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Investing Articles

These dividend shares yield 11% and 8.6% and I think they look cheap!

| Charlie Keough

With passive income on his mind, this Fool is targeting dividend shares for his portfolio. Here are two he likes…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit 85p in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Morgan Stanley analysts say the Lloyds share price could reach 85p in 2024. But could a possible windfall tax throw…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

This writer thinks a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA could be turned into something much, much bigger over time. Here's…

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I wouldn’t start investing by buying penny shares. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he was to start investing for the first time already knowing what he does now,…

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No concrete action plan to get rich? I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has made some basic investment principles work very well for him. This writer thinks it's worth following the…

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I’d start snapping up cheap shares before they get costlier

| Christopher Ruane

Now or later? Christopher Ruane explains why he isn't hanging around when it comes to snapping up cheap shares for…

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Investing For Beginners

3 top Vanguard funds to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three Vanguard funds could help investors build a well balanced, diversified investment portfolio with plenty of growth potential.

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Does the Aviva share price spell ‘time to buy’?

| Oliver Rodzianko

The Aviva share price is currently undervalued, according to Oliver Rodzianko. However, he thinks he can spot the problems with…

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Can this FTSE 250 stock rally from an all-time low?

| Stephen Wright

With shares in Dr. Martens down 54% this year and at an all-time low, Stephen Wright wonders whether it’s time…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Have Lloyds shares recovered since the pandemic, and are they worth investing in today? Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Investing Articles

£2,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £8,738 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. However, if we don't have a substantial pot of money, we're going…

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Investing Articles

Can I really trust the BT share price to perform?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has surged 9% over the past month. But can investors trust the stock to push higher?…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks that could conceivably double in value!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 isn't known for its high-growth investment opportunities. However, Dr James Fox believes there are pockets of unmissable…

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I’m desperate to buy these 3 brilliant value stocks now in case markets rally in December

| Harvey Jones

2023 is drawing to a close and time is running out for Harvey Jones to buy more shares. He wants…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 1,593 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to aim for £312 a month of passive income!

| James Beard

There's one FTSE 250 stock that's fallen 42% over the past five years. But I think now could be a…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d love to buy in December!

| Royston Wild

These top UK growth stocks are on sale right now! Here's why I'm hoping to buy them when I next…

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If I could only buy 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares in December, it would be these!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 income shares are brilliant stocks to buy for these uncertain times. Here's why I'll buy…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in December, which included retailers and real…

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If I could buy just one FTSE stock right now, it would be this high flyer!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Mulling over the choice of only buying one FTSE stock, Sumayya Mansoor explains why she would choose this discount retailer.

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Investing Articles

8% or 4%? Is one dividend yield twice as good?

| Christopher Ruane

When it comes to income shares, could less be more? This writer considers the role of dividend yield in his…

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I’m eyeing this passive income machine for my SIPP in December!

| Christopher Ruane

A double-digit dividend yield is not the only thing that has grabbed this writer's attention when it comes to considering…

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One undervalued growth stock I’m eyeing up ahead of 2024!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This growth stock caught the eye of our writer. She breaks down its investment viability as she looks to start…

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3 reasons the BP share price could surge in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why resilient oil prices, lower inflation, and the avoidance of a global recession could send the BP…

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Investing Articles

Could buying these 3 AI shares be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| James Beard

I wonder if investing in these three AI stocks could match the meteoric rise in the value of Tesla shares…

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Investing Articles

Will the stock market Santa rally continue through 2024?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I think the signs look good for a potentially enduring broad-based stock market rally through December and beyond.

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If I’d put £10k in Greggs shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have served up some very tasty returns for shareholders over the last three decades. But what about the…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks whose dividend yields just passed 7%!

| John Fieldsend

These FTSE 100 stocks just passed the 7% dividend yield mark! Is it time to take advantage of depressed prices?…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks that tick both boxes for 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of FTSE 250 stocks that he thinks combine both income and growth potential in…

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Thanks, Mr Hunt: three welcome ISA changes

| Malcolm Wheatley

As an investment wrapper, ISAs have a lot to offer. But chancellors love tweaking them, making them even more attractive.…

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Dividend Shares

If I could only buy 3 dividend stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I’d pick these winners

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend stocks are some of the most reliable payers in the FTSE 100 index. And they all have…

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What would it take to get the NIO share price back above $10?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why sales growth globally and a push to reduce the quarterly losses are key for the NIO…

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How I’d turn £100 a month into a lifetime of passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is keen to create extra streams of passive income now to help him further down the line. With…

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At 43p, I think Lloyds shares are a no-brainer!

| Charlie Keough

At 43p, this Fool is confident that Lloyds shares are a steal. Here he explores why he'd rush to buy…

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I’m using this strategy to generate a second income stream for a comfortable retirement

| Mark Hartley

With only £100 a month, this Fool UK contributor is aiming to secure a comfortable retirement with a second income…

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Investing Articles

If I could only buy 2 FTSE 100 shares in December, it would be these!

| Charlie Keough

As we head towards 2024, this Fool is still keen to add to his portfolio. Here, he details some FTSE…

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Fairly priced and 25% revenue growth rate! A FTSE 100 stock to remember

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our writer reckons that as long as the shares are fairly priced, strong financials beat a stock on sale. Here’s…

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Why I’d buy cheap UK shares to aim for a million

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks UK shares are bargains compared to US stocks and government bonds. But how much would he have…

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A BP case study: time to end FTSE 100 share buybacks?

| James Beard

Nearly 40% of FTSE 100 companies have decided to buy their own shares in 2023. Using BP as an example,…

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Growth Shares

This is one of the FTSE 100’s best growth stocks. And right now, it’s cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 company is poised for strong growth in the years ahead. However, this isn’t reflected in its valuation,…

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Up 25% in a month, is now the time to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has surged over the past month, bouncing up from $200 a share. But Dr James Fox believes there…

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