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What on earth’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains some of the recent movements in the RC365 share price and flags up the perils of hyped-up…

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3 reasons I’d consider buying Spectris shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a number of attractions to buying Spectris shares. So why isn't he planning to add them to…

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Are Aviva shares a screaming buy?

| Paul Summers

Aviva (LON:AV) shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Does a very low valuation…

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Down 45% in months, are AFC Energy shares now a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees long-term potential for AFC Energy shares. But does that mean he's ready to add them to his…

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I’ll stop staring at dirt cheap BT shares and buy this world-class income stock instead

| Harvey Jones

I've been transfixed by BT shares that look so cheap after falling for years, while its 6% yield is tempting.…

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As Frasers buys more boohoo shares, should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Frasers has continued to build the number of boohoo shares it owns. Christopher Ruane considers his own options as a…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I snapped up this month – for an average 9.4% yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why this pair of well-known, high-yield FTSE 100 shares both made it into his shopping basket in…

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A 5%+ yield but down 17% from February, Lloyds shares look cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares offer a high yield that looks set to increase, great growth prospects and what I see as a…

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Could the S4 Capital share price fall below £1 in August?

| Christopher Ruane

The S4 Capital share price has had an uneven but ultimately disappointing July. This shareholder fears there could be worse…

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I’d buy 340 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying 340 Britvic shares could unlock £100 a year in dividends. Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could…

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Turning an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £154,518 before my child’s 18th birthday

| Dr. James Fox

As UK residents, we can benefit from the tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA, and so can our kids. Here, Dr…

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Best British growth stocks to buy in August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in August, which included several with strong…

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Growth Shares

This fallen FTSE 100 darling looks like one of the best shares to buy in August

| Harvey Jones

There was a time when investors couldn't get enough of this FTSE 100 stock. Now I reckon it's one of…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to fill an empty ISA with cheap, high-yield UK shares

| Harvey Jones

A heap of UK shares are trading on low valuations while paying generous dividends. I'm buying all I can afford…

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What might Warren Buffett buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

Who's the best investor for us to learn from today? I think it's still Warren Buffett, who's made average annual…

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High-yield stock British American Tobacco pays my fastest-growing dividend ever!

| Kevin Godbold

This high-yield business is throwing off some impressive financial numbers. I see it as a potential good-value investment now.

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Would Warren Buffett buy RC365 stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. So, does RC365 match the Oracle of Omaha's blueprint…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create a second income from an empty portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks pushed upwards last week, but they're still trading at historic lows. Dr James Fox explains how this could…

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Turning an empty portfolio into £1,510 a week in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

For many investors, passive income is the holy grail. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an empty portfolio can be…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 9,400! 2 cheap stocks to buy before a surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 22% surge for the FTSE 100 in the next eight months! Is time running…

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Turning 5% of my earnings into £58,460 of additional income every year!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an additional income, regardless of what we'd be looking to use it for. Here, Dr James Fox…

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Why I’m buying and holding cheap dividend stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth potential in 2023. Here’s…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dirt-cheap shares

| Alan Oscroft

How often do we have chances to fill our boots with cheap shares? Maybe once a decade? I think this…

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Surprise! A once-in-a-decade chance to turn £30K into ultra-high-yield passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market hasn't traded this cheaply for a very long time. Here's why this could be an unmissable…

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3 cheap penny stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

I don't buy penny stocks very often. But when I do, I go for those I think should rise above…

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Get ready for another stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks two things could trigger a stock market crash this year. Here's how he's preparing in case the…

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Best British shares to buy in August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy next month, including three FTSE 100 giants!

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Should investors now buy RC365 shares on the dip?

| Royston Wild

The RC365 share price has remained volatile following the stunning gains of recent weeks. Can it bounce higher again?

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Could buying RC365 shares today be like buying Amazon in 1997?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks back at the Amazon of the late 90s and considers whether RC365 shares today could offer a…

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Why are my Barclays shares having a rotten year?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a strong start to 2023, Barclays shares have been in a downturn since March. Yet the bank is boosting…

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I’d invest a £20k ISA in these 3 top FTSE 100 stocks for a £1,714 income in year one

| Harvey Jones

Right now I can see loads of FTSE 100 stocks offering high-yield income while trading at bargain valuations. I like…

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Up 43% in a week! But what would I have if I’d bought Ocado shares 3 years ago?

| Harvey Jones

Investing delivers highs and lows, as anybody who holds Ocado shares can testify. The FTSE 100 stock is on a…

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10%+ yield! The FTSE 100 share I snapped up this week

| Christopher Ruane

With a well-known brand and double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 100 share has found a place in our writer's portfolio.…

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How I’d aim to go from zero to £100K in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

With a long-term perspective and the right approach, this writer thinks he could build his Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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This avoidable mistake cost Warren Buffett billions!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a costly mistake in the career of legendary investor Warren Buffett and draws some lessons for…

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5 passive income ideas I’m already using

| Christopher Ruane

These five passive income ideas are already helping this writer earn money regularly without having to work for it. Here…

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How to target a £12K second income without working

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he would aim to build a four-figure second income each month by investing in blue-chip…

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Is this really a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

UK shares might be the cheapest they’ve been in decades. Is now a great time to invest in British companies…

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Turning an empty ISA into £20,185 of yearly extra income… in just 15 years

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an extra income, whether it's for retirement or to top up our earnings. Dr James Fox explains…

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2 UK growth stocks under £1 to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two UK growth stocks from his portfolio trading under £1. They look poised to benefit from dominant…

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