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7% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to buy in April

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High yields can be a warning sign, but there are exceptions. And these cheap dividend shares look to be positioned…

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How to invest £300 a month using the Warren Buffett method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has built a $100bn fortune in the stock market over the last 80 years. Yet investors with just…

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2 US growth stocks to buy for 2023 to boost an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite the recent turmoil, there remain plenty of top-notch US growth stocks that have the potential to deliver explosive long-terms…

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3 funds for dividend income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be an easy way to generate dividend income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights a selection of products…

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Should investors buy Airtel Africa shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airtel Africa shares currently offer an attractive 4% dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon offers his take on…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity for huge Stocks and Shares ISA returns?

| Charlie Carman

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Could this be a rare opportunity for our writer to invest…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s the dividend forecast for Barclays shares in 2023 and 2024

| John Choong

Bank shares such as Barclays are a great way to earn passive income. So, what are the forecast dividends for…

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Is all the hype about a 2023 stock market crash overdone?

| Andrew Mackie

Fears over the health of the banking sector have stoked fears of another 2008-style stock market crash. But this Fool…

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If I’d invested £10k in Rolls-Royce shares in an ISA six months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller coaster ride, but the recent trajectory has been upwards. Where will they go…

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This penny stock under 5p looks like a bargain!

| John Fieldsend

This oil and gas penny stock has had recent success drilling in the Rocky Mountains. At its low price, is…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy 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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How to make big money from penny stocks

| Alan Oscroft

Penny stocks are very popular with investors, especially when markets are down. I think there's cash to be made, but…

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Up over 100% in 6 months, is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have more than doubled in the space of half a year. Have I already missed the boat or…

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Value Shares

Is buying Apple stock a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich?

| John Choong

Apple stock has been a favourite for years due to its large and consistent gains. But could buying its shares…

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NIO stock is below $10. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has fallen a long way. Our writer thinks the company might yet do very well -- but is…

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6.8% dividend yield! Is this the best FTSE 250 bargain stock?

| Kevin Godbold

With a bumper dividend, supportive share buybacks, and positive earnings forecasts, what’s to dislike about this FTSE 250 company?

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Start earning passive income with UK dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Owning stocks can be a great way to earn extra income. But what should investors look for? Stephen Wright outlines…

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Value alert: Legal & General shares trade at just 6.3x earnings!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's buying Legal & General shares, looking at their absurdly low valuation and very attractive…

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Should I invest in IAG shares today?

| John Fieldsend

With passenger numbers getting back to 2019 levels, IAG shares have soared in recent months. Should I pick up a…

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How I’d earn £250 a month from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| James J. McCombie

Just how big of a Stocks and Shares ISA, and what dividend yield would I need, to generate £250 a…

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Should I load up my ISA with penny shares?

| Christopher Ruane

As our writer considers how to allocate his ISA, he revisits his investing strategy and explains the role he sees…

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Will the banks trigger a stock market crash, again?

| Alan Oscroft

The headlines are all shouting about a 2023 stock market crash, following a new global banking crisis. I don't see…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 slides

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a couple of cheap shares that he'd invest in as the FTSE 100 index turns negative this…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Ben McPoland

A second income from shares is never truly guaranteed. But here's two dividend stocks that I think are as safe…

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3 bargain lithium stocks I’m keen on for April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of his favourite UK lithium stocks at the moment that he feels are trading at…

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If I’d invested in BAE Systems shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I would have doubled my money with BAE Systems if I’d invested in its shares at the start of the…

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Here are the FTSE 100 shares I’d choose to collect a £100 monthly income

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 dividend shares can be a great source of enduring income, but it’s important to research and select stocks…

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Dividend Shares

2 reasons the National Grid dividend doesn’t attract me

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains what's stopping him from taking advantage of the National Grid dividend as a passive income idea.

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Investing Articles

Are Manchester United shares undervalued?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Manchester United shares after the owning Glazer family received new and improved…

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These 3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares could turbocharge my ISA income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would happily buy each of these three FTSE 100 shares for his ISA. Here's why he likes their…

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3 investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many different ways to invest within a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three ideas for those with…

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Investing Articles

Could Airtel Africa shares help me profit from this massive trend?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the rise of digital payments could be great news for Airtel Africa shares. Here's why -- and…

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As the ISA deadline looms, here are 3 shares I bought in March

| Andrew Mackie

With the recent pullback in stock markets, Andrew Mackie highlights three shares from his watchlist that he bought for his…

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Should I  buy Scottish Mortgage shares near their 12-month low?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped sharply in price and now trade well below their net asset value. Our writer spies…

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8%+ yields! Two dividend shares on my April shopping list

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he thinks could make attractively-priced additions to his portfolio in…

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This stock could be one of the FTSE 100’s greatest bargains

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock trades on a P/E ratio of around 12 and has a yield of 5%. At current…

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Hedge funds expect these 3 UK shares to tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines short selling data from the Financial Conduct Authority and highlights three UK shares being shorted by hedge…

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Investing Articles

5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s annual meeting

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith’s annual shareholder meeting always provides plenty of insights for investors. Here are some takeaways from this year’s event.

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I’d buy 2,115 shares of this stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to earn £1,000 a year in passive income, I could achieve that figure through owning shares in…

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boohoo shares: a rare chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

boohoo shares are down 40% over 12 months, but there are signs they're bouncing back from a five-year low. Could…

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