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Down 59%! Should investors buy Fevertree shares today?

| Ben McPoland

Fevertree shares have been on a downward trajectory over the last few years. Could now be a good time for…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ‘safe’ choice?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some possible risks involved in owning Rolls-Royce shares, to illustrate wider principles of how he invests.

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7.5% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 share a brilliant bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share appears to be a delicious deal. It trades on a low earnings multiple and offers a…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and starting investing now!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is the go-to guy when we need investment inspiration. Here, Dr James Fox explores how his wisdom could…

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Investing Articles

Tesla stock is on fire! Is there still time to buy?

| Paul Summers

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has staged an almighty recovery in 2023, so far. Our writer looks at the possible reasons and…

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If I’d invested $1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Tesla stock has enjoyed an exceptional 2023 so far. Charlie Carman explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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This investment trust just declared a £51.50 per share dividend!

| Christopher Ruane

Will the mammoth shareholder payout from this investment trust be enough to tempt our writer to add its shares to…

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Dividend Shares

Hunting for income? Here are 2 cheap shares with yields above 6%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two cheap shares that have faced some struggles but could be good long-term sources of dividend…

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Investing Articles

Why should I buy FTSE 100 stocks when savings rates are so high?

| Royston Wild

The rates on savings accounts continue to rise. Yet I believe that using my money to buy FTSE 100 stocks…

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Earnings: Oxford Instruments shares steady on results day but there’s hidden value here

| Kevin Godbold

Oxford Instruments shares may be presenting investors with an opportunity to get on board a long-term growth and quality story.

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Growth Shares

Why Rolls-Royce shares are stuck at 150p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Rolls-Royce shares are treading water around the 150p mark, and what could be the catalyst to…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 companies that are already using AI

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence (AI) has huge potential. Here are two FTSE 100 companies harnessing the technology to their advantage.

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Earnings: Ashtead shares steady on results day but business momentum is strong

| Kevin Godbold

Despite their phenomenal success and surging price, here's why I still see Ashtead shares as well worth consideration as a…

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The S&P 500 has entered a new bull market. Is the FTSE 100 next?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 crossed over into a bull market last week. What's the likelihood of that happening to the FTSE…

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2 unloved penny stocks I’m considering buying today!

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks may have fallen out of favour with UK investors, but I think they could be too cheap…

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Why I’m not waiting for a stock market crash to buy shares for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many bearish investors today who are waiting for a stock market crash. Edward Sheldon isn’t one of them.…

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The FTSE 100 appears stuck. Here’s how I’d exploit this and hope to turn £10,000 into passive income of £460 a year

| James Beard

With the FTSE 100 little changed since the start of the year, here's how I could take advantage and generate…

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Down 58%, is this an unmissable opportunity to buy NIO shares?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have tanked since their pandemic-era high. Here, Dr James Fox explains why this EV stock could be a…

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An unmissable chance to lock in high yields before prices spike?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why now is the time to focus on locking in high yields before the next bull…

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Just released: June’s high-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Vodafone shares offer the FTSE 100’s highest yield at 10.3%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Vodafone shares have fallen 61% over the past five years to a 15-year low. But should investors consider buying for…

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Investing Articles

I’ve just bought a brilliant FTSE income stock and it isn’t Aviva or Imperial Brands

| Harvey Jones

My latest income stock pick isn't one of the obvious FTSE 100 dividend heroes, but I think it should prove…

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A pair of great FTSE 100 shares for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my ongoing search for higher passive income, I found these two FTSE 100 stocks. One offers a dividend yield…

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Investing Articles

Are FTSE fashion stocks my gateway to riches?

| John Choong

FTSE fashion stocks had fallen out of favour for several years. But with strong gains this year, are they the…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares for investors to buy in uncertain times!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 shares are perfect safe-haven picks for this period of macroeconomic and geopolitical instability.

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Investing Articles

Is the BT share price doomed to long-term decline?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the reasons for today's BT share price and considers where it might end up going from…

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Investing Articles

What might light a fire under Lloyds shares in 2023?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have gone nowhere in 2023 and have lost 27% over five years. So what might turn the tanker…

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Investing Articles

At £1.50 are Rolls-Royce shares a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

With the current share price implying a market cap of £12.6bn, Stephen Wright looks at whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £10,000 in a FTSE 100 Index ETF, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at how much passive income investors could expect to receive from a £10k investment in the UK's…

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Investing Articles

Could B&M shares be a long-term winner?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of buying B&M shares at their current valuation, in the context of a…

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Is Lloyds’ share price the best bargain on the FTSE 100 today?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks cheap from both an earnings and income perspective. So should I load up on the…

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Are BAE Systems shares a buy on the recent price dip?

| Kevin Godbold

The BAE Systems share price reflects a strong trading environment and the dividend record makes the stock worthy of consideration.

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My best AI stock to buy for growth, dividends, and share buybacks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 100 data and analytics company might be the best stock to buy to profit from…

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The 4 most important investing skills

| Morgan Housel

Understanding your game without being swayed by people playing different games is an investing power.

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4 UK stocks that could make me £10k in second income annually

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of his favourite UK stocks that have dividend yields above 5% and could provide welcome…

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How to try and turn an ISA into £20k of passive income a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how a long-term investing approach using an ISA could be a great way to generate passive…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into £496k of passive income a year!

| Dr. James Fox

£496k as passive annual income... Is this a dream figure? Here, Dr James Fox explains how it's theoretically achievable using…

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Barclays shares are going nowhere. What might revive them?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares were riding high in February, but then came the US banking crisis. Down 22% over five years, what…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: why now’s the time to buy UK shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why right now could represent a rare chance to supercharge his portfolio by focusing on discounted…

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Dividend Shares

1 beaten-down FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in a heartbeat

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock continues to underperform its parent index, yet the underlying business appears to be making good progress.…

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