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With oil below $85, what’s next for the BP share price?

| James Beard

Since June last year, the price of a barrel of oil has fallen by $30. Our writer looks at recent…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

With dozens of dividend-paying stocks in the FTSE 100, our writer considers which shares he'd buy for the best passive…

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2 passive income stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has two income stocks that he thinks can do well over the next 10 years. One is a…

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This FTSE 100 growth stock just keeps growing

| Stephen Wright

Despite rising inflation and a housing downturn, Rightmove’s earnings grew 10% in 2022. Here’s why Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE…

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7%+ yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for passive income in 2023?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy to boost my dividend income. Could these FTSE 100 stocks and…

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Why I’m a huge fan of high yields from shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

My investing strategy leans heavily on high yields from shares to generate superior returns. But I don't rely exclusively on…

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Are BP shares a steal, or would I be bonkers to buy them now?

| Kevin Godbold

In valuation terms, BP shares look cheap. But here’s something for investors to consider following the stock’s long run higher.

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One top reason to buy cheap Lloyds shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

When it comes to investing for the long term, there's one underlying thing that makes me want to keep buying…

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6 dividend shares with bumper cash yields

| Cliff D'Arcy

These six FTSE 100 dividend shares offer cash yields ranging from 7.1% to 8.5% a year. I already own three…

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As Stocks and Shares ISA season approaches, here’s my plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains his moves as the clock ticks down on the annual deadline for contributions to his Stocks and…

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How to target £5,000 per year in passive income from shares

| Alan Oscroft

Aiming for passive income to help fund retirement? I want to share my secret for achieving exactly that. And it's…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares!

| Royston Wild

It could be argued that Rolls-Royce's soaring share price doesn't reflect significant threats to the engine maker's long-term earnings.

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Is the Tesco share price heading back up to 400p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Tesco share price once romped in the sunny uplands above 400p, so what are the chances of it going…

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Warren Buffett turned £100 into well over £3m — doing this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how Warren Buffett has managed incredible investment returns. What can he learn for his own investing…

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5 stocks make up over 75% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio! Should I buy them?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. Our writer examines the billionaire's top five stock…

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Should investors buy the AstraZeneca share price dip?

| Kevin Godbold

The AstraZeneca share price is down a bit, and here’s why I think it's enough for investors to become interested…

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I’d buy these 2 cheap stocks in a £20k ISA to generate a £1,000 annual income

| Harvey Jones

Despite the FTSE 100 rally I can still find cheap stocks offering attractive dividend yields. Here are two I'm considering…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into the FTSE 250 and aim to retire in comfort

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £250 a month in the FTSE 250 index could build a portfolio for retirement that's much bigger than the…

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Are BAE Systems shares worth buying today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The price of BAE Systems shares has nearly doubled over the last two years. Is it too late to buy…

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Looking for shares to buy? Here’s what investors can do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ISA deadline is fast approaching, but how can investors who are thinking long term capitalise on the best shares…

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Should investors buy Haleon shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares haven’t done much since they came to the market in 2022. Is now the time to buy them?…

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Will there be more pain for Cathie Wood’s Ark funds despite HUGE potential?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Cathie Wood's portfolio after her stocks staged a comeback at the start…

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How I’d invest £10k in this FTSE 100 stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has reached a record high of over 8,000 recently and is still close to that! Here's how…

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I’d use my £20k ISA to build a second income of £100 a month

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to build a second income stream to fund my retirement by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks. How…

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Best British growth shares to buy for March

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in March, which included providers of sausage…

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If I’d invested £5k in Rightmove shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the return Rightmove shares have generated over the last decade. They've been an excellent investment.

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for a decade!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK dividend stocks could turbocharge my long-term passive income. One even carries a mighty 8.5% dividend yield…

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2 penny stocks to buy in March

| Roland Head

Roland Head has been hunting through unloved sectors of the market for bargain buys. He reckons these penny stocks are…

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Should investors buy these cheap FTSE 250 income stocks in March?

| Royston Wild

I'm building a shopping list of top value and income stocks to buy for my portfolio this month. Could these…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Should I buy them next week?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE value stocks to boost my dividend income. Could these two UK blue-chip shares be…

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Investors should buy discounted Li Auto shares as China’s economy booms!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Li Auto shares after all China's emerging EV companies recorded monthly delivery…

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Here’s how much £1,000 invested in Next shares 5 years ago would be worth now

| Kevin Godbold

The retail business behind Next shares has attractive quality indicators, but has buying quality been a good move for shareholders?

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Stocks to buy in the housebuilding sector

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores stocks to buy in the housebuilding sector as higher interest rates and inflation put companies under…

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1 AIM penny stock I’d buy and hold till the 2030s!

| Ben McPoland

This volatile AIM-listed penny stock remains well down from its all-time high. I'd buy shares at 27p today and hold…

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Could Aston Martin enter the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether Aston Martin could eventually be a constituent of the FTSE 100 index, and discusses whether…

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Are Rightmove shares cheap after an impressive 2022?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rightmove shares after the company posted a rise in full-year operating profit…

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Investors should buy Lloyds shares as the interest rate outlook improves

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores what BoE interest rate commentary could mean for Lloyds shares. The bank's recent bull run came…

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UK stocks to buy amid a cost-of-living crisis!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at UK stocks investors should buy during the cost-of-living crisis as inflation fears…

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Is a stock market crash on the cards?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at forecasts and explores whether a stock market crash, or correction, could be…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d be keen to snap up in March!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool picks out two FTSE 100 stocks including a retail giant and investment trust that he'd look to buy…

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