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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares too big a bargain to ignore?

| Muhammad Cheema

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire over the last six months. I’m considering whether I should add its shares to…

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A 9.5% yield now from this undervalued FTSE passive income star!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm posted good H1 results, looks undervalued to its peers, and has a 9.5% yield to generate…

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3 factors I look for to find ‘monster’ growth stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines three attributes he looks for when hunting growth stocks with potentially multi-bagger returns in the long run.

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Will the BAE share price hit £15?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE share price has soared since Russia invaded Ukraine. How much further can the bull run go and do…

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For me, this FTSE 100 share is a no-brainer buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 firm has a remarkable record of growing its revenues, earnings and dividends. So why are its shares…

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2 top value UK shares I’d buy in October!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to buy these UK shares for my portfolio if I have cash to invest in October. Both are…

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Here’s one under-the-radar penny stock up 38% in a year investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny stock has seen its shares rise in recent months against the backdrop of a…

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If I’d put £10k in Rolls-Royce shares 10 years ago, I’d have this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Long-term investing is all about probabilities, not certainties. Let's see what it would have done for Rolls-Royce shares.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for £1,310 of passive income in 2024!

| Royston Wild

UK shares have proved to be a great way for investors to generate a healthy passive income. Here are two…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £200k

| Alan Oscroft

There's no better way I know to try to get rich than to put as much as I can in…

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30 years of increasing payouts! Here’s one dividend stock I like

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor wants to explore this dividend stock for her holdings and notes its remarkable payout record in recent years…

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Should I buy Aviva shares at £4 today?

| Ben McPoland

Aviva shares have struggled over the last few years. But should I invest now that there's some lip-smacking passive income…

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Which is the better buy today, Lloyds or Barclays shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Both Lloyds and Barclays shares have been disappointing over the past five years. But which would I buy right now…

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Buy the dip? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock to consider

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer looks at why this FTSE 100 stock has been on a downward trajectory in recent years but could…

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If I’d put £10k in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

After an incredibly strong performance in 2022, BAE Systems shares have extended their FTSE 100 winning streak Into this year.

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Growth Shares

Why the ASOS share price rose today despite the poor results

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the ASOS share price didn't fall despite lower customer demand shown in the latest trading update…

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Down 15%, this unloved FTSE monopoly looks a major bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

An electricity sector monopoly with excellent 2023 results, a high yield, and undervalued to its peers, this FTSE firm looks…

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Will the stock market crash before the end of 2023?

| Matthew Dumigan

To assess the prospects of a stock market crash before the end of the year, our writer considers a range…

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Just released: our latest lower-risk, high-yield stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Is now the time to buy FTSE 100 companies?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With concerns about the UK economy still elevated, many people may be understandably worried about investing in the FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy in October!

| Royston Wild

These top UK shares offer excellent value following recent share price volatility. Here's why I'd add them to my value…

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Should I rush to buy this high-yield FTSE 100 giant for its huge 10% dividend?

| Alan Oscroft

We don't see high yields quite as high as this very often. But should I invest in this one, or…

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Here’s a 5%-yielding mouthwatering passive income stock to consider!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she likes the look of this passive income stock with its enticing yield as well as…

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Investing Articles

Dear Rolls-Royce stock fans, mark the calendar for 28 November

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why the last Wednesday of November could hold the key for the direction in which Rolls-Royce stock…

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This volatile market is the perfect time to load up an empty Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

I love buying cheap shares inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. Every time the market dips it throws up new…

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Down nearly 30%, here’s why investors should consider this FTSE 250 stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock and explains why she’s bullish despite the shares falling.

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Investing Articles

What’s wrong with the Vodafone share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Vodafone share price has jumped in recent weeks but this follows two decades of poor performance. What happens now?

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Investing Articles

Is Imperial Brands the best FTSE 100 bargain for this October?

| Royston Wild

This popular FTSE stock offers exceptional all-round value for money, at least on paper. Should I buy it to boost…

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Enough is enough! This world-class FTSE 100 share is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 100 share has stalled over the last four years but still appears to offer amazing value going…

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Investing Articles

A cheap FTSE 100 stock I’ll be avoiding in October!

| Royston Wild

The Tesco share price has picked up some solid momentum since August. Should I consider buying this cut-price FTSE 100…

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8% dividend yield! Is the Aviva share price the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price remains low, and the latest acquisition news hasn't moved it. But just look at the size…

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Dividend Shares

If I invest in the entire stock market, how much passive income could I make?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the potential yield from buying an entire index for income, but explains why being selective in…

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1 exciting 47p penny stock I’m buying in October

| Ben McPoland

The company behind this penny stock is set to grow rapidly over the next two years. But with the shares…

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Dividend Shares

Here are the latest 2023/2024 dividend forecasts for Lloyds, Barclays, and HSBC

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The most recent dividend forecasts for a trio of UK banks suggest there's some substantial income on offer from them…

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Is this dividend stock the best 8%-yielder on the FTSE 100?

| Andrew Mackie

A number of stocks in the FTSE 100 offer market-beating dividend returns but this Fool believes investors should consider this…

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Three reasons why I may buy more of this troubled FTSE 100 oil giant

| Simon Watkins

Short-term management troubles aside, this FTSE 100 giant appears undervalued, recently increased its dividends, and works in a bullish operating…

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I’d snap up top-notch shares while they’re still cheap!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he identifies cheap shares for his portfolio while managing investment risk in a volatile stock market.

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Investing Articles

3 reasons the boohoo share price could soar from here

| Paul Summers

The boohoo share price is near its 52-week low. But holders could be set for an exciting October if guidance…

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5 reasons why I keep on buying stocks and shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the FTSE 100 up just 2.3% over the past five years, why on earth do I keep on buying…

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The FTSE 250 fire sale continues! 2 bargain stocks to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 continues to offer exciting bargains as the index recovers from last year’s correction. Are these the best…

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