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Investing Articles

Will the Hipgnosis dividend ever come back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Hipgnosis dividend was previously a key element of the music royalties fund's investment case. Could it make a comeback…

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Investing Articles

This is one of my top FTSE 100 growth stocks to consider buying today

| Alan Oscroft

We're getting lots of news from FTSE 100 stocks right now. But who says the top index is only for…

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Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds share price grow 2x anytime soon?

| Sumayya Mansoor

After years in the doldrums, our writer examines if, and how, the Lloyds share price could head upwards once again.

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Investing Articles

At 3.6x earnings and a 6.8% yield, surely I can’t ignore this FTSE 250 stock?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock is up 36% over 12 months, but still has exceptional valuation metrics. Dr James Fox explains…

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Investing Articles

Earnings: is Virgin Money UK a dividend stock to buy or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

An acceptable set of full-year results and a positive outlook make this dividend stock worth consideration by adventurous investors.

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Investing Articles

How I’d start making passive income with £1,000

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to build streams of passive income he can rely on further on in life. With £1,000,…

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Dividend Shares

Could Rolls-Royce be a viable income stock to buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at Rolls-Royce from an income stock angle, based on the current forecasts for dividends to…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy FTSE 250 stock FirstGroup in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 high-flyer just posted a solid set of results for the first half of the year and management…

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Growth Shares

The Burberry share price hits 52-week lows! Should I get my wallet out?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why weaker demand is pushing the Burberry share price down, but why it's a classic brand that…

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Growth Shares

The world’s best stock market investors have been buying these 3 shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Following the ’smart money’ can pay off when investing in the stock market. With that in mind, here are some…

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Investing Articles

Value stock alert! A FTSE 100 share near 5-year lows despite record profits

| Stephen Wright

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is down 17% this year, despite the company generating record earnings. Is it the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

The Jet2 share price is up 20% this year. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the travel operator reported a strong set of interim results, our writer considers whether the Jet2 share price is…

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Investing Articles

Is Shell’s share price set to soar on OPEC cuts and new fields?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price is undervalued compared to its peers, but ongoing cuts in oil supply and new oil and gas…

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Investing Articles

These shares are set to leave the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Every quarter, some shares get promoted to the FTSE 100, while others get relegated to the FTSE 250. Here's what…

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Investing Articles

I’d drip-feed £200 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £16,634 second income

| John Fieldsend

This quick calculation is all that’s needed to show how small, consistent, and shrewd investments can lead to a sizable…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’d invest £200 a month in cheap FTSE 250 shares, starting now

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has easily beaten the FTSE 100 since its start. Now, after a weak 2023, could mid-cap stocks…

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Investing Articles

Cash savings beat inflation but I’d still load up on cheap shares to retire early

| Paul Summers

Having an emergency fund still makes great sense, but our writer is investing anything beyond this into the stock market…

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Investing Articles

This growth stock jumped 77%! I think it can go much higher

| Dr. James Fox

This growth stock has surged over the past month after the UK became the first country to approve a gene…

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Investing Articles

2 magnificent FTSE 100 stocks I own for returns and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down these two FTSE 100 stocks she owns and explains why she bought them and how they've…

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Investing Articles

Is there another rally coming for AMC stock?

| Gordon

Many investors will remember the euphoria as AMC stock soared in previous years, but as it builds new income streams,…

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I love the look of this company for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Gordon

A Stocks and Shares ISA full of quality companies is a game-changer for my finances. And I think this company…

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Investing Articles

I’m eyeing up these 2 cheap shares before the market recovers!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Volatility has thrown up cheap shares and our writer pinpoints two she likes the look of and is targeting for…

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Investing Articles

Can UK shares really provide me with a second income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Could juicy dividends from UK shares help this Fool create a second income stream? She reckons so and explains how.

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 shares I think are destined for the FTSE 100!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 companies have watched their share prices take off in recent years. And I think they could be…

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Investing Articles

Is this a Warren Buffett-style stock worth consideration now?

| Kevin Godbold

Strong on quality indicators and a positive update make this FTSE 250 company interesting, but would it fit Warren Buffett's…

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Investing Articles

As the Sage share price jumps 10%, is there still time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Sage share price is one of the big FTSE 100 winners of the past five years. And we just…

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Dividend Shares

3 passive income stocks investors should consider buying before 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are some fantastic opportunities in the stock market right now for those seeking passive income, says Edward Sheldon.

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Investing Articles

£5k in an ISA? I’d buy Tesco shares for dividends in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have risen this year as the UK's largest supermarket has cemented its leading position and impressed investors.

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Investing Articles

£10k in savings? I’d aim to turn it into a £2k annual second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he prefers to put his savings to work in the stock market, and how compounding can…

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Investing Articles

Earnings: is it time to buy FTSE 250 stock Britvic?

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend-paying FTSE 250 business plans an “exciting” programme of marketing and innovation launches to further its growth.

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Investing Articles

How I’d target a £10,600 second income in lieu of a State Pension

| John Fieldsend

A new Hargreaves Lansdown report reveals worrying opinions about the future of the State Pension. Is it time to build…

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Investing Articles

Should I wait for a stock market crash to buy shares?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool knows the unique opportunity a stock market crash presents to buy cheap shares. But should he wait or…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock still looks like a horrible value trap to me

| Paul Summers

Shares in FTSE 100 DIY giant Kingfisher tumble as the company warns on profit for a second time in three…

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Top Stocks

“The safest investment in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked three Fools which company in their Stocks and Shares ISA they have the most patience for. Here's what…

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought £1k of Microsoft stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Paul Summers

It's been one of the best blue-chips to hold in recent years and recently set an all-time high. Does Microsoft…

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Investing Articles

An 8.5% yield but down 15%! This FTSE 100 gem looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm was hit by a crisis that never was, but its shares are still marked down, despite…

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Investing Articles

Are Diageo shares too cheap to ignore?

| Dylan Hood

Diageo shares are down over 22% year-to-date, sitting at their lowest level since 2020. This Fool checks on whether now…

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Investing Articles

Can Nvidia stock double in value again?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock fell in after-hours trading, despite the tech giant’s upbeat earnings report post-market close on 21 November. So what's…

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Investing Articles

With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy cheap UK stocks to hold for 20 years

| Stephen Wright

Whether it’s building wealth or earning passive income, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 have great…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock just released earnings, and it now offers a 7.7% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at an unloved FTSE 250 stock that might be primed to thrive long term…

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