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Market Movers

Why the stock market is down 1.4% today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through several reasons for the fall in the stock market today, with examples of stock that are…

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Investing Articles

At a 10-year low, here’s what the charts say for this FTSE 100 stock!

| Charlie Carman

Legal troubles, compliance issues, and dismal sales have sent this FTSE 100 stock tumbling, but could a share price recovery…

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Investing Articles

1 dividend superstar I’d buy over Lloyds shares right now

| Simon Watkins

I sold my Lloyds shares recently and have used some of the proceeds to buy more of this high-yielding dividend…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £43,960 annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends can generate significant passive income over time.

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Investing Articles

Could I make shedloads of dividend income from 8,025 Kingfisher shares?

| James Beard

Some shares are better than others when it comes to earning dividend income. So how does this FTSE 100 do-it-yourself…

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Investing Articles

Are Thungela Resources shares brilliant for passive income?

| James Beard

There’s one share that’s recently been an excellent source of passive income. But ethical investors won’t want to touch the…

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Investing Articles

1 growth stock to consider buying at $1 that could be the next Nvidia

| Ben McPoland

Attempting to find the next great growth stock may be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Still, here's…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy these UK shares for my portfolio?

| Jesse Williamson

This Fool has been searching for ways to capitalise on the commodity moves via UK shares. Here’s what he’s watching.

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Investing Articles

Just released: April’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Investing Articles

£9,000 in savings? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to target a £30,652 annual second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one top FTSE 100 share that he thinks could help create a portfolio large enough for a…

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Investing Articles

62% down! Is the Ceres Power share price now a green energy bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Annual results from the green energy firm showed a company on the cusp of doubling sales. So why has the…

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Investing Articles

3 mid-cap UK defence shares to consider buying in 2024

| Mark David Hartley

Defence budgets are soaring as global conflicts increase the threat landscape, so I'm examining the value proposition of three defence-related…

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying dividend stocks BP and Shell. Should I?

| Paul Summers

Cherished dividend stocks BP and Shell have outperformed the FTSE 100 index so far in 2024. Paul Summers takes a…

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Dividend Shares

A 5% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Tesco shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the positive momentum for Tesco shares following the release of the full-year results and looks at…

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Investing Articles

Yields up to 12.3% 3 top shares investors should consider for a second income

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to make a market-beating second income? These popular dividend stocks are worth serious consideration, says Royston Wild.

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Investing Articles

Is this UK stock a no-brainer buy for passive income after its recent update?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This UK stock possesses an enticing investor rewards policy, and an attractive level of return. Is it a shrewd investment…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy for powerful passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some FTSE 100 shares possess attractive returns prospects. Our writer breaks down three picks she reckons are screaming buys!

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Investing Articles

2 tempting cheap shares to consider buying for long-term returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

These cheap shares are being held back by wider market issues. Buying some now could be a shrewd move ahead…

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Investing Articles

Could Premier African Minerals be a millionaire-maker penny stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Premier African Minerals (LSE:PREM) have crashed over the past year. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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Investing Articles

Which FTSE defence stock should I buy? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

FTSE shares like BAE Systems have been flying higher over the last couple of years as the geopolitical situation has…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why investors should consider buying Scottish Mortgage shares today

| Charlie Keough

After a steady rise in recent times, this Fool thinks Scottish Mortgage shares could be worth considering. Here he explains…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 stock keeps blowing broker forecasts out of the water

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the ever-increasing share price targets for a FTSE 250 stock that has risen by 120% in the…

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Investing Articles

Marks and Spencer shares could rise 29%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Marks and Spencer shares currently sport a P/E ratio of just 10, and one well-known City broker believes the company…

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Investing Articles

2 of the best FTSE 100 beginner stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

The Footsie offers people just beginning their investment journey some of the best stocks to buy. Here are two to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Aviva share price suddenly dived

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Aviva share price suddenly dropped by over 6% the other day. But there's a simple explanation for this sudden…

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Investing Articles

With no savings, I’d listen to Warren Buffett to aim for long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett looks for "1-foot bars" to step over, not "7-foot bars" to jump. Stephen Wright looks at what this…

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Investing Articles

Is a comeback on the cards for this FTSE 250 stock?

| James Beard

An 11%  increase in its share price over the past three months and a mega merger should see this FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares look cheap to me after its investment-grade ratings clean sweep

| Simon Watkins

Despite recent gains, Rolls-Royce shares look great value to me, as it moves into its next phase of growth spurred…

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Investing Articles

A 10.5% yield but down 16%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE hidden gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 insurer pays one of the highest dividends in the index, looks set for continued strong growth, and…

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Investing Articles

How I find quality growth stocks

| Paul Summers

Owning high-quality stocks has delivered great returns for investors over the years. Paul Summers explains how he's using this strategy…

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Investing Articles

2 under-the-radar growth stocks I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a couple of relatively obscure investments he's recently been making to build up his Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

Something wild just happened to the S&P 500 and FTSE 100

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years, even decades, of dominating global markets, something strange just happened to the S&P 500 index. But what was…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d put 100% of my money in for passive income

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 companies are two of the best SWAN (sleep well at night) stocks out there. Here's why I'd…

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Investing Articles

Down 31% in a year, the BT share price is due a rebound

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has dived almost a third in 12 months. It's also lost more than half of its…

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Investing Articles

£15,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a regular £3,403 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of growth and dividend shares can over time deliver an outstanding passive income. This is what I'd…

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Investing Articles

A cheap FTSE 100 growth share I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole!

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares look like a brilliant bargain at current prices. But Royston Wild thinks there are better FTSE growth shares…

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Investing Articles

I want nothing to do with this FTSE 100 disaster!

| James Beard

Whether looking back three years or five years, there’s one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock that’s been the worst performer on…

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Investing Articles

My favourite second income stock has just crashed 15% – should I buy more?

| Harvey Jones

With a yield of almost 10%, Harvey Jones decided this FTSE 100 stock would give him an unmissable second income…

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Investing Articles

Why is this value share getting even cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reviews a UK value share that has a very cheap-looking valuation. Does it offer long-term value for his…

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Investing Articles

These 2 FTSE 100 giants are stinking out my portfolio. Time to sell? 

| Harvey Jones

Buying FTSE 100 stocks on bad news is a tempting strategy, but as Harvey Jones is discovering, it doesn't always…

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