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Investing Articles

2 dividend shares to buy in April for 6%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has identified two shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming month, both with juicy yields and…

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Investing Articles

5 reasons the market might be undervaluing this FTSE 250 stock

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 250 stock Marks and Spencer looks cheap based on earnings multiples and other qualitative factors. Is the market overlooking…

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Value shares – or value traps?

| Christopher Ruane

When are value shares not the bargain they may initially seem? Christopher Ruane outlines some of the factors he considers…

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Investing Articles

This UK stock soared 156% in 5 years. Can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a UK stock that has had an explosive track record of creating shareholder value. Can it…

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Investing Articles

At 14.5%, is this share a high-yield bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some pros and cons of a high-yield share with an innovative business model. Is he persuaded enough…

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Investing Articles

The Petrofac share price just jumped 60%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Don't you love it when a stock soars unexpectedly? That's what just happened to the Petrofac share price, and it…

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Are Lloyds shares cheap buys at under 48p?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares tumbled recently amid a global banking crisis that has claimed several victims. Is the UK lender now a…

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Investing Articles

3 great FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines a trio of FTSE 100 shares to buy for his portfolio in April. He thinks they offer…

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Investing Articles

Should Tesco shares be in my ISA shopping basket?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes this leading supermarket business. But does it make sense for him to add Tesco shares to his…

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Investing Articles

2 stocks paying me passive income in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Looking for passive income ideas? Our writer shines a spotlight on two FTSE 100 shares that he owns with index-beating…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to build generational wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the approach he takes to trying to use his Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle…

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Investing Articles

Alphabet stock is over $100 again. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks Alphabet stock is undervalued, despite recent investor worries over advertising spend and AI.

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3 top share ideas for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The 2022/2023 ISA deadline is less than a week away now. Here, Edward Sheldon provides three share ideas for this…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for the years ahead. Are payments to shareholders on the cards now…

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Investing Articles

Better travel stock buy: easyJet vs Marriott International

| Duelling Fools

Today, the long-term investing case for two travel stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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Investing Articles

Down 95%, is Aston Martin’s share price too cheap to miss?

| John Fieldsend

The Aston Martin share price has fallen disastrously since its IPO. But does recent success make the stock look like…

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I’d buy while the S4 Capital share price suffers

| Christopher Ruane

Is the strong revenue growth revealed yesterday enough to boost the flagging S4 Capital share price? Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers…

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Growth Shares

With IAG shares stalling, is now the time to buy?

| John Choong

The hot streak IAG shares enjoyed in the New Year has cooled and the stock has been on a steady…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap boohoo shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The past couple of years have been rough on boohoo shares, and they crashed hard. But they've started climbing back…

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3 top dividend shares to consider buying for April and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

A record of growing annual dividends tends to go hand in hand with other value indicators, such as those found…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m diversifying with UK shares to aim for stunning returns!

| Royston Wild

Investing in UK shares remains an effective way for individuals to diversify their portfolios. I've chosen to buy FTSE 100…

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3 cheap dividend stocks to buy in April?

| Alan Oscroft

It looks like 2023 might deliver a new record for stock market income. There's news from a few of our…

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Value Shares

3 mind-blowingly cheap shares to buy in April

| John Choong

Know for their cheap prices, UK shares just got cheaper amid the banking chaos. As such, here are three of…

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Investing Articles

How I’m building more passive income to retire early

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a huge fan of passive income, I'm always looking for new ways to get extra unearned income. By making…

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Investing Articles

7 days left! 2 REITS I’m thinking of buying before the ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

I think these REITs could be great ways to make long-term passive income. Here's why I'm thinking hard about adding…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested $1,000 in Amazon stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Amazon stock plummeted over the past year, but long-term investors still made a positive return over five years. Our writer…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice when stock markets are shaky

| Cliff D'Arcy

As well as being among the world's richest people, Warren Buffett is an investing legend. After recent market swings, here's…

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Should I get invested in this FTSE pharma share?

| James J. McCombie

The price of FTSE stock Sareum rose on potential Covid-19 applications but has since cooled. Is now a good time…

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Investing Articles

Does the ASOS share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price did well during the pandemic. But those days are over, and it's down in the dumps…

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Investing Articles

The abrdn share price has soared in 6 months. Is there still time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The abrdn share price might be on a bit of a bull run now, but we need to look at…

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Investing Articles

3 UK shares I’m avoiding in April 2023

| Gordon

The stock market is becoming more challenging as uncertainty and fear of a recession grows. Which UK shares am I…

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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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