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Forget dividend shares. Are growth stocks the real path to a lucrative second income?

Dividends are great, but this Fool UK writer is considering the future prospects of two promising UK growth shares to…

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2 dividend shares I’d avoid like the plague in today’s stock market

The UK stock market is full of high-yield dividend shares that could equate to a steady stream of passive income.…

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With as little as £300 a month invested, this stock could net £16,000 a year in passive income

Putting a few hundred pounds each month into the stock market could eventually generate a five-figure annual passive income, this…

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I’d buy 8,150 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to lock in £1,000 a year in passive income

The FTSE 250 is a treasure trove of shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one I’d snap up now to…

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7%+ dividend yields! Here are 2 of the best UK shares to consider buying in June

This Fool has been searching for UK shares with the best dividend yields. Here are two he thinks investors should…

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Down 51% in a year! I reckon this oversold FTSE 100 stock is now ripe for a comeback

This FTSE 100 company has been in decline for several years, but Mark David Hartley reckons the stock could be…

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Top brokers are buying these dividend stocks! I plan to snap them up while the yields are still high

The UK market is booming and dividend stocks are ripe for the picking. Our writer is considering two shares that…

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Minimal savings? Here’s how I’d start investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an ideal way for investors to get the most out of their hard-earned money…

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The United Utilities share price is recovering after mixed earnings report and sewage spill

Is a mild increase in revenue and slightly boosted dividend enough to save the United Utilities share price in light…

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To aim for £1,000 a month in passive income, should I buy growth shares or value shares?

Deciding which shares are the best to invest in is important when considering long-term passive income. However, there are several…

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Up 32% this month! Is it finally time to buy this falling FTSE 250 stock?

After years of consistent losses that have slashed the share price in half, this troubled FTSE 250 stock’s making sudden…

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming major US indexes! These are the top stocks leading the charge

While UK companies continue to jump ship to the US, the FTSE 100 is beating major indexes across the pond.…

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An extra £50 every night while sleeping? It’s possible with dividend stocks!

Our writer dreams of having an extra £50 a day to blow on whatever takes his fancy, so he's devised…

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Is there still time to snap up this ex-penny stock in May?

A penny stock no more but a promising low-cap company nonetheless. Our writer examines the growth prospects of this sustainable…

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2 reliable growth stocks I’d consider for a new Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

There's still lots of time to pack that Stocks and Shares ISA with all the best mid-cap UK growth stocks…

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Unsure how to invest? I’d follow these 2 pieces of advice from investing genius Warren Buffett

Taking a page from Warren Buffett's playbook, this Fool considers two key principles that could unlock stock market riches. 

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to retire with a £1,637 monthly passive income

Forget the nine-to-five grind! Building a treasure chest of diversified stocks could be the ticket to a lifetime of passive…

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Why did the Phoenix Group share price jump 7% last week?

Phoenix Group is a large-cap FTSE 100 insurance stock with a share price that saw some solid gains last week.…

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With its 7% dividend yield, I think this undervalued FTSE 250 stock is an opportunity not to miss

This high-yield dividend payer is a solid FTSE 250 value share with decent growth potential. Not only that, but it's…

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Up 10% in a day! Is this the start of a rally for this FTSE 100 stock?

It’s not every day that a share on the FTSE 100 jumps 10%. This Fool is on a mission to…

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The smartest way to put £500 in dividend stocks right now

For many years, the UK stock market has been a treasure trove of dividend stocks paying high yields. But will…

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How I’d allocate my £20k allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Mark David Hartley considers the benefits of investing in a diversified mix of growth and value shares using a Stocks…

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£10k in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £27,000

Our writer explains how he'd invest £10k into dividend shares via an ISA with the goal of building up a…

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With impressive 7% dividend yields, I’d seriously consider these 2 popular British shares to buy in May

Picking the right dividend shares to buy can result in spectacular returns. This Fool is weighing the prospects of these…

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1 high-growth FTSE 250 stock that I’d buy and hold for years

I'm eyeing FTSE 250 growth stocks to add to my portfolio in May. With a solid track record of returns,…

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UK stock markets take off! The FTSE 100 is beating major global indexes, but who’s leading the pack?

The UK stock market is enjoying spectacular growth this year, driven by local banks and one of our largest mining…

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Down 20% this month, can this struggling FTSE 100 stock recover?

Shares in delivery company Ocado are down considerably this month, continuing a multi-year trend. Is there still hope for this…

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2 penny stocks this Fool thinks could deliver phenomenal returns!

Penny stocks are a risky but exciting asset class to invest in, prone to wild volatility. Our writer thinks he's…

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Turning a £20k ISA into an annual second income of £30k? It’s possible!

This Fool UK writer is exploring how to harness the power of dividend shares and compound returns to build a…

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3 market-beating international investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA

It always pays to look for new ways to add extra diversity to a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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A solid track record and 5.4% yield, this is my top dividend stock pick for May

A great dividend stock is about more than its yield. When hunting for dividend heroes, I look at several metrics…

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£8k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to retire with an annual passive income of £30,000

Getting old needn't be a struggle. Even with a small pot of savings, it's possible to build up a decent…

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Up 14% in a day! Is this embattled FTSE 250 company on the road to recovery?

The sudden price surge in a lesser-known FTSE 250 stock caught my attention today. I decided to find out what’s…

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Rolls-Royce shares: tapped out at £4 or poised to climb further?

Rolls-Royce shares are finally showing signs of faltering after months of gains. Can they still climb further or is a…

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Up 30%, this FTSE 100 stock has been my best buy in 2024

I’m considering the prospects of my best-performing FTSE 100 stock this year. Can this major UK bank continue to make…

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Lloyds share price hanging on to 50p ahead of Wednesday’s Q1 earnings report. Where to now?

Down in April and with low earnings expected this week, Mark David Hartley investigates where the Lloyds share price might…

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Shell hints at UK exit: will the BP share price take a hit?

I’m checking the pulse of the BP share price after UK markets reeled recently at the mere thought of FTSE…

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3 top US dividend stocks for value investors to consider in 2024

I’m searching far and wide to find the best dividend stocks that money can buy. Do the Americans have more…

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2 spectacular passive income stocks I’d feel confident going all in on

While it's true that diversification is key when it comes to safe and reliable investing, these two passive income stocks…

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I think this FTSE 250 trust has all the right ingredients to lock in long-term profits

Today I'm examining the prospects of a private equity investment trust on the FTSE 250 that caught my attention recently…

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