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Building a £1.1m portfolio with compound interest in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Ben McPoland

New figures from HMRC reveal that the number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK has ballooned to…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy this August!

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 100 stocks are effectively on sale following share price weakness in 2023. Here's why I'll buy them…

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Should I forget Tesla and buy Rivian Automotive stock instead?

| James Beard

A £1,000 investment in Tesla 10 years ago would now be worth £30,538. Will Rivian Automotive stock do something similar…

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2 dividend-paying penny stocks for investors to consider in August!

| Royston Wild

Here are two top penny stocks I'm seeking to buy as soon as I have spare cash to invest in…

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Is August the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares looking cheap, this Fool senses a buying opportunity. Here, he explains why he'd use August to buy…

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Down heavily after reporting earnings, are Spotify shares now a buy?

| Gordon

Spotify shares are down heavily after disappointing in its recent earnings report. Gordon Best considers whether this could be a…

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My top 3 passive income shares to buy in August

| Ben McPoland

General market weakness continues to make many stocks look attractively priced. Here are three dividend shares to buy in August.

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I’m thinking of buying more Diageo shares following strong full-year results!

| Royston Wild

The Diageo share price continues to pick up steam. But I believe the FTSE 100 drinks giant remains a top…

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Don’t bail On Baillie Gifford’s technology trusts

| Owain Bennallack

We all thought the cockroach was the most indestructible thing on Earth. Turns out it’s the Nasdaq 100. When the…

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Am I buying BP shares after huge earnings miss?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares missed earning expectations by some distance. Dr James Fox explores whether this might be a good opportunity to…

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Is RC365 stock the next Nvidia?

| John Fieldsend

Will RC365 stock follow in the footsteps of tech giant Nvidia and become the next $1trn company? Here’s what our…

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Time for me to buy this hidden FTSE 100 gem for turbo-charged passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock yields over 9%, has great brands under its business umbrella, and can be bought at a…

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Turning a small ISA into a £500k portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan and a proper investment strategy, it’s possible to turn a small ISA into a formidable…

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I’d use August to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity!

| Charlie Keough

Given that UK stocks look cheap, this Fool sees an opportunity for investors to build a passive income stream. Here's…

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Earnings incoming: are Smith & Nephew shares about to take off?

| Dr. James Fox

Smith & Nephew shares could see some movement this week with the medical devices giant due to report on 3…

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Are Haleon shares a ‘buy’ ahead of tomorrow’s earnings?

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares are almost flat since they launched just over a year ago. But there could be some movement on…

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Here’s why I’d buy Standard Chartered shares for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Standard Chartered shares trade on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 7.5 times. I think the bank is a…

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Just released: July’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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How I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum in the best shares to buy now

| John Fieldsend

The best shares to buy right now might be able to offer me market-beating returns. Here’s exactly what I’d do…

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Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 could easily hit 10,000 points

| Alan Oscroft

Is the FTSE 100 eternally doomed to stay stuck below 8,000 points? Surely not even the gloomiest pessimist thinks that,…

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Looking for passive income? Here are 3 mistakes I’d avoid

| Alan Oscroft

Building some passive income for later in life's a great idea. But when folks start out, it's easy to fall…

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Turning a £0 ISA into a £10,500 second income in 12 years with LSE shares!

| Ben McPoland

Here's how it's possible to start with nothing and still build a substantial second income investing in discounted UK shares.

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My 5 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy in 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

We're more than halfway through 2023, and I still see far more cheap FTSE 100 stocks than I could ever…

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One soaring penny stock under 90p to buy for growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down a penny stock that has performed well recently despite the current volatile markets and macroeconomic activity.

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My top UK stock to buy in 2023 is up 21%!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer revisits his top British stock to buy for 2023 and asks if he'd still invest in this FTSE…

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I’m buying this 10% yielding FTSE 100 giant for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she is adding some shares of this telecommunications giant to her holdings for passive income.

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At 193p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a big past week for Rolls-Royce shares. Now up to 193p, does the momentum in the company mean…

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I’d buy cheap shares right now to build future wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been hunting for cheap shares in blue-chip companies to hold for the long term. Could that help…

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If I could buy just one dividend share in August, I’d choose this one

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why one dividend share has grabbed his attention for its diversified portfolio of investments that could fund…

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The Pearson share price is down in 2023. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Pearson share price has been up and down quite a bit. But the latest H1 results make me think…

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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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