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Here’s how I’d start generating passive income today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Generating passive income from my investments is a primary goal of mine. Here's how I would start investing today to…

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£3k to invest? Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in 2022

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 index includes top-performing shares. Harshil Patel looks at what will be driving the market in 2022 and…

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How I’d use these Warren Buffett techniques to buy quality UK shares

| Harshil Patel

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has an excellent track record when it comes to stock-picking. Harshil Patel looks at some of…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares to buy with £1,000

| Stuart Blair

Accoriding to JP Morgan, UK shares look extremely cheap right now. Here are two that I think are no-brainer buys…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy for my portfolio. Here are two top blue-chips on…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in dividend shares to target £500 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to generate £500 of passive income annually by investing £5,000 into three UK…

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The NASDAQ is having its worst January EVER. Here are the best stocks I’m eyeing up

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over why the NASDAQ has had such a poor start to the year and which are the…

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How I’d use £35 a week to build passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to set up passive income streams for a fiver a day? Our writer thinks so and…

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Royal Mail shares: where are they going next?

| Andrew Woods

Royal Mail shares have been volatile, so will short-term issues subside? Andrew Woods investigates where this stock might be heading…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares today

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in the stock market after recent turbulence, our writer picks four shares he would buy for…

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2 top UK dividend growth stocks for 2022

| James J. McCombie

Halma and Bunzl both fit my criteria for dividend growth stocks and I would consider buying them in 2022 and…

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Why are FTSE 100 banking stocks big gainers today?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 banks are some of the biggest gainers in today’s trading. Why is that? And can it continue?

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As the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price crashes, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price has lost almost a quarter of its value already in 2022. Could this be a…

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easyJet and Wizz Air: what’s next for these FTSE 250 airline stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 airlines have faced uncertain times in the past. But could the future be better? And if yes,…

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2 hot shares to buy for February

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to February and beyond, our writer highlights two well-known shares he would currently consider buying for his portfolio.

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1 of my best stocks to buy now and hold for a long time!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details one of his best stocks to buy now and hold and explains why the shares could boost…

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This FTSE growth stock looks dirt-cheap right now!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a popular FTSE growth stock that has seen its share price dip in recent months. Is now…

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1 top dividend stock to buy and hold in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best dividend stocks for his portfolio. Here is one he likes the…

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Thinking of investing in buy-to-let? Consider this property ETF as well!

| Niki Jerath

Buy-to-let property can offer passive income in the form of stable cash-flows. Is there a place for this real estate…

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Here’s why the boohoo share price makes me want to buy more

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has plunged to a five-year low. But can strong earnings growth resume, and will…

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Switch off and save: 5 appliances that use lots of electricity

| Rosemary McEwen

Which electrical appliances should we switch off to save more money? Making these 5 small changes can help combat the…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock to buy for 2022 and beyond!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock with an established brand that is currently experiencing an upturn in fortunes.

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What’s going on with the Dr Martens share price?

| Paul Summers

The Dr Martens share price (LON:DOCS) continues to tumble. Paul Summers asks whether this selling pressure is justified.

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Why the State Pension age increase is set to hit low earners the hardest

| Sean LaPointe

The State Pension age in the UK is rising. Sean LaPointe takes a look at why low earners in the…

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2 no-brainer UK shares I’d buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While inflation is on the rise, there are some UK shares that have managed to counter and even profit from…

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Big investment funds love this small-cap stock and I’d buy it now for growth

| Kevin Godbold

Why I'd align with the investment institutions -- including Soros -- and buy this small-cap growth stock now.

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: is now a good time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust are down 20% since the start of 2022. But is now the time to…

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How to switch your energy provider and reduce your monthly bills

| Ruby Layram

With energy bills set to rise by around 50% in April, Ruby Layram reveals how to switch your energy provider…

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1 UK renewable energy stock I’d buy and another I’d avoid

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Renewable energy stocks are gaining in popularity, but not all of them will be winners. Zaven Boyrazian investigates two opportunities.

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2 tech stocks I’d buy ASAP before they recover!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tech stocks have been hit hard with many seeing double-digit declines, but is this actually a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Cost of living crisis: the shocking number of unpaid household bills in January

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals that the cost of living crisis is having a big impact on household finances. So why are…

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Forget the Cash ISA. I’d buy these cheap dividend stocks today!

| Paul Summers

With the value of cash being eroded by the day, Paul Summers thinks these cheap dividend stocks are worth the…

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2 UK shares I’d buy before the stock market rallies

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The rising volatility in the market has created many share-buying opportunities for UK investors. Zaven Boyrazian explores two of these.

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4.8% dividend yield! A cheap ‘nearly’ penny stock I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for my shares portfolio in 2022. Here's a…

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The in-demand side hustle that could earn you £7,500 extra!

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to supplement your income with a side hustle? Check out this side hustle that could earn you up to…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy while the market’s having a tantrum

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The price of many UK growth shares have plummeted in recent weeks, but are some of these stocks now too…

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Are ISAs still worth it? 3 ISA claims that are not correct

| Atanas Nikolaev

There are claims made about ISAs that make people wonder whether they are still worth considering. Here are three ISA…

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Investing panic: why my portfolio dropped 10% last week

| Katie Royals

Investing has been a bit of a rollercoaster recently. Katie Royals takes a look at what has caused the markets…

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2 high-yielding REITs to buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights…

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Should I buy Tesla stock now?

| Paul Summers

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has tumbled 22% in 2022 so far. Is the company's latest earnings update enough to convince this…

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