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Investing Articles

Surely it’s only up from here for the NatWest share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price has sunk 18% over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look and…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons he could aim for big rewards by investing a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA in the right…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 77k shares of this FTSE 100 bank stock to target a £1k monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

How can we aim to earn a long-term passive income? For me, it's by buying dividend-paying Footsie stocks every time.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m following Warren Buffett to pick my best shares to buy

| Alan Oscroft

Never mind all those get-rich-quick punters out there, Warren Buffett has done it slowly, and made his shareholders very rich…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 in savings? I’d put some of it in beaten-down FTSE 250 shares

| Alan Oscroft

So the FTSE 250 is for growth stocks, leaving the blue-chip Footsie index for dividend stocks? Rubbish, I think, and…

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Investing Articles

Is the Unilever share price now worth a look?

| Gordon

The Unilever share price hasn't turned many heads in the last few years, but is it potentially a hidden gem?

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Investing Articles

1 big-cap company to consider now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

This company could offer a Stocks and Shares ISA strong operational growth led by a refreshed management team and a…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 value stock is half price. Is now the time to buy?

| Mark Hartley

Down almost 50% since its 2019 high, this Fool UK contributor thinks this FTSE 100 stock could be the index's…

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Investing Articles

8.3% yield! This FTSE 100 giant looks ridiculously good value

| Tom Rodgers

Some FTSE 100 stocks may have taken a kicking, but with inflation falling these mega dividend yields look tremendous value,…

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Potentially 84% undervalued, is this FTSE 250 company a screaming buy?

| Gordon

Plenty of companies still haven't found their footing after the pandemic, but is this FTSE 250 airline now in bargain…

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Investing Articles

What does the future hold for the Tesco share price?

| Gordon

The Tesco share price is having a great 2023 so far, but is there still more growth ahead? Gordon Best…

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Investing Articles

Waiting for a stock market crash to buy cheap shares? It already happened!

| Tom Rodgers

A stock market crash is no bad thing for UK investors, if used correctly. But should I wait for the…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from the bond market! So why am I buying shares? 

| Harvey Jones

The bond market is finally generating some excitement as investors spot a buying opportunity. But I'd still rather buy shares.

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Investing Articles

These UK shares pay 10% yields! Should I buy Vodafone now?

| Tom Rodgers

Only two of the most valuable UK shares pay 10% dividend yields. Are they must-buys or are these high-yield shares…

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Investing Articles

8.1% yields! Is Barclays of the FTSE 100’s best valued dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with tonnes of cheap shares like this one. But is the banking giant a brilliant…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £2,500 in Tesla stock at the start of the year, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock has had another year full of ups and downs. Here’s what I could have earned from an example…

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Here’s how I’m capitalising on unmissable cheap shares NOW!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking to take advantage of economic turbulence and snap up cheap shares now ahead of any greener…

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Investing Articles

I’d snap up this 8.5% yielding stock for juicy passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer details a real estate investment trust she’s looking to add to her holdings for passive income.

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Investing Articles

Better buy: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

| Stephen Wright

With higher returns on tangible equity and a lower price-to-earnings ratio, are NatWest shares a better buy than Lloyds at…

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Investing Articles

With the Melrose share price up 90%+ in a year, is there still time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Melrose Industries share price has soared in 2023, with earnings growth forecast for the next two years. Is it…

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Investing Articles

The Aviva share price is finally rising. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Aviva share price is finally seeing some positive momentum. Paul Summers takes a look at the FTSE 100 giant's…

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Investing Articles

Are Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares cheap as FTSE firm forecasts FY24 growth?

| Dr. James Fox

Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares pushed upwards on Thursday 16 November as the company said it expects performance to improve next year.

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Investing Articles

With the Marks and Spencer share price up 100% in 2023, is it too late to buy?

| Gordon

Despite uncertainty in the economy, the Marks and Spencer share price is up 100% in 2023. Gordon Best considers whether…

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Investing For Beginners

Why the Diageo share price is down 12% in a week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Diageo share price is underperforming at the moment, but why this could be a time…

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Dividend Shares

Buying 37,832 shares of this FTSE 250 superstar could make me £250 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines the investment case for a FTSE 250 stock and explains how he can build up dividend income…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy the Royal Mail owner for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

International Distributions Services shares fell on 16 November as the company reported a loss. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Growth Shares

UK investors have been piling into this £1 growth stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This £1 growth stock is currently getting a lot of attention from small-cap investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the…

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Investing Articles

Down almost 10%! is Burberry a FTSE 100 stock to buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

Is a nasty profit warning from FTSE 100 stock Burberry really an opportunity for patient, long-term investors seeking quality?

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Investing Articles

The Burberry share price has tanked. And I’m loving it!

| Paul Summers

The Burberry share price has tumbled on news of lower sales. Our writer regards this as a rare opportunity to…

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Investing Articles

Why did the Hotel Chocolat share just double – and more?

| Christopher Ruane

The Hotel Chocolat share price shot up 168% in morning trading. Christopher Ruane highlights a key lesson even non-shareholders in…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1,000 in Burberry shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

Burberry shares can provide investors with exposure to the world of high-end fashion. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Investing Articles

Down 15%! Is the BP share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

The BP share price now looks very undervalued to its peers, ignoring the fact that the company remains a huge…

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Investing Articles

I’m buying world-class dividend shares now for passive income in 2024

| John Fieldsend

If 2024 brings us an economic downturn or even a recession, I might be very pleased with buying the most…

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Dividend Shares

2 terrific dividend stocks in this uncertain world

| Paul Summers

The economic headlines may be improving but Paul Summers still thinks there's a place for defensive dividend stocks in his…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Ben McPoland

The RC365 share price has come back down to earth after soaring to quite incredible highs during the middle of…

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Top Stocks

4 UK shares these Fools are keeping on a tight leash

| The Motley Fool Staff

A few Fool UK authors have been less than impressed with the performance of these British shares...

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Investing Articles

In adversity, lie opportunities

| Malcolm Wheatley

“Buy when there’s blood on the streets” is certainly one strategy — but opportunities are often more frequent.

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Investing Articles

I’d buy this underappreciated FTSE 100 stock right now

| Muhammad Cheema

Aviva has underperformed the market quite significantly in 2023, but Muhammad Cheema discusses why he still likes this FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares look like a FTSE 100 bargain! But is there a sting in the tail?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share prices trades on rock-bottom PEG multiples for the next three years. Should I add it to my…

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Investing Articles

Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024: here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Shaky UK share prices might scare people away from a Stocks and Shares ISA right now. But I say we…

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