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Forget Premium Bonds! I’d aim for a million by investing £50k in UK shares

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to buy UK shares rather than invest in Premium Bonds in his quest for…

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After doubling, what’s next for the Premier African Minerals (PREM) share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the strong rally in the Premier African Minerals (PREM) share price and considers the upside from the…

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Is now a perfect opportunity for contrarian investing?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sometimes uses a contrarian investing approach when buying shares. But he doesn't abandon his normal investment strategy to…

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10% yield? Here’s the Glencore dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the market expectations for Glencore's future dividend payments, and he sees some attractive potential.

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How much should I invest to target a £10,000 dividend income?

| Christopher Ruane

Whether with a lump sum or regular saving, our writer considers how much money he might need to invest to…

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Are Naked Wines shares a penny stock bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks Naked Wines shares could yet explode, thanks to its business model. But he sees risks too. Should…

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3 high-yield shares I’d buy to build a £1,000 dividend stream

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of high-yield shares in the FTSE 100 has caught our writer's eye. Here's how he'd invest £12,100 in…

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Could I strike gold with these penny stocks?

| James Beard

Our writer considers the prospects for two penny stocks. They're mining companies, looking to find gold and other precious metals.

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I’m piling up cheap FTSE shares while I can

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is using stock market uncertainty to buy blue-chip FTSE shares he thinks are selling for bargain prices, given…

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Here’s how a 2023 stock market crash could help me build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks there could be a stock market crash in 2023. But rather than trying to time the market,…

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3 Reasons to buy the Whitbread share price dip

| Kevin Godbold

Value looks like it’s building in the Whitbread business, and that situation means the share price may be offering an…

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What’s a good price for Aston Martin shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Aston Martin shares tripled in a few months but remain far below their 2018 listing price. Could they offer good…

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Mostly Arm-less: why UK investors can live without a London listing

| Owain Bennallack

Britain’s latest Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently struck a deal with the European Union to overcome trade frictions in Northern…

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What I’m doing in the FTSE 100 sell-off

| Harshil Patel

In a turbulent time for the FTSE 100, our writer looks at how he’d manage a volatile stock market and…

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I’d use the banking crisis to buy cheap shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

The banking crisis is causing share prices to fall beyond the banking sector. Here’s how Stephen Wright would use his…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build wealth?

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares offer exposure to innovative global growth stocks. Here's why our writer sees a bargain in the current…

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Down 20%, I think Glencore shares are an absolute steal

| Andrew Mackie

This Fool argues that the recent pullback in the Glencore share price has presented savvy long-term investors with a great…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy Lloyds shares after SVB’s collapse?

| John Choong

FTSE bank shares are falling after the recent collapse of SVB, and Lloyds has been no exception. Could this be…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks

| Paul Summers

There's no shortage of attractive value stocks among the UK's biggest companies, according to our writer. Paul Summers picks out…

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Should I completely avoid growth shares this year?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Value outperformed growth shares last year, and the run could continue. So is it worth me shunning growth purchases altogether…

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4 small-cap stocks I’m considering buying for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Buying small-cap stocks can significantly boost long-term returns. I think these particular firms could be brilliant buys for growth investors.

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

With financial fears spooking the markets, FTSE 100 shares have been falling. Doesn't that make the cheapest shares even cheaper?

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How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £1,000 passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can offer a steady and reliable income stream. Our writer outlines a strategy for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Why the FTSE 100 is my number one choice for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

When I see share prices falling, my thoughts turn to the boosted dividend yields than can help me secure higher…

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Is the Aston Martin share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

If current trends continue, the Aston Martin business may become profitable soon. So is the share price fall presenting a…

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Shares of this FTSE 100 firm are still good value for money

| Rogier van de Grift

The FTSE 100 made new highs last month. It is still cheaper and has a higher dividend yield than the…

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Is the Avacta share price about to rocket in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

The Avacta share price is up an incredible 560% in just three years. But could this exciting biotech be about…

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How might I profit from stock market volatility?

| Christopher Ruane

Some investors are scared by bouts of stock market volatility. Our writer explains why he sees them as an opportunity…

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2 deep-value stocks I’d buy right now!

| Ben McPoland

What are some of the best shares to buy right now? This writer thinks these two value stocks offer enticing…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

The collapse of a US bank is sending shockwaves through the global banking sector. Is now the time to seize…

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2 stocks ready to bounce back

| Mark Tovey

I have my sights set on two stocks that I reckon are oversold. I'd load up on both of these…

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Down 30% in a week, is the Atlantic Lithium share price now a bargain?

| James Beard

The Atlantic Lithium share price crashed by more than 30% last week. Our writer wants to know whether this represents…

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This dividend growth stock looks like an unmissable buy as market volatility returns

| Harvey Jones

If stock markets crash, this FTSE 100 growth stock could become an even better buy for long-term capital growth. It…

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Revealed: Warren Buffett’s investing ‘secret sauce’ for finding value stocks

| John Maslen

John Maslen uncovers new paths to profit as the world’s most successful investor, Warren Buffett, shares the ‘secret sauce’ of…

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What on earth’s going on with the HSBC Holdings share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Why is the HSBC Holdings share price tanking and is this an opportunity to buy the stock at a bargain…

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Should I buy Barclays shares to generate a second income?

| Harvey Jones

The banking sector is in meltdown but I think this is may be an opportunity to buy top dividend stocks…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares I own for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend shares is our writer's favourite way to generate passive income. He highlights three stocks with attractive yields…

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Why is the Metro Bank share price tumbling?

| Christopher Ruane

The Metro Bank share price has been falling sharply this month but it's still higher than a year ago. Could…

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Here’s why I think Lloyds shares are the best buy in the FTSE 100 now

| Alan Oscroft

So the UK stock market is falling, is it? I reckon that's making Lloyds shares look like better long-term buys…

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After a 50% dividend hike, is this UK stock a buy?

| Stephen Wright

Forterra shares are down 11% over the last year, but the company just hiked its dividend by 50%. Does that…

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