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Prediction: 12 months from now, the BP share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The BP share price crashed in April following the aftermath of US tariffs and tumbling oil prices. But is this…

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14.2% dividend yield! Is this FTSE income stock worth considering in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

This clean energy trust offers the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350 right now, but is the double-digit payout…

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£5,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

2025 has been a bumpy ride for the S&P 500, tumbling towards a correction before falling further on tariff news…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 250 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The FTSE 250 has been an underperformer over the last decade, but some of its stocks have delivered explosive returns…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Even after multiple crashes and corrections, the FTSE 100 has still delivered impressive returns for long-term investors since 2015.

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How much would a Stocks & Shares ISA investor need to invest each month to retire comfortably?

| Royston Wild

Here's how much a Stocks and Shares ISA holder may need to spend each month on UK and US shares…

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10.1% and 12.9% dividend yields! 2 ETFs to consider for a second income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to target a dependable second income in uncertain times? These ETFs could be just the ticket, says…

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Could £300 a month invested in US and UK shares reach a million by retirement?

| Mark Hartley

Could an investor retire with a million pounds just by dedicating £300 a month to US and UK shares? Mark…

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Is £800 enough to start an ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it worth bothering with an ISA with less than £1,000 to spare? This writer believes it may be --…

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3 reasons Tesla stock may be a long-term bargain

| Christopher Ruane

This writer is keen to buy Tesla stock at the right price. He doesn't think it's there yet -- but…

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Nvidia stock is a lot cheaper than before – or is it?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has been caught in the whirlwind of market volatility. This writer has been waiting to buy, so might…

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3 FTSE stocks Fools are eyeing up for choppy markets

| The Motley Fool Staff

A selection of companies listed on the UK stock market on the watchlists of four Foolish investors.

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A £10,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares last week is now worth this…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Rolls-Royce shares couldn't escape the volatility of recent weeks, but wonders if the recent dip is a…

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Prediction: in 2 years these S&P 500 stocks will be much higher than they are today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two S&P 500 stocks have been beaten down in recent weeks. But Edward Sheldon expects them to move much…

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10% yields! Why a volatile stock market is great news for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

The recent stock market volatility has given passive income investors the chance to earn double-digit returns. But they still need…

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Down 65% from its highs, this FTSE 250 stock is one to consider buying low

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a strong FTSE 250 company going through a cyclical downturn have caught Stephen Wright’s attention as a potential…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have reaped enormous returns since the pandemic, but how much money have they actually made?…

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Investing £100 a month for 10 years could generate a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Even small investors can unlock a large second income from the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how much wealth just…

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Are these the best US stocks to consider buying right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Some of the best stocks to buy could be those falling the most. Zaven Boyrazian explores the worst-performing US shares…

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2 high-yield investment trusts to consider for a passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a large and consistent passive income over time? Here are two top investment trusts to…

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These 7 unloved UK dividend stocks have a 9.3% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The energy sector isn’t getting a lot of love from investors right now, but that’s sending the yields of these…

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Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could go on to generate the equivalent of over £1,000…

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With US stocks shaking, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

With over $300bn of cash, Warren Buffett may soon start looking for long-term, bargain-buying opportunities within the US stock market.

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2 reasons why I’m avoiding dirt-cheap Lloyds shares!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares look like a brilliant bargain on paper. But I believe they reflect the many potential horrors facing the…

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£5,000 invested in a SIPP 5 years ago could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Here’s how much someone could have made in a SIPP had they invested in the last stock market crash. Is…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s a discounted investment trust to consider!

| Royston Wild

This real estate investment trust (REIT) offers a near-9% yield. Here's why it's one of my favourite dividend stocks right…

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2 small-caps on the London Stock Exchange to consider for passive income 

| Ben McPoland

Aiming to generate passive income from an ISA portfolio? Our writer reckons these two smaller firms from the London Stock…

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Can Aston Martin shares make it through to end of the year?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares have slumped as the iconic brand has faced challenge after challenge following the pandemic. Will it survive…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how an investor could aim for £12k annual passive income

| Mark Hartley

With just a modest lump sum of savings and small monthly contributions, an investor could work toward a decent passive…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how an investor could target £490 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach based on buying quality shares, our writer shows how someone could use £9k to unlock sizeable…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice for handling volatile stock markets

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane put one of Warren Buffett's well-known investing concepts into action this week amid the market turmoil. Here's how.

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Here’s where I think the Lloyds share price could be at the end of 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Donald Trump may have clouded the near-term economic outlook, but the Lloyds share price could gain further over the next…

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“£10k invested in Aston Martin shares a year ago is now worth…” [VIDEO]

| Chris Nials

VIDEO: shares in Aston Martin have remained stuck in reverse over the last year. Should investors should consider buying the…

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After falling 17% in a month, Tesco shares yield 4.3% with a P/E of just over 11!

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have been among the most solid on the FTSE 100. But after being caught up in market turbulence,…

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1 beaten-down FTSE 100 share I just bought again — and again!

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100's had a rocky few weeks. Our writer has been repeatedly adding to his shareholding in one well-known…

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At what point would the Rolls-Royce share price become a bargain buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price was in pennies just a few years ago and has since grown enormously. Is it at…

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A £10,000 investment in IAG shares a year ago’s now worth…

| Royston Wild

IAG shares have risen sharply in price during the last 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 airline company continue…

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How much passive income could a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some of the key variables that help determine how much passive income a Stocks and Shares…

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1 S&P 500 stock to consider buying in a recession

| Stephen Wright

The S&P 500 might be most associated with growth stocks focused on technology. But it also has some businesses that…

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Here’s the FTSE 100 stock UK investors have been buying and selling this week

| Stephen Wright

In an unusually volatile week for share prices, one FTSE 100 company's been receiving more attention than most – both…

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