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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £2,494 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

There’s more than one way to earn long-term passive income. But Stephen Wright outlines how he’d go about investing £20,000…

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1 overlooked high-yield dividend stock to consider buying today!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock offers one of the biggest yields I've come across. And with the sector booming, I don't see…

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Could this beaten-down FTSE 100 stock be a takeover target?

| Dr. James Fox

Luxury stocks tend to trade at a premium, but this FTSE 100 brand isn't looking too strong. Could we see…

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Are Tesco shares overvalued?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares might be losing their shine with the supermarket stock flat since the beginning of the year, underperforming a…

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Is this the most undervalued FTSE stock?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE stock has been in the wars since the start of the pandemic, and it can't seem to buck…

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Are IAG shares overvalued after surging 20%?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG stock had been overlooked for some time as low-cost rivals offered better growth. So what's changed to send the…

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I’d buy 11,907 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to lock in £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is jam-packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one I’d snap up now to start…

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Are easyJet shares overvalued?

| Dr. James Fox

easyJet shares have surged 34.5% over the past six months. It's one of the FTSE 100's best-performing stocks. But maybe…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy in April while it is 36p

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights Creo Medical (AIM:CREO), a fast-growing former penny stock that he wants more of in his ISA portfolio.

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The Lloyds share price is galloping towards 60p

| Charlie Keough

As the Lloyds share price rallies, this Fool explores where it could head next. He thinks the bank has plenty…

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Investing early in a Stocks and Shares ISA can bring HUGE rewards! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

Putting our money to work in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a game-changer for UK share investors. And…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I want to buy in April

| Kevin Godbold

This cheap-looking stock in the FTSE 250 index has a recovering underlying business in a sector that’s gathering momentum.

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No savings at 40? I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap dividend shares in an empty ISA today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons that FTSE 100 dividend shares are a great way to build wealth slowly but surely over time.…

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3 of my top passive income dividend stocks to consider buying in April

| Kevin Godbold

I believe these stocks have plenty of potential to make enduring passive income selections as part of a diversified portfolio.

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These 2 red hot growth stocks are smashing the market. Should I buy them today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is kicking himself for overlooking these two top FTSE 100 growth stocks. They aren't cheap, but do appear…

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“The last holding I’d want to sell in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Happy New Tax Year, to all Stocks and Shares ISA owners! The £20,000 allowance has reset -- will you be…

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£250 would buy me 221 shares in this exciting 6.6% yielding income share!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this income share, with its focus on a burgeoning sector, could be a great addition to…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £5,880 annual passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd target thousands of pounds in passive income annually by investing in top stocks for the…

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2 world-class UK stocks to consider for an ISA or SIPP this tax year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK stocks have delivered strong returns for investors over the long term. And Edward Sheldon believes they can keep…

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1 potential takeover target from the FTSE 250

| Stephen Wright

A large Dr. Martens shareholder has urged the FTSE 250 firm to consider a sale. Stephen Wright – a much…

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Tesla: not profitable enough to justify its share price

| Stephen Wright

With the company producing 46,000 more cars than it is selling, Stephen Wright thinks the Tesla share price is too…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares simply overvalued?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares just keep on gaining, but are they starting to look overvalued? Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for IAG shares!

| James Beard

Our writer asks whether the reinstatement of the dividend could give a boost to IAG shares. But he thinks income…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in a freshly-minted Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains a strategy he'd employ in a new Stocks and Shares ISA, then highlights a quality FTSE starter…

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Have Lloyds shares hit fair value?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have made a remarkable recovery since the beginning of the year, but can the Q1 bull run really…

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No savings in your 40s? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's made most of his money in his later decades. Our writer considers what lessons he may offer a…

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No savings in the bank? Here’s how I’d turn surplus salary into a second income

| Dr. James Fox

For many of us, a second income might feel like a dream. But it's really possible if we follow a…

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Down 22% from its 2024 high, what next for the Direct Line Insurance Group share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Direct Line Insurance Group share price exploded in February due to a takeover bid from a Belgian rival. With…

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Down 46% from its 2023 high, is this my best chance to buy Tesla stock?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Tesla stock has crashed 46% since the highs of July 2023. It's also lost 61% of its value since the…

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2 second income shares I’d buy to hold until 2034!

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend stocks to buy and hold for the long haul? Here are two top second income shares I…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d consider buying to hold for 5 years!

| Royston Wild

I believe these FTSE 350 shares could help supercharge my returns over the next several years. Here's why I'd buy…

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Is Legal & General one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares? Here’s what the charts say

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for FTSE shares with a brilliant blend of low P/E ratios and market-beating dividend yields. Is Legal &…

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Why FTSE 100 stocks Tesco and Sainsbury are back on my radar

| G A Chester

It’s been a while since I wrote about FTSE 100 supermarkets Tesco (positively) and Sainsbury (quite positively). Right now, for a number of reasons, they’re back…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 250 shares could help me turn £20k into a million!

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can yield a brilliant blend of capital gains and dividend income. Our…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 250 gem this Fool loves!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down what she believes to be a FTSE 250 hidden gem and explains why she’s planning on…

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Up 38% since 13 February, the Barclays share price is flying!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has beaten the FTSE 100 index over periods ranging from one month to five years. Yet…

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The FTSE 100 is dirt cheap, but so what? Who cares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has lagged behind the US S&P 500 and other major market indexes for far too long. But…

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Down 60% from its 2023 high, the Ocado share price is on my radar

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Ocado share price has almost halved in 2024 so far. It has also crashed almost three-fifths from its 2023…

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Yielding over 6%, is this the best FTSE REIT for juicy passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to boost her passive income, our writer is looking at real estate investment trusts (REITs). Is this the best…

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3 stocks to consider buying before interest rates get slashed

| John Fieldsend

With interest rate cuts very much on the cards for 2024, I'm tempted to buy these three stocks if they…

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