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How much would I need to invest in stocks to give up work and live off passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Quitting the nine-to-five grind to live off passive income from dividends sounds like the ultimate dream to many people. But…

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After a 20% fall, how much lower can the ASOS share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price just fell, again. This time it's in response to disappointing H1 results. Might it finally have…

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I’d invest a £20k ISA in Lloyds shares, to try and earn £1,000 per year

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares are having a tough time, and might fall further in 2023. I think that can help us beat…

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I’d invest £3,000 each in these 3 dividend shares for over £800 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd happily buy this trio of dividend shares to aim for over £800 annually in income…

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If I’d bought $5k worth of Shopify stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shopify stock has generated huge gains for investors this year. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s driving up the price of…

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Why the boohoo share price is falling 10% today

| Ben McPoland

The boohoo share price has been declining for some time now. But today it's down even further. What on earth's…

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Down 10%+ this year, the BP share price looks like a true bargain

| Simon Watkins

Stellar results, big deals in its fossil fuels and clean energy ops, plus great trading capabilities make the BP share…

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Up 15% in a month! Is the Greatland Gold share price on its way back?

| James Beard

The Greatland Gold share price has crashed 75% from its all-time high achieved in December 2020. But will recent announcements…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d target a second income of £1,000 a month from scratch

| Harvey Jones

Having a second income in retirement will make my final years a lot more fun. Here's how I'd look to…

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Alphabet stock is ‘uninvestable’ due to ChatGPT, according to this top UK investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A leading UK fund manager has said that Alphabet stock is currently ‘uninvestable’. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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These 9 FTSE 100 stocks have dividend yields of up to 10%!

| Mark Tovey

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks offer great returns, but can they sustain payouts? Here are two simple tests I apply to…

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UK stocks: here’s how I’d build a million-pound portfolio

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights what their strategy would be if they were aiming to build a million-pound portfolio composed of high-quality…

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UK shares: how I’d invest in the stock market for the highest returns

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares exactly how they'd buy high-quality UK shares to maximise their returns from investing in the stock market.

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Invest like the best: how I’d use Warren Buffett’s approach to build wealth from scratch

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they'd invest like Warren Buffett to build wealth from scratch with a portfolio of high-quality UK…

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3 ways to try and protect a Stocks & Shares ISA from a market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines several of his preferred ways to help his Stocks & Shares ISA to weather any potential storms…

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Is now the time to buy NIO stock? Here’s what the charts say

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights and interprets several charts showing financial metrics that have should have an influence on NIO stock.

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2 penny shares I’m looking at to target explosive returns

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny shares can be high risk. But the potential for spectacular capital gains can make them worth adding…

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Time could be running out to buy Alphabet stock

| John Choong

Down 25% from its all-time high, Alphabet stock (NASDAQ:GOOGL) may be worth snatching up today before the stock market rallies.

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This FTSE 100 share is on sale! Should I buy it?

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility means NatWest Group's share price has plummeted. But I'd still rather buy other FTSE 100 value shares…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares or avoid them like the plague?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares are cheap and offer a market-beating dividend yield. But then so do many other FTSE 100 stocks. So…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying BP, Lloyds, and Legal & General shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the three most purchased shares on Hargreaves Lansdown’s investment platform last week. Are they worth buying?

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Down 10%, new deal highlights major Aviva share price upside potential

| Simon Watkins

New pensions deals, a streamlining of its businesses, and a bumper year for shareholder rewards highlight the upside potential of…

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The Barclays share price looks super cheap. Should I buy for my ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has regained some ground since falling in March. But I think the bank is one of…

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Down 75% since Covid, is the IAG share price set to soar again?

| Simon Watkins

Lower oil prices, a weaker dollar, strong quarterly results, and possible takeovers may cause the IAG share price to soar…

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Warren Buffett is selling banks. Should I?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett thinks the prospect of regulation is too much of a risk for banks from an investment perspective. Here’s…

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Investing a £20k ISA in dirt cheap Shell shares would give me income of £1,280 a year

| Harvey Jones

By investing in Shell shares today I can generate a high and rising income stream, which would be tax-free in…

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How I’d use a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £125 regular monthly income

| Harvey Jones

This year's Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is a great opportunity to build a regular income that will hopefully rise…

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How to transform a £10k ISA into £5k of annual passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of tweaking an existing Stocks and Shares ISA into a dividend passive income generator…

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Why is everyone talking about FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why FTSE 100 stocks that pay out income have increased in popularity due to rising inflation and…

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BT shares yield 5%. Are they worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT shares sport an above-average dividend yield at the moment. Should investors buy them for income? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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7 rules for investing success

| Malcolm Wheatley

It’s not that Buffett’s wrong — it’s that he’s not prescriptive enough... Seven rules guide investing success: follow them, and…

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The Capita share price has crashed 70% in 5 years. Is it time to bag myself a bargain?

| James Beard

Reflecting the company's troubled past, the Capita share price has plummeted since 2018. But does this represent a buying opportunity?

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Is it time to think outside the box and use my ISA to earn a second income of £1,200 a year?

| James Beard

To give me a second income, has the time come to invest in an unfashionable FTSE 100 company that sells…

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Why I love Diageo stock

| Ben McPoland

Diageo stock is broadly flat over the last year. Yet there are many things to admire about the spirits giant…

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Is a stock market crash imminent?

| Benjamin Brinsden

This Fool believes a stock market crash is coming. Let’s see Benjamin’s reasons for his bearish stance on the market…

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2 AI stocks I might buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the hottest growth stocks to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two AI stocks…

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Here’s what I’d have now investing £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 1 & 3 years ago

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rolls-Royce shares have been the best-performing stock in the FTSE 100 over the last year. But things look pretty grim…

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2 dividend stocks to buy hand over fist

| Harshil Patel

UK dividend stocks are in a sweet spot right now. Our writer outlines two high-yielding top picks he sees as…

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Best British value stocks to buy in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in May, including two previous Share Advisor…

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Has the easyJet share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

Digging into the strong performance of the easyJet share price so far this year, will our writer decide to invest…

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