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Why Lloyds shares could soar in value

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are more than just a good passive income source. This blue-chip stock could soar in the coming years.

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The AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) share price is soaring. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) share price has stormed ahead of GlaxoSmithKline in 2022. Do Q1 results justify that outperformance?

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3 ways to grow my Stocks and Shares ISA dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost the passive income generated by his Stocks and Shares ISA. This is how.

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Is now the time to follow Warren Buffett into Apple stock?

| Stephen Wright

After a strong set of earnings and a small decline in the share price, our writer looks at whether now…

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3 reasons the M&G (LON:MNG) share price makes me want to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The M&G (LON:MNG) share price has barely moved overall since it split from Prudential and entered the market in 2019.…

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An unloved FTSE 100 stock I think could soar in 2022!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 retailer has slumped in value over the past 12 months. Is now the time to buy as…

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With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, should I seize the moment?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is now trading in pennies not pounds. Our writer considers what that means for his next…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares I’ll be watching in May

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three UK shares trading at low valuations. All report next month.

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage (SMT) stock could soar in value

| Paul Summers

Scottish Mortgage stock is struggling for positive momentum. This Fool thinks it's only a matter of time.

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My £5-a-day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

With £5 a day to spare and a desire to make money without working for it, our writer would use…

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Top dividend stocks to weather market volatility

| Peter McMullan

Dividend stocks provide income and reduce portfolio volatility when markets become turbulent, hence why I’m looking at these stocks for…

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Is the HSBC share price dip a good time to buy?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has started recovering. What happens next?

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3 top penny stocks I’m buying in May!

| Andrew Woods

Investing in penny stocks can be a great way to build wealth over the long term. As such, I've found…

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2 dividend shares with juicy 8%+ yields to buy in May

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With inflation mounting in the UK, Suraj Radhakrishnan looks at high-yield dividend shares that also offer growth potential for his…

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PayPal earnings matches Q1 estimates. What now?

| John Choong

PayPal just reported earnings for Q1, matching estimates of analysts across the board. With a mixed bag of figures, what's…

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How I’m trying to double my money using a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can take advantage of long-term themes and the tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares…

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Does the Prudential share price make it a top blue-chip buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price has slumped so far in 2022. But I see potentially attractive prospects in the company's new…

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Warren Buffett owns these five shares. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the portfolio of famous share picker Warren Buffett and considers a handful of the shares in…

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Rolls-Royce shares are trading in pennies! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have underperformed over the past year. But is this stock now looking like a good buy for my…

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Pinterest earnings beat Q1 estimates. Here’s why I’m buying the shares

| John Choong

Pinterest just reported Q1 earnings that beat estimates. Since then, its share price has gone up. So here's why I'm…

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The Frontier Developments share price has crashed. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Frontier Developments share price can't stop falling. Is it game over for investors? Not according to this Fool.

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3 top dividend stocks to buy in May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over three top dividend stocks that he thinks offer a good opportunity for him to buy for…

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Is the Barclays share price the FTSE 100’s best buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has been in freefall in 2022. But the stock rose in response to a positive Q1…

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2 reasons to feel nervous about the Lloyds share price

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is a Lloyds shareholder who sees possible storm clouds for the bank. Here's his move on the Lloyds…

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Should I buy Persimmon shares for their massive 11.2% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

If I buy Persimmon shares, I can expect a huge 11.2% dividend yield. But is this householder a good addition…

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Is a zero dividend good?

| Christopher Ruane

Some shares offer zero dividends. Our writer explains why and what this means for his investment decisions

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Where’s the easyJet share price going next?

| Charlie Keough

After a difficult few years, the easyJet share price is gathering some momentum. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether now…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 43% YOY! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have been on a downward trend over the past year. But, for me, this stock is now…

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2 UK shares to buy now with a spare £300

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has identified two shares to buy now for his portfolio that he thinks offer him the chance of…

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Why I think the 37% drop in the Teladoc share price is a huge buying opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Cathie Wood favourite Teladoc Health is down 37% in response to a $6.6bn loss. Our writer take a close look…

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Why the Meta Platforms share price could soar again

| Stephen Wright

Meta Platforms reported earnings last night and the stock is higher in extended trading. Our writer looks at the report…

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Passive income for life with £100 a month? Here’s how I’d do it

| Paul Summers

Generating a solid passive income stream isn't difficult, explains Paul Summers. Just add consistency and patience.

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With inflation at 7%, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 11%

| Harvey Jones

Given near-zero returns on cash it's incredible that FTSE 100 dividend stocks can pay double-digit yields.

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Why I’d forget Tesco and buy this dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock instead!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks that money can buy. Here's why I'd look past Tesco and…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage (LON: SMT) share price has fallen since its 2021 highs. Here's why I might buy today, for…

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A pair of cheap shares to buy in May for 7%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering a couple of cheap shares to buy for his portfolio, each with dividends that could boost…

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Is this penny stock a potentially exciting recovery play?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this outsourcing business, currently trading as a penny stock. Are there signs of life ahead…

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Why the Pantheon Resources (LON:PANR) share price may soon double to 280p

| Andrew Woods

This a company that could be sitting on vast oil reserves. With production potentially imminent, I think the Pantheon Resources…

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At 268p, is the Polymetal International (LON:POLY) share price about to take off?

| Andrew Woods

The war in Ukraine led to a Polmetal share price collapse. With improving revenue figures, however, is it close to…

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This UK growth share has hit a 12-month low. I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth share is set for double-digit rises in sales and profits but its share price is tanking. Our…

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