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BAE Systems vs Rolls-Royce: which are the best shares to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares shares in BAE Systems with those in Rolls-Royce. Which are cheaper? And which offer the better dividend…

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Does the 9.4% dividend yield justify buying shares in this UK investment giant?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley investigates the benefits and pitfalls of investing in a stock with one of the highest dividend yields…

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The Nvidia share price is soaring, but is it a trap?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author thinks the Nvidia share price is overvalued. But he thinks he may be able to invest at a…

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If I’d put £1,000 in National Grid shares 15 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

National Grid shares have been particularly volatile in recent weeks. Our Foolish writer believes it may be wise to keep…

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Wall Street loves this FTSE 100 stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Wall Street analysts are really getting behind this FTSE 100 stock. It's up 40% over two years and trades at…

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I’m searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to build generational wealth. Have I found them?

| Mark David Hartley

Investing in UK shares on the FTSE 100 can help parents pass down a significant chunk of cash to their…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s latest lower-risk, higher-yield stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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How long would it take to earn £1,000 a month passive income from the FTSE 100?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how investing in the FTSE 100 might be the best chance many of us have to earn a decent…

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A FTSE 100 stock that could create generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Since 2004, this FTSE share has delivered better returns than any other current UK blue-chip stock. Royston Wild thinks it's…

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£17,773 to invest? These 2 FTSE 100 shares could provide a £1,457 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to spend a large lump sum? These two FTSE 100 dividend shares might deliver a huge income…

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2 first-class dividend shares I rate highly!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend shares are a great way to build a second income stream. Here are two picks I’d love to buy…

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Can this UK income share keep growing its dividend at 25%?

| Christopher Ruane

This income share has grown its dividend at a compounded annual rate of 23% since 2006. Should our writer buy…

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3 reasons the Raspberry Pi share price could soar in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

The Raspberry Pi share price has risen above its offer price, but it's down since the start of full market…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks are near 52-week highs. I’m backing them to continue rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 shares are trending up right now. And Edward Sheldon believes they can provide attractive returns for…

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3 magnificent AI stocks I own that aren’t Nvidia

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These AI stocks are some of Edward Sheldon’s largest portfolio holdings. He reckons they have enormous potential in the long…

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3 simple reasons I’d snap up Tesco shares and hold them for 10 years

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she feels Tesco (LSE: TSCO) shares are a no-brainer opportunity for her to bolster her holdings.

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Could Tesla stock really increase another 1,420% this decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a recent price target for Tesla stock and explains how well he thinks the company may…

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Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX is booming! This UK stock offers a way to invest

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX recently sent the world's most powerful rocket into orbit, then back again. Here's one UK stock to consider buying…

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3 reasons the Lloyds share price could still soar in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

Investors who are bullish about the Lloyds Bank share price have enjoyed a good first half. But will it be…

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This fantastic FTSE 250 stock turned 10 today! Is it a buy?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 company has now been on the UK stock market for a decade and served up some fantastic…

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Small-Cap Shares

At a price of 1.2p, could penny share Kore Potash deliver huge gains?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors have been piling into penny share Kore Potash recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at its potential and provides his…

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Can the Shell share price keep climbing?

| Gordon

The Shell share price has seen some decent growth in the last year, but is this likely to continue? Gordon…

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Up 200% in a year! Can Rolls-Royce shares rocket any higher?

| Mark David Hartley

As the general election draws closer, growth in the UK market has slowed. But for Rolls-Royce shares, there seems to…

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Only £5k in savings? Here’s 1 way to aim for a monthly second income of £1,000 by retirement

| Mark David Hartley

With a bit of planning, it’s possible to build a lucrative second income with dividend shares. This is how I’d…

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Growth Shares

2 growth stocks I think could smoke the FTSE 100 this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith's happy the FTSE 100's doing well, but notes down specific growth stocks within the index that still look…

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Up 275% in 10 years — is this one of the best tech investments on the stock market?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko says Accenture could be considered a great stock market tech investment. But he also holds a few he…

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3 things that could dash the Nvidia share price rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith doesn't dispute the strong recovery in the Nvidia share price recently, but flags up several points that investors…

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Down 70%+ since 2020, is IAG’s share price an unmissable bargain?

| Simon Watkins

IAG’s share price is still down around 73% from its pre-Covid level, but with the business performing well last year,…

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£17,000 of shares in the FTSE 100 dividend giant can make me £18,874 every year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend superstar has an 8.8% yield with dividends projected to rise. It looks very undervalued to me…

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2 top UK growth stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Ben McPoland

Looking for UK-listed growth firms to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer highlights two he's planning to…

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This overvalued growth stock makes Nvidia look cheap!

| Muhammad Cheema

ARM Holdings is a growth stock that’s benefitted from the AI rally. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether this…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it’s 63p

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock's down 70% since last March, yet could be set for a big comeback as the firm rebuilds…

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Buying 8,617 Legal & General shares would give me a stunning income of £1,840 a year

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares offer one of the highest dividend yields on the entire FTSE 100. Harvey Jones wants to…

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£25k to invest? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a second income of £12,578 a year!

| Harvey Jones

If Harvey Jones had a lump sum to invest today he'd go flat out buying top FTSE 100 second income…

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2 lesser-known dividend stocks to consider this summer

| Mark David Hartley

Summer is here and global markets could be heading for a period of subdued trading. But our writer thinks there…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a £50K SIPP into a £250K retirement fund

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines the approach he would take to try and increase the value of his SIPP multiple times in…

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9.4%+ yields! 3 proven FTSE 100 dividend payers I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with yields close to 10%. He'd happily pop them into his…

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Are Raspberry Pi shares a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

With Raspberry Pi shares surging after a successful IPO, could this UK tech startup offer a long-term wealth creation opportunity…

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Huge gains and 9% yields: why now’s an amazing time to be a stock market investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market’s generating fantastic returns in 2024. Whether you're looking for gains or income, it’s a great time to…

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This steady dividend payer looks like one of the best bargain stocks in the FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

A yield of 4.7% and a consistent dividend record make this FTSE 100 company look like good value in an…

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