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Is this 8% dividend yield stock worth buying in February?

| Hamish Cassidy

Imperial Brands has an 8% dividend yield. With rising inflation rates, is now the perfect time for me to add…

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The ITM share price: exciting venture or looming disaster?

| Andrew Woods

While some have cast doubt on hydrogen power, are recent results indicating that the ITM share price could surge?

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The Lloyds share price is up 6% in 2022. Buy now while it’s cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price hit 56p earlier this year, but is now only 6% up in 2022. With the shares…

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How I would target £200 a month in dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

With a monthly target of £200 in passive income, our writer explains how he would aim to achieve the goal…

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Personal Finance

Ask a Foolish question: “can I buy US stocks through a stocks and shares ISA?”

| Ruby Layram

Ruby Layram takes a look at everything you need to know about trading US stocks here in the UK through…

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Do I buy FTSE 100 stock NatWest’s cheap shares after 2021’s £3bn profit?

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 bank NatWest made nearly £3bn of profit in 2021. Is this stock far too cheap today? And should…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d spend £1,000 on for a passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy to help me generate a passive income. Here's a proven…

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My top 3 UK income stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why these are some of his favourite income stocks to buy on the UK market today, considering…

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My ‘one hour a week’ plan to build £250 a month in passive income

| James Reynolds

Passive income is, in many ways, the key to financial freedom, but it can feel difficult and stressful for first-time…

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Personal Finance

Don’t let inflation destroy your nest egg: consider a stocks and shares ISA

| Jennifer Laird

Worried about inflation and rising living costs eroding your savings? A stocks and shares ISA might be the solution you're…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold until 2032

| Rupert Hargreaves

These penny stocks have attractive income and growth credentials, which could make them great investments for the next decade.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in easyJet shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

easyJet shares are heading in an upward trajectory, but can this performance continue and restore the stock to its former…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching, Zaven Boyrazian explores two penny stocks that could be set to…

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Personal Finance

Triple storm for State Pension as inflation hits

| Rosemary McEwen

Without protection from the triple lock, the State Pension is no match for the sharp rise in inflation. Is it…

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What’s going on with the Clipper Logistics share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Clipper Logistics share price has surged by more than half in a year, Christopher Ruane explains why -- and…

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How I’d invest to generate £1k a month in dividend income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would invest over the next decade to generate a dividend income of £1,000 a month…

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UK shares are rising. Here are 2 stocks I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is having a good run in 2022, and outperforming other markets such as the US. Here,…

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Personal Finance

Is the housing crisis jeopardising my retirement prospects?

| Katie Royals

Katie Royals is concerned that the current housing crisis is jeopardising her retirement prospects and those of other first-time buyers.…

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5 UK oil stocks to consider as energy prices skyrocket

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Oil prices are surging due to rising demand, low inventories, and underinvestment in rigs. Ed Sheldon highlights five UK oil…

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Can Meta stock outperform the S&P 500?

| Stuart Blair

Meta stock has fallen around 40% over the past month to $200. After this recent crash, can this tech stock…

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These are the five most-bought sustainable investment funds in the last year

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy examines the five most-bought sustainable investment funds in the last year, exploring how they invest and looking at…

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Invest in shares like Warren Buffett in the event of a stock market crash

| Andy Ross

Warren Buffett is a proven stockpicker with an amazing track record and this is how our writer thinks his success…

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Investing lessons from the UK’s first ISA millionaire

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Lord Lee of Trafford turned £126,000 of ISA contributions into a million in just 16 years. So what can we…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has crashed 60%. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation fund (ARKK) has lost nearly 60% of its value since its February 2021 peak. Should I…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could significantly grow my wealth by 2030!

| G A Chester

Despite exciting growth prospects, these three FTSE 100 stocks are currently on offer at discounts of up to 33% to…

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Here’s where I think the Rolls-Royce share price is headed next

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is underperforming the FTSE 100 this year. Dan Appleby looks at where the stock might go…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have crashed. Is it time to buy?

| Roland Head

Has the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price bottomed out, or are further falls likely? Roland Head investigates.

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3 reasons I’d buy NatWest shares after the strong results last week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith digests the latest results from the bank and discusses why he's thinking of buying NatWest shares for his…

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Is the IAG share price ready to take off?

| Stuart Blair

The IAG share price is still extremely low compared to pre-pandemic levels. With signs of a recovery in tourism, will…

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A top pick I’d buy if there’s a stock market crash!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There could be a stock market crash just around the corner. But I see it as an opportunity to snap…

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2 hot dividend stocks I’m eyeing up for March with £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers two dividend stocks from the FTSE 250 that yield a minimum of 5.5% at the moment for…

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3 easy tips to help me increase my passive income this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the ideas he uses when trying to squeeze the most out of his dividend stocks…

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Does the surging BT share price make the stock a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The surging BT share price makes the company one of the best performers in the FTSE 100. Dan Appleby looks…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy or avoid iShares Global Clean Energy ETF?

| Niki Jerath

Is iShares Global Clean Energy ETF still a credible long-term exchange traded fund for my portfolio or are there too…

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I’d double my money with this FTSE stock, according to City analysts

| Dan Appleby, CFA

This FTSE stock has been terrible investment over recent years. But there could be a turnaround developing, so could I…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy if markets keep falling

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stocks he's got his eye on if the 2022 sell-off continues.

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A ‘rock-solid’ FTSE 100 company with an 8.5% dividend yield

| James Reynolds

Dividend yields higher than 5% aren’t uncommon, but rarely are they built on solid foundations. Our writer explains why he…

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I’d buy this FTSE 250 income stock trading at a 52-week low

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks this FTSE 250 stock looks undervalued as a growth and income investment for the…

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Could I double my money if I buy at this BT share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the current BT share price undervalues the company and its potential over the next…

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How I’d invest £1k in a Stocks and Share ISA for passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would generate a passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA with a lump sum…

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