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Why has the Unilever share price shot up 23% this year?

Christopher Ruane explains why, although he likes the investment case for consumer goods giant Unilever, he isn't crazy about the…

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Up 22% in a year, here are 2 risks I now see for the Lloyds share price

On common valuation metrics, the Lloyds share price looks like a potential bargain. Christopher Ruane explains some risks that hold…

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5 Stocks and Shares ISA mistakes to avoid

By avoiding this handful of mistakes, our writer aims to improve the long-term wealth creation potential of his Stocks and…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6 – or even £7?

Our writer explores some potential levers that could push the Rolls-Royce share price to £6, £7, or maybe even higher…

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I’m hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy — and retire early!

Christopher Ruane explains why he is poring over FTSE 100 members hoping to find shares to buy that offer more…

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Up 332%, this iconic UK share has really surprised me!

Christopher Ruane considered adding this UK share to his portfolio in 2020 but didn't -- and has missed out on…

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Here’s how I’d start (or continue!) buying shares with £500

Christopher Ruane, if he had his time again, would start buying shares the way he does now. Here he explains…

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3 ISA strategies to consider

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of three different investment strategies and explains how he manages his Stocks and…

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Should I buy more Ferrari shares for my SIPP?

Ferrari stock has done very well in this investor's SIPP portfolio. But is it attractively priced to warrant investing more…

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My simple 3-step passive income plan for 2025

Ben McPoland outlines a straightforward plan to sustainably increase his passive income from dividend stocks in the New Year.

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Are UK penny stocks set to skyrocket in 2025?

With UK growth shares becoming thinner on the ground, I think growth investors might turn to penny stocks in the…

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Are these the best FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying for 2025?

When looking for income shares to buy, it's worth checking out the whole stock market and not just the traditional…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

It's guessing game time again, as we all get out our crystal balls and try to predict where the FTSE…

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£1,000 parked in the FTSE 100 at the start of the year, would be worth this much now

Despite liking the profitable performance of the FTSE 100 index so far this year, Christopher Ruane explains why he bought…

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Could British American Tobacco shares actually provide a long-term second income?

If next-generation products can replace lost cigarette earnings, then a FTSE 100 stock with an 8% dividend yield could be…

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Up 13% in a day, is this FTSE 250 stock set for a comeback?

Shares in FTSE 250 footwear company Dr Martens jumped 13% on Thursday. But is an 18% revenue decline really something…

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These are the FTSE 100’s top dividend shares going into December

2024's given us a lot of high-yield dividend shares to choose from, and these are spurring my new year investment…

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An 8% yield and P/E ratio of 4.5! Surely this FTSE 250 stock deserves more attention?

I recently bought shares in the lesser-known FTSE 250 bank stock OSB Group. Here's why I think it makes a…

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If I invest £5,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income could I get?

Our writer now has a bit of cash sat in his investing account. Here, he looks at how much income…

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1 mistake to avoid, according to Warren Buffett

This writer is wondering if he's violating what Warren Buffett calls a "prime rule of investing" by hanging onto one…

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74% of this FTSE fund is in Nvidia and these 3 top AI stocks!

I’ve been digging into a FTSE investment trust with an astonishingly high concentration in just a handful of AI growth…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

The FTSE 100 has underperformed other major indexes recently. Royston Wild explains why investing in UK blue chips could still…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for IAG shares to 2026!

City forecasters think the dividends on IAG shares will soar over the next three years. Royston Wild digs into these…

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£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? This Fool knows exactly where his…

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Where will the ITV share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

The ITV share price has been heading up and down as the TV producer and broadcaster has been making the…

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3 rules I followed to start investing

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of considerations he used to start investing in the stock market -- and continues to…

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UK investors are obsessed with Nvidia stock! Here’s why

This writer considers a few reasons why Nvidia stock has gone up so dramatically in recent years and whether he'd…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider buying after the Black Friday sales

Whatever bargains retailers are offering for Black Friday, stock brokers aren't joining in. I reckon I see enough cheap shares…

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P/E ratio of 6! Is the Centrica share price a bargain?

This writer reckons the current Centrica share price could be a real bargain. But as a former shareholder, will he…

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What sort of British companies has Warren Buffett invested in – and why?

Warren Buffett has fished on both sides of the pond over the decades in a hunt for bargain shares. Our…

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Here’s how I’m investing in dividend shares to aim for long-term wealth

Our writer plans to turn investments in dividend shares into a retirement pot by implementing a structured, long-term approach.

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With their 7.2% dividend yield, are Aviva shares a bargain?

Our writer explains why the Aviva dividend outlook and its current valuation mean he sees it as a share investors…

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Up 179%, is this penny share about to break the £1 barrier?

Following strong interim results from this company in the middle of a price boom, our writer weighs whether the penny…

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What would it take for the Tesla share price to double – or halve?

Christopher Ruane considers sentiments and hard facts when trying to unpick what could move the Tesla share price up or…

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Should I pile into Greatland Gold (GGP) now the share price is just 7.25p?

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price could take off on the back of "transformational" operational progress, but I'm hesitant.

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How much can I really make from UK stocks?

This Fool was thrilled to discover a fascinating study on the long-term returns of UK stocks. Here's what it had…

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Direct Line shares rocketed 41% yesterday! What now?

Direct Line shares have smashed through the ceiling on news of a takeover bid from another UK insurance giant. Our…

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What are the best value shares for me to buy in December?

Stephen Wright thinks shares in UK companies looking to streamline their operations could be attractive opportunities for value investors next…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock really the next Rolls-Royce?

JP Morgan analysts suggest shares in FTSE 100 aerospace manufacturer Melrose could be set for some big gains. Stephen Wright…

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This Stocks and Shares ISA plan could reduce my investing stress

Does trying to decide what shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA give you headaches? Maybe there's a…

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