 sounds very unlikely right now, but there are a number of risks…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 turns 40 — are its best years ahead of it?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the FTSE 100 celebrates its 40th birthday, our writer takes a look back at the past as well as…

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2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Ashtead Group share price. Here’s why!

| Royston Wild

Ashtead's share price rose last year despite difficult trading conditions. And I expect it to soar in the new year…

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Investing Articles

FIRE movement 2024: 3 steps to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers three simple investment principles from the FIRE movement he thinks make sense for many investors.

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Investing Articles

At a P/E ratio of 22, this FTSE 100 stock still looks like a brilliant bargain to me

| Stephen Wright

By FTSE 100 standards, Bunzl shares aren’t cheap. But Stephen Wright thinks the company compares favourably with some much more…

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Here’s why the Unilever share price fell 9% in 2023?

| Stephen Wright

The Unilever share price dropped last year even as the FTSE 100 climbed. But Stephen Wright thinks the firm has…

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