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I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to picking shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some investing lessons from the life of investor Warren Buffett he thinks he can apply them to…

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I’m on the hunt for the best stocks on the market! I think I may have just found them

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for the best the stock market has to offer. He reckons these two could…

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29% of my portfolio is in these 2 undervalued growth stocks

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says Alphabet and Games Workshop are two of the biggest holdings in his portfolio and he thinks they…

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£4k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 firms I’d consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA now

| Kevin Godbold

These companies offer decent dividend income and growth potential, so I’d research them now for my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I bought 106 Diageo shares in November. Here’s what they’re worth today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought Diageo shares were a bargain when he bought them on bad news in November. Should he buy…

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2 UK stocks that could benefit from the growth of AI

| Stephen Wright

Investing in AI isn’t just about semiconductor stocks. Investors should also pay attention to the potential for a huge boost…

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Here’s how I’d build £1,000 a month in passive income starting from scratch

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at a way to build up a one-grand-a-month passive income stream from dividend stocks over the next…

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How to target annual passive income of over £7,000 with £5,000 in savings!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wants to start making passive income now, so later down the line he can live a better life.…

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Legal & General just paid me £266.85p! All part of my plan to make a million

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones just received a small cash payment into his pension, courtesy of his holding in Legal & General shares.…

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I’d drip-feed £700 each month into a SIPP to try and become a pension millionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By investing money in a SIPP each month, investors can build up a mountain of wealth in the long run…

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This is Warren Buffett’s biggest stock investment. Should I buy its shares too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Over 40% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in a single company. Does that make it one of the best…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Lloyds shares are on the rise despite the risk of an interest rate cut emerging later in the year. So,…

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Is June a can’t-miss opportunity to try and get rich with UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares are on fire right now, with the FTSE 100 already up by double digits! So is 2024 the…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price becoming a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has gone from strength to strength, but is it becoming a joke? Our writer takes a…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in BT shares to earn a £2,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

For many investors, having a second income’s the primary objective on the road to financial freedom. But can BT shares…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how to capitalise on the Stocks and Shares ISA annual allowance to start earning lifelong dividend…

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Aviva shares yield 7% and look like great value. I’d buy them today

| Charlie Keough

Aviva’s been soaring in the last 12 months, but this Fool would still be happy to add the stock to…

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These banging growth stocks just went on sale!

| Dr. James Fox

These growth stocks have surged, driven by demand for AI and data centres. Our writer thinks the recent pullback represents…

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Should I buy Lloyds or Barclays shares for a juicy second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds and Barclays are two of the most popular stocks in the UK for retail investors. Our writer asks which…

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How to create a ton of passive income with two easy steps

| Dr. James Fox

With a well-resourced ISA and a data-driven approach to picking the right stocks, our writer says we can earn quite…

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This brilliant FTSE 250 stock has an 8.7% dividend yield! But I’m not buying yet

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank’s seen its share price fall 15% over the past month. While the business is great, the…

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On the hunt for dividends? These 2 shares look enticing with 5% yields!

| Charlie Keough

Buying dividend shares is a great way to start making passive income. With yields above the Footsie average, these two…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d avoid like the plague in June!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE shares look like classic investor traps, according to our writer Royston Wild. Here's why he plans to avoid…

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Is the Diageo share price due a bounce?

| Gordon

The Diageo share price has had a difficult few years, but with the economy showing signs of improvement, is a…

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Is June the time to buy UK shares before they potentially soar?

| Charlie Keough

After a torrid few years, 2024’s been kind to UK shares. Even so, this Fool still reckons there are bargains…

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I’d target £10 a day in dividends from a £10K Stocks and Shares ISA like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing a Stocks and Shares ISA in the right way over the long term, this writer thinks he could…

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Down 27% and yielding 6.3%, is this FTSE 250 stock a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool recently purchased FTSE 250 constituent ITV. But with its shares looking like a bargain, is it time to…

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Here’s how I’d start investing with £8 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would start investing for the first time if he had his chance over again, with…

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My 2 most amazing buys on the FTSE 100 for juicy passive income!

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 is home to some of the finest dividend shares. These are this Fool's favourite two. Here he…

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UK stocks are still cheap even as the FTSE 100 makes new highs

| Stephen Wright

A series of takeover bids have pushed up the price on a number of UK stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target £980 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip dividend shares, this writer believes he can generate sizeable passive income streams over the long term.…

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I reckon these could be the FTSE 100’s best value stocks!

| Charlie Keough

Footsie stocks look like great value for money at the moment. But these two stand out to this Fool. Here,…

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Forget day trading! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett to build stock market wealth

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons following billionaire Warren Buffett's example of making money in the stock market is far superior to dabbling…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price reach £4 or £5 first?

| Charlie Keough

After its incredible rise, this Fool takes a closer look at what could be in store for the Rolls-Royce share…

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Is the Lloyds share price as good as it looks on paper?

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price looks cheap as chips. But is this really the case? This Fool reckons so. Here, he…

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Growth Shares

1 FTSE 250 stock that people are buying hand over fist

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith analyses a mining stock from the FTSE 250 that has more than doubled in price over the past…

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How to kickstart a beginner portfolio of FTSE shares with £10k in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Starting a new portfolio of FTSE shares can be a daunting process. Zaven Boyrazian breaks down his approach to launching…

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

| Dr. James Fox

May was a turbulent month for National Grid shares. Dr James Fox explores what this means for investors and whether…

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This cheap penny stock could skyrocket in the electric vehicle revolution!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores a UK penny stock that’s been on a downward trajectory, despite the critical role it could play…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Nvidia stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's now worth more than the entire FTSE 100. Our writer takes a closer look at the company's explosion…

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