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Warren Buffett owns Diageo shares (again!) Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett owns Diageo shares -- and not for the first time in his career. Should this writer…

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Why Aviva and Glencore are two of the FTSE 100’s best bargains!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares offer huge dividend yields and low P/E ratios at current prices. Here's why I think they're…

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2 great US stocks I own for global growth

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two US stocks have soared in value since I bought them in early November. But despite these great gains,…

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Here are 2 of my favourite UK shares right now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past year, I've bought 17 new stocks for my family portfolio. Here are two of the UK shares…

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Lloyds shares pay over 5% a year in cash. But there’s more to them than that!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have dropped more than 20% from their 2023 high in early February. But I'm holding on tightly to…

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A bull market is coming: should investors buy Shell shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

This fund manager thinks there’s a bull market coming for stocks. And I believe Shell shares offer a dividend yield…

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How to position a Stocks & Shares ISA now for a market rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some suggestions that can enable an existing Stocks and Shares ISA to potentially outperform if the market…

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I’ll buy this top FTSE dividend growth share in the next stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

I love buying top FTSE 100 shares in the middle of a stock market crash when they're cheap. Especially expensive…

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2 stocks to buy today… before it’s too late

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights two stocks to buy right now. Both offer value, but with the shares climbing there may not…

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This week on the stock market: inflation and Nvidia

| Andrew Mackie

Inflation is expected to be the theme that drives a lot of stock market action this week. But investors will…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are on sale should I buy them?

| Harvey Jones

The last year has been tough on Scottish Mortgage shares, but they're so cheap that they're beginning to look irresistible.

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Forget Ocado, buy Tesco shares instead?

| James Beard

Our writer asks whether it's time to shun Ocado, the trendy online grocery retailer, and buy less glamorous Tesco shares…

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If I’d invested £3k in BT shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now 

| Harvey Jones

BT shares have been up and down over the last decade, but mostly down. Does Friday's dip provide a buying…

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1 world-beating FTSE 100 share I’d buy today and it’s not AstraZeneca or National Grid

| Harvey Jones

I wish I'd bought this FTSE 100 share 10 years ago for long-term growth and income. But there's still an…

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How much extra income could I earn investing £30 a week in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons £30 per week put into the stock market could build a long-term source of…

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Does it make sense to set up a Stocks and Shares ISA this month?

| Christopher Ruane

Rather than waiting until April to think about a Stocks and Shares ISA, this writer explains why he wants to…

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Is Babcock International the best value stock on the FTSE 250?

| Ben McPoland

Global military spending is soaring yet shares in this UK defence company have underperformed. Is it now time for me…

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‘Apocalypse Nearly’ for the London Stock Exchange

| Owain Bennallack

It’s also important to acknowledge that much of what ails the LSE is going on elsewhere, too.

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Yields of up to 6.7%! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks offer yields that beat the average for UK blue-chip shares. They also trade on low P/E or…

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Is time running out to buy these high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three FTSE 100 shares paying steady dividends that I’d be keen to own in my diversified portfolio before…

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How I’d invest my Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,500 in annual income

| Alan Oscroft

Can I achieve a 7.5% annual return from my Stocks and Shares ISA? With the big FTSE 100 dividends out…

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Warren Buffett’s Gen Re owns Diageo shares! Should I follow?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Warren Buffett's recent activity on the stock market, notably his apparent decision…

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How many FTSE 100 stocks have 8%+ yields?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE 100 stocks with big dividend yields. But just how many of…

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Why I see Fundsmith as one of the best investments in the UK

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity is a very popular investment in Britain. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why it takes a core position in…

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Should I buy 20,000 more Lloyds shares for £620 of passive income in 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and explores whether the FTSE 100 banking giant would represent…

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3 wonderful value stocks for bargain-hungry investors!

| Charlie Carman

Value stocks are back in vogue. Charlie Carman examines a trio of cheap UK shares that could be excellent buys…

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3 penny shares I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Right now, I see a lot of penny shares I like the look of. But I need to be careful…

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If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares continue to slide as growth stocks take a beating. Charlie Carman investigates their performance this year.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

London's stock market remains packed with brilliant dividend-paying stocks even as the economy struggles. Here are two I'd buy for…

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7%+ yields! Is it now time to buy these cheap UK dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields at these UK stocks smash the 3.7% for FTSE 100 shares. But are they brilliant bargains or…

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6% dividend yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock for a second income?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price seems to offer terrific all-round value following recent weakness. Should I be tempted to buy the…

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Should I buy 12,000 Vodafone shares for a £900 second income?

| Alan Oscroft

For a second income, I want to see reliable long-term dividends. I haven't seen that with Vodafone in recent years,…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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8.5% yield! Here’s the Vodafone dividend forecast for the next two years

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 firm Vodafone has its fair share of problems. But should I buy the embattled business for its exceptional…

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As the ‘smart money’ buys Aston Martin shares, should I?

| Christopher Ruane

A big Chinese carmaker just bought a lot more Aston Martin shares. Our writer considers whether he too should invest…

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How much must I invest in UK stocks to take the summer off?

| Dr. James Fox

Fancy taking a break from work for the summer months? Our writer certainly wouldn't say no. But how much would…

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Turning a £10k ISA into a second income worth £8k a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details his plans for transforming an ISA allowance into a second income to help fund his lifestyle.…

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Here are the stocks to buy to try and turn £20k into £1,200 of passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details the stocks to buy in order to generate passive income this year. He thinks these safe…

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How quickly could I become a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox examines how an investor could become a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire and explores how long it…

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How much do I need to quit my job and live purely on passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Stocks and shares are a great way of generating a passive income in retirement, but investment success won't happen overnight.

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