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I’d start investing with just £500 like this

Our writer highlights a quality FTSE 100 stock that he'd buy today if he were just about to start investing…

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6.1% yield and a wide moat! Why has this FTSE 250 share fallen over 50%?

Christopher Ruane sees value in polymer producer Victrex. But the FTSE 250 firm has more than halved in value over…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £83,247 annual second income

Our writer sets out how he’d go about investing £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a…

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How to identify both growth and income potential in FTSE stocks

There are plenty of income and growth stocks spread across the various FTSE indexes. Our writer outlines how to identify…

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5 tech stocks that look cheap after the selloff

The perception of getting "more for less" can be appealing. But that's not what we look for in a 'cheap…

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

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price has had a terrible five years. But analysts see it as a Buy…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

Experts are divided over the outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price, but our writer has a clear opinion on the…

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£5,000 in cash lying around? Here’s how I’d use that to target passive income

Is it possible to turn even a small amount of spare cash into a vehicle for passive income? Our writer…

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3 stunning FTSE growth stocks I’m buying and holding for the long term

Harvey Jones has bought these UK growth stocks over the last year and after a patchy start they're coming good.…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

Despite a strong year for the UK stock market, we still have a large number of attractive Footsie dividend shares…

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I wish I’d known about this profitable stock market investing strategy 10 years ago

Long-term data suggests this investment approach yields returns that surpass the performance of major stock market indexes.

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2 magnificent ETFs that could beat FTSE 100 and global tracker funds over the next 10 years

These ETFs have performed exceptionally well. And Edward Sheldon believes they could outperform FTSE and global index funds over the…

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

The BT Group share price has had a good few months, following a lengthy painful spell. The big question now…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, is this FTSE 100 stock as cheap as it looks? Here’s what the charts say

BP shares are trading at a 52-week low. But Stephen Wright thinks investors should handle the apparently cheap valuation with…

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What does Warren Buffett see in Occidental Petroleum?

Despite selling shares in Apple and Bank of America, Warren Buffett has been consistently buying Occidental Petroleum. Why?

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income would I receive?

Lloyds shares have skyrocketed 31% in a year and offer a dividend yield that's higher than the average across FTSE…

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If I’d invested £5,000 into Tesco shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Our writer checks in on Tesco shares to see if he'd have made a market-beating return by investing in this…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock has a PEG ratio of 0.3 and a 9.8% dividend yield!

This UK share offers a great blend of low earnings multiples and sky-high dividend yields. Here's why it might be…

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3 simple ways to target passive income in the stock market

A passive income stream from the stock market can be a step towards greater financial freedom. Here are three strategies…

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Yields of up to 6.6%! 2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a secure second income

I'm searching for ways to make a large second income even if the US and UK economies wilt again. Here…

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Up 385%! Where might the EUA share price go now?

After more than quadrupling in five years, can the EUA share price keep growing? Our writer weighs some pros and…

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This simple stock market ETF could turn £99 a week into £594,698

While there are a few different strategies to build wealth through the stock market, this Footsie ETF may be the…

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2 FTSE stocks I’d stick in my Stocks and Shares ISA for the long haul

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a Foolish favourite as investment vehicles go. Our writer details two picks she’d buy…

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2 quality small-cap UK shares investors should consider buying

These two lesser-known UK shares may not possess the same brand power as others, but our writer reckons they’re worth…

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A beaten-down FTSE 250 stock with dividend growth! What’s the catch?

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into an under-pressure FTSE 250 stock with an ultra progressive dividend policy.

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Up 15% in 2 days but I think this oversold UK stock is still in deep bargain territory

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see this bombed-out UK stock explode into life over the last couple of days. Should…

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£20k tucked away? I’d try to turn that into a second income worth £225 a week!

Dividend investing could be the key to unlocking and earning a second income, according to this Fool. She explains how…

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Can you start buying shares with only £300? Yes you can – here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how, were he a stock market novice, he'd start buying shares, even if he had just a…

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BT isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock hitting a 52-week high. But which would I buy now?

Holders of perennial underperformer BT finally have something to cheer. Would our writer buy today or does he prefer another…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have been soaring! I’d buy them today

This Fool has his eye on these two FTSE 100 stocks. After a strong 2024 so far, he thinks they…

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Nvidia stock is up 6% in a week! Is it time to buy?

Even after its rise in the last week, this Fool plans to steer clear of Nvidia stock. Here he explains…

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UK or US: which are the best shares to buy this autumn?

Our writer has been looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here he explains why he thinks both sides…

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With a forward P/E of 7.9 and an 8.2% yield, is this the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

On several metrics, this value stock looks very attractive, but there are question marks over the sustainability of its business…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £15,434 a year

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings, he'd start investing in the stock market to make a second…

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How I’d start investing today to aim to build a £1.3m portfolio from scratch

Our author isn’t banking on luck to achieve his wealth goals. Instead, he believes the smartest path to success is…

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Up 46%, are Barclays shares one of the best buys on the FTSE 100 right now?

Barclays shares have been on a tear. But this Fool thinks they’ve a lot further to go. Here, he breaks…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up nearly 10% in just 3 weeks!

This investor in Diageo is relieved to see the share price heading in the right direction for the first time…

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Struggling to find stocks to buy? Here’s some advice from Charlie Munger

Finding stocks to buy when share prices are rising can be a challenge. But investors needn’t worry – Charlie Munger…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d stash in an ISA for the long haul

Growth stocks that also pay dividends can be great investments. But investors should be aware of the tax implications if…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a ‘no-brainer’ buy for passive income?

Owning dividend-paying companies can be a wonderful way of making passive income. So, would our Foolish writer buy this top-tier…

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