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3 savvy investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA come many investment options. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three areas of the market he’s…

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If I could buy 3 cheap shares for January, it would be these!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith identifies several cheap shares from around the world he believes warrant closer investor attention right now.

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A 9.6% yield but down 18%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE gem?

| Simon Watkins

This insurance firm pays one of the highest dividends in the FTSE 100 and recently upgraded its cash generation targets…

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Here’s why the Glencore share price fell 13% in 2023

| Andrew Mackie

The Glencore share price may have had a disappointing 2023, but Andrew Mackie remains very excited about the stock's long-term…

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2 income stocks that have been growing dividends since I was in school

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at two admirable income stocks with a track record of least 20 years of consecutive…

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Is today’s British American Tobacco share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The British American Tobacco share price crashed last year. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers his position. Why is he still upbeat?

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for Januaray, including two previous 'Ice' recommendations!

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2 ‘triple-threat’ dividend shares I’d buy with a spare £1,000

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks dividend shares with growing revenues, declining share counts, and increasing distributions are great choices for investors.

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Could I turn £10,000 into £1m by investing in Warren Buffett’s favourite stocks?

| James Beard

If I invested in Warren Buffett's top five stocks, I wonder whether it would be possible to turn £10,000 into…

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Up 8% in a month! Is it too late to buy Rio Tinto shares?

| Mark Tovey

Rio Tinto shares look tempting, thanks to the company's strategic positioning as a producer of metals for the green revolution.…

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How I’d build a second income to target a 20-year retirement date

| John Fieldsend

What might the process look like to start from scratch and build a second income that might allow me to…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £37,710 second income 

| Harvey Jones

If I had a lump sum at my disposal today, I'd try and turn it into a lifelong second income…

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3 stocks to consider buying for dividends before interest rates fall

| Dr. James Fox

When interest rates rise, share prices tend to push downwards. So could these be the stocks to buy for dividends…

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How I’d invest just £200 a month in these growth stocks and aim for a million!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are those that are expected to exceed the average pace of growth in the coming year. Dr James…

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This FTSE 250 stock could be 50% undervalued vs Ferrari!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock has outperformed the market in 2023, but it may still be undervalued. Dr James Fox takes…

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2 cheap UK passive income shares I’m hoping to buy in 2024!

| Royston Wild

These top UK shares offer investors a blend of low earnings ratios and large dividend yields. Here's why I'd buy…

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£10,000 to invest? 2 FTSE 100 shares I think could soar again in 2024

| Royston Wild

I'm expecting these FTSE 100 shares to deliver more strong returns in the next year. Here's why I'll add them…

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

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether Rolls-Royce's share price can carry on rising this year. Will he buy it for his own…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price rose 27% in 2023!

| Charlie Carman

With the Tesco share price experiencing strong growth last year, Charlie Carman investigates the factors behind the supermarket's success.

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Are these no-brainer investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s where I’d begin when choosing investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA in today’s markets for 2024 onwards.

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I see Barclays shares as buying £1 coins for 49p!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have gone nowhere over the past five years and are down 5% over 12 months. But I'm hoping…

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What next for the Vodafone share price in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has dived by 19% over one year. And it's been rubbish over five and 10 years.…

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Here’s why this penny stock could fly high when the market rallies!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor loves exploring potentially lucrative penny stock options for her holdings and explains why this pick could fit the…

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Small-Cap Shares

3 small-cap UK growth stocks that could deliver big returns in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three small-cap growth stocks that appear to have substantial investment potential as we start 2024.

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Is this struggling FTSE 250 stock primed for a turnaround?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Economic volatility and a cost-of-living crisis have hampered this FTSE 250 retailer but are better times around the corner?

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History shows that 2024 could be a big year for FTSE 250 stocks. Here are 3 to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Research shows that in the past, the mid-cap FTSE 250 index has delivered strong returns in the years following a…

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For wealth-builders, a (thankfully) better year than it might have been

| Malcolm Wheatley

Personally painful for many, 2023 at least saw no financial dramas. Markets helpfully registered modest rises.

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This FTSE 100 fund just loaded up on Meta stock! Should I invest too?

| Ben McPoland

It was revealed in December that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust had bought back into Meta stock, three years after selling…

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Value Shares

Can Lloyds’ share price double in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares are cheap right now, but for the price to double this year, we'd have to see one of…

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Up 250%+, are these stocks right for my SIPP?

| Dr. James Fox

SIPPs typically have a long time horizon, allowing investors to ride out market fluctuations. So are these growth stocks right…

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If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explores how much he could have made by investing £1,000 in the FTSE 100 last year and how…

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Should I buy Imperial Brands shares for the 8.5% dividend yield?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock is carrying an enormous dividend yield at present. But do the risks outweigh the potential passive…

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If the FTSE 100 booms in 2024, I think these stocks could lead the charge

| Kevin Godbold

Although these two FTSE 100 stocks have already performed well, operational progress could easily drive them higher in 2024.

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

| Royston Wild

News of a winning media deal with Amazon could see Games Workshop's share price surge. But it's not the only…

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£1,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a yearly £500 passive income

| John Fieldsend

Turning £1,000 into a regular passive income of £500 or more isn’t a simple task, but here’s the strategy I’d…

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I’m tempted by BAE Systems shares but may buy this cheap FTSE 250 rival instead

| Harvey Jones

BAE Systems shares rocketed in 2023 and should perform well this year as global tensions rise. But is there a…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £531 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends paid can generate significant passive income over time.

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2 key investment themes to watch in 2024

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie discusses two of his highest-conviction investment themes for 2024 and explains how he is positioning his portfolio accordingly.

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Why I don’t think the Magnificent 7 can save the US stock market from crashing

| Andrew Mackie

As valuations among the Magnificent 7 stocks continue their inexorable rise, Andrew Mackie sees echoes with past financial asset bubbles.

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I could generate an extra £300 a month by buying 8,223 shares of this dividend stock

| Muhammad Cheema

HSBC is a dividend stock with an eye-catching yield of 6.9%. This makes it an excellent opportunity for me to…

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