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Here are the pros and cons of buying Taylor Wimpey shares today!

| Royston Wild

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen by steep double-digit percentages this year. Is now the time to consider buying the FTSE…

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This UK stock’s undervalued by 123%, according to analysts… is it a millionaire-maker?

| Dr. James Fox

I haven’t seen many UK stocks that analysts believe are undervalued by 123%. It suggests the market really isn’t appreciating…

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Up 81% in 2025 — should I buy this UK tech stock before it enters the FTSE 250?

| John Fieldsend

After an eye-catching deal with one of the US’s most exciting firms, is this tech stock destined for the heady…

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See how much income 1,696 Legal & General shares pay when the dividend lands on 26 September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much dividend income investors with a modest holding of Legal & General…

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3 reasons income stocks trump growth stocks

| John Fieldsend

Income stocks or growth stocks? That is the question. Here are three possible scenarios where I think the former beat…

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Why I’m not buying this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock — yet

| Ken Hall

M&G offers one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, but a recent profit miss means I’m not ready…

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£2k buys 763 shares in this 7.7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how reinvesting the income from a high-yielding blue-chip dividend stock can steadily compound and grow over the…

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2 dirt cheap UK growth stocks to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best growth stocks to buy at low cost? Royston Wild picks two of his favourites from the…

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Down 30%, here’s a fallen FTSE 100 share to consider today

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 builder Berkeley Group's shares have dropped almost a third over the last year. Could this be a bargain…

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Prediction: experts forecast the Glencore share price could now smash Rolls-Royce

| Harvey Jones

The trajectory of the Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) and Glencore (LSE: GLEN) share prices couldn’t be more different. The aerospace and…

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1 alternative to the FTSE 100’s housebuilders to consider

| James Beard

The share prices of the FTSE 100’s construction companies may be struggling but it’s a different story for Ireland’s largest…

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Today’s fall in the Ashmore Group share price pushes its yield to 10.3%!

| James Beard

The Ashmore Group share price fell in early trading today after the group released its results. It means the stock’s…

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How much retirement income can you generate from a £180,000 Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle to generate a tax-efficient passive income stream and Harvey Jones has…

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Growth Shares

Down 60% in a year, should I pull the trigger and buy this penny stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a penny stock that has experienced a sector slowdown in the last year, but he believes a…

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Here’s the forecast for 2 of the FTSE 100’s biggest dividend shares

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at market data to find out what investors can expect from two of the…

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7%+ dividend yields? 2 great shares to consider for an ISA this autumn!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley eyes the value in two shares with dividend yields above 7%, making them potential candidates for an income-focused…

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Forecast: here’s what £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could be worth in 2030

| Stephen Wright

Nvidia shares have been an outstanding investment over the last five years. But what could the future hold for the…

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Looking for gold stocks? Consider buying this UK small-cap at 345p

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this AIM stock might be one to consider buying as a diversified way to tap into the…

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1 top S&P 500 stock on my ISA radar

| Ben McPoland

While most investors want their stocks to keep going up, this writer is hoping one S&P 500 name in his…

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Could leasing warehouses be a smart way to earn a second income?

| Stephen Wright

The buy-to-let sector in the UK has become less attractive recently. But leasing property could still be a smart way…

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As Burberry reclaims a spot in the FTSE 100, where next for the share price?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Burberry share price having doubled in a year, this writer examines the likelihood of further gains after readmittance…

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Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Up 120 % in 1 year! Is there further to run for the Rolls‑Royce share price?

| Ken Hall

The Rolls-Royce share price has been soaring in recent years. Is the engineering group the one that got away for…

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Here’s 1 way to target a £52k passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Discover how a shares-based ISA can be a better way to target a long-term income -- and a top investment…

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2 UK shares that could benefit from a falling pound

| Stephen Wright

Foreign exchange rates can be a risk for investors who buy shares in UK companies that do business in the…

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Investing For Beginners

3 ways that fiscal woes could impact a UK stock portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how rising bond yields and concern about the UK's public finances could impact UK stocks for…

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Here’s how an average UK investor could target a £69k passive income with dividend shares

| Royston Wild

Discover how an investor could target a substantial second income in retirement -- and a top investment trust that could…

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What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price has slumped reflecting the company’s less-than-perfect trading update. Dr James Fox spies a value investment.

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Here’s why I’m avoiding this popular FTSE 250 stock — despite a price rebound

| Mark Hartley

After closer inspection, our writer has chosen to hold off on a stock he's been considering for some time now.…

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Meet the British billionaire who says the AI stock market bubble will pop

| Ben McPoland

This investor thinks one part of the stock market is set to boom, with tens of billions of robots doing…

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Down 18% from June, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 250 world-leading hi-tech defence stock?

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 250 leader in high-technology testing and evaluation systems for the defence sector are significantly down, leaving…

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Taylor Wimpey shares now offer a 10% dividend yield. Should investors consider buying them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Taylor Wimpey share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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Do frothy valuations in the S&P 500 make the FTSE 100 a more compelling choice?

| Andrew Mackie

Which makes for a better investment today, the S&P 500 or FTSE 100? This writer argues there is value in…

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Is Lloyds’ share price cheap after a 6% dip from its August 1-year high?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ share price has dropped from its recent 12-month high, but this doesn't necessarily mean it's cheap now. I ran…

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These 3 high-yielding FTSE 100 shares go ex-dividend soon

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers if there's an income opportunity in three FTSE 100 stocks that go ex-dividend in September. One has…

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What kind of portfolio is needed to target a £3k monthly passive income by retirement?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley runs the numbers to get an idea of the type of share portfolio required to achieve a meaningful…

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With the football season under way, is it time to consider this FTSE stock?

| James Beard

Our writer considers taking a position in Celtic, current champions of the Scottish Premiership and the only soccer club listed…

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Why are passive income investors only holding stocks for 3.6 years?

| John Fieldsend

Investors are holding stocks for ever shorter durations! Our Foolish author thinks longer holding periods are best for those serious…

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9% yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

As falling bond prices push the dividend yield to unusually high levels, is Legal & General a good choice for…

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Are Lloyds shares really worth 52% more than they were in February 2023?

| James Beard

Are Lloyds shares overvalued? Our writer takes a closer look at the recent financial performance of the bank to try…

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