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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares before the general election

Is this a good time to buy UK shares? Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities for investors looking to buy…

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Be prepared for a FTSE 100 correction, says the Bank of England

The Bank of England recently suggested that a stock market correction had become more likely. Our writer takes a closer…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in July for growth and passive income?

Stephen Wright thinks falling prices present opportunities to buy FTSE 100 shares. Three in particular stand out to him in…

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£10k to invest? Here are 3 areas of the stock market I like for the second half of 2024

Edward Sheldon believes that these three areas of the stock market could generate attractive returns in the second half of…

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2 cheap shares I’ve spotted in my July bargain hunt

Jon Smith thinks he's spotted a couple of cheap shares based on recent share price falls and the subsequent valuation…

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If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

Investing in a FTSE 250 index tracker fund helps investors grow their wealth on autopilot. But how much money have…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rallies?

The FTSE 100 is up by more than 12% since January 2024 as inflation falls to 2%, but is Lloyds…

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The best FTSE 100 stocks of 2024… so far

The FTSE 100 is up 6.5% since the start of the year, but a look past the headlines reveals some…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d aim to invest it for a second income of £1k a year

Here’s how I’d aim to make an upfront investment to generate an annual second, unearned income from these shares.

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With a spare £380, I’d start investing like this

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how he’d start investing with a few hundred pounds if…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my passive income

Ben McPoland shines a light on two FTSE 250 trusts he feels have the potential to provide him with very…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now the general election is almost behind us?

The stock market hates uncertainty, so we may see a surge for FTSE 100 shares late next week once the…

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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3 things that could dash the Nvidia share price rally

Jon Smith doesn't dispute the strong recovery in the Nvidia share price recently, but flags up several points that investors…

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Huge gains and 9% yields: why now’s an amazing time to be a stock market investor

The stock market’s generating fantastic returns in 2024. Whether you're looking for gains or income, it’s a great time to…

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With a 7% yield and 4.1 P/E, is this the best passive income stock on the FTSE 350?

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. While our writer isn't buying this stock yet, he believes it's worth…

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£10,000 in savings? That could become a second income worth £6,946

This Fool's already thinking about a second income for later life. With £10,000 of savings, here's how he'd get things…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a stunning £38,023 a year passive income

Harvey Jones says investing regular sums in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant way of building up a…

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No savings at 25? I’d start by investing £3k in these 3 red-hot FTSE 100 shares

Harvey Jones thinks these three FTSE 100 stocks would be a great way to kickstart a portfolio of UK shares.…

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These FTSE stocks could surge with inflation back at 2%

Jon Smith explains several reasons why lower inflation is good for FTSE stocks, and provides examples of those he thinks…

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Here’s how I’d aim to get rich with Warren Buffett’s strategy, starting with just £500

Our author says Warren Buffett's strategy of long-term wealth building can make even the most humble of us richer over…

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Why I can’t afford to not invest in these FTSE 100 shares

Jon Smith explains why certain FTSE 100 shares from sectors including banking and property have driven the index's gains recently.

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This UK stock has gained 42% since I bought it, but I think it’s still a bargain

Jon Smith outlines his reasons for thinking that a UK stock he owns has the potential to keep rallying for…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to grow that into £1m and generate passive income

Our author says turning £20k into £1m is really possible with patience and strategy. Here's how he's planning his passive…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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If I’d put £15k into this FTSE 250 stock in 2008, I’d have over £1.26m today

This multi-billion-pound business has created plenty of millionaires over the last 16 years, but can it repeat this performance?

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If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

Investing in a FTSE 100 index fund is a terrific way to start building wealth passively with minimum effort. But…

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I’d start investing by buying shares with these 3 characteristics

Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing if he was beginning from scratch, using a trio of key principles…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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I’d start investing £1,000 a month from July for £60,000 passive income!

Dr James Fox explains how to capitalise on tax-free investment allowances in order to earn a life-changing passive income.

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Starting from scratch at 40? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

Warren Buffett’s golden rule could be the key that unlocks tremendous wealth for long-term investors, even when starting later in…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

With the right game plan, a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA can be transformed into a six-figure nest egg in…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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Is it better to start buying shares with £5,000 or £500?

Does it make sense to start buying shares with more money, or less? Our writer shares his take on some…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few FTSE shares

These FTSE shares have turned long-term investors into multi-millionaires! Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the winning traits to look for.

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The great stock market recovery is under way!

A new bull market's here, and UK stocks are already surging in double digits! But even with this momentum, there…

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4 new stocks I’ve bought for my ISA and SIPP in 2024!

This Fool highlights four very different shares he's added to his SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios so far…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d hunt the best UK shares to try and double my money

There are lots of different strategies to double our money using UK shares, but Zaven Boyrazian breaks down one of…

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