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I’d rush to buy these UK shares while they’re cheap

| Stephen Wright

As a group, UK shares have done well recently. But Stephen Wright thinks there are buying opportunities in two stocks…

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After hitting 52-week lows, should I buy the dip in this UK tobacco stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a large UK stock in the tobacco sector could be a smart buy when considering both…

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I’d invest £4.47 a day to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

Could I build lifelong passive income for the cost of one pint of beer a day? Let’s look at how…

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Start investing with just £100? Why not?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he'd never bought shares before, he'd still be willing to start investing with only £100…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan and a solid investment strategy, turning £20k in a Stocks And Shares ISA into £100k…

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2 stocks I’m expecting to buy this week

| Stephen Wright

A buy-to-let landlord and a drinks company with strong brands are at the top of Stephen Wright’s list of stocks…

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£10,000 in excess savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,500 annual second income

| Stephen Wright

Investing for a second income is a great use of excess cash. Stephen Wright thinks there’s a real opportunity in…

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How I’d invest my first £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| John Fieldsend

If I had £5,000 to invest in an ISA today, I’d follow a smart, low-risk strategy to earn big returns…

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£5k in an ISA? Here are 3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up today

| Ben McPoland

Now is a great time to have five grand parked in an investing account waiting to be deployed. Here are…

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Here’s how I’d start buying shares with a spare £500 – and why

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines why, if he was a stock market novice, he would happily start buying shares with a few…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash before Christmas?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the potential causes for a sharp move lower in the FTSE 100 in coming months and weighs…

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We’re due a stock market crash. These 3 steps mean I’m ready for it

| Harvey Jones

Even if we do get a stock market crash in October, I'm not worried. I've seen plenty of them before…

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I’d use these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool often uses Warren Buffett as a source of inspiration for his investments. If he had to start today,…

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Think it’s too late to find cheap shares to buy? Think again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Cheap shares are still all around us, but not every discount is a bargain. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to identify…

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How should I invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million?

| Stephen Wright

With £20,000 to invest Stocks and Shares ISA, what’s the best strategy for someone aiming to join the ranks of…

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No savings? Investors can still achieve financial freedom by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

2023 might be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s years of investing advice. Zaven Boyrazian explains some of…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5,000 in British shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the stock market slowly making a comeback, Zaven Boyrazian explores which investment strategy is the best to follow when…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash this October?

| Dr. James Fox

October has been a month of notable stock market declines. So is the FTSE 100 safe at the. moment? Dr…

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Could I retire at 50 using this strategy for passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

For many investors, passive income is the end goal. Here, Dr James Fox highlights a strategy for wealth accumulation and…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £10k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Buying dividend stocks in an ISA can be a good way to earn a second income. Here's how our writer…

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Will the stock market rally or crash 20%?

| Ben McPoland

There are contrasting views on where the stock market could be heading over the next year or two. Here's how…

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No savings in a SIPP? I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ strategy to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

If I were just starting to invest in a SIPP to build wealth, I'd note the Oracle of Omaha's advice…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a SIPP to target passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains his approach to building a SIPP portfolio from scratch to build a lifetime retirement passive income stream.

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How to target big long-term wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are plenty of common mistakes investors make when building wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how to…

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FTSE 100 stocks: winners and losers in 2023 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These FTSE 100 stocks are the biggest gainers and losers this year. Zaven Boyrazian explores where the best opportunities may…

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Here’s how I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into an eventual £98k second income

| Dr. James Fox

Most of us would find a second income very useful, especially when its tax-free. Dr James Fox explains how he'd…

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£10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k!

| Dr. James Fox

Using a sound investment strategy and regular savings, it's possible to build a huge Stocks and Shares ISA, says Dr…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett can help me not lose money!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the wealthiest individuals in the world. So what can I learn from the 'Oracle of Omaha'…

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What are the best stocks to buy if I’m worried about the market?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the stocks he'd aim to buy should his concerns grow over the broader economy or the prospects…

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Up 75%, this FTSE 100 stock still looks like good value to me

| Stephen Wright

Shares in B&M European Value are up 75% over the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright still thinks the FTSE…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA without losing money

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build net worth or a passive income without losing money, I’d plan my strategy around investing…

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This FTSE 100 company is a standout investment. Is it the right move to make?

| Oliver Rodzianko

This FTSE 100 real estate company is a giant in its field. I weigh up the risks and growth potential…

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Goldman analysts have a $605 price target on Nvidia shares. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Goldman Sachs analysts have a $605 price target on Nvidia shares. Stephen Wright looks at whether the stock is a…

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BlackRock’s warning: these 4 FTSE 100 shares could plunge!

| Mark Tovey

BlackRock is shorting these four FTSE 100 shares. But one of the companies reported excellent earnings just last month. What's…

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No savings? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s golden rules to build wealth

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they'd heed Warren Buffett's advice to invest within their circle of competence and buy cheap shares…

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Is this 2023 market correction a rare chance to get richer with cheap UK shares?

| Kevin Godbold

UK shares have been frustrating investors for some time. But things change, and buying cheap shares now could prove timely.

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Watchlist alert! 3 FTSE stocks currently trading at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up some FTSE stocks that he has on his watchlist to consider buying after they fell to…

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Will rising oil prices make FTSE 100 shares tank?

| James Beard

Oil prices are rising again. Our writer considers what the impact might be on FTSE 100 shares if this trend…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £12k yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

With the right long-term mindset, it's possible to build up a huge portfolio that could throw off a very sizeable…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £3,000 a month

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd aim for a long-term target of £36k a year in tax-free passive income if he…

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