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Is now the time to buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares?

| Royston Wild

At first glance Rolls-Royce's share price looks too cheap to ignore. But is the FTSE 100 firm a brilliant value…

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Is NIO stock a cheap buy at under $9 after Tesla’s earnings miss?

| Charlie Carman

NIO stock has plummeted around 85% from its all-time high, but are Tesla's underwhelming results good news for the Chinese…

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5 no-brainer FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

The latest 2023 dividend stocks roundup is out, and there are some big changes since last year. Are these the…

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Yields of up to 8%! 2 UK dividend shares I plan to never sell

| Royston Wild

These UK shares are leading players in their industries. I think they will deliver market-beating passive income for years to…

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Are Rio Tinto and Glencore shares no-brainer buys now?

| Alan Oscroft

Rio Tinto and Glencore shares offer some of the biggest dividends in the FTSE 100 in 2023, and they show…

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Is now the time to be buying space stocks?

| Gordon

As SpaceX prepare its biggest launch yet, Gordon Best takes a look at whether now is the time he should…

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After a 5% drop this year, the Shell share price looks very cheap

| Simon Watkins

The Shell share price has fallen over 5% this year, despite record profits in 2022, rising oil and gas prices,…

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I’d buy these 2 investment trusts in a £20k ISA for passive income of £1,590 a year

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to generate above-average passive income and these two investment trusts offer sky-high yields of 6.8% and 9.1%.

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Why I’m bullish on the ASOS share price in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price had a terrible time in 2022. But it's up nearly 50% so far in 2023, so…

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Why is the FTSE 100 dropping today?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons for the movements in the FTSE 100 both today and this week, including the high…

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If I’d invested £10k in Kodal Minerals shares 3 weeks ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Kodal Minerals shares have soared as it makes impressively swift progress on its lithium mining operations in West Africa. Should…

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These UK shares are hated and I can see why!

| Paul Summers

Sometimes, avoiding a stock market stinker is just as good as finding a star. Our writer is feeling smug about…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to load up on for the next bull market

| Paul Summers

It's time to hunt for high-quality growth stocks, says Paul Summers. He's picked out two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares to…

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This FTSE 100 dividend star still looks a major bargain

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 100 dividend star BP is down around 5% in 2023, but a bullish oil price outlook and investment in…

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Just released: our 3 best 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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Here’s why I recently bought Airtel Africa shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has made a move on Airtel Africa shares. Here, he explains why and what he's hoping for, as…

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Are these dividend-paying value stocks too good to miss?

| Royston Wild

Today, I'm searching for cheap shares that could provide my passive income with a healthy boost. Are these value stocks…

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How I’m grabbing my share of £85bn in passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Millions of Brits haven't claimed their fair share of £85bn of passive income up for grabs in 2023. Here's how…

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If I’d bought Centrica shares a year ago, would I have made money?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sold his Centrica shares last year. How've they been performing in the past 12 months -- and should…

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3 things about Rolls-Royce shares that smart investors know

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares are up 109% in six months. Clearly many astute investors spotted a few key reasons to buy a…

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2 cheap UK stocks I’d buy for market-beating passive income!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares offer a brilliant blend of low earnings multiples and big dividend yields. Here's why I'd buy them…

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Warren Buffett upped his Diageo shares by 100%! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

The Oracle of Omaha's company is now the 10th largest shareholder of the UK drinks giant. Should I load up…

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UK stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich and earn passive income?

| Stephen Wright

With the International Monetary Fund forecasting a drop in UK interest rates, could FTSE 100 stocks be at their lowest…

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If I’d bought $5k worth of Apple shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple shares have been a fabulous investment over the long term. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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Get ready for higher FTSE 100 dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Great news for UK investors: FTSE 100 dividend payouts are set to surge in 2023 and again in 2024. In…

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The ASML share price is up 50% in 6 months! Have I left it too late to invest?

| James Beard

The ASML share price keeps on rising. But have I missed my chance to benefit from the growth in the…

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After a 5% price drop, is now the time to buy National Grid shares?

| Simon Watkins

National Grid shares have fallen 5% in 12 months, despite it being the UK’s monopoly electricity transmissions network. Is it…

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How to build passive income from growth shares

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for retirement income needn't mean just sticking to dividend shares. Growth shares can help us reach our long-term goals…

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2 top penny shares I’d buy to hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

These hot penny shares couldn't be more different from each other. But I think both have the potential to deliver…

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Thinking of buying Taylor Wimpey shares? Here are 3 things to know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been taking a look at Taylor Wimpey shares. Here, he reveals three takeaways from his research on…

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3 of my favourite value stocks in emerging markets

| Gordon

Gordon Best looks at three value stocks with exposure to emerging markets, and asks whether these could be a buying…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Alibaba shares 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) shares have been gaining in popularity recently. But does this rise warrant me adding the e-commerce giant…

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Is NOW the time to buy cheap Lloyds shares?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price is gaining more ground. Should investors pile in while the FTSE 100 bank's shares still trade…

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5 of the safest dividend shares on the London Stock Exchange

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been searching the UK stock market for the safest dividend shares. Here, he highlights five companies he…

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Why I ignored my principles and bought this FTSE 100 stock

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he recently ignored some of his core investment principles and bought one of the smaller FTSE…

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Should I buy this FTSE AIM gold stock before the yellow metal soars?

| Mark Tovey

As the yellow metal pushes close to its all-time-high of $2,075, Mark Tovey weighs up the risks of investing in…

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Investing 15% of my salary could yield £500 in a monthly second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith believes by taking a set percentage of earnings and using the correct investment strategy, he can make a…

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The Superdry share price keeps crashing! What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Earlier this week, the Superdry share price collapsed to an all-time low. With sales growth weakening, does this fashion brand…

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5 dividend-yielding UK shares I’d buy now to earn passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Matthew Dumigan shares a handful of UK shares he’d happily add to his portfolio to build long-term passive income.

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An AI stock I’d buy as investor interest explodes!

| Royston Wild

AI stocks could be among the best to invest in regarding the tech sector in the 2020s. Here's one top…

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