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Why I’m keen to buy the dip after the Aviva share price fell in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why investors shouldn't be spooked by the fall in the Aviva share price last month and explains…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in May

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month. Two UK stocks are…

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If I’d put £836 into National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how much profit he'd have from National Grid shares if he'd purchased them before the pandemic changed…

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Will the UK stock market crash in May?

| Harvey Jones

Investor optimism is high after the UK stock market enjoyed a strong April. Harvey Jones is wary about the month…

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Should I buy BT while the share price is low and aim to sell high later?

| Kevin Godbold

The BT share price has increased strongly before, and there's a case to be made that it may do so…

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Why the Anglo American share price shot up 40% in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the best-performing FTSE 100 stock from the past month and explains why the Anglo American share price…

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3 of my top stocks to consider buying in May

| Stephen Wright

With parts of the market looking expensive, Stephen Wright thinks a focus on quality is the way to go for…

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Is National Grid too boring for my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for a solid FTSE 100 dividend growth stock for this year's Stocks and Shares ISA limit.…

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If I put £10k in this FTSE 100 stock, it could pay me a £1,800 second income over the next 2 years

| Ben McPoland

A FTSE 100 stock is carrying a mammoth 10% dividend yield and this writer reckons it could contribute towards an…

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2 UK shares I’d sell in May… if I owned them

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright would be willing to part with a couple of UK shares – but only because others look like…

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I’ve just met Warren Buffett’s first rule of investing. Here are 3 ways I did it

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has surprised himself by living up to Warren Buffett's most important investment rule. But is his success down…

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I’d start buying shares with these 5 questions

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a handful of selection criteria he would use to start buying shares -- or invest for the…

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1 big-cap stock I’d consider buying with the FTSE 100 around 8,000

| Kevin Godbold

With several contenders it’s been a tough choice. But here are my top FTSE 100 stock picks, despite the buoyant…

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How do I build a million pound Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan, a decent investment strategy, and a long-term mindset, a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA may…

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Up 40% in a month! But have I left it too late to buy this top FTSE 100 performer?

| Harvey Jones

This dividend growth stock has smashed the FTSE 100 over the last month. Yet Harvey Jones is approaching it with…

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Top 10 stocks and funds that ISA investors have been buying

| Ben McPoland

Here are the investments that early bird ISA investors have been adding to their portfolios recently, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.

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A £1k investment in this FTSE 250 stock 10 years ago would be worth £17,242 today

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop shares have been a spectacularly good investment over the last 10 years. And Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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What grows at 12% and outperforms the FTSE 100?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s been looking at a FTSE 100 stock that’s consistently beaten the index and thinks has the potential to…

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53% of British adults could be making a huge ISA mistake

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of Britons today are missing out on the opportunity to build tax–free wealth because they don’t have an…

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If I put £750 into a SIPP every month, could I retire a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a high-quality FTSE 100 stock that could contribute towards building him a large SIPP portfolio in future.

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3 top investment trusts that ‘green’ up my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Gaurav Sharma

I’ll be buying more of these investment trusts for my Stocks and Shares ISA given the sustainable and stable returns…

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Why this FTSE 100 company is the first I’m buying for my 24/25 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jesse Williamson

As a new Stocks and Shares ISA year gets underway, it’s time to start searching for my next additions. Barclays…

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How investing £800 a month could help me live off my second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can make a second income to live off later in life and shares one stock…

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With no savings at 40, I’d buy and hold these 2 FTSE 250 stocks to retirement

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two FTSE 250 stocks that he believes offer long-term value for an investors that's looking to build…

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2 under-the-radar investment trusts I’d buy for a new Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are two fantastic trusts that I'd happily snap up today if I were building a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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1 simple Vanguard ETF could turn £500 per month into £54,159 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how investing just a few hundred quid in an ETF can lead to a substantial passive income…

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£20,000 in a new ISA? Here’s how I’d target a lifelong second income

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Just something to make life that bit easier, or to help us navigate challenging…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to generate a ton of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income's a hot topic in the financial world right now with elevated returns on savings and some huge dividend…

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What will a general election mean for the UK stock market?

| James Beard

The Prime Minister must hold an election before 28 January 2025. Our writer considers what the consequences might be for…

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Is the Lloyds share price overvalued right now?

| Ken Hall

This Fool has loved watching the Lloyds share price climb higher in 2024. Here are three good reasons why I’m…

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Investor warning: I’d listen to Warren Buffett before buying Lloyds shares

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares look like a bargain, especially compared to their US counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there might be a…

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2 under-the-radar UK shares investors should consider snapping up

| Sumayya Mansoor

Two UK shares have caught the eye of our writer. She explains why investors should be taking a closer look…

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Using the Warren Buffett approach, here are 2 British stocks I like

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explores two UK stocks he likes and feels Warren Buffett might like too, based on the great man's…

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3 things I’d do now to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains three steps he'd take to start buying shares for the very first time, if he'd never invested…

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2 under-the-radar FTSE 100 stocks under £2

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith identifies two FTSE 100 stocks that he believes are getting a lack of attention from some investors but…

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Should I buy these UK shares for my portfolio?

| Jesse Williamson

This Fool has been searching for ways to capitalise on the commodity moves via UK shares. Here’s what he’s watching.

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to target a £30,652 annual second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one top FTSE 100 share that he thinks could help create a portfolio large enough for a…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 beginner stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

The Footsie offers people just beginning their investment journey some of the best stocks to buy. Here are two to…

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With no savings, I’d listen to Warren Buffett to aim for long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett looks for "1-foot bars" to step over, not "7-foot bars" to jump. Stephen Wright looks at what this…

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