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Dividend Shares

3 UK stocks with high dividend yields

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks can be an excellent source of income. However, high yields aren't always sustainable so investors need to be…

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Investing Articles

Up over 6,300% since 2004, I think this growth stock is set to keep climbing

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver says that Salesforce is one of the best growth stocks he knows. However, he says the valuation is risky,…

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I consider this value stock a rare opportunity to invest in world-class technology

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver believes Google is one of the best value stocks in the world right now. It could be 20% undervalued,…

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Billionaire Richard Branson is invested in this 70p penny stock. Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers a once-popular penny stock that has come back down to Earth with a bump. Is this an…

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Investing Articles

Down 45% in price with a 4% yield, I think this is an intelligent passive income investment

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko thinks storage REITs are one of the best places to invest for passive income. Safestore is one of…

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4 of the best value stocks to consider buying this May

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses a handful of strong (and undervalued) FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks for savvy investors to consider…

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Investing Articles

The smartest way to put £500 in dividend stocks right now

| Mark David Hartley

For many years, the UK stock market has been a treasure trove of dividend stocks paying high yields. But will…

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Investing For Beginners

With £0 in May, here’s how I’d build a £10k passive income pot

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over how he could go from a standing start to having a passive income pot built from…

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Investing Articles

How I’d allocate my £20k allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley considers the benefits of investing in a diversified mix of growth and value shares using a Stocks…

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Investing Articles

Near 513p, is the BP share price presenting investors with a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With the BP share price down, is now a good opportunity to load up on the oil and gas giant’s…

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Investing For Beginners

Here’s where I see the BT share price ending 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he believes the BT share price will fall below 100p by the end of the year,…

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Investing Articles

A mixed Q1, but I’m now ready to buy InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) shares

| Ben McPoland

InterContinental Hotels Group shares are down today after the FTSE 100 firm reported Q1 earnings. This looks like the dip…

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Investing Articles

Why fine margins matter for the Tesla stock price

| James Beard

In my opinion, a fundamental problem needs to be addressed before the price of Tesla stock recaptures former glories. But…

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Investing Articles

3 charts that suggest now could be the time to consider FTSE housebuilders!

| James Beard

Our writer’s been looking at recent data that suggests shares in the FTSE’s housebuilders could soon be on their way…

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Investing Articles

I’m backing the Amazon share price to continue climbing in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes the Amazon share price will continue to rise as a key valuation metric suggests the stock's still…

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Investing Articles

Can Diageo’s new chief financial officer help to reverse the falling share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite Diageo’s weaker share price, a revitalised management and a focus on strategy execution look set to keep the dividend…

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Investing Articles

Has the Trainline share price just turned the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

The Trainline share price jumped in early trading today after a strong set of annual results from the ticketing provider.…

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Investing Articles

Record service revenues make Apple a stock to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

Despite declining iPhone sales and lower overall revenues, Apple stock is on the up. Stephen Wright looks at what investors…

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Investing Articles

Lifetime second income! 3 FTSE stocks I hope I’ll never have to sell

| Harvey Jones

There are no guarantees when investing, but Harvey Jones hopes to generate a second income from these stocks for the…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in May, which included a cybersecurity leader…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I think the Lloyds share price recovery will continue

| James Beard

The Lloyds share price is currently 32% higher than its 52-week low of October 2023. And I’m optimistic that this…

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Are these 2 top-performing UK growth stocks set to smash the index all over again? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is still kicking himself for failing to buy these two top FTSE 100 growth stocks last June. Now…

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1 penny stock I’d consider buying now while its share price is near 12p

| Kevin Godbold

This penny stock’s business looks set to explode into earnings after being a loss-maker for years. I think it’s an…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock has what it takes to keep beating the market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at a UK stock that's outperformed the broader market since its IPO in 2006 and looks set…

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Investing Articles

2 incredible passive income shares you probably haven’t heard of!

| Dr. James Fox

When it comes to passive income shares, there are very few companies with stronger credentials than these two. Dr James…

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Investing Articles

Back below 70p, is the Vodafone share price set to slide?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has been a disaster over one year, five years, and a decade. But after falling below…

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Investing Articles

With a 3% yield, Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola still looks promising today

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver explains how Coca-Cola was one of Warren Buffett's best value investments. He thinks the shares could offer attractive dividends…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 fund has 17% of its portfolio in these 3 artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks

| Ben McPoland

AI continues to be top of mind for a lot of investors in 2024. Here are three top growth stocks…

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Growth Shares

Here’s what could be in store for the IAG share price in May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why May could be a big month for the IAG share price and shares reasons why he…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 stocks are back in fashion! Here are 2 to consider buying today

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 has been on fine form this year. Here this Fool explores two stocks he reckons could be…

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NatWest shares are up over 65% and still look cheap as chips!

| Charlie Keough

NatWest shares have been on a tear in recent months but still look like they've more to give. At least,…

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Investing Articles

The Shell share price gains after bumper Q1! Have I missed my chance?

| Dr. James Fox

The Shell share price made moderate gains on 2 May after the energy giant smashed profit estimates by 18.5%. Dr…

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Investing Articles

1 market-beating investment trust for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Keough

Stocks and Shares ISAs are great investment vehicles to help boost gains. Here's one stock this Fool wants to add…

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Below £5, are Aviva shares the best bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks that at their current price Aviva shares are a steal. Here he details why he'd add the…

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The Vodafone share price is getting cheaper. I’d still avoid it like the plague!

| Charlie Keough

The Vodafone share price is below 70p. Even so, this Fool wouldn't invest in the stock today. Here he breaks…

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Investing Articles

Below 1.4p, is this penny stock one helluva bargain?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether the discovery of helium in Tanzania will transform the fortunes of this popular penny stock and…

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Investing Articles

3 heavily-shorted UK stocks that investors should consider avoiding

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sophisticated institutional investors are betting these UK stocks are going to fall. So Edward Sheldon believes it’s sensible to avoid…

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Investing For Beginners

Why I’m keen to buy the dip after the Aviva share price fell in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why investors shouldn't be spooked by the fall in the Aviva share price last month and explains…

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Investing Articles

UK shares look way too cheap to ignore right now

| Charlie Keough

UK shares look cheap as chips and this Fool plans to go shopping. Here he explores one stock in which…

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A 10% yield but down 38%! This FTSE 250 dividend superstar looks a hidden gem to me

| Simon Watkins

After demotion from the FTSE 100, this stock dropped off the radar for many investors, but this FTSE 250 high-yield…

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