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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock looks great value on a P/E ratio of 8.8

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 industrial company’s been generating big returns for investors lately. But its shares still look very cheap today.

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This bargain growth stock could be ready for a bull run

| Charlie Carman

Our writer reckons this FTSE 100 growth stock has the potential to deliver stunning returns, but its investors need a…

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£25k in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into passive income worth £12k a year

| Dr. James Fox

By investing in UK and US shares at knockdown prices I hope to generate a five-figure passive income stream before…

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Down 88%, this volatile FTSE 250 stock could be the bargain of the decade!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes this FTSE 250 stock could be vastly overlooked, and brokerages agree with him. The average target…

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Top Stocks

4 robotics stocks Fools think could deliver explosive growth

| The Motley Fool Staff

These stocks are appealing for their growth potential, given the increasing adoption of robotics across various industries.

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Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in UK shares to retire on the passive income they earn?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks can generate a nice passive income to help long-term investors to retire…

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Forget the next 5 years, I think these UK dividend shares can last forever

| Stephen Wright

Not much lasts forever. But Stephen Wright thinks some UK firms have advantages that mean their shares can be good…

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Micro-Cap Shares

2 exciting penny stocks under 20p to consider buying today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Penny stocks aren’t for everyone. But for those comfortable with risk, they can be worth considering as returns can be…

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Down 20% in a month with a yield of 8% and P/E of 5! Is this my perfect FTSE 250 share?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has run the numbers on this FTSE 250 share and thinks it looks like a brilliant bargain buy.…

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Investing Articles

Analysts sound alarm on the Rolls-Royce share price: is a drop to 240p coming?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged to nearly 500p this year, but one brokerage is convinced the stock’s vastly overpriced.…

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Instead of buy-to-let, I’d target a million with a SIPP!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Using a SIPP could be a far smarter, faster, and more tax-efficient approach to making millions compared to buy-to-let. Here’s…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I believe that now looks like a terrific time to generate a second income in a tax-free ISA by investing…

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I’d drip-feed £458 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

How long would it take to make a million by investing £458 each month? With a brand-new Stocks and Shares…

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History suggests the stock market’s about to rally

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

September has been a volatile month for the stock market so far. But things could be about to get better…

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Warren Buffett says this one use of AI will be the ‘growth industry of all time’

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers a comment made by Warren Buffett and how he thinks it might relate to one US stock…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to target a £1,680 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in these FTSE 350 shares might deliver a four-figure passive income next year. Here's why they're…

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Investing Articles

3 different ways to think about an ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane describes a trio of approaches investors sometimes take to buying shares for an ISA -- and why he…

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Investing Articles

Up nearly 30% in a year, will Greggs shares ever slow down?

| Gordon

Greggs shares have been one of the success stories of the market in the last year, but is there more…

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With a spare £350, here’s how I’d start buying shares today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane uses his stock market experience to explain how he would start buying shares for the first time now,…

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This UK stock looks pretty cheap to me

| Gordon

This Fool is always on the hunt for value, and with plenty of potential for growth, this UK stock ticks…

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How much income could I earn putting £80 a week into a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what an £80 weekly contribution into his Stocks and Shares ISA might mean for short- or long-term…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £399 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer details how he'd aim to generate monthly passive income streams of almost £400 by investing a lump sum…

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Value Shares

Is Glencore a top value stock after a 35% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

At first glance, Glencore appears to be a value stock. However, taking a closer look at the large-scale commodities business,…

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Dividend Shares

2 top dividend stocks to consider buying for a retirement portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two dividend stocks could potentially offer those in or approaching retirement a nice mix of income and portfolio stability.

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Investing Articles

Is it finally time for me to buy this FTSE 100 dividend star?

| Alan Oscroft

I think most of my favourite FTSE 100 income stocks still look like they're very good value today. This one's…

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Investing Articles

1 of my favourite UK stocks still looks undervalued

| Gordon

This Fool is always on the hunt for UK stocks with plenty of potential. One of my favourites is still…

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Investing Articles

What happened to last year’s dogs of the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

The worst performers of the FTSE 100 last year have seen mixed fortunes so far in 2024. So would I…

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Should I rush to buy these FTSE 100 giants at 52-week lows?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox presents arguments for and against buying shares in these FTSE 100 giants after their valuations crumbled to…

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

| Roland Head

Lloyds shares have delivered a strong return this year. Roland Head explains why he's optimistic about the potential for further…

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Investing Articles

2 UK growth stocks I’d buy ahead of the Magnificent Seven

| Stephen Wright

It’s not just the US that has growth stocks with terrific prospects. The UK also has some quality businesses that…

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1 almost penny stock I’d buy if stock markets start to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

When the stock market starts to tumble, I won’t be panicking. Instead, I’ll be snapping up some dirt cheap penny…

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Investing Articles

After rising 118% in 12 months, is there anything left to say about the Rolls-Royce share price?

| James Beard

After an amazing post-pandemic recovery, much has been written about the Rolls-Royce share price. But our writer wants to come…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy when the stock market crashes!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Fears are rising of a potential stock market crash coming later this year, creating a terrific opportunity to fill my…

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Investing Articles

£3k to invest? 3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I’m looking for top UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are a few I’m thinking…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim for a passive income of £79,530 a year from UK stocks… and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By investing regularly in UK shares, I think I can generate enough passive income to stop work and enjoy a…

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How much would I need to invest in UK stocks for £500 in monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers how much he'd need to invest in UK dividend shares to aim for £6,000 a year in…

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2 cheap penny stocks to consider buying for 2025!

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a high-risk strategy. But spectacular growth potential makes these cheap small caps worth a…

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FTSE 100 stocks are on sale! Is this commodities giant one to buy or avoid?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As turbulence has hurt some FTSE 100 stocks, could lower valuations represent buying opportunities for our writer and her holdings?

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Here’s how I’d create a second income worth over £20k annually

| Sumayya Mansoor

A second income is a very real prospect, according to our writer. She explains how dividend investing could be the…

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If the stock market crashes, I’ll buy this surging FTSE 100 stock immediately 

| Ben McPoland

This writer has his eye on an incredible share in the FTSE 100, but he'd prefer to wait for a…

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