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I’d buy 3,343 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is now offering a near 9% annual yield. Here’s how I’d take advantage to bring myself…

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Rolls-Royce shares are the FTSE 100’s star performer up 77% in a year! Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have been a brilliant buy, but past performance is no guide to the future and I'm now approaching…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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1 rising penny stock I’d buy today at 64p

| Charlie Carman

This penny stock in the specialist financial services sector has enjoyed 73% share price growth over the past five years.

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How I’d use £80,000 to target a £7,000 second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would aim to build a four-figure annual second income by buying a range of high-quality…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in July

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that all have great records of returning cash to their investors.

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A stock market rally is coming! I’m buying FTSE 100 stocks while they’re still cheap

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 stocks are sliding at the moment and I'm keen to buy them cheaply before they rally, rather than…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap British shares for passive income!

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains why they think now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to hoover up cheap UK shares for long-term…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can offer a regular and reliable additional income. Our writer outlines three steps for investing in these cash-giving stocks.

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Yields of up to 9.6%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares offer dividend yields far above the market average. Could they help turbocharge my second income?

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Is Games Workshop an unmissable stock opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I recently embraced the risks to own some Games Workshop stock for the long term... and a potentially…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

| Charlie Carman

It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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With the FTSE 100 at its lowest levels of 2023, is now the time to buy UK shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks patience is key with the FTSE 100 right now. But with the index at its lowest level…

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Here’s why I’m buying this penny stock with its monster 7% dividend yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this penny stock is on her buy list and delves deeper into passive income, performance, and…

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Is this cheap defensive FTSE 250 stock a must buy?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock. Do its apparent value and defensive traits make it…

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Want to invest like Buffett? Buy Berkshire Hathaway shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how some investors can get exposure to what Buffett is buying and selling simply by holding Berkshire…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is tumbling this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up latest events from across the pond, as well as poor UK construction data this morning as…

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Down over 20% from January, Glencore’s share price looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has dropped 20%+ this year, but a Chinese economic turnaround, great fundamentals and good dividends mean I…

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Is Diageo the ultimate retirement stock?

| Kevin Godbold

Premium alcoholic drinks maker Diageo has an impressive financial record, but the stock has issues worth careful consideration.

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No savings? I’d copy these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune well into the billions from the stock market. Here, this Fool picks out some…

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20% off! Should I buy more Scottish Mortgage shares?

| John Fieldsend

Scottish Mortgage shares have been a superb investment in recent years, and are now looking like they might be undervalued…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Premier African Minerals (PAF) shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| James Beard

The Premier African Minerals share price has increased by more than 250% over the past five years. But will operational…

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Big banks accused of ‘profiteering’, but at 44p I’d still buy Lloyds shares like a shot

| Harvey Jones

The big banks have been accused of making outsized profits, but that isn't reflected in Lloyds shares, which continue to…

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Cancer pipeline to power future gains for AstraZeneca shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at AstraZeneca shares after the stock lost £14bn in value on Monday as…

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5 investing lessons these Fools wish they’d learnt on day 1

| The Motley Fool Staff

While not always plain sailing, we at The Motley Fool believe investing is one of the greatest routes that anyone…

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My top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in July

| Harshil Patel

Two FTSE 100 stocks stand out as potential winners this month. Our writer outlines why he’d buy them for his…

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FTSE 100 half-year report

| G A Chester

The FTSE 100 has made barely pedestrian progress so far this year. Here are the sectors and stocks that have…

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How I’d drip feed £350 a month into growth stocks to help me retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he thinks he can build up a large investment pot by being disciplined and putting away…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for £1,640 of annual passive income!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks that could offer spectacular passive income. Here's why I'm aiming to buy…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BP shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

BP shares have risen over the past few years, but progress has stalled in 2023. So, how much would I…

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Is Unilever the ultimate retirement stock?

| Kevin Godbold

Unilever’s valuation is lower than it was and the dividend is attractive. But are the risks worth taking for retirement…

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1 stock near its 52-week low to consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

This stock has multi-bagged before and could do so again. But is it one to buy now, or one to…

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Here are 2 UK shares I own to boost my passive income stream!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added these two UK shares to her holdings to boost her wealth, specifically her passive…

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What 5% interest rates mean for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

What should passive income investors look for in stocks to buy? Stephen Wright thinks strong balance sheets are crucial and…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up and hold

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor details a FTSE 100 blue chip stock she currently likes the look of and explains why she would…

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How is Fundsmith performing in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith lost money for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how the popular global equity fund is performing…

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I generated a 16% return across my ISA and SIPP in the first half of 2023. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s ISA and SIPP produced double-digit gains in the first half of the year, beating the FTSE 100 index…

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No savings at 35! Could Scottish Mortgage shares help me make a million?

| Harvey Jones

Scottish Mortgage shares have had a bumpy year and the fund's managers have a lot to prove. Yet I still…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow this investing method to bank a second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his method to set out a second income from day one, while also aiming for a growing…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks dirt cheap

| John Fieldsend

This year has been a challenging one for firms on the FTSE 100. One stock, though, looks like it might…

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