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Are cheap UK stocks a decade-defining opportunity to build long-term wealth?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explores whether buying undervalued UK stocks for their portfolio could be a once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth over…

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8.4% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares to 2025

| Royston Wild

The sinking Lloyds share price has turbocharged dividend yields for the next few years. Does this make the FTSE 100…

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If I’d invested £10k in Tesla stock at the start of 2020, here’s what I’d have today

| Muhammad Cheema

Tesla stock has skyrocketed since the start of 2020. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether this run can continue…

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 10%. Here’s why I’m hoping it falls further

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Barclays has a unique position among FTSE 100 banks. But is a falling share price a concern…

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2 superb luxury FTSE stocks to buy in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Many luxury shares have fallen lately due to fears of belt-tightening among wealthy consumers. I'm wondering which stocks to buy…

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Why I’m about to buy this FTSE 100 stock

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko breaks down why he'll be buying FTSE 100 stock Auto Trader in the coming day. He admits the…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares continue their form in 2024?

| Charlie Keough

2023 has been fruitful for Rolls-Royce shares. However, this Fool is wondering if this fine momentum will continue in the…

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With a P/E ratio of 6, is the Lloyds share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

When a FTSE 100 bank is on such a low valuation, it's surely a no-brainer buy -- or a big…

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These dividend shares yield 8.5% and 9% and I think they’re on sale!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to target dividend shares to start generating passive income. Here are two he thinks look dirt-cheap.

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Here’s 1 thriving FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up in November

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stock market volatility has created some exciting opportunities within FTSE 100 stocks. But is this business currently the best bargain?

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Instead of gold, I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares and aim to retire 14 years early!

| Christopher Ruane

Could putting £500 a month into shares really help our writer retire early -- 14 years early, to be precise?…

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I’d adapt Buffett’s strategy and start buying the best UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian believes following Warren Buffett’s principles can help investors profit from volatile UK shares in 2023 and beyond.

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to turn £10k into £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA is a challenging journey. But even for investors with just £10k, it’s possible…

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How I’d prepare for a stock market crash in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With some high-profile investors expecting a stock market crash, Zaven Boyrazian explores how to prepare and profit from the worst-case…

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Are British American Tobacco or Imperial Brands shares the better buy for my portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two FTSE 100 tobacco giants and decides whether he prefers Imperial Brands shares to British American…

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How I’d target £22k passive income with just £250 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing small sums of money in top-notch companies on a regular basis can lead to an impressive passive income. Zaven…

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Can this FTSE 100 stock grow 2x in 2 years?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE-listed generic manufacturer has been overlooked by many since joining the blue-chip index. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Down 49% in 3 months, is NIO stock now a screaming bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has almost halved in just three months. That alone does not make the shares attractive to our writer.…

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Value Shares

This iconic value share yields 8.3%. Is there a catch?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane already owns this UK value share. It hit a 52-week low this week. Considering the outlook, should he…

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“This is the one FTSE stock I regret buying in the last year”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Just because a stock is a constituent of the FTSE, doesn't necessarily make it a foolproof investment...

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I’d buy 57k shares of this FTSE financial stock to target a £10k annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

Does it make sense to buy financial stocks right now, to try to build a second income? It might just…

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Why FTSE 250 regular Hunting may be undervalued by 40%

| Gaurav Sharma

FTSE 250 constituent Hunting is expanding its product suite and emerging markets footprint. This growth potential convinces me to buy…

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Buying 9,346 shares of this cheap stock would give me £2,000 a year passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can get get an eye-catching passive income thanks to this FTSE 100 stock's ultra-high dividend yield of 8.57%

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I bought this FTSE 100 stock then it crashed 15% in a day

| John Fieldsend

I thought this might be the cheapest FTSE 100 stock around, but then it crashed 15% in a day. Is…

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At five-year lows, is this FTSE 100 company now getting exciting?

| Gordon

This FTSE 100 company has been a tough watch lately, but is there light at the end of the tunnel?…

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3 FTSE shares I might dump before 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 350 shares are among the worst performers in my portfolio. All three firms are household names, but…

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Stock market warning! Why good news for share prices might be bad news for investors

| Stephen Wright

The stock market has been responding positively to some good news lately. But Stephen Wright thinks investors need to be…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares climb 2x again?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Considering where Rolls-Royce shares were a couple of years ago, it’s remarkable I’m wondering if they could double once more!

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Sell Tesla stock, says HSBC

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is wondering what to do with his holding in Tesla stock after a top broker recently initiated coverage…

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Better index fund buy: the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have both climbed in the last trading week. Paul Summers considers which index might…

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Why this Warren Buffett stock could be about to surge

| Stephen Wright

After weathering an inflationary storm, Stephen Wright thinks this stock is set to bring some good returns for Warren Buffett.

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Why I’d buy cheap shares now before a massive market shift

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how a sharp fall in interest rates could be a catalyst for a market rally and why…

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At a P/E ratio of 6, is the Lloyds share price too cheap to ignore?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks dividends and share buybacks make the Lloyds share price something investors should look at right now.

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Growth Shares

This penny stock has almost doubled revenue in 2 years! I think there’s more to come

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a penny stock that he thinks might not remain in that category for much longer, thanks…

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I’d buy 14,493 shares of this stock to generate £250 of monthly passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

With a dividend yield of 9.2%, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how Legal & General shares can generate a…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 stocks I’m eyeing for 2024

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is always on the lookout for cheap shares. As such, he's targeting these FTSE 100 stocks he thinks…

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If I’d invested £3k in Glencore shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Glencore shares can be volatile, but investors like me might make serious rewards. That's why I'm building up my stake…

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If I’d put £5k in the ‘Magnificent Seven’ growth stocks in 2020, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much five grand invested in a group of world-changing US growth stocks would…

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My favourite income stock just paid me £133.93. All part of my plan to make a million!

| Harvey Jones

There are few things I like more than a good, solid income stock. I plan to build my retirement on…

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Banking or asset managers? Which UK shares should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs up the possible value on offer from UK shares in two different sectors and explains why he’s…

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