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Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

| Gordon

The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a…

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After its new high last month, is the FTSE 100 losing momentum?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 hit a new high last month but has since been losing altitude. Christopher Ruane explains why he's…

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3 FTSE stocks I’m watching ahead of the general election

| Gordon

With an election just around the corner, investors are on the lookout for opportunities. I think I've found three FTSE…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? How soon could I turn it into a million?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for the top cheap FTSE 100 shares that I think have the best chance of making a million…

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If I started investing in UK shares today, I’d snap up these two defensive gems!

| Sumayya Mansoor

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing. Here's a snapshot of some UK shares I’d buy if I were starting…

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Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income

| Royston Wild

Investing just in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can be a great way to build a substantial second income.…

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Is the current IAG share price a wonderful bargain or horrible value trap?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Trading well below pre-pandemic levels, is the IAG share price an opportunity or one to avoid for our writer?

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I scoop up this FTSE 250 share?

| Christopher Ruane

With its near double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's eye. But he is also clear-eyed…

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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still…

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£10K in savings? I could turn that into a second income worth £5,548!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains how dreams of a second income can become a reality with a thought-out plan involving investing in…

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Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor.…

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Could the AO World share price head back to £4?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane turns his attention to the AO World share price after the online white goods retailer released full-year results.

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Dividend held! An almost 10% yield makes this UK value stock look interesting

| Kevin Godbold

There's been tough trading for this UK company, but an optimistic outlook means I can't ignore the stock's apparent value…

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Dividend Shares

I searched the FTSE 250 for high-yield passive income stocks. Here are 2 gems I found

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for passive income? These two dividend stocks currently yield over 7%. In the long run, they could provide some…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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Growth Shares

Has the Rolls-Royce share price risen too far, too soon?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared spectacularly over the last year. Is this justified, or has the stock got a…

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At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 food retailer overtook McDonald’s as the UK’s top takeaway breakfast provider, is set for strong growth and…

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At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250

| Mark David Hartley

Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 is a great way to earn extra returns. But is the highest yield…

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Is this high-yield FTSE superstar also one of its biggest bargains?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight looks very undervalued to me, despite soaring profits last year and paying a high dividend that's forecast…

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1 fundamental reason Nvidia stock may continue to rise

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged over 600% since the start of 2023, but that doesn't mean it's overvalued. Dr James Fox…

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Is the Tesla share price becoming a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price remains steady, but the company's earnings have gone into reverse. Our writer explains what's going on…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider for generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be the key to unlocking long-term wealth. Here are two companies that…

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£20k to invest? 3 steps that could unlock a £36,941 passive income

| Royston Wild

Successful investing often comes down to following a handful of core principles. Here are a few I think could help…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can make investors wealthy

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of shares from the FTSE 100 and elsewhere can help stock investors retire in comfort, data shows.

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10 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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£15K in savings? I’d use that to target £400 per week in passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would create a passive income stream worth £400 per week through investing in FTSE shares.

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Could this FTSE 250 stock create generational wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the lookout for the next big story stock that could boost her wealth, our writer delves deeper into this…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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Is this the best dividend share in the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some of the pros and cons of a double-digit yielding dividend share he is eyeing for…

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This retail giant could be one of the best UK value stocks around!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some value stocks don’t stick out as obvious choices. Sumayya Mansoor reckons this well-known retailer could be a savvy buy.

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Growth Shares

230p? These broker forecasts indicate the IAG share price could fly

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the current forecasts for the IAG share price and shares some fundamental reasons why…

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How long might it take the National Grid dividend to double?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the National Grid dividend yield of 6.4%. But can the payout per share double in the next…

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Rolls-Royce shares just dropped 5%! Time to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares looks at why the FTSE 100 stock lost altitude today and whether this might represent…

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Why are Nvidia shares crashing? And what happens next?

| Royston Wild

Nvidia shares are officially in correction territory! Royston Wild explores whether now could be a good time for dip buyers…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares

| Paul Summers

Tesco shares look like a great pick for a second income. But would our writer feel comfortable investing all his…

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Up 69% in 2024! Could the Kodal Minerals share price still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Some good news further boosted the Kodal Minerals share price after a long run of strong performance. Is this writer…

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Dividend Shares

The Glencore dividend forecast for 2024 and 2025 may disappoint income investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Glencore dividend forecast suggests that investors shouldn't expect much passive income from the stock in the next few years.

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Operating profit up 9%: I’d consider buying this high-yielding dividend stock now

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend stock’s yielding almost 8% while the underlying business is optimising its assets for better returns.

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1 dividend star I’d buy over Lloyds shares without hesitation

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE 100 star is more undervalued than Lloyds shares, has better growth forecasts, and can make much higher…

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn £20,000 in savings into £29,919 a year of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A high annual passive income can be made over the long term by making smaller investments in the right shares…

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