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How I’m hoping to turn £6.62 a day into a £12,000 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares can unlock the potential to generate a £12,000 passive income with minimal capital. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Is 30 too late to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it too late to start investing at the age of 30? Our writer's answer is an emphatic no --…

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Are my Lloyds shares a bargain buy or value trap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After I bought Lloyds shares last month, they kept falling for a fortnight. Do they still stack up as a…

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2 cheap income stocks to buy (including an 11.2% dividend yield!)

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to boost my passive income by buying some top dividend stocks. I think these two income stocks are…

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Could Royal Mail shares double my money in a year?

| Royston Wild

Royal Mail shares have slumped this year as a range of difficulties have emerged. But should I buy the business…

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Why these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could be bargains

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks offer great value and dividend income for patient investors, Roland Head believes.

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before the market recovers

| Paul Summers

The long-term outlook is positive for these two penny stocks, thinks Paul Summers.

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Should I buy BP shares for the big dividend?

| Royston Wild

BP shares have slumped in value as concerns over oil demand have grown. Is now the time for me to…

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2 high-yield income stocks to supercharge my portfolio and build long-term wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

As inflation eats away at my portfolio, I'm looking at income stocks that can help me fight back. So, here…

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Director dealings: Aviva, Royal Mail, Deliveroo

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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Today’s record FTSE 100 share buybacks are making me want to buy too

| Alan Oscroft

Are FTSE 100 share buybacks a good indicator of shares to buy? Not on their own, but I think they…

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A dividend aristocrat I’d buy to boost my passive income!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top dividend stocks. Here's one I think could supercharge my long-term passive income.

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy right now without any hesitation

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he finds these two growth stocks so attractive and how their earnings records prompt him to…

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How I’d invest £300 in UK shares each month to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing in high-quality UK shares can push a portfolio into millionaire territory. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could be set to climb

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has remained depressed for a good bit longer than I'd expected, while others have been recovering…

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How to use dividend shares to earn passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Often the best dividend shares aren't the highest yielding ones. Our writer considers how to find the best options for…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 home improvement stock?

| Jabran Khan

Could this FTSE 250 home improvement business be a good stock to buy currently? Jabran Khan investigates and weighs up…

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I bought Royal Mail shares. They went up. Do I buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought Royal Mail shares in late June. They immediately dived another 6%. However, they have since rebounded, so would…

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Is the Pets at Home share price a bargain or one to avoid?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at the Pets at Home share price and weighs up whether he should add…

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Snap shares fall 23%! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

Snap shares extended losses on Friday morning with the share price tanking in pre-market trading. Should this Fool buy?

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Up 9%, are Rolls-Royce shares finally changing course?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With signs of a recovery growing stronger and exciting new deals, this Fool looks at Rolls-Royce shares in detail.

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Here’s how I’d jump on the next stock market crash to try and retire early

| Christopher Ruane

While many investors fear the next stock market crash, our writer doesn't. Here he explains how he'd use it to…

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2 Warren Buffett-style shares I’d buy as market volatility continues!

| Royston Wild

Following the lead of billionaire investor Warren Buffett could materially boost my own wealth. Here are two shares I've bought…

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3 stocks I’m buying before the FTSE recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

With a lack of high-potential growth shares, the combined FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 haven't been that well-loved by investors.…

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Are Dunelm shares a solid investment?

| John Choong

Given its steady growth and decent dividend, would Dunelm shares be a solid investment for me after its most recent…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have failed to excite in recent times. However, trading for 43p, could it be time for this Fool…

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Five steps to monthly passive income streams of £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can build up monthly passive income streams totalling hundreds of pounds by investing in dividend shares.…

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New to investing? 2 high-dividend stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

The threat to share investors is rising as the global economy splutters. Here are what I think are two of…

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NIO, Li Auto, XPeng: buying Chinese EV stocks before the next bull run!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at Chinese electric vehicle stocks to find the next Tesla. So let's see which of these three manufacturers…

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3 top dividend stocks for passive investing

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how he plans to derive an income stream from these dividend stocks and why's he's attracted to…

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Should I buy Haleon shares after the GSK spin-off?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares are now trading on the London Stock Exchange after the spin-off from GSK. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy hand over fist!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods sets out the reasons why he thinks these two FTSE 100 stocks are set for growth over the…

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2 beaten down UK shares to buy in a heartbeat

| Stuart Blair

Many UK shares have suffered under the current economic hardships. Here are two that I think are screaming buys.

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New to investing? 3 top growth stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best growth stocks to supercharge my investment returns. Here are three top shares for new and…

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I’m investing £20,000 in my Stocks and Shares ISA to target long-term growth

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how he's using his Stocks and Shares ISA to build income and growth over the long term.

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2 dividend-paying stocks I’ve bought (including a 13.5% dividend yield!)

| Royston Wild

I've sought to boost my passive income by growing my dividend portfolio. Here are two dividend-paying stocks I think are…

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Are Next shares a buy after £10m insider trade?

| Roland Head

Next shares are rising. Our writer explains why he remains a fan of this business, despite its large store network.

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Is it too late for me to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Royston Wild

Scottish Mortgage shares are rising rapidly, up around 20% over the past month. Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock…

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Why investing in the FTSE 100 is my best side hustle for passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith lists his reasons for using FTSE 100 stocks as a primary way to make income on the side…

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Should I buy Deliveroo shares at 96p?

| John Choong

Deliveroo shares are down 50% this year. But its most recent trading update gave its share price a 15% boost.…

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