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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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If I invested £1k in NIO shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a rough year for holders of NIO shares, but the stock is pushing upwards now. So, let see…

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3 contrarian shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been hunting for shares to buy for his portfolio. These three have fallen in value over the…

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UK shares: this fund management stock offers a dividend yield of over 12%!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for UK shares to boost his passive income stream. At present, this fund manager's dividend yield…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is in the red, and I couldn’t be happier

| Alan Oscroft

Investors are typically unhappy when their Stocks and Shares ISA falls in value. Warren Buffett says that's a mistake, and…

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How can I invest in the UK’s fastest growing sectors?

| Alan Oscroft

As we emerge from the pandemic and into economic crisis, it's not easy deciding how to invest in tomorrow's top…

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2 cheap dividend stocks I own paid me dividends this week!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool sheds light on two dividend stocks he owns that boosted his passive income stream through dividend payments just…

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We’re close to the bottom. Here’s how I’m positioning for the stock market recovery

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes a stock market recovery is not far away. Here's a look at some of the shares he…

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As Ocado earnings disappoint, should I buy the dip?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the latest Ocado earnings for H1, and explains why he isn't convinced about buying the shares…

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How low must the Cineworld share price go to become attractive?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope wonders if there's any light at the end of the tunnel for Cineworld shares as the price continues…

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Scottish Mortgage shares soar above 800p! Have I missed the boat on this one?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares tanked earlier this year, but now they're gaining again. So am I too late, or should I…

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The Tesla share price grew 1,000%+ in five years. But should I buy today?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had invested in Tesla five years ago he would have seen his investment value increase tenfold. But…

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Could these 5 steps from the Warren Buffett investment method help me retire early?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks using a handful of ideas from the Warren Buffett approach to investing could help…

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2 high-potential growth stocks I’m buying on the dip

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks haven't performed well in 2022, and the environment still isn't particularly conducive to growth. However, I'm on the…

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Up 31% in a month, is now the time to buy JD Sports shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the jump in JD Sports shares and outlines why he thinks it could continue.

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Down more than half, is the Halfords share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Halfords share price has fallen by over half in the past year. But our writer likes the underlying business.…

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Here are 2 stocks ready to bounce back

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at two stocks that he thinks are on the verge of recovery after over two years of…

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Will the Royal Mail share price recover?

| Charlie Keough

The Royal Mail share price has suffered this year as multiple pressures mount. Here, this Fool weighs up if the…

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Do today’s bumper FTSE 250 share buybacks mean it’s time to invest?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors might be bearish over the financial and construction sectors. But these FTSE 250 share buybacks suggest the companies aren't.

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Is the collapsing S4 Capital share price an incredible bargain for the patient?

| Christopher Ruane

The S4 Capital share price shed over two fifths in early trading today. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers whether this is…

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3 signs Rolls-Royce shares might be about to take off!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't performed well since the pandemic began. But I think there's signs this stock is now ready for…

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How I’m targeting £25k+ in annual passive income

| Stephen Wright

I’m aiming for a healthy passive income and I think I can match the median UK salary with discipline, careful…

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6% dividend yields! A FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy today?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy as profits forecasts come under increased pressure. Should I…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE income stocks to buy before August

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three high-yielding income stocks he'd be prepared to buy before the month is out.

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These 2 FTSE stocks pay 12% to 13% in dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two high-yielding stocks offer some of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 350. That's why I would gladly…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares for their 6% dividend yield?

| Royston Wild

Vodafone shares carry FTSE 100-beating dividend yields at current prices. But does this make it an attractive income stock to…

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5% dividend yields! 2 winning FTSE 100 shares to buy today

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is home to many high-flying dividend shares. Our writer considers two top picks that provide both income…

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Here’s how a £500 passive income plan could help me retire early

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here’s how I'm looking to supercharge my simple £500-a-month passive income strategy to earn £1,000 a month

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Here’s how I would aim to build a second income by investing £100 a week in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks investing regularly in dividend shares could help him build a second income. Here he explains the details…

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Rolls-Royce shares are in hyper innovation mode! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce just announced a flurry of exciting news. Should I buy the shares while the firm has so many developments…

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I’ve bought these 6 cheap stocks for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After recent price falls, I bought these six cheap UK stocks for their bumper dividend yields. But which of these…

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Should I buy this penny share with its 7% dividend yield?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at a penny share with an excellent track record as well as an enticing yield that would…

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1 of my best shares to buy now boosts my passive income and has defensive traits!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks closer at one of his best shares to buy that pays a consistent dividend and operates in…

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Here’s how I’m preparing for the stock market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market recovery is coming, it's just a matter of when. So here's how I'm preparing my portfolio for…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA isn’t looking pretty! Here’s what I’m doing next

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a great vehicle for investing. However, mine isn't doing too well this year. Here's…

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Aviva shares now yield over 7%. Should I load up?

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva shares now offer a dividend yield of over 7%. Is that enough to tempt Christopher Ruane to add the…

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Down a third! Should I buy this 9%+ yielding investment trust?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks into an investment trust with a yield of over 9% that has seen its share price tumble.…

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I look for income shares with these 3 characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for income shares to buy now? So is Christopher Ruane -- and this trio of things he looks for…

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