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With a P/E of 7.5 and a 6.8% yield, are HSBC shares a steal?

After rising 89% since September 2021, HSBC shares are currently just off a six-year high. But do they still offer…

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2 ways I’m imitating Warren Buffett when preparing for a stock market crash

Jon Smith considers some quotes from Warren Buffett when dealing with volatile markets and explains how he's putting them into…

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Is this 8.2%-yielding income share a bargain or a value trap?

This UK income share sells for pennies and has a yield of over 8%. Our writer sees merit in the…

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This UK share yields almost 9% — and keeps raising its dividend!

Christopher Ruane highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses he sees in the investment case for a blue-chip UK share…

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As Q3 results give the Standard Chartered share price a boost, should I buy?

The Standard Chartered share price has had a terrific 12 months, and it's passed under my radar. It might be…

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Next has done it again and the share price looks set to continue its climb

I'd forget ASOS and boohoo. Next has been quietly succeeding and the share price has been rising as its growth…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £14 after the Q3 trading update?

This writer thinks GSK shares appear very cheap after the Q3 results, making him wonder if now's the time for…

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AMD stock slides as Q3 results miss analyst expectations. Should I sell?

A highly-anticipated Q3 earnings call has left shareholders disappointed as AMD stock dipped in after-hours trading. Our writer considers his…

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The BP share price fell almost 5% yesterday and another 2% today. Time for me to buy?

The BP share price fell again yesterday, and with oil dropping towards $70 a barrel Harvey Jones doesn't expect an…

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I’m getting ready for a stock market bull run in November and December

Harvey Jones suffered some outsized losses on the FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio in October, but that only makes…

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Ahead of Q3 earnings, is the Shell share price a bargain?

After BP reported its lowest quarterly profits since 2020, could the Shell share price be set for a fall after…

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After falling 30%, this FTSE 100 aerospace giant could be gearing up for growth!

Melrose Industries surprised markets this week with a 10% share price jump. Is the FTSE 100 stock ready for recovery?…

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4 stocks that Fools own for passive income

We believe owning some dividend-paying shares for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have a diversified portfolio.

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With a P/E of only 4.8, here’s the Centrica share price forecast

The Centrica share price is down this year, as forecasts show further earnings falls over the next few years. Here's…

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If I put £20,000 into the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I get?

Our writer highlights a UK bank stock that he'd favour over the entire blue-chip index if he were aiming for…

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Why has NIO stock jumped 53% in just 2 months?

In just two months, NIO stock has jumped by over half. Our writer explains why he thinks that has happened…

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This FTSE share with a stellar dividend record is now 34% cheaper to buy!

This FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat has raised its payout per share annually for more than half a century. Can a…

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Up 32% in weeks! Is this profitable FTSE 250 share still a bargain?

This FTSE 250 share is down over half in five years - but has leapt 32% in a number of…

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Just how much higher can the Rolls-Royce share price go?

Up more than 80% so far in 2024, the Rolls-Royce share price has outstripped my expectations. And some analysts predict…

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Reasons to consider buying HSBC shares right now

As a solid Q3 gives HSBC Holdings shares a further 2024 boost, I look at what the recent news might…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Tesla stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer looks at the half-yearly performance of Tesla stock and considers whether he should add it to his portfolio…

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3 ways I can try and use the FTSE 100 to profit from the US election next week

Jon Smith reviews some of the election promises made and outlines some FTSE 100 shares that could stand to benefit…

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Up 67% over 3 years, but can the HSBC share price keep climbing?

With the share price near 720p, HSBC's dividend is set to yield around 6.7% for 2025. So is the stock…

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3 nightmare UK shares I’m avoiding

Our stock market has its fair share of horror stories. Here are three UK shares that have been giving holders…

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As the Pearson share price gets a Q3 boost, should I buy?

The Pearson share price has been having a good run in 2024 so far. And the company's Q3 performance is…

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Up 77% this year! How did I miss out on the parabolic growth of this stunning FTSE 250 stock?

Mark Hartley bemoans a missed opportunity as he investigates why a lesser-known FTSE 250 stock managed to avoid his radar…

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With the BP share price down 25% since April, is the stock worth buying now?

With the share price lower, the BP dividend's yielding more than 6% and those shareholder payments look secure to me…

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If I’d put £10,000 in Nvidia stock one month ago, here’s what I’d have now

This writer takes a look at the monthly return of Nvidia stock, and also considers whether he'd buy it for…

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After slumping below 56p, is the Lloyds share price back in deep bargain territory?

The recent dip in the Lloyds share price has potentially thrown up a massive buying opportunity, says Harvey Jones. So…

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A penny stock that offers growth, dividends AND value!

Searching for the best penny stock? Here's one to consider that could offer plenty for small-cap investors to sink their…

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Forget the S&P 500 – here’s an under-the-radar US stock that I think looks like a bargain

The S&P 500 might be expensive, but Stephen Wright thinks an under-the-radar US oil producer could be an exceptional dividend…

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Here are the latest share price targets for Diageo

With Diageo on a list of stocks Barclays' analysts think could be vulnerable to higher US import tariffs, is the…

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How I’d aim to build a stunning second income of £46,387 a year, starting with £2.50 a day

Harvey Jones does his sums and finds that investing just a small sum every day could give him a massive…

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Legal & General shares have plunged 18% but yield 9.22%! Bargain buy or value trap?

Harvey Jones has been disappointed by the performance of his Legal & General shares. But does the FTSE 100 insurer's…

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I’m piling into these 2 defensive stocks as markets brace for the US election

Global stock markets hold their breath as a neck-and-neck US election race leaves the future uncertain. I'm not taking any…

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1 BIG reason I’ll avoid Lloyds shares like the plague in November!

Lloyds shares are falling again as worries over another possible mis-selling scandal grow. I think the FTSE 100 bank could…

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1 share I’d love to snap up in the next S&P 500 stock market crash

This writer reveals the world-class Nasdaq share that he'd most like to buy for his portfolio during a stock market…

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How I could make £10k passive income each year investing just £50 per week

Ken Hall wants to build a £10k passive income for the future, and he wants to do it with just…

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The BAE Systems share price soared 131%! But here’s what happened when I invested in March

Harvey Jones knew the BAE Systems share price would stop climbing the moment he added the stock to his portfolio.…

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If I’d put £30,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have today!

The FTSE 250 is rebounding as market appetite for British assets picks up. Here's two ways that investors could play…

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