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Here’s a cheap FTSE stock with a 6% dividend yield. Should I buy it?

| Darren Sinden

Vodafone is a FTSE stock with an attractive dividend yield, which looks to be on the path to recovery. Here's…

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As the Centrica share price continues to climb, am I too late to buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool documents the recent rise of the Centrica share price and decides if adding the shares to his holdings…

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Even at 10p, I see the Cineworld share price as expensive. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price has crumbled to around 10p. But the cinema chain still holds no appeal for our writer…

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Should I buy Aviva shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

With Aviva shares near 440p, here's what I'd do about this stock now as the business throws off cash and…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy for strong dividend returns!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation shooting beyond 10%, I'm looking at UK shares with strong dividend yields that should help my portfolio grow.

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With a spare £500, I’d consider these as shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he sees these two UK companies as shares to buy for his portfolio even though they've…

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3 pros and 3 cons of buying IAG shares now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith measures up the good and the bad for IAG shares at the moment, with the business in the…

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice when buying stocks

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett has provided investors with some invaluable advice during his investing journey. This Fool is putting some of it…

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After breaking 7,500 points, is 8,000 or 7,000 next for the FTSE 100?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers his opinion on where the FTSE 100 could go from here after enjoying most of the week…

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This AIM lithium stock holds serious growth potential

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

Soaring demand from the electric vehicle market will significantly lift this AIM lithium stock in coming years, says Jacob Ambrose…

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Should I be snapping up Lloyds shares while they’re under 50p?

| Charlie Keough

Sat below 50p, this Fool thinks that at their current price, Lloyds shares could be a strong addition to his…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the hunt for FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy today and hold for years to come. Here…

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares for long-term passive income

| James Yianni

I think these three FTSE 100 companies could give me a great chance at securing dependable income for many years…

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Rolls-Royce shares are falling again! Should I buy on the dip?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are down near 83p, just above their 52-week low of 77p. But does this represent a new buying…

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2022/2023 dividend forecasts: Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, and Barratt Developments

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK housebuilders are paying out some massive dividends at the moment. Edward Sheldon looks at dividend forecasts for three such…

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1 top growth stock two of the UK’s best money managers are buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth shares have taken a hit in 2022 and UK money managers are taking advantage of the share price weakness.…

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

| Roland Head

The Diageo share price has been a reliable performer in uncertain times. Roland Head crunches the numbers and explains what…

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2 growth stocks that could be huge winners in the next decade and beyond!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods sets out why he thinks these two growth stocks could be solid additions to his portfolio over the…

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Are Sainsbury shares a no-brainer buy?

| Kevin Godbold

With Sainsbury shares near 222p, the forward-looking dividend yield is almost 5.7% and that knocks the spots off Tesco!

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Should I buy AstraZeneca shares today?

| Kevin Godbold

AstraZeneca shares have moved higher over several years, but I think there's a powerful reason for me to invest in…

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2 dividend stocks to buy hand over fist

| Harshil Patel

Big dividend yields! Our writer considers some of the best dividend stocks to buy for his long-term Stocks and Shares…

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2 of the best stocks to buy now with £500

| Stephen Wright

I think that Berkshire Hathaway and Activision Blizzard are two of the best shares to buy today. I think they…

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I bought 10 cheap shares. Here’s what happened next

| Cliff D'Arcy

After recent price falls, we bought 10 cheap shares for extra passive income in future. This mini-portfolio offers a tasty…

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Is now a good time to buy Chinese EV stocks as economic growth slows?

| Dr. James Fox

Chinese EV stocks tend to trade at a considerable discount to their US counterparts. And that's one reason I like…

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I’d happily start investing in today’s stock market – here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

The stock market has been moving up even as the economy has been looking shakier. Would our writer start investing…

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Up 22% in a month! This FTSE 100 takeover target could rise further

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

A takeover bid for an FTSE 100 firm is big news. Here's what I'm doing about RS Group shares after…

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Income shares could help me turn £300 into £500. Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer believes investing in the right income shares over the long term could be lucrative. Here is his approach.

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I bought these FTSE 250 shares for fat dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 250 shares have gained in value since I bought them recently. But I still see these stocks…

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Should I buy this REIT to add to the others that pay me juicy dividends?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks closer at this real estate investment trust (REIT) and decides if he would add the shares to…

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How I’d invest £175 a month to target £12,000 of annual passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer's passive income could see him draw a four-figure monthly payout in future. He can put it into action…

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At 513p, could I make big bucks with Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares haven't performed well over the past year. But maybe the share price is bottoming out?

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Persimmon shares crash 20% in 10 weeks. Should I sell now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Persimmon shares have lost a fifth of their value since 6 June. They also fell today after reporting lower revenues…

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Is this the best time to start buying shares in years?

| Alan Oscroft

People rarely start buying shares while stock markets are falling, and we've been through a tough decade. But I think…

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3 firms I’m buying for my Stocks & Shares ISA before September!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks & Shares ISA is an excellent tax-free vehicle for my investments. Here are three stocks I'm looking to…

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Inflation hits 10.1%! 5 shares to buy now!

| John Choong

Inflation has hit double digits and is the highest it has been in 40 years. So, here are five shares…

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The Cineworld share price is down 45% today! What’s going on here?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks in detail at the Cineworld share price collapse and explains how he's reacting as a current shareholder.

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Should I snap up Barclays shares while they’re below 175p?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'm tempted to look beyond recession fears and buy some Barclays shares now to hold as economies recover…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at how he could derive income from two dividend stocks as part of a wider retirement strategy.

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What could higher inflation mean for Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

UK inflation jumped to 10.1% in July, according to ONS data. This was higher than expected. So what does it…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy this month

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes a look at two FTSE 100 stocks flourishing in the current conditions and explains why he's adding…

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