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7%+ dividend yields! 2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top value stocks to buy in August. Here are two from the FTSE 250 I'm aiming to…

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This Warren Buffett share yields 3%. Why does he own it?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has held on to a share that yields less than headline interest rates and has fallen 3% in…

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5 cheap shares I’d buy with a spare £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs through a handful of cheap shares he'd happily add to his portfolio in today's market for their…

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The £3-a-day passive income plan I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd aim to build lifelong passive income streams by putting a few pounds a day into…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £9,386 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can offer a superb second income. Our writer outlines his thinking and what he’d do to try and make…

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Are these really the best stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

What do most people think are the best stocks to buy in today's market? After 2022 tech stock falls, the…

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How to try and become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire by 2040!

| Christopher Ruane

Some key investing principles could improve our writer's (or anyone's) chance of becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire in…

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£2k to invest? 2 investments I’d make in a Stocks and Shares ISA this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hunting for the best US and UK stocks to buy? Here are two industry leaders I’m tempted to buy in…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is underperforming. Should I get out now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust hasn’t participated in the global tech stock rally this year. And Edward Sheldon is wondering if…

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Forget savings accounts! I’d buy penny stocks as inflation cools

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks are notoriously volatile. But with economic conditions improving, some of these tiny enterprises may be set to skyrocket!

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Why the FTSE 100 looks poised to explode higher

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about why the FTSE 100 could well blast above its all-time high of just over 8,000, and…

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Stock market recovery 2023: a rare opportunity to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Capitalising on bargains during the 2023 stock market recovery could help investors propel their Stocks and Shares ISAs to new…

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When will RC365 shares crash?

| Dr. James Fox

RC365 shares have been a big investment story in recent weeks, up 531% in six months. Dr James Fox predicts…

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How to invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £51,400 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares could unlock a lucrative second income to help establish a more lavish lifestyle, even starting from…

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How to turn an empty portfolio into £98,154 of additional income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an additional income, but it may seem unachievable. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to generate a…

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Should I buy FirstGroup shares?

| Stephen Wright

FirstGroup shares look like a good investment opportunity. But what’s the big red flag that’s putting Stephen Wright off the…

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How to take £5 a day and build passive income streams

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step process to help start generating a passive income, even with as little as £35…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks in August

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for FTSE 100 stocks he can add to his portfolio in August. Here he…

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The Aston Martin share price has doubled. Could it double again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has soared 123% in 2023. Here our writer considers whether there could be more gains…

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Could Ocado shares be a winning long-term investment?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers whether putting Ocado shares in his shopping basket today could turn out to be a lucrative move…

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Can I still make a million from RC365 shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The chance to make a quick million doesn't come along very often. After soaring, could RC365 shares be the way…

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Here’s 1 unloved income stock I’m buying, with a 7% payout!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor examines why this income stock could be ideal for passive income despite its chequered past.

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With a £216m debt cut planned, is now the time to buy Aston Martin Lagonda shares?

| Gordon

Aston Martin Lagonda shares have been flying in recent months. Gordon Best investigates whether new efforts to cut debt present…

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Generating a second income within an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a simple strategy involving dividend stocks that investors can potentially use to create a second income.

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Here’s 1 recession-proof penny share I’d buy for growth and returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share could experience growth and provide solid returns despite the gloomy macroeconomic picture at…

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Starting today, could I turn £100 into £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

History tells me there's a chance that investing a small amount today in a Stocks and Shares ISA could growth…

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With £1k to invest, here are 3 ways to find cheap shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over a mix of some straightforward and some more complex methods to try and find cheap shares…

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With a 5.9% yield, National Grid could be a great stock for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid has a high yield and a great dividend track record. For those looking for passive income, Edward Sheldon…

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I’d forget RC365 shares! I think these 2 penny stocks could be next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about how he's missed the boat with one penny stock but flags up two more that have…

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Is it foolish to buy Netflix shares?

| Gordon

Netflix shares have seen a tremendous run up recently, but is the market leader in streaming still an attractive investment?…

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I’d start buying FTSE shares to target easy income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through why and how investors could start to invest in FTSE shares for passive income, based on…

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2 magnificent FTSE 250 shares I’m buying for growth and dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon has been investing in two FTSE 250 companies. He thinks they have all the right ingredients to be…

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A once-in-a-decade shot to back the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has underperformed other major stock indexes for many years. But I'm sure these dark days will come…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Amazon shares soared on Friday after beating expectations on Thursday evening. Dr James Fox explores the earnings and looks further…

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Why are WPP shares tanking 7% in the FTSE 100?

| Ben McPoland

WPP shares have now lost nearly a quarter of their value in just the last six months. Is this an…

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I’m getting ready for a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't know when the next stock market crash will happen. But that's not stopping him from getting ready…

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£0 in savings? I’d aim for £25k in annual passive income with 3 simple steps!

| Charlie Carman

It's possible to build a healthy passive income portfolio starting from scratch by investing in dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains…

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3 FTSE stocks to buy before the great market surge of 2023

| Kevin Godbold

There’s growing optimism and several factors look set to drive the market higher so, for me, it’s time to hunt…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the 6.5% dividend yield?

| Paul Summers

Lloyds Bank (LON:LLOY) shares offer almost double the dividend yield of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Is this enough to get…

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8.3% dividend yield! Here’s the Imperial Brands dividend forecast through to 2025

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' share price comes with one of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. Should I buy the firm…

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