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Aviva shares: market-beating dividend yield and strong growth momentum

Aviva might be viewed as a boring company, but given its pipeline of growth opportunities, Andrew Mackie is looking to…

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Today may be my once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from FTSE 100 shares

I've been loading up on FTSE 100 shares because I think they're too cheap to resist at today's low valuations.…

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Down 40% from their high, are these FTSE 250 shares geared for gains?

Oliver Rodzianko reckons this FTSE 250 company could be positioned for large profits. However, there are also risks he's noticed.

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Diageo share price: are investors factoring in this huge risk?

The Diageo share price has been hit by weak sales in Latin America. But that’s not the only challenge the…

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I’d buy 2,504 shares of this FTSE 250 investment trust for £1,000 in yearly passive income

Our writer thinks one FTSE 250 investment is perfectly placed to offer rising income and share price growth as the…

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Got a spare £1,000 this month? I’d consider buying 30 shares of this UK stock to aim for a million

With interest rates staying high, Stephen Wright thinks investors might be overlooking one of the best UK shares on the…

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How will stock markets react to this year’s elections?

Stock market investors don't like uncertainty. With 64 countries due to vote in 2024, is it time to think defensively?

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2 picks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in February

Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250's the place to look in February for opportunities to add to his Stocks and…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $345?

Weak earnings and demands from the CEO have been causing the Tesla share price to fall this year. But could…

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With a spare £20,000, I’d buy 3,484 shares of this UK stock to aim for reliable passive income

Stephen Wright thinks now could be a great time to buy stock in a UK drinks company with a brand…

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What would Warren Buffett make of my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Our writer speculates what Warren Buffett, possibly the most successful investor of all time, would think about the stocks in…

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Here’s how I’d invest today for a magnificent second income in the future!

Millions of us invest for a second income, but not all have the funds to generate a life-changing one. Here's…

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Here’s how to aim for a million from FTSE 100 shares

Can ordinary private investors hope to make a million by investing in the FTSE 100? If we have a long-term…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain today?

On paper, the Rolls-Royce share price looks too cheap to miss. But do the risks of buying the recovering FTSE…

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks that easily pass the ‘snap test’

Our writer takes a look at a trio of FTSE 100 stocks that would be sorely missed if they vanished…

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Top Stocks

Best US stocks to consider buying in February

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in February, which included a familiar ride-sharing…

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8.1% dividend yield! Should I snap up ITV shares after the latest ‘buy’ rating?

This well-known FTSE 250 stock is currently carrying a monster dividend yield and just got the nod of approval from…

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If I invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I receive?

Our writer explores how much passive income investors could earn via a lump sum in the Footsie. He also takes…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20K in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7.3% yield in 2024

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would put a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to work in the current market, to…

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Could these cheap shares rise 25% in the next year?

This Fool has been looking for cheap shares he thinks could rise fast. Here's a company he believes has the…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares before they break £1.50?

House prices are up in January! Is this a golden opportunity to buy Taylor Wimpey shares while the housing sector…

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With a spare £5 a day, I’d target £890 in extra income each month like this

For a fiver a day, this writer explains how he would aim to earn almost £900 on average each month…

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I’d buy 5,102 shares of this FTSE 100 share for £1,000 a year in passive income (or more!)

Christopher Ruane explains why he believes buying into this household name might put him on the path to a growing…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for £100 a month in passive income

This Fool considers how many shares of the UK's leading supermarket he'd need to buy in order to try and…

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Shell shares rise due to higher dividends and buybacks. Is it worth my money?

Shell shares are getting some well-deserved attention after a significant announcement. Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at the investment potential…

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Rising 12% a year for 10 years, this FTSE 100 stock looks promising to me

Our author thinks this FTSE 100 company could make a worthy investment for him. Let's find out what he likes…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in the FTSE 100 for £1,000-a-year passive income

The FTSE 100 may be a goldmine for passive income, but picking stocks can also be risky. Paul Summers looks…

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Not confident to invest? I’d follow these 2 Warren Buffett tips

Our writer highlights a pair of principles used by legendary investor Warren Buffett he hopes could help him build stock…

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3 secrets of ISA stock market millionaires

Investing in the stock market has proven to be an ideal way of generating significant long-term wealth for thousands of…

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1 under-the-radar dividend stock to consider buying in February

Stephen Wright’s top dividend stock to buy in February is a US utilities company with 68 consecutive years of dividend…

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1 top UK value stock for February

With sales struggling, Burberry’s share price has fallen to near its pandemic lows. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock might…

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I think Lloyds shares could surge at least 20% this year!

James Fox believes Lloyds shares are greatly undervalued. As soon as interest rates show signs of falling, he thinks the…

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn £10,000 of savings into £14,136 of passive income!

Building a passive income portfolio is a lot like investing in a pension. In the near term we want growth,…

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Up 169%, Rolls-Royce shares can fly higher!

Rolls-Royce shares outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2023. Given the strong forecasts, James Fox thinks it could happen again in…

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Could these beaten-down FTSE 250 stocks deliver magnificent returns in 2024?

These four FTSE 250 stocks haven't performed well in recent years. Amid an improving economic backdrop, could they be the…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 9.95% dividend yield!

This FTSE 100 stocks has, in my view, the strongest dividend on the index, with decent coverage and strong and…

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Here’s how this 10% dividend star could make me £500 a month in passive income

I reckon this is just one cheap FTSE 100 stock among many right now. And it could help build a…

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I think this value stock could be 30% underpriced

Our author has been looking for a value stock he thinks would be a worthy addition to his portfolio. Here's…

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Growth Shares

With a P/E ratio of 3.12, is the Capita share price too low to ignore?

Jon Smith thinks the Capita share price could present an opportunity, but is concerned about the constant problems the business…

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£20K invested in these 2 great income stocks could make me £1,290 in passive income!

Boosting her passive income is one of our writer’s core investment goals. She explains how this investment trust and house…

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