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Could buying Cineworld shares be a classic beginner’s error?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer won't touch Cineworld shares. But if he was an investing novice, maybe he'd think they were a bargain.…

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My Barclays shares are up 21%. Do I buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have been volatile in 2022-23 and hit a one-year low in October. They have since bounced back strongly,…

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Why the FTSE 100 index could hit 39,000 by 2037

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 index has increased by 400% before in less than 14 years and here's why it may happen…

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I wish I’d never bought these 2 FTSE 250 shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought these two FTSE 250 shares for their juicy dividend yields. But earnings are being battered at both companies,…

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I’d forgotten about these 2 FTSE income stocks. Should I buy them now?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is so full of top income stocks that it's easy to overlook companies like these two. It's…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today and hold for 10 years

| Roland Head

Buying good businesses and holding for long periods is favoured by top investors, including Warren Buffett. Roland Head shares his…

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2 FTSE 100 shares with new catalysts for growth

| Kevin Godbold

Both these FTSE 100 shares are backed by businesses with exciting new plans to refocus and grow operations in the…

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Every stock market correction offers bargains. I’d grab cheap FTSE 250 stocks today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Bank of England is upgrading its outlook for the economy, but there's still time to capitalise on cheap stock…

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5 steps to making £500 in monthly passive income in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the five simple-but-critical steps required to unlock sustainable long-term passive income in the stock market.

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2 dirt-cheap shares I’ve bought to hold until the 2030s

| Christopher Ruane

Why has our writer bought this pair of cheap shares for his portfolio? And why has he no plans to…

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With no savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover what lies at the heart of Warren Buffett's investment strategy and how to try and leverage it for superior…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £2,000 monthly income from dividend shares

| Kevin Godbold

Here's the method I'd use and some stock ideas for aiming to build a sizeable monthly income from dividend stocks…

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How I’d invest £200 in UK shares each month to target a £20,570 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing small sums of money each month in UK shares can produce a surprisingly large stream of passive income over…

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2 FTSE shares I’d choose and aim to double my money

| Kevin Godbold

I have great expectations for these FTSE businesses and would research them now with a view to holding their stocks…

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Here’s how I’d allocate a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,400 in dividends per year

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he'd put £20,000 into a Stocks and Shares ISA today to target a four-figure annual…

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Up 15% in a week! What’s going on with the Greatland Gold share price?

| James Beard

The Greatland Gold share price has just had its best week since June last year. Should I rush to buy…

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Semiconductor stocks: I’m keen on Warren Buffett’s pick TSMC, and one other!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two semiconductor stocks that could help his portfolio grow with the green…

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If I’d invested £100 in Watches of Switzerland shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’ve have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Watches of Switzerland shares after the company missed earnings estimates this week.

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3 side-hustle stocks I’ve bought for a second income

| Ben McPoland

These three dividend stocks are excellent candidates for generating a second income on the side. All three carry market-beating yields.

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Why boring, cyclical Lloyds shares could be everything I’m looking for!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Lloyds shares remain his top pick for long-term growth and how he likes its attractive…

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Should I prepare for a stock market crash in 2023?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a look at whether a stock market crash might be on the cards for 2023 after…

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3 ways Warren Buffett could help me reach millionaire status with just £300!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a detailed look at Warren Buffett's value investing strategy and explores what he could learn and…

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2 artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every industry on the planet. Here's two AI stocks to buy that aren't…

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Forget dropshipping! Here’s my practical passive income plan for £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Passive income ideas like dropshipping lack the appeal of investing in dividend shares for this writer. Here's how he'd do…

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3 Vanguard funds for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is considering adding low-cost Vanguard funds to his investment portfolio. Here are three he likes the look of…

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2 great FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for ways to supercharge my capital gains and passive income over the next decade. These FTSE 100 shares…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend shares both look too cheap to miss on paper. But our writer thinks their high risks…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Ocado shares in 2010, I’d have this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Ocado shares disappointed growth investors in the early days after flotation. But less than 13 years later, just look at…

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8.6% dividend! Is this FTSE 100 stock too good to be true?  

| Mark Tovey

With a whopping dividend yield, Vodafone is a FTSE 100 stock that's attracting income investors. So why are alarm bells…

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5 stocks to watch next week

| Sam Robson

Market strategist Jessica Amir has included Rio Tinto among the five stocks that she will be watching as we approach…

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Can I afford to miss a Wickes shares bargain?

| James J. McCombie

Wickes shares are trading at a low P/E ratio compared to peers. Is this enough of a bargain to force…

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I could already have doubled my money this year owning Tesla stock. Why didn’t I?

| Christopher Ruane

In just the first few weeks of 2023, Tesla stock has covered a large range of prices. Our writer has…

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Here’s why 2023 could be the best year ever for FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Alan Oscroft

With payouts from dividend stocks set to rise again in 2023, this could be a great time for investors to…

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Should I buy Shell shares after last week’s results?

| James Beard

Last week, the UK's largest company announced its best results for 115 years. But Shell's share price barely moved. Is…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for sustainable passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income opportunities in dividend shares. Is taking a risk for an attractive return worth…

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5% yield! 6% yield! 7% yield! 3 UK shares I’d buy today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of quarterly-paying dividend shares that offer yields of 5% to 7%. He'd happily buy…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy as the UK avoids recession

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 250 income stocks could deliver terrific investor returns even as the UK economy splutters. Here's why…

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A cheap penny stock to buy in February

| Roland Head

This penny stock looks good and cheap, says Roland Head. With a valuable portfolio of brands, he thinks this specialist…

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As the FTSE 100 hits new highs, I’d snap up these 2 cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

This week, the FTSE 100 index broke its previous record high. But Christopher Ruane reckons this FTSE 100 duo could…

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ChatGPT vs Bard: is now a great time to buy Alphabet stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen this month on the back of fears that Microsoft is winning the AI race. Is this…

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