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3 passive income stocks with 8% yields I’d buy with £1k

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares boast 8% dividend yields. Roland Head explains why he thinks they're a safe choice for passive…

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3 cheap dividend stocks I’m getting ready to buy in April

| Stephen Wright

Three dividend stocks that I own in my portfolio are trading at cheap valuations right now. I’m looking at buying…

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Are Aviva shares a passive income gem?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the above-average dividend yield from Aviva shares could help him to add income to his portfolio.

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3 cheap penny stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Roland Head

These unloved penny stocks could be ideal ISA buys, says Roland Head. He's hunting for cheap shares to buy before…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m buying in April

| Cliff D'Arcy

Here are three FTSE 100 shares I'm buying in April. Their dividend yields range from 8.3% to 9.3% a year…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price is up, down, flying around

| G A Chester

The Rolls-Royce share price has been extremely volatile of late. It's an unloved stock but arguably a fundamentally sound and…

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Nuclear energy stocks to watch, according to Freetrade

| Alan Oscroft

Wind and solar power are not the only alternatives to oil and gas. No, Freetrade has been looking at nuclear…

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How I’d invest my first £5,000 today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone looking to invest £5,000 for the first time currently has many options. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses where he'd invest…

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How I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares to earn passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

It could be a good time to boost my passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here’s what I’d do…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice and buying a beaten-down growth stock

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have fallen recently, as inflation rates have soared. I'm listening to Warren Buffett's advice though, and using this…

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Is Cineworld’s share price the best bargain for penny stock investors?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price trades at a massive discount to levels recorded a year ago. Is the market missing a trick…

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3 of the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap FTSE 100 stocks could help me make massive returns over the next decade. Here's why I'd…

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Despite a tough 2022 so far, I’ll keep buying shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The first quarter of 2022 was scary for investors as stock prices swung wildly. But here's why I'll keep on…

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Revealed! How ESG investing can ‘sacrifice financial returns’

| Karl Talbot

New research suggests that ESG investing may not be as ethical as it seems. Here's a look at how ethical…

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Credit card borrowing surges: here’s how to use 0% cards the right way

| Karl Talbot

With recent data highlighting soaring levels of credit card borrowing, Karl Talbot takes a look at how you can use…

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The FTSE 250 fell 10.5% in Q1: is now a good time to invest in the share index?

| Karl Talbot

The first quarter of 2022 was particularly unkind to the FTSE 250, with its value plummeting by 10.5%. So, is…

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American Express suffers ‘technical issues’: should you carry more than one credit card?

| Karl Talbot

Some American Express credit card users have been unable to make payments following 'technical issues'. So, is this a reason…

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My top UK shares to buy and hold in the healthcare sector

| Dr. James Fox

Many medical and healthcare stocks are yet to fully recover from the pandemic. Here are my top UK shares to…

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The best penny stocks to buy before 5 April’s ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the greatest penny stocks to buy before next week's Stocks & Shares ISA deadline.…

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Is the Astra Space share price a bargain?

| John Choong

The Astra Space share price has plummeted 40% since the start of the year. As the firm released guidance for…

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2 cheap picks for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

With this year's deadline fast approaching, I've been looking for stocks with upside potential for my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Does a stock market recovery make it too late to buy the dip?

| Andrew Woods

With a stock market recovery seemingly in progress, I look at two stocks to see if there is still time…

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How I’d invest my first £20,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Maximising a Stocks and Shares ISA ahead of the looming deadline is on my mind, but where should I then…

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Should I buy these 2 FTSE 250 stocks with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

These two FTSE 250 firms have strong historical results, so do they both have places in my long-term portfolio?

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Here’s how Warren Buffett has found UK shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at real-life lessons on finding UK shares to buy from investor Warren Buffett.

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5 investing basics that you should teach your teens ASAP

| Atanas Nikolaev

Investing is a key principle, but we hardly discuss it with our children. Here are five investing basics worth teaching…

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Why the Tesco share price may be heading higher

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical earnings and a recent sales increase, will the Tesco share price soon rise?

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Here’s why I’m invested in renewable energy stocks

| Paul Summers

Recent news has made Paul Summers even more sure that he needs to hold renewable energy stocks in his portfolio.

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4 reasons why I kept investing in index funds while markets were falling

| Atanas Nikolaev

A look at the four reasons why I kept investing in index funds during the last few months of market…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a new Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Got £20,000 burning a hole in your back pocket that you could invest in a new 2022-23 ISA? Here's what…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares could rally to 150p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why there's potential for Rolls-Royce shares to hit 150p in the future, but does note some risks…

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3 top dividend shares for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When dividend shares are placed in an ISA, all income is tax-free. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses three UK dividend stocks…

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2 ridiculously cheap passive income stocks to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Several leading passive income stocks are now trading at exceptionally low P/E ratios with high dividend yields. Is now the…

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3 strong dividend growth shares I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he reckons these three companies could add more dividend growth prospects to his portfolio.

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2 UK growth stocks to buy before the market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK growth stocks have been hit hard in recent months, but now could be the perfect time to start buying.…

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Should I buy Aviva shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva looks set to pay out some huge dividends in the years ahead. But there are risks to the investment…

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I think high oil prices and stock buybacks could send the BP share price soaring

| Stephen Wright

Oil prices are over $100 per barrel. and BP is using excess cash to repurchase shares. Stephen Wright thinks this…

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3 uranium stocks to buy in April for ‘nuclear’ growth

| Roland Head

The uranium price is rising as investors bet on nuclear power. These related stocks could be big winners, argues Roland…

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This dividend stock is a must-have in my portfolio

| Renato Neves

Rio Tinto currently yields over 10%; here’s why I’m a happy shareholder and believe this dividend stock won’t cut that…

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Discovery’s share price has fallen over 65% and is now ripe for picking

| Peter McMullan

With Discovery's share price down significantly, and the streaming space heating up, the company's merger looks like an exciting opportunity.

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