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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 FTSE 100 share I think will break through £100bn

| Harshil Patel

Few FTSE 100 shares are globally diversified technology companies. Our writer explores the prospects for a data firm that is.

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Best AIM stocks to consider buying in October

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy in October, featuring a Hidden Winners recommendation!

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3 FTSE 100 shares with ex-dividend dates next week!

| Royston Wild

Fancy grabbing some juicy dividends in the coming weeks? These FTSE 100 shares all go ex-dividend during the next seven…

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Investing Articles

Can the Tesla share price beat September’s 22% climb in October?

| Alan Oscroft

All the techie attention seems to have drifted away from the Tesla share price at the moment. But October could…

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Up 27% yesterday, but I think my favourite growth stock under $10 still has room to run

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why up-and-coming growth stock Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) just exploded 27% higher on the New York Stock…

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1 stock I’d love to buy from the FTSE 100 in October

| Kevin Godbold

I think this FTSE 100 business has great potential to perform well long term and the valuation looks attractive to…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are among the most closely watched on the FTSE 100. The stock might not have delivered for investors…

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Top UK shares I’d consider buying for growing dividends

| Paul Summers

Some UK shares have been super-reliable when it comes to throwing cash back at investors. Paul Summers picks out some…

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After a bumper first half gives the Tesco share price a boost, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price is having a great year, and these first-half figures show us why. Here's how the stock…

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Fear sends FTSE 100 stocks flashing red. But why are these two stocks winning?

| Mark David Hartley

The FTSE 100 continues to deliver a strong performance despite several stocks dipping earlier this week. Our writer looks at…

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1 stock I’d love to buy for growth, dividends, and share buybacks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks resilient share buybacks and a strong competitive position make a stock with a 2% dividend yield a…

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I’d invest £240 a month in a SIPP and aim for £10m at retirement!

| Dr. James Fox

My own SIPP will probably never reach £10m, but my daughter's might. Here's how and why I'm investing now for…

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Is Nike the perfect buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

Nike has one of the world’s best-known brands and now trades at a cheap valuation. Does that win it a…

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Down 9%, is Barclays’ share price now too cheap for me to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price already looks undervalued to me and should further benefit from a new three-year business plan designed to…

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BP share price weakness is presenting a golden opportunity for long-term investors

| Andrew Mackie

As the BP share price continues its recent downward trend, Andrew Mackie explains why he's taking a contrarian stance and…

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They’re down 7% but with a 7.1% dividend that’s forecast to rise — is it time for me to buy more Aviva shares?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva shares look very undervalued to me given the firm’s strong growth prospects, and pay a high yield that can…

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Investing Articles

Looking for a large second income? You could be making a HUGE mistake!

| Royston Wild

Just saving rather than investing can put a serious dent in one's long-term wealth. Royston Wild indicates where he'd rather…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 250 value stocks in October!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares look cheap, in Royston Wild's book. Here's why he thinks they could be worth some research…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in October

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for October, including a Share Advisor 'Ice' rec!

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2 steps to target a £24,745 passive income with cash and UK shares!

| Royston Wild

Here's how a mix of UK shares and cash savings could help me enjoy a tasty £20,000-plus passive income when…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Rolls-Royce shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

City analysts expect earnings to continue rising by double-digit percentages through to 2026. Does this make Rolls-Royce shares a top…

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Here’s why BAE Systems shares and FTSE 100 oil stocks spiked today

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how BAE Systems shares can offer a bit more stability to his stock portfolio during these volatile…

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Up 45% in a year with a 4% yield, this REIT just entered the FTSE 250. Is it a buy?

| Mark David Hartley

After a year of solid gains, a promising new REIT has joined the ranks of the FTSE 250. Our writer…

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All yielding over 6%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 10 passive income stocks is the best?

| James Beard

There are plenty of Footsie shares paying generous levels of passive income. Our writer looks at those offering the biggest…

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What’s next for the Shell share price?

| Stephen Wright

Iran’s missile attack has caused the price of oil to rise, taking energy stocks along with it. But what’s next…

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Here’s why the easyJet share price climbed 9% in September, and what happened next

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet share price had been having a good September. But the latest events in the Middle East have knocked…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks this October!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 remains packed with bargain shares at the start of the fourth quarter. Here are three that stand…

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Could small modular reactors (SMRs) be a game-changer for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged since 2022, but now a major new growth industry is emerging on the horizon,…

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Investing Articles

Is JD Sports a buy for me, as the share price falls on H1 results?

| Alan Oscroft

Mixed first-half figures lead to a drop in the JD Sports Fashion share price, despite strong management optimism for the…

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As BP shares drop 29%, is it time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

BP shares have tracked the oil price down in recent months, leaving the stock even more undervalued, and overlooking its…

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Growth Shares

I made mistakes with Nvidia shares. I won’t make them with this growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes this growth stock can deliver blockbuster returns in the years ahead. So he’s determined to play his…

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Down almost 7% in a day what’s going on with the IAG share price?

| Stephen Wright

Missile attacks in the Middle East have sent oil prices higher and the IAG share price down. Is this a…

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US Stock

Should I put money into index funds in October while the S&P 500’s near all-time highs?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has risen around 33% over the last year. Is it smart to put money into index…

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Investing Articles

170 shares in this overlooked FTSE heavyweight could make me £3,909 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

China’s economic stimulus measures announced on 24 September could boost big commodities firms like the FTSE 100’s already undervalued Rio…

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This FTSE 250 legend just got 26% cheaper. But should I buy?

| James Beard

The share price of Aston Martin, the FTSE 250 luxury car maker, crashed 26% on Monday (30 September). Is now…

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Micro-Cap Shares

At 1.1p, is penny stock Helium One Global worth a punt?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for penny stock Helium One Global. Is it a ticket to riches or…

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Here’s why the Tesla share price soared 25% last month

| Mark David Hartley

The Tesla share price is on a tear, rising 25% in the past 30 days. What's driving the growth and…

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Rupert Murdoch wants to own this FTSE 100 stock, but I don’t!

| James Beard

Since attracting the interest of a high-profile investor at the start of September, this FTSE 100 stock’s risen 13.6%. But…

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£3k to invest? 2 UK REITs I’d buy in an ISA this month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I’ve been looking for the top UK REITs to add to my ISA. Here are two stocks that I think…

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Investing Articles

No savings in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to strive for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Now might be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s advice. It could be the key for investors to…

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