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Forget the Magnificent Seven! Here are my Tasty Two FTSE 250 alternatives

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith skips a trip across the pond and instead focuses on FTSE 250 growth stocks that he feels offer…

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Investing Articles

Should I sell this FTSE 100 stock before TikTok gets banned?

| John Fieldsend

Very few FTSE 100 stocks will have anything to do with TikTok, but this investment fund might have some cause…

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Investing Articles

BP’s share price is still down 10%, but as oil trends higher should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

As oil prices rise, BP’s share price is rising too. But it’s still undervalued against its peer group, and buybacks,…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy before the ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of the best last-minute stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three…

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75% down from 2020, is IAG’s bargain-basement share price unmissable?

| Simon Watkins

IAG’s share price is around 75% lower than its pre-Covid level and looking very undervalued to me, despite stellar results.…

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£5,000 to invest? I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares for a second income

| Harshil Patel

UK dividend shares can offer steadily growing income. Our writer explores a well-operated and expanding business as his top pick.

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£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £15k

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I’d aim to invest in stocks and shares to generate a decent second income worth having in retirement…

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3 all-star stocks I’d love to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why these three picks are no-brainers for her Stocks and Shares ISA, and breaks down the pros…

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£1K bags me 411 shares in this 7% yielding income stock

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this income stock is attractive right now along with any risks that could derail any dividends…

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Looking for quality dividend shares? Here’s a 4% yielding hidden gem I like!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As dividend shares go, this one floats under the radar. Our writer explains why she’s a fan, and how it…

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Growth Shares

Down 10% today but up 123% in a year, what’s up with this growth share?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes a short-term dip in the Trustpilot share price today, but explains why the growth share could continue…

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This former penny stock has almost quadrupled in a year! Why?

| Christopher Ruane

What was a penny stock six months ago has soared since. Our writer explores why he did not buy then…

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The FTSE stocks with free-cash-flow magic

| Alan Oscroft

It can often be hard to value FTSE shares, with all those figures. But in the end, it's all down…

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These cheap shares look 33% undervalued with good future growth to me

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko says these cheap shares have a strong future, and analysts seem to agree. But will he buy it…

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Dividend Shares

Bank of Georgia is paying £2.31 per share in dividends: time to buy the income stock? 

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a particular income stock has such a generous dividend yield right now, as well as noting…

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The Rolls-Royce share price just hit £4! Can it hit £5 next?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has increased over 10-fold in the past few years. Our writer thinks there could be more…

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Is buying Nvidia stock the best way to get exposure to the artificial intelligence revolution?

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock has soared, but is now a smart time for this Fool to top up? He explores the issue…

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FTSE 250 shares: 3 cheap stocks that could take off this year

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool is considering three low-cost FTSE 250 stocks with potential for growth. Could one of these companies be the…

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Up 180% in a year, can Rolls-Royce shares go higher? Here’s what the charts say

| Mark David Hartley

I'm on a mission to find out what the future holds for my Rolls-Royce shares. With recent growth reaching exponential…

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Investing Articles

Earnings up almost 9%, but this FTSE 250 stock is down. Is it a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 250 business just delivered great results and an optimistic outlook statement. I’d be reluctant to bet against it…

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Prudential share price falls on FY results. Time to buy for growth?

| Alan Oscroft

Prudential returns to profit, as new business in Hong Kong booms. But the share price has responded weakly as new…

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I’m backing this FTSE 100 stalwart to keep rising!

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 is home to some of the best businesses out there. Our Fool already owns BP stock, but…

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Gold at £1,700! Time to buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

Gold has surged to record levels in 2024! Is this a time to be looking at FTSE 100 stocks with…

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Investing Articles

Shell’s share price is still down 6%, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price has risen after the firm pushed back its carbon reduction targets, but it still looks undervalued against…

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3 top dividend stocks for passive income

| Paul Summers

Some stocks are simply safer bets than others for making passive income, says Paul Summers. Based on their track records,…

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Is this the next big FTSE growth stock?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE firm was spun off from the UK Ministry of Defence in 2001, since when its has seen orders…

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Investing Articles

Up 175% in 12 months: why Rolls Royce shares are still on my buy list

| Ken Hall

Our writer has been watching Rolls- Royce shares scream 177% higher in the last year. Here’s why he thinks they…

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Investing Articles

Could I get rich like Warren Buffett by holding companies like this?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at one of Warren Buffett's longest holdings. He also looks at how he might apply…

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Investing Articles

I’d consider buying this FTSE 100 dividend stock before it’s revalued for growth

| Kevin Godbold

This may be a rare opportunity for me to buy a decent dividend stock with the possibility of a valuation…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares pay 9.6%+ a year in cash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These high-yielding FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields as high as 11.6% a year. However, such hefty cash yields can…

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6.8% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares in 2024 and 2025

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have exploded in recent weeks. But at below 49.4p, the FTSE 100 bank still offers magnificent dividend yields.…

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7.7% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Aviva shares for 2024 and 2025!

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have long been a great investment for those seeking a market-beating passive income. Can the FTSE firm keep…

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Investing Articles

How I’d target £1,000 a month in passive income from UK dividend shares

| Harshil Patel

There are multiple ways of earning passive income these days. Our writer explores how he’d do so with dividends from…

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Up 23% in a month, this FTSE 250 share is flying

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since 28 February, this FTSE 250 share has soared by more than 30%. But even after this comeback, it still…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into a £1,253 monthly second income

| Royston Wild

Investing a lump sum in high-dividend FTSE 100 shares -- and then reinvesting cash payouts -- can eventually generate a…

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3 last-gasp value stocks I’m considering buying before the ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

Could these value stocks be too cheap to miss following recent share price weakness? Our writer Royston Wild reckons the…

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2 FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying for a winning portfolio

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer details two FTSE 100 shares that she thinks could help build a great portfolio of stocks to boost…

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Could this penny stock stage a storming recovery in 2024 and beyond?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This penny stock has seen its shares struggle recently. Could a better economic picture help boost its performance and shares?

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How I’d invest just £10 a day in stocks to build a second income of £400 a month!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A second income isn’t always an additional job. This Fool explains how dividend shares could help build an additional income…

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Could SoundHound AI be the next Nvidia-like growth stock at $8?

| Ben McPoland

This investor considers whether buying one increasingly popular AI growth stock today could be like investing in Nvidia back in…

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