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No savings in the bank? Here’s how I’d aim for £10k annual passive income as quick as I can

| Alan Oscroft

The sooner we start investing for passive income the better, but what if we've already left it a bit late?…

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Up 43% so far in 2024! Can Rolls-Royce shares have another FTSE 100-topping year?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares, up 1,000% in four years, have started 2024 with a bang. Our writer digs into the numbers and…

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Dividend yields up to 10.1%! Which of these cheap FTSE 250 stocks should I buy?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250's packed with exceptional bargains today. But which of these shares would be the better selection for market-beating…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares (and this trust) to target a £1,130 second income

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares offer market-shattering dividend yields above 7%! Here's why I'd buy them to build a long-term second…

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How I’d invest my first £20k ISA to target £4,900 a year from dividend shares

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for dividend shares in a new Stocks and Shares ISA, and want diversification too? Here's how I'd go about…

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Yields of up to 7%! I’d consider boosting my income with these FTSE dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

The London market has some decent-looking dividend stocks right now, and I’m tempted by these two for growing income streams.

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I’d put £20K in an ISA now to target a £1,900 monthly second income in future!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares why he thinks a long-term approach to investing and careful selection of shares could help him build…

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6 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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I was right about the Barclays share price! Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he still feels the Barclays share price is undervalued and flags up why updates on its…

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Where I’d start investing £8,000 in April 2024

| Ben McPoland

Writer Ben McPoland highlights two areas of the stock market that he would target if he were to start investing…

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Ahead of the ISA deadline, here are 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d consider

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down some FTSE 100 stocks in sectors ranging from property to retail that he thinks could offer…

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Why I think Rolls-Royce shares will pay a dividend in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Rolls-Royce shares are about to pay a dividend again. But he isn’t convinced this is something investors…

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1 of the best UK shares to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

Higher gold prices and a falling share price have put this FTSE 250 stock on Stephen Wright's list of UK…

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The market is wrong about this FTSE 250 stock. I’m buying it in April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors should look past a 49% decline in earnings per share and consider investing in a FTSE…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I own, and 1 I’d love to buy

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she’s eyeing up this FTSE 250 growth phenomenon, and may buy more shares in this property…

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The FTSE 100 is closing in on 8,000 points! Here’s what I’m buying before it’s too late!

| Charlie Keough

As the FTSE 100 keeps gaining momentum, this Fool is on the lookout for bargains. Here's one stock he'd willingly…

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3 ideas to help investors aim for a million-pound Stocks & Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

The UK has a growing number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires, and this plan may be one of the…

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2 red-hot UK growth stocks to consider buying in April

| Kevin Godbold

These two growth stocks are performing well, but can they continue to deliver for investors through 2024 and beyond?

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Is JD Sports Fashion one of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

The JD Sports Fashion share price remains a wild ride during the first quarter. Could it be one of the…

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Could the JD Sports Fashion share price double in the next five years?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Sports Fashion share price has nearly halved in the past five years. Our writer thinks a proven business…

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If interest rate cuts are coming, I think these UK growth stocks could soar!

| Paul Summers

Falling interest could be great news for UK growth stocks, especially those that have been under the cosh recently. Paul…

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Are these the best stocks to buy on the FTSE right now?

| Mark David Hartley

With the UK stock market on the way to hitting new highs, this Fool is considering which are the best…

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Can the Centrica dividend keep on growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some positive factors that might see continued growth in the Centrica dividend -- as well as some…

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How I’d turn my £12,000 of savings into passive income of £1,275 a month

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool is considering a strategy that he believes can help him achieve a stable passive income stream with a…

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2 top FTSE 250 investment trusts trading at attractive discounts!

| Ben McPoland

This pair of discounted FTSE 250 trusts appear to be on sale right now. Here's why I'd scoop up their…

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3 things that could push the Lloyds share price to 60p and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has broken through 50p. Next step 60p? And then what? Here are some thoughts on what…

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£1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares a year ago would be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have posted one of the best stock market gains of the past 12 months. But what might the…

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Are HSBC shares a FTSE bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

There are plenty of dirt-cheap FTSE 100 banking stocks for investors to choose from today. Our writer Royston Wild believes…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s latest ‘Hold’ recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

In our Share Advisor newsletter service, we provide buy, sell, and hold guidance for our universe of recommendations.

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Investing £5 a day could help me build a second income of £329 a month!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how £5 a day, or one less takeaway coffee, could help her build a monthly second income…

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2 FTSE income stocks investors should consider buying in April

| Sumayya Mansoor

Income stocks are a great way to build wealth. Our writer details two picks she believes investors should consider snapping…

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What might the 5-year price chart tell us about BT shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers what clues the long-term performance of BT shares might offer him about business performance and whether to…

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Dividend yields of nearly 10%! I’d buy both these bargain FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of income shares from the flagship FTSE 100 index that each yield nearly 10% and…

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Ocado is down 66%! Should I buy, sell, or hold this FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is debating what to do with his Ocado shares after the FTSE grocer updated the market on its…

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2 picks I want to buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has been tracking these two companies. With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline coming up, he's hoping to…

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Just how high can the Phoenix Group share price go now?

| Alan Oscroft

After a big confidence boost for the dividend, can the Phoenix Group Holdings share price get started on the recovery…

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5 value stocks under £5 that Fools are considering buying

| The Motley Fool Staff

Five of our free-site writers dive into the market to unearth stocks that promise not just growth, but real, tangible…

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This dividend share isn’t cheap. Should I buy it anyway?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a FTSE 250 dividend share with a 30-year+ record of annual growth in the shareholder payout.…

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With its 10% yield, is this recovering FTSE 250 stock a passive earner’s dream?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley is considering whether this struggling FTSE 250 stock can recover. Does the high dividend yield alone make…

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I’d snap up cheap FTSE 100 stocks before the UK’s premier index hits 8,000 points!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why FTSE 100 stocks trading at bargain levels may soon be out of reach as the UK’s…

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