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I’m buying this stock market dip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's been volatile in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon's been taking advantage of the turbulence and buying shares for…

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Here’s my updated FTSE 100 watchlist for a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the rule over two specific FTSE 100 stocks he wants to buy if both experience swift moves…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

For long-term share investors, there really is no need to fear a stock market crash. They're a fact of life,…

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With the market falling, I’m looking to be strategic with my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Share prices are falling, but investors still need to be careful. Stephen Wright is taking a strategic approach with his…

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My ISA is ready for a stock market meltdown!

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is displaying massive volatility right now. Here's how I'm thinking about this and which stock I want…

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If I buy £1,000 of Rolls-Royce shares today, what could my return be in a year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares are up 377% in 18 months, but how much further can the stock climb, and is it too…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 9.8% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 has some of the best income stocks on the market. And this 9.8%-yielding insurance business could be…

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How I’d invest £10k in this stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market’s on a rampage, rising by double digits since October. Here’s how to capitalise on this momentum while…

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I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA, and aim for a passive income worth £52,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Our writer outlines his strategy and highlights one potentially shrewd investment for…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use Warren Buffett’s strategy to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett built his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. Here’s how investors with no savings can strive to follow in…

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How to target a £45,210 second income starting with an empty ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how British investors can aim to unlock a massive five-figure second income by leveraging the power of a brand-new…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This is how to build an 8%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA that lasts for the long term. Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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If I had £3,000 and was new to the stock market, I’d buy these 2 shares

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had some cash tucked away and was just starting out in the stock market, here are businesses…

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Why the NatWest share price climbed 17% in July

| Stephen Wright

The NatWest share price isn’t showing signs of slowing down after an outstanding 12 months. Is it too late to…

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Could investing £10k in this FTSE stock really earn me a £1,631 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The shares of this FTSE enterprise currently pay the highest yield among the 350 largest UK businesses. Are these dividends…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy cheap UK shares to retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying cheap UK shares can have a profound impact on long-term wealth, even when starting later in life. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £4,135-a-month passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a growth stock that he believes can help a portfolio grow to the point where it generates…

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Would you take £10,000 in cash, or a £100 monthly passive income?

| Stephen Wright

£10,000's a decent amount of cash. But investors should be careful not to underestimate the long-term value of a regular…

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Is this my last chance to create a huge second income?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks offer attractive second income opportunities, but investors may need to act soon to capitalise on low valuations as…

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Here’s how I’d aim to earn a ton of passive income starting from scratch

| Charlie Carman

Earning passive income from the stock market can be the key to a long and happy retirement. Our writer explains…

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Why I’m buying more of this cheap FTSE 100 stock, even though it’s falling

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's keen to buy the dip regarding a FTSE 100 stock he already owns, due to…

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Why the Persimmon share price soared 18% in July

| Stephen Wright

The Persimmon share price outpaced the rest of the FTSE 100 in July as a new government brought new potential…

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As the FTSE 100 approaches new highs, UK shares still look cheap

| Stephen Wright

US stocks are expensive and emerging markets can bring economic risks. Stephen Wright thinks UK shares offer investors the best…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £61,931 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide me with a sizeable second income to supplement my pension or even enable…

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Will the stock market crash in August?

| Harvey Jones

Investors are nervous, particularly in the US, as they anticipate a stock market crash next month. Here's what Harvey Jones…

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My top 2 shares to buy in August

| Stephen Wright

While things haven’t been easy for consumer-facing companies in 2024, Stephen Wright sees opportunities to buy shares in August to…

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Here’s how I’d start investing this August with £850

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he'd take now if he'd never bought shares before and wanted to start investing in…

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3 simple steps to a second income of £50,000!

| Dr. James Fox

Turning our savings into a sizeable second income might be easier than many of us think. Our writer explains how…

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How to invest £1,000 a month in an ISA and target a passive income of £100k

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us would love some form of passive income. Our writer details the sacrifices and a tried-and-tested strategy to…

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2 famous shares I’d give a wide berth to in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

These shares may be very well-known by stock market investors, but I'd still avoid them at all costs as we…

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With a spare £380, I’d start buying shares with these 3 steps

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his stock market experience to explain how he would start buying shares now with just a few…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target big passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool looks at a couple of key elements of Warren Buffett's investing philosophy that he thinks can help him…

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I put £5k into a FTSE All-Share tracker fund one year ago. Here’s what I have now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled at how well his FTSE All-Share tracker has done over the last 12 months. So why's…

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If I put £20k into a FTSE 100 tracker fund, I’d get this as a second income

| Ben McPoland

A lot of UK investors have money in Footsie trackers. Here, Ben McPoland explores how big a second income he…

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History suggests these UK shares might soar if interest rates are cut in August

| Paul Summers

Some UK shares could rocket if interest rates fall from its 5.25% high next month. And there's one our writer…

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2 boring but beautiful FTSE 100 stocks to add to my ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over a couple of FTSE 100 stocks that he really likes the look of, even though they…

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2 things I think investors have missed regarding the Burberry share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the fall in the Burberry share price but explains why he feels the need to take…

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What would I do if Rolls-Royce shares plunged 50%? History suggests a big decline is coming

| Ben McPoland

While Rolls-Royce shares have delivered massive outperformance in recent years, they also have a history of significant declines.

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2 of the widest moats in the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

A durable competitive advantage is key to a good investment. And Stephen Wright thinks a couple of FTSE 100 firms…

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Will the 5.6% BT Group dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores whether BT Group can continue hiking its dividend and if the telecoms giant belongs in his income…

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