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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and double my money

| Harshil Patel

Our writer considers how best to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to try to double his money over the…

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3 high-quality AIM stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many AIM stocks have taken a hit in 2022 and as a result Edward Sheldon is now seeing buying opportunities.…

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Here’s how I’m investing in dividend stocks to generate additional income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks are an important part of my portfolio. These picks provide me with a regular source of income that…

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Are lithium stocks a ticket to riches?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are piling into lithium stocks on the back of the electric vehicle boom. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with a spare £1,000

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how he's planning to deploy £1,000 to target growth in the mining and banking sectors within the…

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My Rio Tinto shares keep falling. Should I sell?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rio Tinto shares have crashed by over 22% since a recent peak on 7 June. After such a steep decline,…

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I think these are the best shares to buy now for the next decade!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has potentially found two of the best shares to buy today trading at double-digit discounts for (hopefully) multi-decade…

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UK shares: 1 burgeoning tech stock to buy for returns and long-term growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for the best UK shares to buy for his holdings that provide excellent returns and growth…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for lifelong passive income!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have proved to be excellent dividend stocks for many years. Here's why I think they'll continue…

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1 cheap penny stock that boosts passive income and has great growth prospects!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool likes this penny stock that currently looks good value for money, has an enticing dividend yield, and growth…

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Will the Taylor Wimpey share price rebound soon?

| John Choong

The Taylor Wimpey share price has jumped 10% since it bottomed last month. But will it continue its rally and…

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Should I buy this growth stock at £10?

| James Yianni

The ASOS share price has tumbled to its lowest price in the last 10 years. Surely at £10 per share,…

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Is the bear market in stocks over? I fear not!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the worst first-half bear market in 52 years, US stocks have rebounded in the past month. But what should…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock one of the best to buy for consistent growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a look at whether this FTSE 250 tech stock could be a good addition to his portfolio…

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Here’s why I’d buy Legal & General shares to bag 7.5% dividends today

| Alan Oscroft

Legal & General shares are picking up, as the company reaches the halfway stage in its five-year cash and dividend…

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9%+ dividend yields! 2 stock market bargains I’d buy to target a million

| Royston Wild

Making millions by investing on the stock market isn't a pipe dream. Here is how I'd buy UK shares to…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for income

| Cliff D'Arcy

One of these two dividend shares shot up recently, while the other keeps falling. But I bought both for their…

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Could this FTSE hospitality stock be primed for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a FTSE hospitality stock. With restrictions a thing of the past, could growth and returns…

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If I’d invested £1k in BP shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have gained considerably over the course of the past 12 months, despite a massive writedown on its assets…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares while they’re still under £1?

| Alan Oscroft

The banking sector might finally be back on the road to long-term health. I'm thinking of buying more Lloyds shares…

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Using the price-to-earnings metric to find the cheapest UK shares to buy now!

| Dr. James Fox

There’s certainly no shortage of value UK shares right now. I'm finding the cheapest stocks for my portfolio using the…

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Stock market recovery: my top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy this month!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index might be trading above 7,500, but many FTSE 100 shares still haven't recovered. In fact, plenty trade…

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4 of my best shares to buy for an autumn stock market bounce

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which are his best shares to buy depending on different scenarios behind a potential market rally.

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Is the GSK share price good value after the 13% fall last week?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the reason behind the sharp fall in the GSK share price last week, and wonders if now…

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At under 5p, are Woodbois shares a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

I didn't buy Woodbois shares when they were up over 8p. Now they've fallen back, I'm wondering if I'm seeing…

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Are we about to see a raging bull market for shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Investor sentiment looks like it's changing and we could be in the early stages of a bull market for shares…

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I’m investing just £5 a day in income stocks to aim for £8,000 a year in passive revenue!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks form the core part of my portfolio, offering me passive income with minimal effort. But I'm reinvesting my…

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3 dividend hero stocks for a monthly passive income

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool discusses the investment trusts capable of paying him a lifetime of growing passive income to supplement his portfolio…

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PayPal shares are rising again. Is now the time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a massive fall, PayPal shares are starting to recover. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on and discusses whether…

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Is now the perfect time to start buying AIM stocks?

| Paul Summers

Might it be worth taking on extra risk and buying AIM stocks for the recovery? One of our writers, though…

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1 top British growth stock I’d buy now

| Roland Head

This growth stock has tripled since October 2020. Roland Head explains why he still wants to buy this quality business.

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Should I buy Aviva shares for the dividend in 2022 and 2023?

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have soared in value. Yet at current prices the insurer's dividend yields still smash the market average. Should…

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Forget income bonds! I’d buy these 2 high-yield UK dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two UK dividend shares offer significantly more attractive passive income than boring bonds, in my opinion.

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11% dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for the best dividend shares in the FTSE 100 and this industry leader could be one of my…

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How I’d invest in UK dividend stocks to generate passive income for retirement

| Yuven Chetty

How I plan use the iShares UK dividend fund to invest in high-yield stocks in the UK to generate passive…

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GSK shares plummet 15% in a week! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares had a bad time last week. They're down 15% as investors' sentiment soured ahead of litigation proceedings in…

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How I’d invest £290 a month in UK shares for a passive income that beats the State Pension

| Harshil Patel

UK shares can offer a lucrative path for passive income. Our writer considers a plan to double his State Pension.

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3 of the best shares to buy now with £2,000

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the best shares to buy now have strong growth in earnings and recent good news flow, such as…

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How I’m aiming for £500 a month in income from dividend stocks 

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my three-step plan for achieving a growing income from dividend stocks and three companies I'd use to help execute…

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UK shares are cheap! So why is Warren Buffett ignoring them and should you too?

| Ben McPoland

Many British shares are trading cheaply and pay dividends. This is normally the hunting ground for Warren Buffett, yet he's…

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