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Investing Articles

Forget the Lloyds share price! I’ll buy this unloved bank trading at a 10-year low instead

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price is rising and I think there's more growth to come. But this FTSE 100 rival could…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the BT share price rose 10% in 2023

| James Beard

The BT share price had a solid -- if unspectacular -- 2023. Our writer considers whether this performance is likely…

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Investing Articles

Investing a £20k ISA in Aviva shares could give me income of £1,600 a year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by the income being paid to investors in Aviva shares. As ever, it's important to check…

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Income stocks: the best investment of the decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why he thinks buying discounted top-notch income stocks in 2024 could be the buying opportunity of the…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price dirt cheap in 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price rose going into 2024, gaining more than 10% in December. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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Up 234% in 1 year, Nvidia stock trades at a 35% discount to its target price!

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock surged in 2023 as demand for the company's GPUs skyrocketed. Dr James Fox thinks there's more room for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Amazon share price rose 75% in 2023!

| Oliver Rodzianko

In our author’s opinion, Amazon is one of the strongest companies in the world. He’s a long-term shareholder and is…

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Investing Articles

Here are the dividend forecasts for IAG shares for 2024 and 2025!

| Royston Wild

Hopes of returning dividends helped lift IAG's share price last year. Our writer Royston Wild looks at the FTSE firm's…

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Investing Articles

£12,000 in savings? Here’s why I’d aim for £31,377 a year in passive income with FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Royston Wild

Our writer Royston Wild explains how he plans to use FTSE 100 dividend stocks to build a magnificent passive income.

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FTSE shares: a lifetime’s chance to get rich?

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE shares have underperformed their US counterparts for many years. However, that pattern has changed since early 2022, yet UK…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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2 FTSE 100 housebuilders set for a much better year ahead!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, our writer explains why these two FTSE 100 house building stocks could be set…

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Investing Articles

Why has this penny stock just exploded 121% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Penny stock Angle (LON: AGL) leapt recently following some very encouraging news from the small, AIM-listed company. Should I buy…

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2 sizzling growth stocks that soared 12% to 31% higher in December

| Mark Tovey

These two FTSE 250 growth stocks had a roaring December, but can they keep rallying throughout 2024? Our writer would…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy JD Sports shares after a 28% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

JD Sports shares just tanked on the back of a profit warning. Is now a good time to snap up…

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1 dirt cheap artificial intelligence (AI) stock to buy in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Despite being a dominant force in chip manufacturing, TSMC is trading at a bargain valuation. Here's why it's a stock…

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Here’s what I think will happen to the Rolls-Royce share price in 2024

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has been through a brilliant spell. But can this run continue? Here, this Fools weighs up…

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£5k of savings? I’d turn that into a lifetime of passive income with these simple steps

| Charlie Keough

With £5,000 tucked away, this Fool explores how investors can put that to use and begin to generate passive income…

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I’d buy these UK shares to start earning a second income

| Stephen Wright

Even with high interest rates, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a better option than cash or bonds for investors…

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Dividend Shares

Legal & General shares could return 20% this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares currently sport a high yield and a low valuation. This leads Edward Sheldon to believe that…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks starting the year at 52-week highs

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes two FTSE 250 stocks that have been flying high recently thanks to strong demand, with momentum still…

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A stock market crash in 2024? I’m banking on it!

| Paul Summers

Our writer is hoping for the best but planning for the worst when it comes to stock market performance in…

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Investing Articles

Is this dividend giant the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 investment manager is very undervalued against its peers, has high growth potential, and pays a stunning 8.7%…

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Investing Articles

After a 660% rally, is it time to start selling Rolls-Royce shares?

| Stephen Wright

Should investors who own Rolls-Royce shares consider taking profits on their holdings? Stephen Wright thinks this strategy has hidden risks.

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Investing Articles

The Barclays share price is dirt cheap, but what’s the best banking stock for 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price fell 6% in 2023, and it's among the cheapest banking stocks out there. Dr James Fox…

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Here are the 2024 and 2025 dividend forecasts for HSBC shares

| James Beard

I own HSBC stock for its income rather than capital growth, although that increased 18% in 2023. Here's the dividend…

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Investing Articles

Is the FTSE 250 correction a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has been lagging the FTSE 100 by double digits over the last two years, but is the…

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2024 market recovery: is it too late to buy cheap shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find bargain buying opportunities while avoiding falling into traps as the stock market continues to…

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FTSE 100 watchlist: are Rolls-Royce shares now the greatest investment?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce is the top-performing stock in the FTSE 100 over the last 12 months, but can it maintain its upward…

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Starting with nothing in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Building wealth in 2024 when we're starting from scratch may sound impossible. Dr James Fox explains how Warren Buffett can…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Vodafone shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months, leaving investors disappointed. Is there more woe to…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £5k in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the two-year performance of BAE Systems shares and asks whether he'd buy the FTSE…

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I’d back these FTSE 250 growth stocks to bounce back in style in 2024

| Paul Summers

Many FTSE 250 stocks had a difficult 2023. But our writer suspects that some could have a far better 2024…

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Here’s why the BP share price was highly volatile in 2023

| Andrew Mackie

The BP share price may have struggled in 2023, but this Fool continues to believe that it offers one of…

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Targeting a £18,766 passive income starting with just £1,000 of savings?

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to build long-term passive income. Royston Wild shows how this…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price sprang higher again late last year. But Royston Wild has no intention of buying this FTSE…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2024!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares both offer dividend yields above the index average of 3.7%. But Royston Wild is keen to…

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£10,000-£15,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £21,800!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. It's the holy grail of investing. But how can we turn £10k-£15k…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching this week

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is watching for trading updates from Greggs and Persimmon this week. But which FTSE 250 stock is on…

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If I’d invested in JD Sports shares one month ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

JD Sports shares were hammered last week by a profit warning. I'm glad I didn't buy them a month ago…

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