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How much passive income could I make if I buy BT shares today?

| Alan Oscroft

BT Group shares offer a very tempting dividend right now, way above the FTSE 100 average. But it's far from…

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If I put £10,000 in Tesco shares today, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether he would add Tesco shares to his portfolio right now for dividends and potential share price…

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What grows at 12% and outperforms the FTSE 100?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s been looking at a FTSE 100 stock that’s consistently beaten the index and thinks has the potential to…

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53% of British adults could be making a huge ISA mistake

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of Britons today are missing out on the opportunity to build tax–free wealth because they don’t have an…

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With growth in earnings and a yield near 5%, is this FTSE 250 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite cyclical risks, earnings are improving, and this FTSE 250 company’s strategy looks set to drive further progress.

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With a 10%+ dividend yield, is this overlooked gem the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Many a FTSE 100 stock offers a good yield now, although that could change as the index rises. This one…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d use it to aim for an annual £1k second income

| Alan Oscroft

Want a second income without having to take on a second job? With a bit of money up front, and…

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Up over 100% in price in 10 years! Big Yellow also offers passive income from dividends

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver loves the look of Big Yellow to generate a healthy passive income from its generous dividends. He thinks storage…

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If I put £750 into a SIPP every month, could I retire a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a high-quality FTSE 100 stock that could contribute towards building him a large SIPP portfolio in future.

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Is Avon Protection the best stock to buy in the FTSE All-Share index right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a stock I’m holding for recovery and growth from the FTSE All-Share index. Can it be crowned as the…

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Down 8.5% this month, is the Aviva share price too attractive to ignore?

| Jesse Williamson

It’s time to look into Aviva and the insurance sector while the share price is pulling back from year-to-date highs.

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Here’s where I see Vodafone’s share price ending 2024

| Ken Hall

Valued at just twice its earnings, is the Vodafone share price a bargain or value trap? Our writer explores where…

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The Darktrace share price jumped 20% today. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

After the Darktrace share price leapt by a fifth in early trading, our writer explains why -- and what it…

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850 shares in this dividend giant could make me £1.1k in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up one dividend stock for passive income that has outperformed its sector over the course of the…

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Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’?

| John Fieldsend

Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I…

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The Microsoft share price surges after results. Is this the best AI stock to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the jump in the Microsoft share price after the latest results showed strong demand for AI…

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A dividend announcement sends the Alphabet share price soaring. Here’s what investors need to know

| Stephen Wright

As the Alphabet share price surges on the announcement of a dividend, Stephen Wright outlines what investors should really be…

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Turning a £20k ISA into an annual second income of £30k? It’s possible!

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool UK writer is exploring how to harness the power of dividend shares and compound returns to build a…

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Can I turn £10k into a £1k passive income stream with UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

Everyone talks about the magical 10% mark when it comes to passive income investing, but how realistic is it to…

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3 market-beating international investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark David Hartley

It always pays to look for new ways to add extra diversity to a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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The Anglo American share price soars to £25, but I’m not selling!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On Thursday, the Anglo American share price soared after mega-miner BHP Group made an unsolicited bid for it. But I…

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Now 70p, is £1 the next stop for the Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price is back to 70p, but it's a long way short of the 97p it hit in…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Nvidia stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock was a massive winner in 2023 as the AI chipmaker’s profits surged across the year. How has it…

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3 top investment trusts that ‘green’ up my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Gaurav Sharma

I’ll be buying more of these investment trusts for my Stocks and Shares ISA given the sustainable and stable returns…

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8.6% or 7.2%? Does the Legal & General or Aviva dividend look better?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aviva dividend tempts our writer. But so does the payout from Legal & General. Here he explains why he'd…

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Are Persimmon shares a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Paul Summers

Persimmon shares have struggled in 2024, so far. But today's trading update suggests sentiment in the housing market's already improving.

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is soaring after Q1 earnings

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright isn’t surprised to see the Unilever share price rising as the company’s Q1 results show it’s executing on…

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Barclays’ share price jumps 5% on Q1 news. Will it soon be too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has been having a great time this year, as a solid Q1 gives it another boost.…

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The AstraZeneca share price lifts 5% on a top-and-bottom earnings beat

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price reached £120 today and helped push the FTSE 100 higher. Would I still buy this flying…

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Meta stock slumps 13% after poor results. Here’s what I’ll do

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the reasons behind the fall in the Meta stock price overnight, along with his take on…

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3 FTSE stocks I wouldn’t ‘Sell in May’

| G A Chester

If the strategy had any merit in the past, I see no compelling evidence it's a smart idea today. Here…

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Down 21% and yielding 10%, is this income stock a top contrarian buy now?

| Charlie Keough

Despite its falling share price, this Fool reckons he's found an income stock that could be worth taking a closer…

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The Meta share price falls 10% on weak Q2 guidance — should investors consider buying?

| Stephen Wright

The Meta Platforms' share price is down 10% after the company reported Q1 earnings per share growth of 117%. Does…

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This FTSE 250 defence stock looks like a hidden growth gem to me

| Simon Watkins

With countries hiking defence spending as the world grows more insecure, this FTSE 250 firm has seen surging orders and…

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1 hidden dividend superstar I’d buy over Lloyds shares right now

| Simon Watkins

My stock screener flagged that I should sell my Lloyds shares and buy more Phoenix Group Holdings for three key…

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A solid track record and 5.4% yield, this is my top dividend stock pick for May

| Mark David Hartley

A great dividend stock is about more than its yield. When hunting for dividend heroes, I look at several metrics…

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£8k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to retire with an annual passive income of £30,000

| Mark David Hartley

Getting old needn't be a struggle. Even with a small pot of savings, it's possible to build up a decent…

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Down 50% in a year! Are the FTSE’s 2 worst performers the best shares to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for the best shares to buy for his portfolio today and wonders whether these two FTSE…

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Is FTSE 8,000+ the turning point for UK shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

On Tuesday 23 April, the FTSE 100 hit a new record high, in a St George's Day celebration. But I…

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