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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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Should I snap up Alphabet stock while it’s under $100?

| Roland Head

Alphabet stock has bounced. Roland Head asks if it's time to buy the owner of Google, ahead of a possible…

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Why I plan to ignore buy-to-let and buy UK dividend stocks in 2023!

| Royston Wild

I think buying UK property stocks is a great idea as the British economy toils. Here are a couple of…

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How I’d invest £77 a week in a Stocks & Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Ben McPoland

There are an estimated 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK today. Here's how I'd invest £77 a week in a…

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Despite the rally, I wouldn’t buy Rolls-Royce shares anytime soon

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines why he would not add Rolls-Royce to his portfolio, even after a significant share price rise in…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares I own for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has leapt by over 7% in the past month. Despite this rebound rally, I see deep value…

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2 cheap dividend shares for long-term passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores two dividend shares trading at discounts following the recent market turmoil. Will he buy them?

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10% yield! Here’s the Glencore dividend forecast through to 2023

| Royston Wild

Glencore shares carry sky-high yields, based on current dividend forecasts. Should I buy the FTSE 100 firm for my shares…

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How I’d invest £750 a month in income stocks to aim for a million!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he could invest £750 a month in income stocks during his working career to aim…

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Is NOW the time for me to buy Cineworld shares?

| Royston Wild

Demand for Cineworld shares remains under pressure amid fears of potential bankruptcy. But is investor appetite close to a turning…

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Stock market turmoil: can I take advantage of the Nasdaq correction?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether he can benefit after the growth-focused Nasdaq had a terrible year, seeing 33% wiped off…

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A UK dividend stock I’d buy to build wealth in a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend stocks is a popular strategy during times of stock market volatility. Here’s one income share I'm considering adding…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether FTSE 100 stocks Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays are poised to outperform after disappointing in 2022.

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK stocks for a £4,000 second annual income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how investing £100 a month into UK shares could quickly provide him with £4,000 a year…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with £5,000 to invest!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares provide great value from both an income and growth perspective. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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3 ways I’d target a £100 monthly passive income from stocks

| Roland Head

The stock market offers lots of choice for passive income investors. Roland Head looks at three strategies he might use…

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A dirt-cheap penny stock with a dividend I’d buy today

| Roland Head

This penny stock boasts a 4% dividend yield, owner management, and high profit margins. Roland Head explains why he'd be…

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Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen to £7.40. Time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares are among the most followed on the FTSE 100. The stock's fallen from its highs in mid-2021,…

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Should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (INRG)?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF provides diversified exposure to the renewable energy industry. Edward Sheldon's wondering if he…

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Are BT and Sainsbury shares top buys for income?

| G A Chester

Investors need to consider other things than yield alone. Here's my verdict on whether BT and Sainsbury shares are decent…

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I’d buy 3,000 shares of this stock for £60 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates how 3,000 shares in Direct Line Group could provide him with a monthly passive income.

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2 of the safest dividends on the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has a wealth of dividend stocks offering some pretty attractive yields right now. And these are among…

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I’d buy cheap growth stocks this autumn to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates two cheap growth stocks to buy In November with the aim of making some big returns…

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3 top dividend shares I’d buy for a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

The stormclouds are gathering over the global economy. But I believe these top dividend shares should continue to deliver big…

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Have I just made a terrible mistake in buying this FTSE dividend stock?

| Harvey Jones

This dividend stock was paying a 20% yield when I bought it. Did I make a rookie error by ignoring…

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Is this income share the key to a great 2023 portfolio?

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown highlights a potential new income share in the FTSE 350 that he is keen to include in his…

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I heeded Warren Buffett by buying 4 US growth stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett loves buying stocks at bargain prices. He also loves betting on America. Following his advice, we bought these…

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At $10, are volatile NIO shares worth the risk?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether NIO shares, now trading for around $10, are a bargain or something to be wary…

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Here’s why I didn’t buy Meta stock this week

| Cliff D'Arcy

Last Friday, Meta stock crashed to its 2022 low. But it has rebounded over 20% so far this week. The…

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Why this US growth stock is now my worst ever investment

| Ben McPoland

Nearly every portfolio contains one or two flops. But I have one investment that is now down a whopping 80%.…

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Could Lloyds shares hit £1 any time soon?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether Lloyds shares could rally to £1 over the next few years after a decade of…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

This EV producer has emerged as one of the most valuable companies in the world in recent years. But what…

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Up 15%, will Rolls-Royce shares keeping rising?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged in the past month -- up 15%. But what's next for this British engineering giant after…

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£1k to invest? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and double my money by investing in shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Adopting Warren Buffett's investing principals could unlock higher portfolio returns in the 2022 stock market correction.

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Stock market correction 2022: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2022 stock market correction has created a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 passive income ideas I’d use to try to make £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market can open the door to an impressive passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d find the best UK shares to aim for a 100% return

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors buying UK shares today could unlock impressive long-term returns and potentially even double their portfolio's value.

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Has the stock market bottomed out?

| Stephen Wright

Positive inflation news from the US on Thursday sent share prices higher. Is the stock market ready for a recovery,…

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I’d buy 56,000 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Some investors go for growth shares, while others invest for dividends. It's the latter for me, aiming for long-term passive…

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I’d buy 1,194 shares of this UK dividend stock for £100 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Aviva’s preferred stock has a 7% yield and a dividend cut is less likely than with the common equity. That’s…

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