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Yields up to 9.4%! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends today

| Royston Wild

These FTSE-quoted shares offer dividend yields that sail above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I'd buy them for a…

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Hostelworld: should investors buy this small-cap stock as travel recovers?

| Ben McPoland

Hostelworld (LSE:HSW) suffered in the pandemic as travel ground to a halt. But with the industry rebounding strongly, is this…

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2 stocks to consider and buy for the new bull market?

| Kevin Godbold

There are several attractive value and growth stocks on the London market right now and for me, it’s time to…

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2 top penny stocks for savvy investors!

| Royston Wild

I’ve been searching the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for the best penny stocks to buy. Here are two I think…

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Just released: June’s 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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Dividend Shares

This FTSE 100 share could be my bargain of the decade

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share offers a juicy dividend yield of 5% a year, covered 4.5 times by earnings. If this…

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Aston Martin’s share price soars 10% on EV deal! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

News of a potentially-gamechanging accord with electric car maker Lucid has propelled Aston Martin's share price through the roof.

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Two things that could soon give the Rolls-Royce share price a boost

| Alan Oscroft

After the aero engine firm delivered on its 2022 promises, the Rolls-Royce share price has been looking good. There could…

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Why penny share Braemar plunged 17% today

| Ben McPoland

Braemar (LSE:BMS) stock sank like a stone after announcing a delay to the release of its audited full-year results. Is…

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How many Lloyds shares would I need to stop work and live on dividends?

| Alan Oscroft

Would I ever put all my money in a single stock, especially if it's in Lloyds shares, which are among…

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Is the ITM Power share price primed for lift-off?

| Christopher Ruane

Even after falling steeply in recent years, the ITM Power share price could still fall more, in this writer's view.…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching like a hawk in July

| Paul Summers

The stock market news flow will heat up in July. Our writer highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he'll…

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As the AFC Energy price keeps falling, could it be a risky bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The AFC energy share price hit a year low today. With a promising potential sales pipeline, could the company be…

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The Forterra share price is down, so is the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite Forterra’s fallen share price, I think there’s value in this building products maker now and earnings look set to…

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Here’s why the Hammerson share price could be set to climb

| Alan Oscroft

The Hammerson share price has collapsed since the start of the pandemic and soaring inflation is hurting. What's the bright…

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Will GSK’s share price spike on Zantac news be sustained?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price spiked on news of a settlement over Zantac, but other factors also mean it may continue to…

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One FTSE stock I’d buy for second income in July and it isn’t AstraZeneca or Persimmon

| Harvey Jones

This is a brilliant time to buy FTSE 100 stocks to generate a second income as the index is packed…

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2 rebounding stocks I’ve been buying for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here's why this Fool recently added a Canadian e-commerce giant and an exciting UK small-cap to his Stocks and Shares…

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This 1 tip from Warren Buffett could be a game-changer for investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By following this tip from the legendary Warren Buffett, investors could dramatically improve their returns, Edward Sheldon believes.

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How much passive income could I generate from a £10k investment in big oil?

| James Beard

Brent crude is down 27% this year. But is now the time to invest in the FTSE 100's oil stocks…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the Haleon shares spin-off, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Haleon shares have been public for almost a year but investors remain hawkish over looming legal risks. Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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Investing For Beginners

What are the best UK shares to buy if the market melts down?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consumer credit card debt is rising and may trigger another stock market meltdown, but what are the best shares to…

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Investing For Beginners

Is this FTSE 100 stock one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has surged more than 50% in the last 12 months following rising demand from customers. But…

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How I’d invest £10k in dividend shares to target passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

There’s more to dividend shares than just the yield. Our writer considers how to best earn high-quality, sustainable passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares crashing in 2023! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Buying FTSE 100 shares when their prices are falling can be a lucrative investing strategy. So, are these two stocks…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for a long-term second income?

| Royston Wild

These popular dividend shares offer yields comfortably above the UK blue-chip average. Are they too cheap to miss following recent…

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If I’d invested £1k in Polymetal shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Polymetal shares imploded when Russia invaded Ukraine and are yet to recover, but how would I have fared if I'd…

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Dividend Shares

Does a 6.7% yield make this dividend stock a slum-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The British Land share price offers a prospective yield of 6.7%, but the dividend stock has several hurdles to overcome,…

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Could cheap Lloyds shares REALLY give me £720 in annual dividend income?

| Royston Wild

Forward dividend yields on Lloyds shares have soared above the 3.7% average for FTSE 100 stocks. Does this make buying…

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3 stocks I’d buy for dividends in July!

| Dr. James Fox

The market isn't strong, but that's not a bad things for buyers. Here, Dr James Fox details three stocks he's…

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How I’d invest £20k in this FTSE 100 stock, to build a £10k annual income

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to lock in a lifelong second income? For me, it's high-dividend FTSE 100 stocks, plus the…

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No savings at 40? I’d aim to make a million by 65 from top FTSE 100 stocks like these

| Harvey Jones

Now seems like a tempting time to start investing in FTSE 100 stocks as the index looks attractively valued after…

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At just 4.7 times earnings, are Barclays shares the top FTSE 100 pick?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays after the share price pushed downwards following Thursday's interest rate rise.

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6.8% dividend yield! A sinking FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for a second income

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend stock could be one of the best-value blue chips out there. Here's why I'm considering increasing…

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Could I match Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger and turn £10k into £150k within 15 years?

| James Beard

I've been looking at the investment returns of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to see whether I could make £10k…

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Would I invest a £20k ISA allowance in this FTSE 250 stock today?

| Alan Oscroft

It's easy to get hung up on safer blue-chip shares at times like these. But we could be missing some…

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Building a £500k retirement nest egg with a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to generate wealth for the…

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Is it time to buy Vodafone shares at 72p?

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares certainly look attractive with a 10% yield and discounted price. Dr James Fox explores whether it's a risk…

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How to make a fortune from penny shares… or how to lose one

| Alan Oscroft

Penny shares have a greater chance of making money than those priced much higher, don't they? Please don't fall for…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £20k of passive income per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

£50,000 in savings can be deployed in many ways. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how it could be used to…

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