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This FTSE 100 stock looks like a certified bargain to me!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights three main reasons why he likes this high-quality FTSE 100 stock and why he'd buy it for…

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7% yield and a P/E of 10.1! Is the Aviva share price a steal?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks the Aviva share price looks like a bargain. Here he explains why he's a fan of the…

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Which is better for UK investors, the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite being home to mostly international companies, the FTSE 100 has a valuation that's very different from the US stock…

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Diageo shares have rebounded in September. Time to buy this FTSE 100 dog?

| Paul Summers

When expectations are on the floor, it doesn't take much to move a stock's price upwards. Our writer thinks this…

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Can buying penny shares really make me rich?

| Alan Oscroft

Are penny shares a route to quick riches, or a pit for investors to throw all their money into? Or…

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Surely the Rolls-Royce share price can’t keep rising?

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price is flying. But what could be next in store for the FTSE 100 giant? This Fool…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia stock investors through to 2026

| Ben McPoland

Should I buy Nvidia stock while it's at $121? Here are my thoughts after taking a look at Wall Street's…

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The Tesla share price rockets 24% in one month! Is this just the start?

| Paul Summers

The Tesla share price has gone gangbusters in September and our writer believes this might continue next month and for…

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Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast from 2024 to 2027

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey now pays the highest yield of any housebuilder on the FTSE 100, but what does the dividend forecast…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks good to me and I’d consider buying it now

| Kevin Godbold

This business operates in a steady sector and the dividend has a been compounding annual growth of 14%. Is it…

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After its share price crashed 27% in a day, is Aston Martin a bargain FTSE 250 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers whether he should invest in Aston Martin after shares of the James Bond carmaker plummeted in the…

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The Aston Martin share price is down 22% today! What’s going on with this growth share?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Aston Martin share price has plummeted following the trading update and talks through the outlook…

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I’m with analysts, this 6.4%-yielding passive income stock could surge 30% in a year

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver says that Diamondback Energy shares are worth considering as a smart hedge against geopolitical uncertainties. They also offer a…

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If I’d put £5,000 in BP shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the year-to-date performance of BP shares and considers whether he'd purchase any at today's…

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Anto vs Anglo: which are the best mining shares for me to buy in October?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark Hartley considers what shares to buy between Antofagasta and Anglo American. Which are cheaper and have the most promising…

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3 rock-solid FTSE dividend stocks yielding over 5%

| Paul Summers

There's no sure thing when it comes to dividend stocks. But payouts from these FTSE firms have been more reliable…

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Is this stock with an 8.8% dividend yield a no-brainer for passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Some high yields right now look really good as passive income candidates. But we need to take care, and not…

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Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100 today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock looks extremely undervalued against its peers and pays a good dividend yield that can generate significant…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

There are some FTSE 250 stocks offering attractive dividend yields at the moment. These three picks have something else in…

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2 hot UK stocks hitting 52-week highs!

| Paul Summers

A couple of UK stocks have been flying of late thanks to very encouraging trading updates. With their share prices…

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3 reasons why Glencore’s share price looks a steal to me after its 15% drop

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has tumbled since May, but it has excellent earnings prospects, which should push its share price and…

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Should I invest in Duolingo at $278 inside my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is wondering whether language learning app Duolingo might be a good fit for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Croda International: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

At a P/E ratio of 37, Croda International stock looks expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks it’s an rare opportunity for…

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2 things I’m watching in the stock market in October

| Stephen Wright

Whether it’s equities as a whole or individual stocks, Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is finely balanced at the…

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Michael Burry just bought 633,959 shares in this $1 penny stock

| Ben McPoland

Scion Asset Management announced a stake in this penny stock in the second quarter. But what could Michael Burry be…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,400 a month of passive income

| Royston Wild

Trying to make passive income needn't be a chore. Considering a lump sum and then regular investment in this UK…

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Chinese value stocks are soaring as billionaires pile in! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Hedge fund managers have been scooping up China's value stocks in recent quarters. Should I follow these Wall Street investors?

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2 superb growth shares just snapped up by Scottish Mortgage

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have only risen in line with the FTSE 100 in 2024. Perhaps this pair of new portfolio…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share and a bargain ETF I might buy for my ISA in October

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) could generate substantial returns and at low cost. Here's why I'm considering…

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8.21% yield and a P/E of just 5! This is my favourite passive income stock pick for October

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 bank offers an incredible passive income stream and while there are risks, they're outweighed…

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With £500 I’d choose this as the best share to buy in October

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wondering which would be the best share to buy in October, if he only had a small…

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Where might the BP share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been falling in recent months. But forecasters seem to think it has a bright future,…

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Where might the boohoo share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo share price has become one of the stock market's biggest disappointments. But where do City analysts expect it…

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Here’s how I’d aim to boost my passive income by 25% with a neat ISA trick!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd use an overlooked ISA product to turbocharge his efforts to build a passive income portfolio…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is the number 1 rule in investing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

You might expect Warren Buffett’s number one investing rule to be complicated given his incredible track record. But it’s actually…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price just keeps on heading up and up as if the sky's the limit. But how high…

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Here are my top 2 UK shares to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

Even in a relatively stable stock market, Stephen Wright thinks some outstanding opportunities to buy UK shares just presented themselves.

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Is this the best reason to consider buying Lloyds shares right now?

| Alan Oscroft

As interest rate cuts start coming along, are we likely to see any benefit for Lloyds bank shares? US history…

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Could the Cash ISA be scrapped?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scrapping the Cash ISA could get more Britons investing, which could lead to far higher levels of wealth across the…

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Shares I love: Taylor Wimpey

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a huge admirer of Taylor Wimpey shares and so far he has been handsomely rewarded for buying…

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