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3 dividend stocks to buy and hold in 2022

| James J. McCombie

I am looking for relatively safe dividend stocks to buy in 2022 and add income return to my portfolio in…

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Should I buy Nvidia stock that’s up 40% in weeks?

| Christopher Ruane

Shares in this leading chipmaker have been soaring. But Christopher Ruane has no plans to buy Nvidia stock, despite its…

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4 ways the stock market could be impacted by the Autumn Statement

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he thinks the recent measures announced by the Chancellor today could impact the stock market.

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Extra income of £500 per month? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this methodical approach to investing could help him generate hundreds of pounds in extra income each month.

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Should I buy BAE shares for my portfolio today?

| Ben McPoland

The order book is growing at BAE Systems in response to increased defence budgets around the world. Does this make…

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What next for IDS shares after ditching the dividend?

| Cliff D'Arcy

IDS shares have collapsed by more than half in 2022 so far. And after an awful set of half-year results,…

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The Rockhopper (RKH) share price is down 30%, should I buy the stock?

| Kevin Godbold

Rockhopper could be on the cusp of an operational breakthrough, but will that result in a multi-bagging share price from…

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Could buying NIO stock now be like buying Tesla in 2019?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer missed out on the chance to buy Tesla shares before their meteoric climb in recent years. Should he…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 22% in a month! Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the pop higher in Rolls-Royce shares, but isn't convinced that this is the point…

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Even in pennies, is the THG share price a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Down by two thirds, is the THG share price set for a comeback? Christopher Ruane has some doubts -- and…

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Looking for cheap shares? This stock’s EV/EBITDA is just 2.2!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores one of his top cheap shares, which currently trades with exceptionally low multiples despite continued revenue…

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Can Scottish Mortgage shares reach £10 again?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for Scottish Mortgage shares, despite a recent lacklustre performance.

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How I’d target £1,000 of passive income from UK shares in 2023

| Harshil Patel

With 2023 around the corner, our writer considers selected dividend shares to use in his passive income plan.

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Markets are nervous. Why wait for shares to get expensive?

| Malcolm Wheatley

While the economics newsflow is improving, markets — rightly — remain nervous. Should you worry? I’d argue not: sit it…

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Why I think now is the time to buy BT shares for the long term

| Matt Cook

BT shares have tumbled over the last few months. Matt Cook thinks now is the perfect time to start adding…

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3 growth stocks on my buy list

| Christopher Ruane

Each of this trio of growth stocks has fallen in price over the past year. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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I’d buy this stock to generate passive income of 8.7% a year

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is full of top stocks that are offering shareholders a generous passive income. I want to be…

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I bought this FTSE 100 share for fat dividends. Big mistake!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While most FTSE 100 shares avoided the worst of this year's meltdown, this Footsie firm's stock has crashed spectacularly. Where…

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Could investing £10,000 in these FTSE shares really earn me £965 in annual passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he is optimistic about the meaty passive income prospects from a FTSE 100 share he owns…

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I think ITV shares could soar. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been buying ITV shares in the hope of earning significant profits in the long term. Here he…

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Should I buy Rivian stock after its 80% crash?

| Ben McPoland

Rivian stock has suffered a terrible 12 months, losing 80% of its market value. Should I take advantage of this…

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Buying this popular dividend share in 2022 was a mistake!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In June, we bought this dividend share for its bumper cash yield. Five months on, it's been a rocky ride,…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

This is how our writer could aim for a million even from a standing start, using some simple lessons from…

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I bought Rolls-Royce shares last month. I’m happy

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have been falling for years. The last month has brought some relief for long-suffering investors and I'm hoping…

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Will dividend income from National Grid shares help me pay my energy bill?

| Michael Hawkins

There is a certain poetic justice in offsetting increasing energy costs with dividends from energy companies. Do National Grid shares…

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Down 20%, are Tesco shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the tumbling price of Tesco shares has caught his attention -- and why he'd happily invest…

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for an uncertain 2023

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy given the gloomy economic outlook. Here are two I…

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My £5 a day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

For a fiver a day, our writer reckons he can build a second income by investing in the stock market.…

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If the FTSE 100 keeps climbing, here’s what I think I’ll buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the recent jump in the FTSE 100 and reveals some of the stocks that could rally if…

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Drip-feeding £500 a month into my Stocks and Shares ISA, could generate a million+ for retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the best ways to build wealth in the UK. Over…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought more of this FTSE 100 stock for his portfolio. Right now, he believes it offers an…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares for the huge dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares have taken a hit and now offer an eye-catching dividend yield. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock for…

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Is the BT share price a bargain at its current level?

| John Choong

The BT share price is almost down 30% this year. With a P/E ratio of 7 and a dividend yield…

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Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer shares?

| John Choong

Marks and Spencer shares are up 30% in the past month, despite management warning of a tough outlook. So, should…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a tough 2023!

| Royston Wild

UK share investors don't need to panic as the global economy splutters. Here are three top FTSE 100 companies I…

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15.6% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

At Persimmon's current share price, I can grab some double-digit dividend yields. But should I increase my holdings in the…

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As Vodafone shares slide, is the 8% dividend at risk?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares dropped another 8% on Tuesday, leaving them nearly 20% lower over the past month. But the group's near-8%…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock after its 66% rise in November?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this FTSE 100 company, which wants to become the 'Tesla' of grocery e-commerce, have risen massively this month.…

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1 Scottish Mortgage growth stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one growth stock in Scottish Mortgage's portfolio that he thinks could be a massive winner over the…

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Warren Buffett keeps buying this dividend stock. Should I?

| Stephen Wright

Chevron is now the third-largest investment in the Berkshire Hathaway stock portfolio. Should I boost my passive income by following…

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