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I’d buy these 3 cheap stocks for more passive income today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love using share dividends to generate extra passive income/cash for me. Here are three cheap stocks that I'd happily…

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3 reasons why there could be a stock market boom in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index might be getting weaker right now, but Manika Premsingh believes that there are still three reasons…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend stocks for me to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 dividend landscape could look very different next year from how it looks now. Here is how Manika…

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3 reasons dividend shares can make great passive income ideas

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks some of the best passive income ideas are dividend shares. Here he shares a trio of reasons…

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2 stay-at-home stocks to consider if omicron forces a lockdown

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some stay-at-home stocks that he's got on his watch list incase the variant forces tighter restrictions…

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3 nearly penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I don't think UK share investors like me need to buy expensive stocks to make big money. Here are three…

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Here’s how I’m investing to beat inflation and low interest rates

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With the current high levels of inflation and low interest rates, here’s how I’m investing my portfolio to succeed over…

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This penny stock is putting Boohoo and ASOS to shame! Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

This penny stock is bucking the trend of its AIM-listed peers and multiplying investors' money. Paul Summers takes a closer…

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This growth pick could be one of the best stocks to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan identifies and explores a growth stock he believes could be one of the best stocks to buy now…

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Should I buy shares in this FTSE 250 automotive stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a FTSE 250 automotive stock and decides whether or not he would add shares to…

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UK housing boom: 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The housing market is at its busiest since the 2007 boom. And I think these two FTSE 100 shares are…

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3 UK shares I wish I’d bought in the last stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers three UK shares he wish he had bought in the last stock market crash -- and what…

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Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 index crashes below 7,000 

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that there is little doubt that the FTSE 100 index could dip below 7,000 now. But that…

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Is Moderna stock a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Moderna stock is rallying after a new strain of the Covid virus was announced. Dan Appleby looks at the company…

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How would Warren Buffett invest £350?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer wanted to invest just £350, what could he learn from billionaire investor Warren Buffett? The answer might…

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Why has the FTSE 100 consistently underperformed the S&P 500?

| Natasha Bailey

Does the motto ‘buy local’ make sense when my money is at stake? Unless things change dramatically, buying a FTSE…

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Stock market crash incoming? I’d buy these 3 UK shares regardless!

| G A Chester

Fears of the Omicron virus variant and a stock market crash are rising, but I wouldn't let it stop me…

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Can the easyJet (EZJ) share price end 2021 on a high?

| Paul Summers

The easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) share price is steady today despite announcing another big loss. Can it get firmly back on…

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Personal Finance

Act now! House prices are forecast to rise by 2.5% in January 2022

| Sean LaPointe

With house prices forecast to rise by 2.5% in January 2022, Sean LaPointe takes a look at the options currently…

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A penny stock I’d buy as stock markets crash

| Royston Wild

It can pay to be prepared for when stock markets crash. Here's a top penny stock I'm thinking of buying…

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Up almost 15% today! Should I buy shares in Future?

| Kevin Godbold

In the face of all the unknowns regarding the Omicron variant of Covid-19, many stocks look weak. But this one…

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I want passive income! Here’s how I make money while sleeping for the price of a coffee

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for a passive income? Zaven Boyrazian is. He explores how sacrificing a daily cup of coffee could be the…

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Which shares should I buy to join the $13.1trn 5G revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

5G is on track to becoming a multi-trillion-dollar industry, but which shares should I buy to profit from this once-in-a-decade…

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How I can use a market crash to boost my passive income from stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how lower share prices can actually help to increase his dividend yield, allowing him to potentially pick…

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5 of the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are some of the best shares to buy now, argues Rupert Hargreaves, considering their growth and turnaround prospects.

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Personal Finance

Retirement aproaching? 34% of older adults are unprepared

| Rosemary McEwen

One in three older workers has no plan for retirement. Looking ahead can help to make retiring a positive process…

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The IAG share price fell 10% last week. Is this an opportunity for me to buy the shares?

| Charlie Keough

After a fall in the IAG share price following the emergence of Omicron, Charlie Keough looks at whether this presents…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: why there’s a surge in over 50s seeking financial advice

| Jennifer Laird

Almost half of the UK's IFAs have reported a spike in the number of over 50s seeking financial advice. Here's…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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3 penny stocks to buy for growth

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best penny stocks to buy for growth, says this Fool, who would acquire all…

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I would look out for these 3 warning signs with dividend stocks

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to build wealth, but here are some warning signs that I…

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A dirt-cheap UK share I’d buy after the stock market crash

| Royston Wild

I already own this ultra-cheap UK share in my portfolio. And I'm thinking of adding more of it following recent…

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This penny stock just crashed! Is it now a screaming buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’m looking to see if this penny stock is a bargain after its over 40% share price crash. It shows…

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£1,000 to invest? Here are 2 cheap dividend stocks to buy now

| Dan Appleby, CFA

After last week’s market volatility, I’m looking for bargain dividend stocks for my portfolio. Here are two that I think…

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What can Fundsmith’s Terry Smith teach an investor with £1,000?

| Paul Summers

Multimillionaire Terry Smith manages a £27bn fund, but this Fool thinks those if he had just £1,000 to invest, he…

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Is Lloyds’ share price now too cheap for me to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price is looking incredibly cheap from both an earnings and income perspective. Should I buy it for…

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3 cheap stocks I’d buy now for extra passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a huge fan of passive income, I'm drawn to cheap stocks paying out fat cash dividends. Here are three…

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Will Rolls-Royce become a penny stock again?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed as the new coronavirus variant makes investors nervous. Will it continue to fall and…

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2 dirt-cheap stocks to buy for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

After the market fell last week, I’ve been looking for bargain stocks to buy. Here are two I’m considering for…

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The BT share price leapt by over 6% on Monday. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price leapt by 10% on Monday morning, before closing up 6%. This followed rumours of a bid…

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Personal Finance

These were the most popular stocks among UK investors last week

| Karl Talbot

Stock markets slumped last week following the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant. So which shares have UK investors been…

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