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3 steps I’d take to build a second income from FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why and how he would build a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares in an attempt to grow…

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If I’d invested £500 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, would I be in profit?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past five years, owning Rolls-Royce shares would have shown a paper loss. So why does our writer continue…

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6 dividend shares I bought for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

As fans of passive income, we bought these six FTSE 350 shares for their high dividend yields. But after recent…

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In this rising stock market, here’s how I’m targeting shares over buy-to-let

| Kevin Godbold

I think there's a developing opportunity in the stock market for an investor with a long-term focus, such as me, and…

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Ocado shares have turned £5k into £10k in a month. Should I buy them now?

| Harvey Jones

After falling for several years, Ocado shares are suddenly booming again. What's happening and is there a buying opportunity for…

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Here’s why I’d invest £5,000 in UK shares today to help boost my pension

| Christopher Ruane

No matter what happens in the markets, our writer explains why he would be happy to use spare cash now…

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Forget Lloyds Bank shares! I’ve bought this fintech growth prospect instead

| Dan Coates

Lloyds Bank shares have long been a favourite among investors. But do eBanks have greater growth potential?

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Vodafone’s share price sinks 7% as forecasts are slashed! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Vodafone's share price has sunk to its cheapest since autumn 2020. Does this represent a top dip-buying opportunity?

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The Whitbread share price is down 20%! Should I buy the stock today?

| Kevin Godbold

I've found three reasons to buy and three reasons to avoid Whitbread shares. Here's what I'd actually do for my…

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Warren Buffett just bought these top stocks. Should I join him?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the latest 13F filing from Warren Buffett's company to see which stocks he has…

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Buying these stocks now could make me a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he's making the most of top stocks in his Stocks and Shares ISA in order to…

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Should I buy HSBC shares after their recent pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have fallen more than 10% since August. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he’d buy the bank stock now.

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Mistakes have been Made

| Owain Bennallack

Business was booming at Made.com at the time of its IPO. Its customer base had grown to 1.1 million in…

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2 dividend-paying penny stocks I’d buy with a spare £5,000!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy to boost my passive income in 2023. Here are two dividend-paying…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks I’d buy for a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

Investors need to be particularly careful given the gloomy economic outlook. I expect these income stocks to remain great buys…

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Why now could be a great time for me to invest £1,000 in this UK video game stock

| Matt Cook

This British video game developer looks to have a bright future ahead of it. Matthew Cook explains why he’s planning…

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What made you start investing in the first place?

| Sam Robson

According to a recent survey, ‘investing for retirement’ is the second most-common reason for investing in the stock market.

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If inflation stays at 10% in 2023, what could happen to Tesco shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers what could happen to Tesco shares if we continue to see inflation at high levels in the…

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Revealed: the UK areas most interested in investing

| Sam Robson

Investing in stocks is for all, without boundaries or any North/South divide.

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Should I buy Woodbois shares right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Woodbois shares are close to their 52-week low now. I'm wondering if the renewable hardwood producer might be an attractive…

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Should I buy 280 shares in these income stocks for chunky dividends?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith finds several income stocks that he thinks could provide him with reliable and healthy dividends over the coming…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares today?

| Alan Oscroft

Cineworld shares are back in the news again, after the company's latest update. But am I looking at a good…

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Dividend shares look cheap to me. Here are 3 I’m keen to buy 

| Harvey Jones

I'm on the hunt for cheap dividend shares and there are plenty to choose from on the FTSE 100. It's…

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Is now the right moment to pile into US growth shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Do falling prices make some US growth shares more attractive for our writer's portfolio? Here he explains how he uses…

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How I’d aim for £700 in monthly dividends by buying income shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would try to earn hundreds of pounds each month in dividends by investing in carefully…

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11.2% dividend yield? A small-cap stock to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not every high-dividend-yield stock is an income trap. Here's one that I think could build a passive income stream in…

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With almost no savings aged 40, I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is using this trio of investing principles from billionaire Warren Buffett as he tries to increase his own…

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Is investing £3 a day enough to fund a generous passive income for life?

| Harvey Jones

Investing in UK shares is a great way of generating passive income in retirement. So is £3 a day enough,…

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74% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in these 5 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights Warren Buffett's largest five stock holdings. These shares make up a significant proportion of the legendary investor's…

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I’d buy 12,700 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Despite enduring an awful 2022, our writer thinks this blue-chip stock is worth him backing for the passive income it…

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In the last 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock has turned £5k into £14k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has delivered amazing returns for investors in recent years. And Edward Sheldon believes there could be…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses the performance of National Grid shares over the last five years. Have they delivered good returns for…

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3 reasons why I’m buying UK shares instead of a FTSE 100 tracker

| Harvey Jones

Buying a FTSE tracker is about as simple as investing gets. Picking individual UK shares instead is more challenging but…

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Should I buy NIO stock after it rocketed back above $11?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' announced its third-quarter results last week, sending the shares up higher. Is now the time for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barratt shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Roland Head

Barratt shares have among the biggest fallers in the FTSE 100 this year, despite big dividend payouts. Do they offer…

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Here’s why I’m buying cheap UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

I think now's a great time for Stocks and Shares ISA investors like me to buy UK shares. Here's why…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price recover in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With positive cash flows and shrinking debt, is the Rolls-Royce share price finally seeing the comeback investors have been waiting…

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I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares today to earn a second income during the recession

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out five FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares he'd buy for the passive income they should throw off, even…

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FTSE 100 to surge to 8,500! 2 cheap stocks to buy before the recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 18% surge for the FTSE 100. Is time running out to buy bargain shares?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with exciting dividend forecasts to 2023!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to boost my passive income this year and next. Here are two…

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