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Can Lloyds shares really get any cheaper now?

| Alan Oscroft

Fresh interest rate fears are putting the squeeze on mortgage lenders. But Lloyds shares are holding up, and I rate…

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Just how much lower can the Persimmon share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Fresh interest rate fears have hit the Persimmon share price again. But after further falls, I now see an even…

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2 great value stocks for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two value stocks offer yields in excess of 4% right now. So they could provide investors with substantial passive…

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A stock market rally is coming! Can it drive Rolls-Royce shares even higher?

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have smashed the FTSE 100 lately, which is great news for me as I hold them. Should I…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Nvidia shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at surging Nvidia shares. The tech giant highlighted booming demand for AI processors…

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Down to only 1p, what hope is left for Cineworld shares?

| John Fieldsend

Cineworld shares are down over 99% in value, but its cinemas are making strong revenues. Here's what might be in…

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Sainsbury’s shares are up 61% in recent months. Are they still undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

Over the last few months, Sainsbury’s shares have been one the FTSE 100’s biggest risers. Here’s what happened, and whether…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock has crashed to a 52-week low! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a FTSE 250 stock that could be undervalued at present and considers whether he should add it…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to live off passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer reveals what their chosen strategy would be if they had the aim of living only off passive income…

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Turning a £5k investment into a second income worth £4k a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to transform £5,000 into a regular income with the potential to positively impact…

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Better energy stock buy: National Grid vs BP

| Duelling Fools

Today, the long-term investing case for two energy stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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Turning a £20K ISA into passive income worth £10K a year!

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and Shares ISAs have returned 9.6% per year on average in the past decade. That could get me a…

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How to earn £20k a year in passive income by investing £10 a day

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable annual passive income is achievable by investing regularly in high-yield dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains how.

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This top FTSE 100 dividend stock may increase shareholder returns further

| Simon Watkins

Down 20%, but under pressure to increase shareholder returns, with good financials and growth plans, is it time to buy…

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3 phenomenal value stocks I’d buy in June!

| Benjamin Brinsden

This Fool is hunting for undervalued companies on the FTSE 250. So, here are a few value stocks he’s backing…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

Can these five out-of-favour FTSE 100 stocks be decent candidates for a long-term, diversified portfolio of good-value shares?

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Is NOW the time to buy cheap Tesco shares?

| Royston Wild

Tesco's share price has fallen sharply in recent weeks. Does this represent an opportunity for investors to grab a bargain?

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Is the BP share price presenting investors with a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With the BP share price down, is now a good opportunity to load up with the oil and gas giant’s…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares continue to trounce the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 by a wide margin this year. Will this trend continue? Or is it…

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Are these 7 stocks to buy right now before it’s too late?

| Kevin Godbold

Investor sentiment has been downbeat for some time but conditions are improving and it’s a good time to hunt for…

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How many dirt cheap Lloyds shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Harvey Jones

I'm building a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend stocks, and Lloyds shares look compelling. How many do I need to…

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2 shares to buy for big dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my hunt for new dividend shares to buy, I found these two FTSE 100 candidates. One pays a cash…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to buy right now [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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£1 of Scottish Mortgage shares for 78p! An unmissable value trade?

| Dr. James Fox

We all love a bargain, but is this one worth buying? Dr James Fox explores why Scottish Mortgage is trading…

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5 fascinating facts about Apple stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Apple stock has soared by almost a third so far this calendar year. Here are five interesting facts about the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Polymetal shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether investing in sanctions-hit Polymetal shares would have been worthwhile a year ago, just after the…

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2 dividend shares I’d buy to target healthy passive income through to 2030!

| Royston Wild

Yields at these UK stocks aren't the biggest. But I reckon these dividend shares could be great buys for long-term…

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2 UK growth shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in June!

| Royston Wild

I'm expecting these UK shares to deliver spectacular earnings growth over the next decade. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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Why 2023 could be the best year to buy value shares ever

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon this year could offer some of the best value shares I've seen for ages. But I also think…

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Are Centrica shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Carman

Centrica shares have rallied 27% in 2023 after the British Gas owner tripled its adjusted operating profits, but can they…

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The FTSE 100 bank that yielded 11% in 2022 and is set for growth

| Simon Watkins

With a government stake, balance sheet strength, stellar dividends, and exciting growth prospects, this FTSE 100 bank looks a bargain…

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2 penny stocks I think are screaming buys!

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can help turbocharge one's long-term capital gains. Here are two that I think have very bright…

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Which of these FTSE 100 heavyweight shares should I buy?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares are very popular with UK share investors in 2023. But which should I buy next month…

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Why I’m hoping going nuclear will help power Rolls-Royce shares!

| James Beard

Our writer has recently bought some Rolls-Royce shares. He's hoping that the company's investment in nuclear energy will send them…

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If there’s a stock market crash coming, I’m buying these fast food stocks

| Gordon

Fast food is historically one of the best performing sectors during a stock market crash. With fears growing, Gordon Best…

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Dividend Shares

HSBC shares yield 5.5%. Are they worth buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the dividend outlook for HSBC shares has improved, and what this could mean for income investors…

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Are IAG shares a screaming buy?

| Kevin Godbold

With the airline business back to good health and trading well, are IAG shares set to fly? Here’s what I’m…

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Warren Buffett isn’t the only famous investor to make big moves in the stock market recently

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has made some interesting trades this year. But so have other big-name investors such as Bill Ackman and…

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Cash ISA vs dividend stocks. Which is better for passive income right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the best place to invest for passive income right now and outlines the risks and rewards…

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Investing £20k in this cheap FTSE 100 stock would earn dividend income of £1,820 a year

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest yields on the entire index, yet its shares are going cheap.…

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