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1 high-risk and 1 high-reward share I’ve chosen for my SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Balancing potential risk and reward is important for any investor. Our writer hopes two high-yield shares in his SIPP help…

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How much passive income can I expect by investing just £100 a month into an ISA?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley considers the most tax-efficient way to turn a £100 monthly investment into a lucrative passive income stream.

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If I’d bought 1 share of Nvidia stock in 1999, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has been one of the very best investments ever over the past 25 years. But where could it…

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I’d buy 426 shares of this UK company to target £1,000 in dividends annually!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why owning 426 units of this blue-chip UK share's set to net him a four-figure passive income…

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I’d tuck shares like this into an ISA to build serious wealth for retirement

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd take a long-term approach to investing in his Stocks and Shares ISA -- and some…

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2 quality UK shares for investors to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

Could buying shares in UK companies be a way of following Warren Buffett’s approach to investing? Stephen Wright thinks so…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says will be ‘the growth industry of all time’

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett is well aware of AI’s potential. But Stephen Wright has other ideas about where Berkshire Hathaway might deploy…

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Up 65% in a year, this is one of my top growth stocks for the next decade

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s been piling into this growth stock over the last year. He reckons it has the potential to generate…

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Up 20% in a year and I think the Unilever share price can keep on climbing!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is enjoying the Unilever share price recovery as his initial loss turns into profits. Now he's expecting more…

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This UK AI stock has surged 53% in 2024 as profits draw near!

| Ben McPoland

This small AI-powered UK stock has rocketed higher so far this year but still remains around 42% lower than its…

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3 UK stocks I’m eyeing up for my ISA in September

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals a trio of UK shares he has his eye for the coming weeks. Each one could offer…

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Looking to earn income through passive investing? Here are 3 top dividend stocks to consider

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool loves nothing more than earning extra income by investing in high-quality dividend stocks with high yields. Here are…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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With £5,000, I’d consider buying these FTSE 100 shares first

| Kevin Godbold

The recovering businesses behind these FTSE 100 stocks have decent forward-looking growth prospects and modest valuations.

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My £5-a-day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, for only a fiver a day, he'd aim to build a four-figure annual second income by…

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An ETF to consider buying in a Stocks & Shares ISA in September!

| Royston Wild

Gold prices have leapt 23% in 2024. And they look poised for further gains. Here's an ETF I'd buy for…

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5 FTSE stocks Fools think will lead the next bull market charge

| The Motley Fool Staff

Savvy Fools will know the time to be buying the best FTSE stocks isn’t when a new bull market is…

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Here’s where I think the Lloyds share price will finish in 2024

| Gordon

2024 has been a bumper year for the Lloyds share price. So with plenty of variables to consider, here's where…

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Looking for value stocks? This FTSE 100 giant seems like a buy to me

| Gordon

This Fool is always on the hunt for value stocks which could grow over the long term, but a giant…

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Is it time for me to buy this rallying FTSE 100 stock? Bank of America thinks so!

| Mark David Hartley

Major brokers are getting excited about this troubled FTSE 100 stock. I decided to find out what the fuss is…

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This REIT is my top way to generate cash flow from the UK stock market

| Oliver Rodzianko

This Fool says Safestore is his top choice for generating cash flow from the UK stock market. It's cleverly positioned…

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With a spare £830, here’s how I’d start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd start buying shares now with under £1,000 to invest, based on what he's learnt from…

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How much do I need to put in FTSE 100 shares to stop working and live off the passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Living off the passive income stream earned from stocks means buying a diversified basket of carefully-chosen FTSE 100 shares.

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£70-a-week passive income in 7 steps? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer likes real action more than mere dreams when it comes to earning passive income. Here are some practical…

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Lloyds isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights a dividend stock with a 7% yield he’d consider to target a reliable passive income when he's…

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Why this unloved FTSE 250 stock could turn 55p into at least £1

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 share's fallen 33% in August after a takeover bid fell through. But Roland Head explains why he…

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When it comes to passive income, beware of lies, damned lies, and statistics!

| James Beard

Reflecting on the famous Mark Twain quote, our writer takes a look at some of those stocks apparently offering generous…

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Down 95%, is this FTSE household name set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons it's too late to make a killing on the Rolls-Royce share price but wonders if this FTSE…

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With prices rising, is time running out to buy dividend shares?

| Stephen Wright

Higher prices mean lower yields from dividend shares. But Stephen Wright thinks there are still opportunities if companies can keep…

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Forget Rolls-Royce, I’d rather buy these UK growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

Since the end of the pandemic, Rolls-Royce has been one of the best UK growth stocks around. But Stephen Wright…

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I just bought this FTSE 100 investment trust at a 25.7% discount!

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 investment trust's tripled in value in recent years. Here’s why I took a punt on its currently…

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How Warren Buffett helped me find UK stocks that soared 100%+

| Ben McPoland

Here are three pieces of investing wisdom from Warren Buffett that have helped me identify winning investments in recent years.

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If I’d put £10k into Aviva shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This investor bought some Aviva shares for his passive income portfolio late last year. How have they got on so…

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If I put £20,000 into a FTSE 100 index ETF, here’s the second income I’d get

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at the sort of annual second income he could expect from a passive Footsie tracker. Is there…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks for September!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 heavyweights are on sale right now! Here's why they could prove shrewd investments to consider for long-term…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 250 bargain shares for September!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of the best-value FTSE 250 shares to buy next month. There's a large number to choose…

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Will the stock market rally or crash in 2025? I’m prepared for anything!

| Mark David Hartley

With recession fears easing, could 2025 bring a stock market rally? Here are the stocks our writer has bought in…

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After its share price nosedived 9.1%, is Melrose Industries now a top FTSE 100 bargain?

| Ben McPoland

Melrose Industries was propping up the FTSE 100 index today as it slumped by as much as 9.1%. Should I…

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3 UK shares that could jump as interest rates fall further

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains three of his favourite UK shares that have the potential to outperform the FTSE 100 due to…

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Here’s how I think the Lloyds share price might end 2024

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has gained 40% over the past 12 months. But I think that might be just…

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2 value stock turnaround gems for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over two stocks that have fallen in value but have the potential to be great additions to…

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