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1 dirt-cheap dividend stock I’ve been buying for passive income

| Ben McPoland

It's been a baptism of fire for this dividend stock since it entered the FTSE 250 earlier this year. Yet…

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I’d jump on the 7% Legal & General dividend

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the Legal & General dividend is attractive enough for him to want to add the shares…

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3 reasons to buy BP shares today

| Alan Oscroft

BP shares have benefited from rising oil prices in 2022, and the year has brought billions in cash. Is the…

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Could growth shares be the bargain of 2023?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the knocked down prices of some growth shares prove a bargain for our writer's portfolio in the coming year?…

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3 FTSE directors who have been buying up their company shares this month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over three recent FTSE director dealings, including a director and two CEOs purchasing stock in their companies.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ve just bought for 2023 and beyond

| Ben McPoland

I've added two new FTSE 100 stocks to my portfolio very recently. And I think it's fair to say they…

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The Haleon share price is back near where it started. Should I buy the stock now?

| Kevin Godbold

I like much about Haleon's consumer healthcare business including its attractive financial record. But there's a problem.

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3 reasons I’d consider buying Tesco shares

| Christopher Ruane

With a yield close to 5% and a falling stock price, should our writer buy Tesco shares right now? Here's…

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Why the Kingfisher share price could be a bargain buy for 2023

| Roland Head

The Kingfisher share price has slumped as the DIY retailer has faced a post-pandemic slump. Roland Head reckons the shares…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon weighs up the bull case versus the bear case for Lloyds shares as we approach 2023. Should he…

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Buy-to-let is coming back! But should investors buy REITs for passive income instead?

| Royston Wild

REITs can be a reliable and hassle-free way of making a healthy second income. Here's why I think it's a…

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Is now a good time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks now is a great time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s why he’s not concerned…

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

| Alan Oscroft

Property prices are looking a bit unsteady, and the Barratt share price has slid 45% in a year. Is it…

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What’s next? My stock market predictions for 2023

| Gordon

Regardless of what happens next year, I’ll be putting my money into the stock market so I don’t miss out…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy before the end of 2022

| Matt Cook

Matt Cook is looking for cheap UK shares to buy before the end of the year. Here are the two…

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Could investing in the FTSE 100 make me a millionaire within a decade?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his strategy with both FTSE 100 growth and income stocks that could give him a shot at…

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Are Taylor Wimpey shares a no-brainer buy today?

| John Choong

Taylor Wimpey shares have seemingly found a bottom at £1. So, should I be snapping up some of the housebuilder's…

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3 ‘expensive’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he fancies to rebound strongly when the economy recovers.

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Unmissable 6.45% yield! I’ll buy this dirt-cheap FTSE stock for passive income in 2023 

| Harvey Jones

I'm investing in FTSE 100 stocks to generate a growing passive income in retirement. I think I've just spotted a…

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Bull vs Bear: Howden Joinery shares

| Duelling Fools

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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Meta stock is down 66%! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Meta stock has plummeted. Christopher Ruane digs into the reasons why -- and whether this is a buying opportunity for…

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Should I buy BT Group shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

The telecoms giant offers dividend yields that smash the FTSE 100 average. Does this make it a great way for…

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Is Apple stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Apple is one of the world's most traded stocks. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap and would…

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I’d buy 600 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I'm taking a close look at this progressive UK dividend stock, to help generate cash for my long-term passive income…

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Should I pounce on Scottish Mortgage shares now – or keep waiting?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have almost halved in value in one year. Christopher Ruane thinks they may fall more -- but…

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How I’d invest £1,000 per month in income stocks to aim for a million using the Warren Buffett method

| Stephen Wright

By investing in strong companies and avoiding risk, Stephen Wright plans to turn £1,000 per month into £1,000,000 while investing…

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3 dividend stocks to warm investors up (including a FTSE 100 bargain)!

| Royston Wild

Renewable energy stocks could be a great way for investors to make exceptional long-term extra income. Here are a few…

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The BAE share price is up 50% in a year! 2023 could be even better

| Harvey Jones

The BAE share price is one of the fastest growing on the FTSE 100 this year and there could be…

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Tesla stock has halved this year. Here’s what I’d do

| Harvey Jones

Tesla stock has crashed this year and Elon Musk faces a string of outsize challenges. But tune out the noise…

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

If I buy growth stocks, I'm not looking for quick profits. I buy with the aim of holding forever, or…

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Stock market crash 2023? How I aim to take advantage for supercharged returns!

| Ben McPoland

The dawn of a brand new year is a time when predictions are made. And while some are fearing a…

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Should I stuff my pension with cheap FTSE shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns quite a few FTSE shares in his pension. Is this a good move? Here he explains some…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy this December — for less than a year ago!

| Christopher Ruane

These two FTSE 100 shares have both lost value in the past 12 months. So why would our writer add…

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I think these are the 10 best shares to buy for 2023

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his best shares to buy for the coming year including healthcare providers and manufacturing firms.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tullow Oil shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| James Beard

Our writer examines how Tullow Oil shares have performed over the past year and considers whether the time has come…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett in buying these top stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through three of the top stocks that Warren Buffett has owned for several years and explains why…

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Will 2023 be a rewarding year to own Rolls-Royce shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares are cheaper than they were a year ago -- but our writer thinks the company is in better…

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3 high-growth AIM stocks I’m backing for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three AIM stocks he owns going into 2023. All are profitable and growing at a fast pace.

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a second income

| John Fieldsend

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be used to build a tax-free second income stream. Our author shares how he…

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5.4% dividend yield! A top UK share to buy in an ISA today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While many investors panic over the muddy economic outlook, this UK share continues to thrive, maintaining an impressive dividend yield.

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