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Investing Articles

3 phenomenal value stocks for UK investors!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details three of the most undervalued stocks on the FTSE 350. But what makes these British value…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy fallen Darktrace shares before it’s too late?

| John Fieldsend

Demand for cybersecurity solutions is set to grow massively in coming years. Should I pick up some Darktrace shares now…

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Investing Articles

Interest rates at 4.5%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA than a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

Interest rates have just been raised to their highest level in 15 years. Is a Cash ISA now a better…

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Duelling Fools

Better REIT buy: Primary Health Properties vs Tritax Big Box

| Duelling Fools

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

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Investing Articles

This penny stock has halved in 2023 to 28p! Should I buy?

| Mark Tovey

This UK penny stock's price has collapsed by 48% in 2023, despite the company receiving FDA approval for its innovative…

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Investing Articles

Investing £20k in cheap Barclays shares would give me a second income of £1,120 a year

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares yield more than 5% with plenty of cover for the dividend, and it looks like a tempting way…

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Investing Articles

Should I sell Aston Martin shares after they soared 15% on Thursday?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Aston Martin shares. The stock jumped after Geely increased its stake in…

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Investing Articles

How much do I invest for £50k a year in passive income?

| Cliff D'Arcy

How much money would I need to amass to generate a passive income of £50,000 a year or more? The…

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Investing Articles

Was I a fool to buy Vodafone shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have dived by around a fifth since their 2023 peak on 20 February. With the latest results looking…

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Investing Articles

Royal Mail’s privatisation, 10 years on

| Malcolm Wheatley

It’s almost ten years since Royal Mail was privatised. The outcome has — so far — been a rare achievement:…

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Investing Articles

Is BT one of the UK’s best value shares?

| Royston Wild

The BT share price has slumped again following full-year results. In this article I'm asking if the FTSE firm is…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why National Grid shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

National Grid shares might just be the best dividend shares I've never bought. Should I finally add them to my…

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Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds dividend be a long-term goldmine?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees reasons to be positive about the Lloyds dividend outlook, so why isn't he buying shares in the…

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Investing Articles

These 3 value stocks look dirt-cheap at these prices

| Gordon

Gordon Best has been looking for value stocks, and asks whether these three could now be a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Does the Prudential share price make the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

The company’s directors think the Prudential share price is attractive and have been buying the stock. Should I follow them?

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Investing Articles

After BT shares plunged on results day, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

BT Group shares have been declining for years, as the firm struggles with margin pressure and debt. But the change…

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought 3,788 Aston Martin shares six months ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Aston Martin shares are motoring again and the FTSE 250 luxury carmaker could soon be profitable, so am I brave…

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Investing Articles

JD Sports shares are up 1,870% in 10 years. Should investors buy them today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

JD Sports shares have made long-term shareholders very wealthy. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his take.

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks I don’t think will stay cheap for long

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100’s lack of growth in recent years has led to some stocks looking curiously undervalued. Here are my…

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Investing Articles

This might be the last time we see Greatland Gold shares at 8p

| John Fieldsend

Greatland Gold shares might take off once the miner starts production later this year. Is the 8p share price a…

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Investing Articles

Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy now for juicy returns and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two stocks she…

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Investing Articles

Are Scottish Mortgage shares finally set to soar again?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage shares have been in the news this week after the investment trust's shareholders have endured a very testing…

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Investing Articles

Will the soaring Scottish Mortgage dividend keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The annual Scottish Mortgage dividend was raised by a double-digit percentage amount today. Does this impact our writer's approach to…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy £4,000 of each of these dividend stocks, for £1,056 in annual income

| Alan Oscroft

When I'm aiming to build up my long-term cash prospects, I look for dividend stocks every time. These three are…

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Investing Articles

How to invest a £20k ISA for a second income of £1,500 a year

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains how he would generate a tax-free second income by using a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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Growth Shares

Should investors buy Wise shares now that they have stabilised?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a period of volatility, Wise shares appear to have found their footing. Is now a good time to invest?…

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Investing Articles

3 penny shares I’d buy to hold for the next 5 years!

| Royston Wild

Buying penny shares can be high risk. But when investors get it right, these small-cap stocks can supercharge long-term capital…

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This FTSE 100 stock offers dividends and growth and looks a bargain

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 100 stock Rio Tinto has lost over 20%, but operational strength, dividends, and changing commodities markets make me think…

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Investing For Beginners

No savings at 45? Here’s how to maximise FTSE 100 investing potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several ways to make cash work harder when investing in the FTSE 100 to be able to…

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Investing Articles

Will tomorrow’s results move the BT share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Will the BT share price keep moving higher because of a sustainable turnaround of the underlying telecommunications business?

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Growth Shares

90p to 255p! Here are the top bank forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith take a look at the reasons behind the current target prices for Rolls-Royce shares over the next year…

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Investing Articles

Should I put £20,000 into Lloyds shares to aim for £1,040 in income?

| Alan Oscroft

Should I follow the Warren Buffett approach and go all in with Lloyds shares this year? Here's how I think…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

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Investing Articles

Time to buy more of this dirt-cheap value stock?

| James Beard

When it comes to spending my hard-earned cash, I like to bag myself a bargain. Has the time come to…

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Investing Articles

3 red-hot dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares all offer yields that smash the average for UK stocks. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Investing Articles

Just released: May’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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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks that might explode in the near future

| John Fieldsend

Growth stocks can be some of the best investments I could make for their earnings potential. Here are my two…

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Investing Articles

One top UK income stock I’d buy today and it’s not abrdn or Vodafone

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock offers steady dividend and capital growth prospects. I'd buy it instead of a risky high…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20,000 today to aim for £1,375 in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I believe depressed financial and property stocks could be the best choices for a passive income portfolio in…

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Investing Articles

2 ‘new’ FTSE 100 shares I’ve added to my ISA

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 shares made it into my investment portfolio recently. Here's why I think they can outperform the…

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