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I was wrong about the boohoo share price and it cost me money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

boohoo's share price has tanked over the last year and Edward Sheldon is feeling the pain. So what should he…

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Will it soon be too late to buy cheap FTSE shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Disinflation is charging towards us and I reckon that's good for FTSE shares and the businesses behind them. So I'm…

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6 top stocks to buy as protection from rising interest rates!

| Royston Wild

In periods of high inflation investors need to tread carefully to protect their wealth. Here are some key strategies I…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

With a 7% dividend yield as his aim, our writer considers the best income-generating options for his Stocks and Shares…

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The Lloyds share price is up 11% in a year. What comes next?

| Christopher Ruane

A double-digit increase in the Lloyds share price over the past year has attracted our writer's attention. He considers what…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Thursday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 recovers some of its earlier losses...

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Could this falling penny stock be perfect for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This penny stock has experienced a recent share price fall, but this Fool wants to know if it could bounce…

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2 valuation concerns I have about the Woodbois share price

| Christopher Ruane

The Woodbois share price has crashed over 75% in five years. Our writer assesses whether to buy the shares.

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This hot growth stock is still a buy after enormous gains

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth stock has more than tripled in price over the past five years. Yet our writer sees further…

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3 stock market bargains I’d buy with a spare £5,000!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top stocks for value investors. Here are three I'd buy following recent market…

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At 75p, are Rolls-Royce shares truly a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen below 75p. Can I really lose if I buy some now and hold them for at…

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Should I buy or avoid this dividend stock with its 6.5% yield?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this dividend stock and its enticing yield to see if it could boost his holdings.

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Should I snap up Aston Martin at a share price of 175p?

| Roland Head

The Aston Martin share price has plummeted this year. Will the company's recent £653m refinancing help this iconic brand move…

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5 shares I’d buy to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses a handful of UK shares he would buy today and hold in his portfolio for the long…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying for long-term growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he will be buying shares in this FTSE 100 stock with its exposure to a developing…

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Invest in what you know: the case for J D Wetherspoon shares

| Gabriel McKeown

Can investing in what you know be the key to market outperformance in these difficult times? Our writer explores why…

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I’m buying this battered FTSE 100 stock right now!

| Hamish Cassidy

This FTSE 100 share has taken a beating over the last year. I’ll be grabbing a ton of shares at…

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This 1 thing could now turbocharge my returns from stocks and shares

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon there's a big opportunity developing with stocks and shares and here's my weapon for capitalising on it.

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4 Warren Buffett investing tricks I’m using to build long-term wealth!

| Royston Wild

Warren Buffett has built a fortune by drawing up and following certain investing principles. Here are several key ideals I…

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Just released: the 3 best income-focused stocks to buy in September 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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If I invest £180 each month in FTSE shares, could I make £1,000 in extra income annually?

| Christopher Ruane

By investing less than a couple of hundred pounds each month in FTSE shares, our writer could aim to build…

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

| James Beard

James Beard looks at the performance of Lloyds Bank shares since the start of this year and considers whether he…

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How I’m targeting lifelong passive income with these top UK shares

| Hamish Cassidy

Building a second cash stream is top priority for many investors. These are the UK shares I'm looking at for…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have risen around 40% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying today.

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How I’d use £3 a day to set up lifelong passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Can a few pounds a day really be enough to set up ongoing passive income streams? Our writer thinks so…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying BT shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big fall, BT shares are being snapped up by value hunters. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 years ago, I’d have this much now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at the five-year performance of Scottish Mortgage shares, wondering whether they now present an exciting buying opportunity.

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Stuck for ideas? Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the current go-to areas and specific companies he's thinking of adding to his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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7.2% dividend yield! Here’s the HSBC dividend forecast through to 2023

| Royston Wild

HSBC's share price looks dirt-cheap right now. I particularly like the bank's huge dividend yields. But how far can I…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Wednesday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 is slipping, as eyes are focused on interest rates...

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Is now FINALLY the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to struggle for momentum as market jitters persist. But could the engineer's shares be on…

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Could this storage business be a great growth stock to buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 growth stock specialising in warehousing and storage solutions.

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What would it take for Lloyds shares to climb in value?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares are edging back towards 50p again. What would it take for them to break through it and carry…

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Should I invest in renewable energy stocks?

| James J. McCombie

I'd rather invest in a growing industry. The renewables energy industry is growing, so I'd like to invest in renewable…

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How much should I invest in FTSE 100 shares to target monthly income of £300?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer wants to earn a few hundred pounds every month in passive income from dividends, how much should…

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The boohoo share price is in pennies. Is it a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been shopping in the bargain basement for his portfolio. The boohoo share price has collapsed -- and…

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Here’s why this 5.2% yielding stock is ideal to boost my passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Wanting to boost his passive income stream, this Fool takes a closer look at this real estate investment trust.

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

| Roland Head

Abrdn shares have been a dire investment in 2022. Do rumours of a £500m shareholder return change the picture? Roland…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 penny shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Are there 10 penny shares out that that I'd consider buying with £10,000 today? Yes, there are, and it's a…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 250 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 250 falling back again, I think this is a great time for investors to get started buying…

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