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I think this FTSE stalwart is one of the best growth shares around!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Growth shares come in and all shapes and sizes. Our writer thinks this FTSE 250 giant has great prospects for…

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Up 110% in 1 year, can this FTSE 100 stock rocket even higher?

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 market darling has charged higher in recent years. Is there further to run or is it time…

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Will this penny stock be the next cheap share I buy for my ISA?

| Roland Head

This penny stock is trading 35% below brokers’ target price. With a 4.8% dividend yield on offer as well, I’m…

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Up 54%, this stunning blue chip is the first share I’ll buy in the next stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones doesn't know if we will get a stock market crash this autumn but he does know one thing:…

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Up 42% in a year, and yielding over 5%, I reckon this quality dividend stock is a great opportunity!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our Fool explains why this dividend stock looks like a no-brainer buy for her holdings, and breaks down her investment…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks back on course, and I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in this FTSE 100 stock didn't react too well to the lastest news release, even though the company beat…

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2 S&P 500 stocks I like that would offer my ISA something different

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two shares from the S&P 500 that he thinks would add value that he can't find…

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The Centrica share price is down 9% in 2024, and here’s where I think it’s going next

| Gordon

The energy sector has had a bumpy few years, but with plenty of change ahead, here's what I think is…

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4 stocks that might power the FTSE 100 towards 10,000

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been flirting with its all-time high again. Could it break through and hit that magical 10,000…

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As the Nvidia share price nosedives again, should I be worried?

| James Beard

After another significant fall in the Nvidia share price, our writer considers what the implications are for his own portfolio.

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At a 52-week low, are BP shares now a screaming FTSE 100 bargain?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 big oiler isn't doing the business for investors in 2024. But could this be a wonderful contrarian…

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Down 96%, is this FTSE 250 stock the biggest bargain in the index?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith wonders if he should put his cash to work in a FTSE 250 stock that has been plummeting…

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One of my favourite FTSE 100 stocks is down 42%. But it’s now making a rapid recovery

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock was absolutely crushed in the pandemic. But it now appears to be in the early stages…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’d rather buy this red hot growth stock

| Royston Wild

I think this AI stock could be a better long-term buy than Rolls-Royce shares. And compared to other tech shares…

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Under £31 a share, this ‘smart money’ FTSE favourite still looks a bargain to me!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE investment firm focuses on value-for-money, infrastructure and healthcare sectors, and looks to have strong growth prospects ahead.

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Nvidia stock is the world’s hottest investment. Should I get in on the action?

| Oliver Rodzianko

This Fool wonders whether Nvidia stock is overhyped. He loves the company but is carefully considering whether the valuation is…

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Is now the time to focus on FTSE 250 stocks? Here are 3 to consider

| Mark David Hartley

History reveals that the FTSE 250 typically does well in years following a period of high interest rates. That opportunity…

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As the Nvidia share price falls another 9.5%, is this my time to invest?

| Stephen Wright

What are the questions investors need to ask themselves after weak manufacturing data triggers another sharp drop in the Nvidia…

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2 shares for value investors to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

Investors looking for value shares might want to consider 3i and Pfizer as stocks that aren’t getting the attention they…

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How I’d aim to earn a second income by investing just £5 a day

| Mark David Hartley

A second income can be a lifeline when catastrophe strikes and money's tight. I plan to build one by investing…

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£9,000 of Legal & General shares could make me £1,036 in monthly passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares pay one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, which could generate major passive income…

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2 dirt cheap growth stocks I’d buy in September!

| Royston Wild

These UK growth stocks could deliver stunning returns over the long term. Royston Wild explains why they may be too…

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3 UK stocks I love

| Kevin Godbold

UK stocks have been struggling to make progress through the summer, but in many cases, their underlying businesses haven't!

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Here’s why I’m watching the Apple share price in September

| Gordon

The Apple share price has historically struggled in September, but will this year be the same? This Fool wonders if…

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A battered UK stock and an ETF I’m eyeing up for my ISA in September

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for beaten-down UK shares and funds to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are…

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8.1% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Aviva shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

The dividend yield on Aviva shares is more than double that of the broader FTSE 100. But does this make…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for National Grid shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

National Grid's share price tanked following news of an upcoming dividend cut. But is it still one of the FTSE…

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1 cheap 4.6% yielding FTSE 250 stock I’d buy for my ISA in September!

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt to bolster her ISA, Sumayya Mansoor explains why she’s a fan of this FTSE 250 retailer for…

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September is the WORST month for UK shares! So what should I do?

| Royston Wild

Some UK shares are enduring their usual seasonal slump at the start of autumn. Does this represent a top dip…

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My 5 favourite stocks to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

As I see the stock market outlook getting brighter, I'm building up my list of potential stocks to buy in…

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This fantastic income stock could be about to join the FTSE 100!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With the FTSE 100 reshuffle around the corner, this Fool breaks down a property stock that could be about to…

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Up 18% and 12% in a month, but I think these stunning FTSE 100 shares can keep climbing!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey thinks these two fast-growing FTSE 100 shares aren't done yet. He'd love to buy them both before the next…

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£12K stashed away? I’d turn that into a passive income stream worth £272 a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A passive income stream is most people’s dream to help them gain financial freedom. Our writer explains how she would…

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Warren Buffett has a record-high cash pile of $277bn. Should I stop investing?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko, a Warren Buffett devotee, is assessing his own investing strategy as the legendary investor holds more cash than…

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1 S&P 500 stock I aim to hold forever

| Gordon

This Fool always looks to invest for the long term, but with fundamentals and growth prospects this strong, I might…

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Here’s why September could be a great time to start a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

I wonder how many people, like me, still haven't got their 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA going properly yet? Best…

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What on earth’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price lately?

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at why the Rolls-Royce share price took a dip at the beginning of September after…

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The Diageo share price is going nowhere. Is the stock dead money?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has lost all its upward momentum recently. Is it game over for this legendary FTSE 100…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in September, which included two financials...

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Can a 7% rise in rental revenue drive the Ashtead share price higher?

| Kevin Godbold

Ashtead's share price has increased manyfold, but I think there's likely to be more to come for investors in the…

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