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2 quality small-cap UK shares investors should consider buying

These two lesser-known UK shares may not possess the same brand power as others, but our writer reckons they’re worth…

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A beaten-down FTSE 250 stock with dividend growth! What’s the catch?

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into an under-pressure FTSE 250 stock with an ultra progressive dividend policy.

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Up 15% in 2 days but I think this oversold UK stock is still in deep bargain territory

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see this bombed-out UK stock explode into life over the last couple of days. Should…

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£20k tucked away? I’d try to turn that into a second income worth £225 a week!

Dividend investing could be the key to unlocking and earning a second income, according to this Fool. She explains how…

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Can you start buying shares with only £300? Yes you can – here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how, were he a stock market novice, he'd start buying shares, even if he had just a…

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BT isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock hitting a 52-week high. But which would I buy now?

Holders of perennial underperformer BT finally have something to cheer. Would our writer buy today or does he prefer another…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have been soaring! I’d buy them today

This Fool has his eye on these two FTSE 100 stocks. After a strong 2024 so far, he thinks they…

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Nvidia stock is up 6% in a week! Is it time to buy?

Even after its rise in the last week, this Fool plans to steer clear of Nvidia stock. Here he explains…

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UK or US: which are the best shares to buy this autumn?

Our writer has been looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here he explains why he thinks both sides…

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With a forward P/E of 7.9 and an 8.2% yield, is this the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

On several metrics, this value stock looks very attractive, but there are question marks over the sustainability of its business…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £15,434 a year

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings, he'd start investing in the stock market to make a second…

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How I’d start investing today to aim to build a £1.3m portfolio from scratch

Our author isn’t banking on luck to achieve his wealth goals. Instead, he believes the smartest path to success is…

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Up 46%, are Barclays shares one of the best buys on the FTSE 100 right now?

Barclays shares have been on a tear. But this Fool thinks they’ve a lot further to go. Here, he breaks…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up nearly 10% in just 3 weeks!

This investor in Diageo is relieved to see the share price heading in the right direction for the first time…

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Struggling to find stocks to buy? Here’s some advice from Charlie Munger

Finding stocks to buy when share prices are rising can be a challenge. But investors needn’t worry – Charlie Munger…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d stash in an ISA for the long haul

Growth stocks that also pay dividends can be great investments. But investors should be aware of the tax implications if…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a ‘no-brainer’ buy for passive income?

Owning dividend-paying companies can be a wonderful way of making passive income. So, would our Foolish writer buy this top-tier…

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6.5% to 8.2% yields! These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could generate a £1,480 passive income in 2025

If broker forecasts are accurate, these dividend shares from the top UK indexes will provide a blue-chip-beating second income next…

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Has the Diageo share price just reached a turning point?

The Diageo share price rallied early today after a trading announcement. Christopher Ruane considers whether things might keep getting better.

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1 UK growth stock that could soar 81%, according to select City analysts

This investor takes a look at one under-the-radar growth stock that brokers in The City are bullish on. Is it…

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9% yields! I expect these 2 ultra-high income stocks to fly in the next bull run

Harvey Jones added these 2 FTSE 100 dividend income stocks to his portfolio last year but so far they have…

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With a spare £20k I’d load up on cheap UK shares today in a bid to retire early

Harvey Jones would love to have £20,000 to invest in UK shares today, because he can see bargains all over…

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Just how low can the BP share price go in 2024?

The BP share price looked great value last week so Harvey Jones invested some money in it. After this morning's…

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The $1 trillion reason I’ve been buying Uber stock for my ISA

Ben McPoland explains why he recently snapped up shares of Uber for the first time inside his Stocks and Shares…

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It’s down 8%, so would I be silly to ignore the cheap Legal & General share price?

The Legal & General share price has underperformed this year. But this Fool likes the look of the stock for…

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Does owning National Grid shares for the dividend make sense for a risk-averse investor?

National Grid shares can seem attractive thanks to a positive yield and the economics of a monopoly power network. But…

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One of my favourite dividend shares now offers a 9.5% yield!

Few FTSE 100 dividend shares have a yield over 9%. This one does. Christopher Ruane explains why he owns it…

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3 rock-solid dividend shares with yields up to 8.5%

Stephen Wright thinks UK investors could target long-term passive income by considering three dividend shares that benefit from steady demand.

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After rising nearly 23%, does the Lloyds share price have further to go?

Lloyds has outperformed the FTSE 100 year to date. But even at its current share price, this Fool thinks it…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 100 shares have just plunged 12% and 10%! Time to buy?

Harvey Jones is in bargain-hunting mode and wondering if these two FTSE 100 shares could make exciting purchases after falling…

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On the hunt for passive income in the FTSE 250? Here’s 1 stock I’d buy and 1 I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

This Fool thinks the FTSE 250 is a great place to seek income. But not all stocks with meaty yields…

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These 2 FTSE shares are killing my portfolio! Should I dump them? 

Our writer examines two FTSE shares sucking the life out of his profits. But should he sell or wait for…

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Down 54% and 19% in 2024, are these the best value stocks out there right now?

While the UK stock market has been flying, this Fool sees good value in these two shares. He'd buy them…

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As the Halma share price continues to rise, I think investors should take note of this winning growth stock

As Halma’s latest trading update sends the stock higher, is the share price an opportunity to buy one of the…

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Is this 6.2%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend gem also one of its biggest bargains?

This broadcaster pays nearly double the average FTSE 250 yield, its new streaming service is doing well, and it looks…

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I’d drip-feed £464 a month into UK stocks to aim for a million

Investing regularly in UK stocks could set me on the path to becoming a millionaire in around 35 years, thanks…

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If I’d put £5k into the S&P 500 on 1 January 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer looks at the year-to-date performance of the S&P 500 index and highlights three areas he's keen to invest…

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As AstraZeneca’s share price drops 13% should I buy on the dip?

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen following unfavourable results for one of its new drugs, but others look good, and earnings…

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Is the BT share price destined to follow the way of Rolls-Royce?

Here's why I think the BT share price has the potential to shoot higher on the back of a business…

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Is the Vodafone share price good value at 75p?

The Vodafone share price has been under pressure in 2024. Our writer takes a deep dive to see if it's…

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