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3 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett to help me retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about advice that Warren Buffett has offered over the years that could help him to reach his…

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How I’d use cheap shares to target a second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

By spending some money on buying dividend shares, our writer hopes to build a second income that could endure for…

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Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock markets have pushed downwards in recent weeks amid concerns about recession, inflation and hawkish central bank policy.

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My Rolls-Royce shares are plummeting! Is it time to buy the dip?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes a look at his Rolls-Royce shares and explains why he thinks they're a steal at current levels.

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Should I snap up easyJet shares at 350p?

| Roland Head

The easyJet share price has collapsed this year. Is now the right time for contrarian investors to buy?

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A 12% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock with a P/E of 4.1! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE mining giant is the biggest dividend-paying stock on the index. But with a weak economic outlook, is this…

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10%+ yields! 3 dividend stocks I’d buy to target £18,960 in passive income

| Royston Wild

Focusing on dividend stocks is often an effective way for investors to boost their returns. Here are three I think…

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What’s next for UK stocks?

| Stephen Wright

I think that persistent inflation is going to push UK stocks lower. Here’s how I plan to take advantage of…

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Forget buy-to-let. I’d rather buy these 2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares 

| Harvey Jones

I'd rather pop dividend shares in a tax-free ISA than have the hassle of managing a property!

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3 top dividend forecasts for September

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend forecasts are growing ever stronger for a number of companies. In September, I'll be looking for evidence to support…

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Best British income stocks for September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in September, which comprised mostly energy and…

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How I’m setting up my Stocks and Shares ISA for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Our author is expecting a sharp decline in share prices. Here’s how he’s setting up his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Which UK shares would Warren Buffett buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

UK investors are worried about the economic outlook at the moment. But how might Warren Buffett see things should he…

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2 cheap shares to buy in September

| Christopher Ruane

This month, I'm intending to buy more boohoo shares, as well as opening up a new position in my portfolio…

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Down 55% this year, is it time to load up on Nvidia stock?

| Nathan Marks

Nvidia’s products are now a matter of national security for the US government. Increased regulation has worsened volatility but is…

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Is the Haleon share price slide a buying opportunity?

| James J. McCombie

The Haleon share price has slid over pending Zantac lawsuits. I think the reaction is overblown, and like the stock…

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UK shares: 1 falling stock that could be perfect for returns and growth!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking for UK shares that offer immediate returns as well as growth prospects that could boost his…

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This FTSE 250 stock released FY results today and offers an 8% dividend yield!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock's full-year results. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, it has maintained its…

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Here’s why Centrica shares could be a big winner in 2023

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With the energy sector under scrutiny, I think this is the perfect time to look at Centrica shares for my…

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How I’m using £100 a month to try to earn £10k a year in passive income

| Dylan Hood

I am on the hunt for high-yielding dividend stocks to earn me £10k a month in passive income by the…

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Up 50% in hours, is the Cineworld share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price leapt by more than half at one point on Friday morning. Our writer explains why he…

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I’m buying dividend stocks to protect my wealth from inflation!

| Royston Wild

Investing in high-dividend stocks can help protect investors from the ravages of inflation. Give me just a few minutes to…

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Lloyds shares are still below 45p! Should I be rushing to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Trading for below 45p, this Fool explains why at their current price he would be rushing to add Lloyds shares…

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Here’s why the stock market is tumbling and what I’m doing about it

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines four reasons behind the fall this week in the stock market but comments on why he's buying…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down nearly 45%: is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Scottish Mortgage shares have suffered this year. However, this Fool explains why he'd buy the stock today.

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The biggest FTSE 100 company you have never heard of

| James Beard

James Beard reviews one of the lesser-known members of the FTSE 100 with a view to adding it to his…

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A surging dividend stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution. Just not yet!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock is up 90% over the last year, but there may be short-term challenges to overcome. Here's why…

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Forget saving! I’m buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks ahead of a lively autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

August has been relatively calm for the markets, but I'm expecting that to change. Here are two stocks I'm buying…

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How I’d invest £150 a month in UK dividend shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

Our writer considers how to earn passive income from dividend shares and five high-yielding top picks he’d buy today.

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Best British growth stocks for September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in September, which included acquisition and accounting…

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Here’s 1 underrated passive income stock to buy and hold!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking to boost his passive income stream and identifies one stock that he feels could be being…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares still a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage shares were starting to recover, but they've taken another dip. Does that give us a new unmissable buying…

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I’m buying this stock to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has a unique way of thinking about stocks and stock investments. Here’s what I'm buying to copy the…

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I’m buying cheap UK shares to aim to become a stock market millionaire!

| Royston Wild

The number of stock market millionaires has soared over the past decade. Here's how buying beaten-down shares could help me…

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This dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock is primed for huge growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock he believes could be set to embark on a…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy in September

| Alan Oscroft

Looking at FTSE 100 shares as we enter September, I think I'm seeing a lot of attractive buys right now.…

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What’s going on with the TUI share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over recent developments relating to the TUI share price and explains why he's still not keen to…

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The Glencore share price is falling. Should I buy now?

| Roland Head

The Glencore share price is down by more than 10% in a week. Roland Head explains what's happening and what…

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2 hot growth stocks that could fly this month

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how increased deal activity and potential demand for uranium could mean these two growth stocks soon rise…

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Is now the time to buy these 2 top income stocks with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods has £1,000 to buy shares. Here, he explains how these two income stocks could be great additions to…

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