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Are these FTSE 100 stocks the biggest bargains on the London Stock Exchange?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These are the worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks of 2024 so far. But is one a secretly amazing investment trading at…

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A dividend stock and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,000 passive income!

| Royston Wild

This dividend stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be great picks for investors seeking a large passive income now and…

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2 penny stocks to consider for growth and income!

| Royston Wild

These UK penny stocks offer a brilliant blend of above-average dividend yields and attractive growth estimates. Here's why they could…

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After crashing 50% are these 2 FTSE dividend heroes the best shares to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

The best shares to buy can often be found among the FTSE 100's worst performers. Has Harvey Jones uncovered a…

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Up 189% so is now the perfect time to sell my favourite FTSE 100 stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves private equity trust 3i Group, which has been his favourite FTSE 100 stock for years. But he…

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My favourite passive income company to buy in 2024

| Gordon

There are plenty of ways to build a passive income, but dividend stocks are one of my favourites. Here's one…

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The BT share price jumped another 5% this week. Was I wrong to sell?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley ponders the rationale in selling his position in BT Group, as the stock’s share price notched up…

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How I’d invest £500 monthly to target a £56,400 second income for life

| Dr. James Fox

Consistently investing small sums of money in the stock market can lead to a substantial passive income. Dr James Fox…

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After losing its CEO, is this S&P 500 company in trouble?

| Gordon

A sudden change in CEO is rarely a good sign, but this Fool thinks this S&P 500 giant is at…

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£20,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains how he'd put some savings to work in dividend-paying stocks as a way of generating passive income.

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The Warren Buffett advice that’s made me money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett’s widely regarded as the greatest stock market investor of all time. Here are three powerful pieces of advice…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Diageo shares in May 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Diageo shares at a P/E ratio of 27 might have buyer’s remorse. But Stephen Wright thinks things…

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Are these 2 FTSE growth stocks down 33% and 48% set to go on a long bull run?

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 growth stocks have taken an absolute beating over recent years but Harvey Jones thinks they may…

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This FTSE 100 stock offers an index-beating 8.8% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100’s a great place to look for stocks with high and sustainable dividend yields. Our writer looks at…

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£10k to spare? Here’s how I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £32,500 passive income one day

| Dr. James Fox

Many UK residents are yet to realise the power of investing and how it can transform our savings into a…

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Will artificial intelligence (AI) push the Lloyds share price higher?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has performed well in 2024, but the bank has made headlines in recent weeks after it…

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My top no-brainer high-yield dividend income stock to buy in 2024

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons the huge yield on offer from FTSE 100 wealth manager M&G makes this income stock irresistible.

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If I’d invested £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how much money investors could have made using a Stocks and Shares ISA if they’d started investing in the…

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Here’s how I think the Rolls-Royce share price might end 2024

| Alan Oscroft

What goes up must come down? Or keep going up? That's the dilemma we face when we look at the…

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£10,000 in the bank? That could turn into a yearly passive income of £29,834!

| Royston Wild

With returns on savings products falling, I think investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the best route…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares I might buy to target a £1,110 passive income!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum investment in these high-yield dividend shares could create a four-figure passive income this year alone. Here's why.

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This ETF’s beaten the FTSE 100 AND the S&P 500 in the past 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Returns from this exchange-traded fund (ETF) has smashed those of FTSE-linked funds since 2014. Royston Wild thinks this is a…

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Billionaires are gobbling up this hot growth stock — and I want it in my ISA!

| Ben McPoland

This investor has been scouring the latest regulatory filings by hedge fund managers and noticed one growth stock already on…

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

| Gordon

The Tesla share price has been as unpredictable as ever of late, but this Fool is making the case it'll…

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I’d start buying shares with less than £500, by doing these 5 things

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a handful of steps he would take to start buying shares if he had never invested before,…

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I love Greggs shares. So why have I been selling this top UK stock?

| Paul Summers

Greggs shares are close to setting a new record high. But Paul Summers has been clicking the Sell button. Has…

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Here’s how I’d aim to grow a £20K SIPP to £599K in 30 years

| Christopher Ruane

Turning a SIPP worth £20K into one valued at over half a million pounds may be challenging -- but it's…

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FTSE 100 shares: still cheap, but for how long?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks some FTSE 100 shares may be cheap -- or not -- and what he…

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These are my top FTSE 100 picks as recession fears fade

| Mark David Hartley

With Bank of America forecasting a recession-free 2024, Mark David Hartley reconsiders some of his favourite FTSE 100 hopefuls.

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10%+ yield! Is this the greatest income share in the FTSE 250?

| Christopher Ruane

With a double-digit dividend yield, could this FTSE 250 share be the most attractive option for our writer to add…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use now to target £380 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Investing in three blue-chip FTSE 100 shares, our writer believes he could earn substantial passive income streams. Here's how.

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I was broke and homeless. Now I earn passive income while I sleep!

| Mark David Hartley

Our writer recounts a failed business idea that cost him his life savings, and how he managed to use the…

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Analysts think the IAG share price could rise 38%. What should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

The IAG share price implies a price-to-earnings ratio of 4 and the business is gathering momentum. So why isn’t Stephen…

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The Lloyds share price is lagging far behind Barclays! Which bank is the better buy?

| Mark David Hartley

With Barclays' growth this year more than double the Lloyds share price, our writer pits the two banks against each…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Ed Sheldon was investing his full Stocks and Shares ISA limit today, he’d put money into both funds and…

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At 500p, is the Rolls-Royce share price simply a joke? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged almost eight times from its lows in late 2022. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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This FTSE 250 has a 71.6% discount! What’s the catch?

| Dr. James Fox

Major banks and brokerages think this FTSE 250 stock is way too cheap. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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5 major UK shares being bought by company directors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian reveals five UK shares whose insiders have been buying up massive chunks of shares. Do they know something…

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No savings at 35? I’d follow Warren Buffett and aim to build a passive income empire

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how keeping a focus on long-term investing and compounding, like Warren Buffett, can yield significant financial rewards.

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2 UK stocks tipped to charge into 2025!

| Dr. James Fox

Analysts rate these two UK stocks highly and contending they will lead the charge into 2025. Our writer takes a…

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