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2 cheap growth stocks to consider in May

| Royston Wild

These hot growth stocks have soared during 2024. But they still offer good value for money at current prices, says…

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With Nvidia leading the way in the AI space, these UK stocks have my interest

| Jesse Williamson

Are there any UK names to snap up with Nvidia’s stock up 70% this year? Jesse Williamson takes a closer…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,220 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

With the right strategy, it’s possible to create a substantial passive income with a portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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Looking for top FTSE 100 value shares? Here’s one I’d buy without hesitation

| Royston Wild

There are still lots of FTSE 100 shares on sale despite the index's recent gains. Here's a top pharma stock…

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Up 37% in 2024, the Barclays share price is thrashing the market!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has soared almost 50% since bottoming out on 13 February. At long last, this stock is…

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Apple just announced a share buyback bigger than most FTSE companies

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple has become so dominant and cash generative that its Q2 share buyback was larger than nearly every company in…

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I love the look of this FTSE 100 giant

| Gordon

I'm always on the hunt for investments that look like a bargain, and I haven't been this interested in a…

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This unloved UK stock could rise 38%, according to a City broker

| Ben McPoland

This UK stock has fallen from £30 in 2019 to just £11.50 today. But analysts at Deutsche Bank think it…

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Up 10% in a day! Is this the start of a rally for this FTSE 100 stock?

| Mark David Hartley

It’s not every day that a share on the FTSE 100 jumps 10%. This Fool is on a mission to…

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Why I’d ignore Nvidia and buy this AI growth share

| Royston Wild

Nvidia stock looks massively overvalued, according to our Foolish writer Royston Wild. He'd rather invest in other AI growth shares…

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Down 14% in a month, this well-known FTSE 250 stock could keep falling fast

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why recent results show an ongoing transformation for this FTSE 250 stock, but one he feels won't…

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Yielding 9.3%, are abrdn shares a good buy for passive income in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares have fallen significantly and currently offer a gigantic dividend yield. Is this a great income investing opportunity?

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Here’s where I see Scottish Mortgage shares ending 2024

| Charlie Keough

With Scottish Mortgage shares gaining pace in 2024, this Fool wants to look forward to where they could potentially finish…

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4 top UK shares for passive income right now

| Kevin Godbold

These top-quality UK dividend-paying stocks could contribute to a diversified portfolio for passive income-seekers today.

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Should investors consider buying these stocks to get exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution?

| Charlie Keough

Many investors are on the hunt for stocks to buy linked to artificial intelligence. Should they consider these two?

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2 of the finest value stocks to consider buying in May

| Charlie Keough

Here are two of the best value stocks available for investors to consider buying this month, according to this Fool.…

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2 growth stocks I’m watching like a hawk!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool likes the look of these two growth stocks as he sees plenty of long-term potential in them. Here…

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As the Palantir share price falls, is this the time to buy an AI stock on the cheap?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the fall in the Palantir share price after the release of the latest results, but flags up…

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Looking for AI shares to buy? Consider this FTSE 100 giant

| Stephen Wright

With the obvious artificial intelligence stocks looking expensive, Stephen Wright’s looking off the beaten track for AI shares to buy.

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This investment could offer both a second income and share price growth

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver says a second income can sometimes come at the cost of growth. But here's one company he thinks could…

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Does the BP share price scream ‘value’ after its earnings report?

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price might not scream 'value', but the stock represents a cheaper alternative to several peers in the…

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1 dividend giant I’d buy over Lloyds shares right now

| Simon Watkins

I sold my Lloyds shares recently and have used some of the proceeds to buy more of this high-yielding FTSE…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £19,119 annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount in high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends paid can generate significant passive income over time.

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Rolls Royce’s £4+ share price still looks a major bargain to me, so should I buy?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has shot up in the past year, but I think it’s still around 50% undervalued and is…

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A 10%+ yield but down 12%! Is this hidden FTSE 100 gem an unmissable passive income opportunity?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, appears undervalued against its competitors, and looks…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £100 in monthly passive income

| Stephen Wright

A dividend rising 11% a year, a resilient business model, and strong future prospects put Greggs among the best UK…

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Should investors buy IAG right now with the share price near 179p?

| Kevin Godbold

Recent positive share price trends may continue with this week’s upcoming release of first-quarter figures for IAG.

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Up 6.3%, where will the Tesco share price go next?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has been relatively steady of late, consolidating moderate gains over the past 12 months. Dr James…

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Will the beaten-down BT share price go lower from here?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price is largely unmoved over the past month and it's trading towards the bottom of its range.…

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2 magnificent FTSE 250 value stocks to consider today

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is home to scores of brilliant value stocks right now. Here our writer Royston Wild picks out…

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My 2 favourite FTSE 100 shares for May!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a great April, the FTSE 100 index is up 6.2% in 2024. And though these two Footsie stocks have…

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2 UK blue-chip shares that could soar as the FTSE 100 bull run begins

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100's reaching record high after record high. And Royston Wild thinks these brilliant blue-chips could continue climbing.

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in May [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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With £1,000 to invest, should I buy growth stocks or income shares?

| Stephen Wright

Dividend shares are a great source of passive income, but how close to retirement, should investors think about shifting away…

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Warren Buffett should buy this flagging FTSE 100 firm!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After giving $50bn to charity, Warren Buffett still has a $132bn fortune. Also, his company has $168bn to spend, so…

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I wish I’d known about this lucrative style of stock market investing 20 years ago

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Research has shown that over the long term, this style of investing can generate returns in excess of those provided…

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Is this growing UK fintech one of the best shares to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

With revenues growing at 24% and income growing at 36%, Wise looks like one of the best shares to buy…

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Dividend Shares

Are Aviva shares one of the UK’s best investments today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into Aviva shares recently. However, Edward Sheldon's wondering if he could get bigger returns elsewhere.

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10.2% dividend yield! 2 value shares to consider for a £1,530 passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why investing in these value shares could provide investors with significant passive income for years to come.

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Nvidia and a FTSE 100 fund own a 10% stake in this $8 artificial intelligence (AI) stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RXRX), an up-and-coming AI firm held by Cathie Wood, Nvidia and one FTSE 100 trust.

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