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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is ‘always a bad investment’

Working out what to invest in can be difficult. But there’s one asset that Warren Buffett says long-term investors should…

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Up 40%! Is it too late for me to grab some shares of this skyrocketing FTSE 100 giant?

With the share price soaring, our writer’s kicking himself for not buying this FTSE 100 share when he reported on…

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Down 54%, here’s one of my favourite FTSE 100 bargain shares for 2025!

The FTSE 100 remains packed with value shares despite its strong showing this year. Here's one fallen angel I think…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share I think could fly during the Santa Rally!

The FTSE 250 has historically delivered its best results during December. Value shares like this one could be in prime…

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Why the FTSE 100 may outperform the S&P 500 as the Santa Rally begins!

History shows us that buying FTSE shares in December can deliver brilliant returns. Here are our man Royston Wild's plans…

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Is soaring Rockhopper Exploration a hidden gem on the UK stock market?

This UK stock has outperformed the wider market over the past month amid renewed optimism around its Falkland Islands projects.

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Growth Shares

Down 47% in a year, this could be the 2025 FTSE 250 comeback king

Jon Smith explains why one FTSE 250 share, that he previously turned his nose up at, could be due a…

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Dividend Shares

Why now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build this passive income stream

Jon Smith explains why he feels interest rates could fall further in early 2025 and what this means for passive…

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Down 23% in a day but up 148% in 2 months, is this $7 growth stock a buy for me?

Why was there a massive fall in the share price of Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) yesterday? And is this a growth…

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£10,000 to invest? Here’s why saving instead of buying UK shares could cost me a fortune

Looking to maximise returns on your hard-earned cash? Royston Wild explains why investing in UK shares is the best option…

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Here are analysts’ S&P 500 forecasts for 2025

The S&P 500 index has delivered strong returns this year. And analysts at major Wall Street firms expect 2025 to…

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Buying this UK share was my biggest ISA mistake in 2024

Harvey Jones had high hopes for Wickes Group when he bought the shares in September. Yet instead of holding the…

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Why this falling FTSE 100 stock could be entering my Buy zone

This writer takes a look at a beaten down FTSE 100 stock that has been sliding lower. Has it reached…

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The M&G dividend yield’s almost 10% — and the share’s looking cheap!

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s optimistic that the 9.8% M&G dividend yield is as attractive as it looks, especially given…

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3 ISA mistakes that set me back

If Edward Sheldon hadn’t made these investing mistakes when he was younger, his ISA balance would most likely be significantly…

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After crashing 51% this FTSE 250 stock yields a stellar 5.51% with a P/E under 10!

Harvey Jones is tempted by this FTSE 250 stock. It may have fallen on hard times, but there's a brilliant…

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After plunging 55%, does this stock’s eye-watering 10% yield offer a lucrative second income?

Mark Hartley is enticed by the potential second income offered by this FTSE 250 dividend stock. But is the falling…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy FTSE 250 stock Pets at Home?

UK investors have been piling into this cheap FTSE 250 share over the last week. Edward Sheldon is wondering if…

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Here’s the forecast for Nvidia stock through to 2027! It may shock you

Think Nvidia stock is expensive? Think again. Dr James Fox explains why Nvidia could still be vastly undervalued based on…

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Here’s how investors can consider saving and investing £5 a day to make £2,575 a month in passive income!

Contrary to popular belief, very big passive income in the form of share dividends can be generated despite having nothing…

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Down 6% from its post-rights issue high, does National Grid’s share price look a bargain to me?

National Grid’s share price has dipped recently, raising the possibility to me of a bargain to be had, but how…

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What’s the best stock for me to buy in today’s market?

In a stock market concerned with political unrest, economic uncertainty, and artificial intelligence, Stephen Wright has a relatively uncomplicated idea.

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1 big mistake to avoid with a Stocks and Shares ISA

Protection from taxes is a big advantage of a Stocks and Shares ISA. But it only matters if investors can…

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The Lloyds share price hasn’t peaked, analysts say

Dr James Fox explores the forecast for the Lloyds share price as analysts remain bullish on this British banking behemoth…

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4 reasons I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares in December!

Lloyds' shares look spectacularly cheap at the moment. But Royston Wild believes they could end up costing him money in…

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£10,000 to invest? These 2 cheap dividend shares could deliver a £780 passive income for me

Looking for ways to supercharge a passive income in 2025? Here are two top dividend shares I'm considering for my…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in December

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

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Investing £5,000 in a Nasdaq 100 index fund 5 years ago would be worth this much now

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the Nasdaq 100 index’s performance since December 2019. Has investing in an index fund been good?

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Why the Tesla share price rocketed 38% in November

Our writer considers the reasons for the recent red-hot Tesla share price performance. Is now a good time for him…

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Why NIO stock fell 13% in November

Jon Smith flags up a couple of key factors that he believes contributed to the fall in NIO stock over…

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Which of these UK stocks is the better bargain in December?

Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Senior are very different UK stocks with very similar prospects. But which one offers better…

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Mistakes to avoid when investing in the FTSE 100!

The FTSE 100 offers great near-term valuations and dividend yields, but Dr James Fox believes investors should be wary when…

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price jumped 9.2% in November

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been outperforming indexes over recent weeks. Ben McPoland digs into some reasons why.

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Why the IAG share price rocketed 24% in November

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price did so well last month, citing three factors at work that helped…

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I think Tesla stock’s overpriced. So why not short it?

Our author thinks Tesla stock has got ahead of itself since the US election. So why not put his money…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for 2 passive income stocks to consider this December

These passive income stocks offer some of the highest dividends on the FTSE at almost double the market average! Is…

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£5,000 of 9.2%-yielding Legal & General shares could make me £599 a month in passive income over time!

Legal and General shares remain a top passive income stock in my core portfolio holdings, with a 9.2% yield and…

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With a 10.4% yield, P/E ratio of 9.9, and a P/B of 0.37, is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for me?

Using a range of popular valuation measures, this FTSE 100 stock appears to offer tremendous value for money. So is…

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Down nearly 18% from its 52-week high, is the Lloyds share price now a screaming buy for me?

In recent weeks, the Lloyds share price has under-performed the wider market. Could this be the buying opportunity that I’m…

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As BAE Systems’ share price drops 14% should I buy more?

FTSE 100 defence giant BAE Systems recently reiterated strong growth guidance, leaving its share price looking significantly undervalued to me.

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