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After falling 14% in a week, is this FTSE 250 stock the bargain of the century?

| James Beard

The share price of this FTSE 250 British icon has fallen to levels never seen before. But does it mean…

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At a $3trn market-cap, can Nvidia stock double from here?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's generated incredible returns over the last five years, doubling in price almost five times. Edward Sheldon believes it…

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After falling 21% in a day, is the Card Factory share price an unmissable opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the Card Factory share price falling as sales continue to grow doesn’t make sense. But is he…

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I think the Diageo share price could explode after this stunning breakthrough!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was beginning to think the Diageo share price was never going to recover. Now he reckons it's hit…

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Up 25% from their 2024 lows, is it too late to buy National Grid shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares have rallied hard in the last few months. Can they still provide good returns after this jump…

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With a yield of 18%, should I buy this under-the-radar energy stock for passive income?

| James Beard

In his quest for passive income, our writer takes a look at a little known energy stock that’s currently yielding…

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Has the BT share price gone too far?

| Charlie Keough

The BT share price has had a stellar 2024. But after its impressive rise, is there more room for growth?…

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4 defensive stocks Fools have bought for long-term gains

| The Motley Fool Staff

When buying stocks, many growth investors wisely choose to diversify with some solid, stable companies in their portfolio.

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6,195 Legal & General shares could generate £18,561 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A much smaller investment in Legal & General shares can still generate a very high passive income if the dividends…

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Under £5k in savings? I’d start buying shares and aim to turn that into £500k

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko says the best time to start buying shares is always now. In 30 years, is a £500k portfolio…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could turn into a passive income worth £32,119 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wouldn't keep a lump sum of savings in the bank. Instead, he'd start earning passive income through the…

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This 5.8%-yielding FTSE housebuilder looks cheap to me right now!

| Simon Watkins

After a tough period for the UK housing market, this big FTSE 100 builder looks in a good position to…

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Dividend Shares

Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy high-yield dividend stock Phoenix Group?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Phoenix Group shares currently offer a yield of nearly 10%. Should Edward Sheldon buy the British dividend stock for his…

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A share price up 70%! Is this FTSE 250 stock still the bargain it once was?

| Mark David Hartley

With products flying off the shelves, it looks like this AI-ambitious FTSE 250 company's on track for a great 2024.…

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3 passive income stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark David Hartley

Our writer outlines a simple investment strategy to maximise the power of income stocks with the tax benefits of a…

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What’s the best UK stock to buy now for a second income?

| Mark David Hartley

I’m excited about this small-but-promising REIT with a strong portfolio of assets. With an 8% dividend yield, it could be…

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2 UK shares that could outperform in October

| Stephen Wright

Shares in UK companies that generate a lot of revenue in China have been struggling. But there might be signs…

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1 investment I’ve been selling from my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been selling Apple stock on tax grounds. But Stephen Wright has other reasons for cutting the investment…

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Up 42% but with a P/E of just 8.1! Can anything stop the Barclays share price?

| Harvey Jones

The soaring Barclays share price has grabbed the attention of Harvey Jones because it still looks great value despite its…

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What’s going on with the surging Tesco share price?

| Charlie Carman

The Tesco share price has skyrocketed to a 10-year high this year. Our writer explores the reasons behind the grocery…

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Is Lloyds Banking Group a FTSE 100 bargain with the share price near 59p?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds' dividend is yielding a whopping 5.8%, so is the share price too low and creating a bargain for investors…

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Down 67%, should I buy this beaten-down FTSE 100 veteran for a 2025 recovery?

| Royston Wild

Burberry shares have been in freefall during the past 12 months. Should I buy the former FTSE 100 heavyweight in…

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I reckon this FTSE 100 stock could deliver a massive 40% 12-month return

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author thinks JD Sports might be one of the best investments for him in the FTSE 100 right now.…

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Here’s how I’d use the next stock market correction to try and aim for a million — with £30K

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market correction can be a lucrative buying opportunity for the suitably prepared long-term investor. Christopher Ruane explains.

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Are National Grid shares still a bargain buy near a 52-week high?

| Charlie Carman

National Grid shares have quickly recovered from their 52-week low back in May, but does the FTSE 100 utility stock…

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Here’s how I’d create a passive income stream worth over £18K annually

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would go about building a passive income stream if she were to start today, including…

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Want to make millions like Warren Buffett? Here’s how to avoid his mistakes

| Alan Oscroft

Just look at that Warren Buffett bloke and all the investing mistakes he's made over the years... What do you…

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If I’d invested £10k in the easyJet share price just before the pandemic, here’s what I’d have today

| Muhammad Cheema

While the travel market has recovered since the pandemic, the easyJet share price hasn’t. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at…

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I reckon this FTSE 100 stock could eventually become a Dividend Aristocrat

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sometimes a FTSE 100 pick just looks like it has the attributes to become a great dividend stock. Our writer…

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With BP at 414p, is the share price offering investors a FTSE 100 bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

BP's weak share price has been driving up the dividend yield, making the stock worth consideration as a FTSE 100…

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I’d start investing with under £500 like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his stock market experience to consider how he would start investing now for the first time on…

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Could the Lloyds share price ever hit £1 again?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Lloyds share price in pennies, could its strong performance in the past year continue and push it to…

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Here’s the 1 UK growth stock I’d buy for the AI revolution

| Alan Oscroft

The UK doesn't have many growth stocks competing in the global race for artificial intelligence domination. But this newcomer looks…

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5%+ yields! 3 blue-chip UK shares to consider for an ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a trio of blue-chip British shares he sees as worth considering for an ISA, each yielding 5%…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock a delicious opportunity or one to avoid?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This FTSE 250 fast food business has been going through a sticky patch. Is there a buying opportunity for our…

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If I’d bought Tesco shares when Warren Buffett was selling, here’s what I’d have now!

| Christopher Ruane

If Christopher Ruane had bought some Tesco shares when Warren Buffett was selling them a decade ago, would he now…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks set to offer handsome dividend yields in 2025

| Ben McPoland

A whole host of Footsie dividend stocks look to have very attractive yields for next year. Ben McPoland highlights three…

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Robotaxis are coming: here are 3 S&P 500 stocks to play the theme

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Robotaxis could create some lucrative opportunities for investors. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three S&P 500 technology companies at the heart…

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2 top quality FTSE shares I’m watching like a hawk

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has his eye on these two FTSE stocks. Here he explains why he'd buy them today if he…

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I think these FTSE investment trusts will soar in the next bull market

| Paul Summers

Could we be at the start of the next FTSE bull market? If so, our Foolish writer believes these investment…

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