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A rare chance to buy one of the best dividend shares on the market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This is one of the best-performing dividend shares on the London Stock Exchange, and it looks incredibly cheap. But could…

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1,453 HSBC shares could make me £14,832 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

HSBC shares look very undervalued to me, given good growth prospects for the bank, and a projected high yield that…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into an £11,932 annual passive income with Legal & General shares

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100. They can generate big passive income…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy in July?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares trade on rock-bottom earnings multiples and offer high dividend yields. Are they top buys or potential…

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Best AIM stocks to buy in July

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy in July, featuring two manufacturers.

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1 share I’d like to buy in a stock market correction

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall is keeping a close eye on this pharmaceutical company in the event of a stock market correction after…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to target a £1,280 passive income

| Royston Wild

These high-dividend penny shares could be great passive income buys for years to come. Here Royston Wild gives the lowdown…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares before the general election

| Stephen Wright

Is this a good time to buy UK shares? Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities for investors looking to buy…

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Near a 52-week low, McDonald’s shares look like unbelievable value

| Stephen Wright

The rise of AI means big tech firms in the US are getting a lot of attention. But is there…

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This 96p AI penny stock could rise 49%, say City brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a penny stock trading for less than a quid that looks set for impressive growth over the…

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Legal & General and National Grid shares could be undervalued 17% and 25%!

| Royston Wild

Could Legal & General shares -- along with those of National Grid -- be brilliant buys for value investors today?…

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Is Lloyds still one of the best dividend stocks to buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

The Lloyds dividend yields more than 6% despite the stock's strong rise this year. But can investors trust the bank's…

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£20k to invest? A FTSE 100 share and an ETF to consider in July!

| Royston Wild

A diversified portfolio of UK blue-chip shares and ETFs could be a great way to build long-term wealth, argues our…

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Are these 2 of the best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the hunt for the best dividend shares the Footsie has to offer. With these two, he…

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Why the Tesla share price jumped 13% in June

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the recent drivers behind the June double-digit rally in the Tesla share price and explains…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in this FTSE 250 stock a decade ago, I’d have a £6,703 second income today

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop shares have been a terrific investment over the last 10 years. Stephen Wright thinks there’s still an opportunity…

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Hidden potential: could this UK-listed growth stock be the next Nvidia?

| Mark David Hartley

Based in Canada but listed in London, I think up-and-coming chip designer could be the next big thing to drive…

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2 brilliant FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in July!

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 is full to the brim with exceptional companies. But there are two stocks this Fool likes the…

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Is the National Grid share price the biggest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

While the Footsie has surged this year, the National Grid share price has moved in the opposite direction. Is this…

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2 shares I’d give a wide berth to in today’s stock market

| Mark David Hartley

The UK stock market is brimming with promising long-term investment opportunities. But I wouldn’t say that these two shares are…

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8.8% yield! Is the Legal & General share price a brilliant opportunity to make passive income?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks investors looking to generate passive income should consider Legal & General at its current share price. Here's…

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2 FTSE 100 stalwarts I’d love to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wants to add more to his Stocks and Shares ISA and he has his eye on these Footsie…

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Here’s how investors can build a meaty second income starting from scratch

| Charlie Keough

Building a second income may seem difficult but this Fool dispels that myth. Here's how, with £100 a week, he'd…

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Turning £10k of savings into £13k of passive income? Here’s how I could do it

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can build a reliable source of passive income from dividend stocks, and shares one of…

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Should I buy Ocado shares after a 90% drop?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ocado shares have taken a huge hit over the last three-and-a-half years, losing around 90% of their value. Should Edward…

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15 analysts say the IAG share price is discounted 41.7%

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price is moving in the wrong direction, but it remains our writer's favourite aviation stock. Other analysts…

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Be prepared for a FTSE 100 correction, says the Bank of England

| Dr. James Fox

The Bank of England recently suggested that a stock market correction had become more likely. Our writer takes a closer…

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Are FTSE 100 shares STILL cheap? I think so, and here’s one to consider buying in July

| Mark David Hartley

The FTSE 100's up 442 points this year, but bargains remain. Mark Hartley reveals one of his favourite value stocks…

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How I’d use £5 a day to start building passive income for life

| Simon Watkins

Investing small amounts regularly in high-yielding, high-quality shares and then reinvesting the dividends can make big passive income over time.

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A 9.9% dividend yield! Is this hidden FTSE passive income gem too good to miss?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 insurance and investment firm has one of the highest yields in the index, looks set for stellar…

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This Mexican billionaire thinks the BT share price is cheap!

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer thinks the BT share price could go higher, but wishes he'd bought the stock before Carlos Slim pushed…

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Could the BAE Systems share price be about to collapse?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE Systems share price has pulled back by 8% over the past month. Our writer considers whether this may…

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Best US stocks to buy in July

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in July, which included two Share Advisor…

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3 reasons why Lloyds shares could plummet!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares look like one of the FTSE 100's best bargains right now. But scratch a little deeper and the…

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Can penny stocks create generational wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some penny stocks have the potential to soar, but many fail quite early. Our writer explores the chances of finding…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in July for growth and passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks falling prices present opportunities to buy FTSE 100 shares. Three in particular stand out to him in…

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2 boring yet consistent dividend shares investors should consider buying in July

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some dividend shares offer the potential for regular returns, with a good record and bright future prospects.

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying in July

| Stephen Wright

A company with a dominant position in an important industry can be a great investment. Stephen Wright looks at two…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £1,000 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how much he'd have to invest in Greggs shares to bag a grand in passive income…

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£20,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £2,766-a-month passive income

| Charlie Keough

With thousands tucked away, this Fool would put it to work in the stock market and start making passive income.…

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