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2 boring but beautiful picks I think could make great additions to a Stocks and Shares ISA

This Fool thinks these two FTSE shares could be smart additions to bolster a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, he…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

High-flying Rolls-Royce shares just received another boost with the company raising its guidance further for the 2024 financial year.

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£20,000 in savings? That could become a passive income worth £19,233 a year

This Fool buys dividend shares with the aim of making substantial passive income with minimal effort. With £20,000, here's what…

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Why the Persimmon share price soared 18% in July

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

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

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Down 6% last month! Is it time to sell my Nvidia stock?

Nvidia has been a star stock due to its blistering performance lately. But last month the shares took a tumble.…

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How much should I invest in the stock market to retire and live off the passive income?

Escape the rat race and live off passive income by investing in the stock market? Sounds like a dream come…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m thinking of buying in August!

These FTSE 100 shares could deliver exceptional shareholder returns for years to come. I’m doing some intensive research to see…

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Should I buy dirt cheap easyJet shares in August?

At 463.6p, easyJet shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 today. Does this make it a brilliant bargain…

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3 reasons why I love National Grid shares!

National Grid shares have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent months. Here, Royston Wild argues that its long-term outlook's…

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How buying cheap UK shares in August could turn an empty ISA into £535,823!

Buying cheap shares like this FTSE 100 superstar could help me make half a million pounds by 2044. Here's why…

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My 2 favourite FTSE 100 bargain stocks this August!

Looking for the best, cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying? Here are two that brokers expect to soar in…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in August

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in August, which included two Share Advisor…

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Would Warren Buffett say CrowdStrike is a bargain after dropping 40%?

CrowdStrike has been selling at a massive discount since its technology scandal earlier in the month. He thinks Warren Buffett…

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1 breathtaking FTSE dividend stock down 20% I’ll buy in August and hold forever

Harvey Jones reckons FTSE 100 dividend stock Phoenix Group Holdings could finally deliver some growth on top of its juicy…

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Forget Nvidia: 1 stock down 19% to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

While Nvidia continues to dominate the headlines around AI, this investor thinks there is another top stock to buy for…

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

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

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8%+ yields! 3 FTSE shares I’m eyeing for August

All three of these FTSE 100 shares have dividend yields over 8%. Our writer explains why he is eyeing them…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could skyrocket tomorrow! I’m ready for it

The Rolls-Royce share price has idled lately but Harvey Jones reckons that its first-half results will get the FTSE 100…

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Down 15% this year, is the Rio Tinto share price too cheap to miss after H1 results?

At H1 time, Rio Tinto believes it's at an inflection point in its growth -- what might that mean for…

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Will the stock market crash in August?

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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This FTSE 250 stock has fallen 26% in a year, but still yields 8.6%. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 company with a dividend yield north of 8%. Could the passive income potential…

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This former high-yield share just jumped. Why?

Our writer was wary of this stock even when it had a double-digit dividend yield. The share's high yield is…

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price inches up on H1 results, is it still cheap?

Now we know how the first half went for Taylor Wimpey, what things might send the share price higher in…

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Could the HSBC dividend yield of 7% get even larger?

After another set of interim results announced today, will the HSBC dividend yield of 7% convince our writer to add…

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Up 50% this year, is this FTSE 100 bank stock a buy?

This FTSE 100 banking giant has surged higher in 2024. Our writer looks at how it's valued versus peers ahead…

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£100k today or a £5k passive income? I know which I’d prefer

Is a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush? Ken Hall assesses which he'd prefer as he…

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My top 2 shares to buy in August

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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What on earth’s going on with the Nvidia share price?

This Fool looks at what might be driving the recent sell-off in the Nvidia share price. Is it time for…

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Analysts expect big earnings jumps from these FTSE 250 growth stocks

I think it might be time for FTSE 250 growth stocks to shine again. And today I'm looking at a…

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2 dividend stocks I like which have increased payouts for over 50 years!

As dividend stocks go, these two FTSE picks have exceptional track records, as well as exciting growth prospects.

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Three 8.8%+ yielding shares I’d buy for an ISA in August

These income shares each offers at least an 8.8% dividend yield at the moment. Our writer explains why he'd happily…

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If I’d put £10k into Greggs shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer takes a look at Greggs shares after the FTSE 250 bakery chain posted solid results today and the…

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The falling Croda International share price is getting difficult to ignore

The Croda International share price is at its lowest level since 2017. It’s a quality business, but is this a…

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Up 17% in a year, but still yielding 7%! Should I grab this UK share?

With a juicy dividend yield, rising share price over the past year and cheap-looking valuation, could this UK share earn…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a £42K nest egg buying cheap shares this August

Christopher Ruane discusses what he sees as a cheap share he's recently bought for his portfolio to demonstrate how he…

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Dividend up 10%! Is the BP share price just too low?

Decent half-year results, a dividend rise, and a yield above 5% may get the BP share price moving higher in…

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The St James’s Place (STJ) share price just jumped 25%. Here’s what you need to know

After a terrible few years, this latest news suggests the St James's Place share price could finally be on the…

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3 ways I could earn lifelong passive income from UK shares

Our writer believes the UK stock market offers the best route for generating passive income for the rest of his…

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Down 10% on FY24 results, surely the Diageo share price is now a no-brainer bargain?

This writer looks at the reasons for the huge sell-off in the Diageo share price to decide whether he should…

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