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Here’s what dividend forecasts could do for the BP share price in the next three years

| Alan Oscroft

I can understand why the BP share price is low, as oil's increasingly seen as evil. But BP's a cash…

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This FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat is on sale now

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Croda International’s impressive dividend record means it could be the best FTSE 100 stock to add to…

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3 shares I’d buy for passive income if I was retiring early

| Roland Head

Roland Head profiles three FTSE 350 dividend shares he’d like to buy for their passive income to support an early…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I’d need for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been buying shares of this FTSE 100 insurer, but how many would he need to aim for…

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1 incredible growth stock I can’t find on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 offers us a lot of interesting investment opportunities, but there's not much in the way of traditional…

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With an £8K lump sum, I could create an annual second income worth £5,347

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how a second income is achievable by using a lump sum, investing in stocks, and the magic…

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Here’s what dividend forecasts could do for the BT share price in the next 3 years

| Alan Oscroft

With the BT share price down so low, the dividend looks very nice indeed. The company's debt is off-putting, though.…

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After gaining over 200% in 12 months, what’s next for Nvidia stock?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver thinks Nvidia stock could be as enduring an investment as Amazon. Even given the valuation risks, he says he…

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28% revenue growth per year and down over 20% in price! Should I invest in this niche FTSE 250 company?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver says this FTSE 250 company has done an excellent job bringing auctioning into the modern world. Will he invest…

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With a 6.7% yield, I consider Verizon exceptional for passive income

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko says Verizon offers one of the best passive income opportunities on the market. He just needs to remember…

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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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1 penny stock with the potential to change the way the world works forever!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this potentially exciting penny stock and explains how it could impact food consumption.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying for powerful passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why investors should be looking at these two FTSE 250 picks for juicy dividends and growth.

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This forgotten FTSE 100 stock is up 25% in a year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines one FTSE 100 stock that doubled in value back in 2020 but that has since fallen out…

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2 dividend shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is full of fantastic dividend shares that can deliver rising passive income over time. But I don't…

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Use £20K to earn a £2K annual second income within 2 years? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he'd target a second income of several thousand pounds annually by investing in a Stocks and…

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Here’s what a FTSE 100 exit could mean for the Shell share price

| Charlie Carman

As the oil major suggests quitting London for New York, Charlie Carman considers what impact such a move could have…

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Shell hints at UK exit: will the BP share price take a hit?

| Mark David Hartley

I’m checking the pulse of the BP share price after UK markets reeled recently at the mere thought of FTSE…

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Why I’m confident Tesco shares can provide a reliable income for investors

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 stalwart generated £2bn of surplus cash last year. Roland Head thinks Tesco shares look like a solid…

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3 shares set to be booted from the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Each quarter, some shares get promoted to the FTSE 100, while others get relegated to the FTSE 250. These three…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d buy 532 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £10,100 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks an unusually high dividend yield means Unilever shares could be a great opportunity for investors looking to…

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Everyone’s talking about AI again! Which FTSE 100 shares can I buy for exposure?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a number of FTSE 100 stocks that offer different ways of investing in the artificial intelligence revolution.

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3 top US dividend stocks for value investors to consider in 2024

| Mark David Hartley

I’m searching far and wide to find the best dividend stocks that money can buy. Do the Americans have more…

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1 FTSE dividend stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income!

| Charlie Carman

If I could invest in just one stock to generate a regular passive income stream, I'd choose this FTSE 100…

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Forecasts are down, but I see a bright future for FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Alan Oscroft

Cash forecasts for UK dividend stocks are falling... time to panic! Actually, no. I reckon the future has never looked…

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Down 13% in April, AIM stock YouGov now looks like a top-notch bargain

| Ben McPoland

YouGov is an AIM stock that has fallen into potential bargain territory. Its vast quantity of data sets it up…

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Beating the S&P 500? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Beating the S&P 500's tricky, but Paul Summers is optimistic on this FTSE 250 stock's ability to deliver based on…

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2 spectacular passive income stocks I’d feel confident going all in on

| Mark David Hartley

While it's true that diversification is key when it comes to safe and reliable investing, these two passive income stocks…

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The easyJet share price is taking off. I think it could soar!

| Paul Summers

The easyJet share price is having a very good day. Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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As the Rentokil share price dips on Q1 news, I ask if it’s time to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Rentokil Initial share price has disappointed investors in the past 12 months. Could this be the year we get…

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Could dirt cheap Volex be one of the best UK stocks to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When looking for stocks to buy, it can pay to seek out long-term growth potential at a reasonable price. One…

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Down 50% in 5 years, this is the FTSE 250 stock I want to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

Think the FTSE 100 is the only place to find top value dividend stocks? I think this FTSE 250 stock…

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What will a general election mean for the UK stock market?

| James Beard

The Prime Minister must hold an election before 28 January 2025. Our writer considers what the consequences might be for…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1,231 monthly second income!

| Simon Watkins

Generating a sizeable second income can be life-enhancing, and it can be done from relatively small investments in high-dividend-paying stocks.

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I don’t care how much FTSE bosses are paid as long as they make me rich!

| James Beard

Facing accusations of greed, the pay packages of FTSE CEOs are back in the headlines. But our writer takes a…

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Is the Lloyds share price overvalued right now?

| Ken Hall

This Fool has loved watching the Lloyds share price climb higher in 2024. Here are three good reasons why I’m…

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Everyone’s talking about Tesla shares. Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the price of Tesla shares has been falling fast, but flags up the imminent results release…

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Is Legal & General’s share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General’s share price looks very undervalued to me. It also yields 8.3% and seems set to benefit from…

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Investor warning: I’d listen to Warren Buffett before buying Lloyds shares

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares look like a bargain, especially compared to their US counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there might be a…

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