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I’d aim for a million buying under a dozen shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would aim for a million in the stock market by doing less, not more --…

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This FTSE 100 stock could be a major beneficiary of the AI boom

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 company is likely to play a major role in the development of semiconductor manufacturing facilities over the…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £53,671

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a very attractive passive income…

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5 UK stocks I really would put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

This five-stock dividend portfolio may be all I’d need for generating steady and growing streams of passive income for years.

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If I’d bought Taylor Wimpey shares three months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have struggled lately as interest rates and inflation stay high. Harvey Jones hoped for better when he…

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

| Charlie Keough

With the Lloyds share price finding its feet in 2024 this Fool wants to look forward to where it could…

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With 10 years to retirement, here’s what I’d do to start earning passive income

| Stephen Wright

The ability to earn passive income during retirement can be extremely valuable. But the best stocks to buy depend on…

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Here’s why I wouldn’t touch Tesla stock with a bargepole

| Alan Oscroft

I think Tesla stock could be a good long-term investment right now, especially in this tough year. But here's why…

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I’d buy £10,000 of this overlooked stock for £1,206 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

This stock offers one of the most attractive passive income investment opportunities. Dr James Fox explains why he's backed this…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is still my top choice for dividend income

| Alan Oscroft

If we invest for long-term dividend income, we surely want to buy stocks on markets with lower values and higher…

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2 stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market!

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of opportunities to build wealth and earn passive income in the stock market. But I wouldn't touch…

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1 unstoppable Warren Buffett stock I’d buy in 2024 and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks one stock held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway looks set to continue its upwards trajectory over the…

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Here’s how I could make a £3,673 monthly passive income with UK stocks

| Royston Wild

With these investing tricks I think it's possible to build a life-changing passive income for retirement via UK stocks. Here's…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 FTSE 250 shares for investors to consider buying in April

| Royston Wild

The yields on these FTSE 250 property shares smash the index's average of 3.4%. Here's why our writer Royston Wild…

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2 FTSE 100 retirement shares to consider now

| Royston Wild

Seeking top FTSE 100 stocks to help you retire comfortably? Royston Wild talks us through two top income stocks for…

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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

| The Motley Fool Staff

There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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I’d build an extra income with a spare £3 a day like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how putting just a few pounds a day into the right dividend shares could hopefully help him…

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Would a stock market crash matter?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why a stock market crash could turn out to be positive, not negative, for a private investor…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong 2023 performance and (so far) in 2024, the Rolls-Royce share price has stuttered in recent days. Christopher…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,900 yearly second income? It’s possible!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing a £20k ISA now using certain basic principles, our writer thinks he could set up a second income…

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With no savings, I’d follow Warren Buffett’s number one rule to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Can this one piece of Warren Buffett wisdom really help our writer as he aims to build wealth in the…

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A second income of £1k a month from just £10 a day! How would I do that?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley considers how to build a second income stream starting from just £10 a day. Is £1,000 a…

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Turn £8,900 into a £24k annual passive income? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane applies some investing lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett when explaining how he'd aim to earn sizeable passive income…

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7%+ dividend yields! 4 FTSE 100 shares for investors to consider buying in April

| Royston Wild

These FTSE shares offer dividend yields comfortably above the index average of 3.7%. Here's why they could be good passive…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how to generate a ton of passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Passive income can provide a lot more financial freedom and security. Here’s an easy way to generate some within an…

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The Aviva dividend yield’s already over 7%. Could it go higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the Aviva dividend could be on course to grow this year and beyond. Might…

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2 shares I’d buy to try and double my money in 10 years

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks there are still opportunities to to buy UK shares that can double in value over the next…

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NIO stock has crashed! Here’s why I still wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole

| Alan Oscroft

I've been watching NIO stock falling heavily, and wondering when might be a good time to get in cheaply. Here's…

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Why have Rolls-Royce shares fallen this week?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares remain the best performing on the FTSE 100 over the past year, but there's been some pullback. Dr…

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With a 4.3% yield, I consider this FTSE company an exceptional investment

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko say this FTSE company is focused on quality and long-term survival. As such, he thinks he'll hold it…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA and aim for a £45,500 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us aren’t earning the second income we deserve. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he’d get his savings…

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1 possible takeover target from the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is down 51.5% over the past 12 months. It also operates in an industry where conglomerates…

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2 UK stocks I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Ben McPoland

It is always best to diversify an income portfolio. But if I were forced to narrow down my choices, I'd…

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When will resurgent Lloyds shares hit 60p?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have once again risen above 50p, but momentum has slowed a little. Could the stock push to 60p,…

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How I’d aim to turn £20k of savings into a passive income of £1,931 a month

| Harshil Patel

The stock market can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer explores a strategy to target earnings of…

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Time to abandon the FTSE 100 and look elsewhere for dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Could buying dividend stocks outside the FTSE now be a better option for UK share investors? Our writer Royston Wild…

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Lloyds’ share price looks like a FTSE 100 bargain! What’s the catch?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio and carries a huge dividend yield. Is it a steal at…

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£7,000 to invest? 2 soaring FTSE 100 shares to consider investing in today

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with excellent momentum shares at the present. Royston Wild walks us through two he'd buy…

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Up 75% in 5 years, I reckon this FTSE 250 still has lots to give!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this FTSE 250 stock could still continue to provide growth and returns despite already being on…

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2 high-quality FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 250 is home to some of the best investment opportunities out there. This Fool highlights two stocks for…

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