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Tesla earnings preview: what investors need to know

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the main points that he's watching out for from the Tesla earnings due out in the…

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How I could make a passive income for the cost of a coffee!

| Royston Wild

Investors don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy returns with UK shares. Here's how less than £5 a day…

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Here’s why Direct Line shares slumped 13% today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Direct Line shares dived to 197p on Monday, following a profit warning caused by rapidly rising inflation. But with a…

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Should BT shares have a place in every retirement portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he does not hold BT shares in his retirement portfolio -- and the general principle that…

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2 income shares to buy this week for big dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been making a list of income shares to buy for his portfolio. Here he explains why he…

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Could a potential recovery make this falling penny stock an exciting opportunity?

| Jabran Khan

This penny stock has seen its shares fall recently. Should this Fool buy cheap shares as the business sets out…

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

| Jabran Khan

This Fool wants to boost his passive income stream, so is on the lookout for a dividend stock that can…

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Here’s why I own this REIT for dividends and growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he bought shares in this REIT to boost his passive income stream as the business grows.

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BP shares jump as Joe Biden fails to get Saudi oil deal! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The oil price has been particularly volatile this year amid forces pushing it up and down. So, it now a…

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What just happened to the Alphabet share price?

| John Choong

The Alphabet share price just dropped from $2,200 to $110! Here's exactly what just happened to its stock.

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Down 18% over the month, is now the time to buy Rio Tinto shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rio Tinto shares have fallen in recent months on the back of weaker commodity demand.

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Is this healthcare stock a no-brainer buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool weighs up the pros and cons of this healthcare stock and decides if he would buy the shares…

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Does the Admiral share price fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Admiral share price had been starting to pick up in July, after a lengthy period of weakness in the…

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Earnings preview: Royal Mail, Howden Joinery, Dunelm

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock price. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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2 stocks to buy before the FTSE 100 recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

As we all know, it's not been a great year for markets. But there will be a recovery, and for…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the dividend?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares carry massive dividend yields for both 2022 and 2023. But are the risks of buying this income stock…

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Could investment trusts help me profit in choppy markets?

| Christopher Ruane

With the prospect of further turbulence in stock markets, our writer considers whether buying shares in investment trusts for his…

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I was right about the Rolls-Royce share price! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Andrew Woods

Amid recent volatility, the Rolls-Royce share price has been quite steady. Andrew Woods talks through his recent share purchases and…

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GSK shares plummet 20%! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares fell on Monday morning on the back of a demerger and a consolidation. So maybe this represents a…

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I’m using the P/S and P/E ratios to find the cheapest UK shares!

| Dr. James Fox

The P/S metric is often used for valuing growth stocks, but today I'm using it, along with the P/E ratio…

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Could now be the perfect moment to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost two fifths of their value over the past year. Our writer explains why he would…

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2 growth stocks to buy for the new market cycle

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks two FTSE 250 growth stocks could be set to outperform in a potential market…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following the recent stock market correction, I'm looking for the best shares to buy now and hold for the future.

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Why this could be a great time to buy metaverse stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The falling Nasdaq has taken a lot of metaverse stocks down with it. I reckon some of them look like…

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3 top dividend-payers from the FTSE 350

| Paul Summers

Consistency is what I look with dividend stocks. These three FTSE companies have that in spades.

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Is the Cineworld share price going to zero?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since 2020 the Cineworld share price has collapsed by over 90%! Is this a screaming buy or a sign that…

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Does Rolls-Royce’s dividend forecast make it a top buy for income?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce dividend forecast suggests shareholder payouts could start again as soon as next year. So should I buy for…

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After tumbling over 20%, is the FTSE 250 a dead duck?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 has had an awful few months. So why should I consider investing now?

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How the stock market recovery could be a rare opportunity to get rich

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why, for me, there's no hesitation. If a stock investment opportunity arises, I'm buying now for the stock market…

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How I’m using top dividend stocks to try and turn £310.50 into a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be boring, but in the long term they can unlock immense wealth. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£500 to invest! A 6%-yielding FTSE 100 gem I’d buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market correction has created countless buying opportunities, but there's a FTSE 100 stock that's caught Zaven Boyrazian's attention.

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Here’s why Knights Group Holdings shares soared 28% last week

| Cliff D'Arcy

Knights Group Holdings shares soared by 28% last week in a relief rally sparked by results in line with forecasts.…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire may seem impossible, but Zaven Boyrazian explains an investing strategy to try to…

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I’m buying this cheap FTSE 250 share for big dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This 144-year-old FTSE 250 firm's shares look cheap to me. This solid business with varied income streams pays over 6%…

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3 bargain FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before a market recovery

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks these FTSE 100 shares could be too cheap to ignore after recent falls.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £50 monthly dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

With his eye on the monthly equivalent of £50 in passive income from dividends, our writer explains how he would…

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If I had £2,000 to invest, here are the top UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

I've been buying top UK shares such as these three and see plenty of other stock opportunities using this three-part…

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The UK’s State Pension is B-graded, but here’s how I’d aim to double it

| Kevin Godbold

The UK State Pension isn't the world's best, so here's how I'd build an independent pot of money aimed at…

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3 top dividend stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods analyses three companies and considers whether they are stocks to buy based on their dividend record and financial…

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Here’s the BT dividend forecast through to 2024

| Royston Wild

The dividend forecast for BT indicates that shareholder payouts should continue to grow over the medium term. Is it a…

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