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How to take £3 a day and target passive income for life!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The earlier investors starts preparing for retirement, the larger passive income they can generate even when just saving £3 a…

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If I’d put £10k in BT shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Alan Oscroft

BT shares have fallen a long way this century. But they have a habit of bouncing back from time to…

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This is my favourite stock on the entire FTSE 100 but one thing worries me 

| Harvey Jones

This overlooked growth stock has smashed the FTSE 100 for years. It's got pride of place in my portfolio yet…

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Are these the top stocks to buy for explosive growth?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are always on the lookout for the next explosive growth stocks to buy. The problem is, they're hard to…

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Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index to aim for a million!

| Charlie Carman

Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index could potentially deliver a £1m portfolio for long-term investors, but is…

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3 penny stocks I think could smash through £1

| Alan Oscroft

When we buy penny stocks, we want them to grow past 100p and stop selling for pennies, right? I reckon…

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£8,000 in savings? I’d aim to turn that into £500 of monthly passive income like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By putting money into dividend shares today, our writer reckons he could try and set up sizeable long-term passive income…

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Wow! Seven simple but powerful lessons from Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers seven different investing lessons from the long, successful career of billionaire stock owner Warren Buffett.

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3 growth stocks I’d buy to try and build wealth in a tough 2024!

| Royston Wild

I think these growth stocks will prove excellent ways to create wealth next year. Here's why I'd buy them if…

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2 dirt-cheap shares I’d buy for a winning stocks portfolio!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are on sale right now! Here's why I think these cheap shares could…

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I’d buy 55k Barclays shares to target an annual £5k second income

| Alan Oscroft

Will Barclays make up a part of my second income plan for my retirement? As part of my diversified investments,…

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Up 23%, will Tesco shares keep climbing?

| John Fieldsend

With surging shares and an upgraded dividend forecast, could Tesco shares be the best defensive option on the FTSE 100…

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I’d snap up this 9% yielding hidden gem for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to bolster her passive income, our writer explains why she’s a fan of this stock that seems to be…

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Is the soaring Shell share price an opportunity, or am I too late to the party?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the Shell share price hits all-time highs, our writer wants to know if she can still buy shares and…

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Is this FTSE 250 company back on track?

| Gordon

Since the lockdowns, the future of transport has been uncertain. But with commuter journeys up, could this FTSE 250 company…

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With a spare £2,000, I’d aim to double my money in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could aim to turn £2,000 into £4,000 over the coming decade by investing his Stocks and…

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Better buy for income: M&G vs National Grid shares

| Harvey Jones

I keep meaning to buy National Grid shares, but then I see the ultra-high income on offer from M&G. So…

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With an 8.6% dividend, is the Legal & General share price set for a 2024 surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price is down in 2023, along with its insurance peers. But the underlying business looks…

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My 3-step plan to target £4,236 in annual passive income from 5 dirt cheap shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is focused on building a passive income from FTSE shares to top up his pensions in retirement. These…

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4 different ways I could make money from the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the FTSE 100 and broader stock market can be used in various ways to achieve his…

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More bad news for IDS stock! Is the Royal Mail owner now an opportunity for a cheap buy?

| John Fieldsend

Management claims two separate issues are behind the latest loss for IDS stock. If the firm can overcome them, is…

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These penny stocks are flying, but I’d only buy one of them now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights two penny stocks that have been rising strongly. One he rates as a potential buy. The other…

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 looks terrific for dividends right now, here’s how I’d build a chunky monthly income while conditions are…

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With a spare £500, I’d invest in these 2 UK shares

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks UK shares are undervalued. With £500, he'd focus his attention on this luxury goods giant and miniature…

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If I’d invested £5k in Rolls-Royce shares during the pandemic, here’s what I’d have today

| Charlie Keough

Rolls-Royce shares have posted an impressive recovery since their pandemic lows. But this Fool is more interested in whether this…

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5 UK shares that Fools have recently sold

| The Motley Fool Staff

We don't hide the fact that 'selling' is part of the investment equation. Five Fools recently waved farewell to these…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to find Black Friday bargains in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett believes in buying stocks that are easy to understand. Stephen Wright thinks this is a good idea in…

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Did a ‘massive stock market rally’ begin on 27 October?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The past month has seen a huge stock-market rally, with US shares leading the way. Could this be the start…

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Down 25%, this growth stock is a top contender for my portfolio

| Oliver Rodzianko

Finding a top-class growth stock in the UK equity markets is a challenge. Our writer analyses why Ashtead Group stands…

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The BP share price has dipped! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been looking for an entry point to this hydrocarbons giant for some time. As the BP…

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What’s next for the Lloyds share price, 30p or 60p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Even after accounting for cash dividends, the Lloyds share price has gone nowhere for over five years. But is it…

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Could the IAG share price grow 2x in 2 years?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has surged 15.6% over the past month. Dr James Fox thinks this aviation giant's rally has…

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Investors love these FTSE 100 value shares! Here’s why I’d buy them today

| Royston Wild

Demand for these FTSE 100 shares is taking off again. I'm looking to buy them for my Stocks and Shares…

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I’d start snapping up cheap FTSE shares before stock prices start rising

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks buying some bargain FTSE shares in the current market conditions could potentially help him…

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UK small-cap stocks look cheap right now

| G A Chester

Now could be a great time to look at small-cap stocks for investors aiming to build a diversified portfolio.

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Never mind a stock market crash, I’d buy these cheap passive income shares now

| Alan Oscroft

Should passive income investors snap up today's big FTSE 100 dividend yields, or wait for share prices to fall even…

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One UK stock with a growth agenda worth considering now

| Kevin Godbold

To this writer, this UK stock ‘smells’ like a potential multi-bagger in the coming years. But can it deliver from…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett’s successful eight decades of stock picking has already inspired millions of people around the world to start investing.

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Ashtead shares fall after a profit warning! Time to buy the dip?

| Sumayya Mansoor

After a trading update a few days ago, Ashtead (LSE: AHT) shares dipped. Is this the opportunity our writer has…

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I love this FTSE 100 giant for 2024

| Gordon

2024 could well be an uncertain year, as many predict a recession. But I think this FTSE 100 major name…

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