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Up 202%! This hidden FTSE gem has outpaced the Rolls-Royce share price and is still climbing!

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price may have outpaced every FTSE 100 rival over the last couple of years but Harvey Jones…

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How I’d invest my first £1,000 in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing the first £1,000 in an SIPP can be a daunting process, especially for new investors. Zaven Boyrazian explains what…

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No savings? I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares to retire in comfort

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Worried about retiring with no savings? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to boost their wealth for the long…

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Down 40%, should I buy this 6.5%-yielding business for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This sold-off equipment rental firm could be a lucrative opportunity for my Stocks and Shares ISA if new management can…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider today!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are still on sale today. Here's why I think investors seeking cheap UK…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy for passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at one former penny stock that is trading cheaply and carrying a 4.7% forward-looking dividend…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share that could soar in 2025!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the FTSE for the best bargain shares to buy for next year. Here's one whose low PEG ratio…

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After it’s rocketed 41% in 2 months, is it time I bought this FTSE 250 growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 stock has been on a tear lately, leaving this Fool wondering if now is the perfect time…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Analyst think earnings will rebound next year before rising by double-digits in 2026. Does this make Lloyds shares attractive enough…

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These FTSE 100 and real estate shares are on sale! Time to consider buying?

| Royston Wild

Despite the FTSE's rise in 2024, many top UK blue-chip shares continue to trade at large discounts. Here are two…

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5 things to look for when choosing FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a handful of criteria he always considers when looking for the right FTSE 100 shares to buy…

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Investing £100k in this share could add £1.2m to my SIPP valuation!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a FTSE 100 share that he thinks could potentially transform the long-term performance of a SIPP.

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a yearly passive income of £1,950

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest in blue-chip dividend shares over the long term to build up his lucrative passive…

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Down 15% this week! Is there a fresh opportunity in this dividend gem with an 8% yield?

| Mark David Hartley

After a trading update shaved 15% of the price, our writer considers if ITV's 8% yield still makes the FTSE…

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Here’s my top pick from the S&P 500

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to the S&P 500, Stephen Wright thinks investors don’t have to look far to find an opportunity…

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At 209%, the Warren Buffett Indicator says the stock market’s strongly overvalued. Is a crash coming?

| Mark David Hartley

An indicator named after world-famous investor Warren Buffett is rapidly increased this year. Here's what it could mean for global…

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3 reasons why Wise is one of the UK’s best growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

The UK market isn’t particularly known for its growth stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks international payment platform Wise is one…

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Is it time to look again at UK shares?

| James Beard

Our writer explains why October’s Budget has led him to question his commitment to some UK shares. But what should…

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If I invested £300 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what I could have in 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA, a regular savings plan, and a decent long-term investment strategy, it’s possible to build…

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1 dividend-paying near-penny stock set for potentially huge growth!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian's discovered a potentially dirt cheap, high-growth, almost penny stock hiding in plain sight. Is this one to consider…

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Where will the Lloyds share price be on 1 January?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has been very volatile in recent weeks. Dr James Fox believes we could see more movement…

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1 no-brainer share I’d buy when the stock market crashes again

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Another stock market crash is inevitable, but when it eventually happens, instead of panicking, I’ll be buying shares in this…

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I’d buy 5,800 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Reliable, long-term, high-dividend yields are the secret to building a large passive income stream. And this unloved stock might do…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Nvidia shares continue to go from strength to strength. Is the tech giant a rock-solid stock for growth investors to…

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5 growth stocks under £1 Fools believe will soar

| The Motley Fool Staff

Not all of these growth shares are penny stocks, since -- at the time of writing -- all their market…

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Here’s how I’ve targeted a HUGE passive income with FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is home to scores of brilliant stocks for dividend investors to savour. Here's how I'm looking to…

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Here’s the best-performing FTSE 100 stock of the last 10 years

| Stephen Wright

Private equity firm 3i has outperformed the rest of the FTSE 100 over the last 10 years. And its big…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett is selling shares (and why I’m not)

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett cited tax considerations as his reason for selling shares in Apple. But this isn’t something most UK investors…

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What on earth is going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has fallen 30% from its peak in August. Dr James Fox explains what’s going on with…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying for passive income…and one I’d avoid

| Paul Summers

Some FTSE 100 stocks have eye-popping dividend yields. But will the passive income actually be dished out? Paul Summers takes…

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These 2 former stock market darlings are trying my patience! Time to sell?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought he was getting a bargain when he snapped up these too much-loved FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks.…

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Here’s how I’d use £3,000 to target a second income that grows each year

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he'd take to trying to build a second income that gets bigger over time, by…

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Is it time to buy this incredible FTSE dividend share?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines one FTSE 100 share with a phenomenal dividend history. Does a steep share price fall this year…

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This FTSE 100 share has just crashed another 20%. Its P/E is now just 9.9 so should I buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was tempted to buy this FTSE 100 share after it crashed in October. Now it's crashed again, it…

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Could Trump 2.0 be good for FTSE 250 stocks?

| James Beard

Donald Trump’s just been elected President of the United States for a second time. Our writer considers whether this could…

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Trading at a 10-year low, this FTSE income stock now yields a chunky 6.99%!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching from the sidelines as shares in this FTSE 100 income stock just fall and fall.…

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Is a Bank of England rate cut good for the Lloyds share price?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall analyses what the latest interest rate cut could mean for the Lloyds share price with the UK bank’s…

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2 brilliant bargains I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares offer exceptional value on paper. Here's why I'm considering them for my Stocks…

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How much passive income could I generate with just £10 per day?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall wants to create his £10,000 yearly passive income dream by investing just £10 every weekday day in Footsie…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price too high? Here’s what the experts say

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged over two years, representing one of the FTSE 100’s greatest success stories. But is…

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