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Is this beaten down UK tech stock about to rocket like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks the Rolls-Royce share price has gone as far as it can for now. Now he's looking elsewhere…

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2 of the finest growth stocks to consider buying in June

| Charlie Keough

These two growth stocks are firmly on this Fool's radar. Here, he explains why he'd consider adding them to his…

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5 small-cap stocks Fools think have explosive growth potential

| The Motley Fool Staff

As long-term investors, we've seen plenty of success stories where stocks have multibagged beyond belief -- but which could still…

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If I invest £10,000 in these 3 leading FTSE 100 shares, how much passive income could I receive?

| Mark David Hartley

These are the three largest dividend-paying stocks in the UK. But while their performance is impressive, I’m considering another stock…

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I think Legal & General’s dirt cheap share price and bulky yield make a top-quality combination!

| Charlie Keough

The Legal & General share price is undervalued, according to this Fool. He's also a massive fan of its 8.1%…

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2 magnificent FTSE stocks that turned £20,000 into more than £1 million!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at two amazing FTSE shares that have turned a reasonably small sum of money into £1.2m-£5m over…

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Could a TikTok ban crash this FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Is a looming TikTok ban in the US a major threat to this blue-chip FTSE 100 investment trust? Ben McPoland…

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Is Lloyds’ share price REALLY that cheap? I don’t think so!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price continues to attract attention from value chasers. But our writer Royston Wild thinks the bank could be…

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2 cracking value stocks investors should consider snapping up!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As UK markets seem to be regaining some confidence, our writer details two brilliant value stocks she reckons investors should…

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Should I be paying attention to the SSE share price?

| Gordon

With renewable energy one of the key issues to tackle in the coming decades, should investors be paying more attention…

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Revealed! One of the FTSE 100’s greatest passive income stocks

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best passive income stocks to buy in June? Here's one I expect to keep paying a growing…

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With a 5% yield, how attractive is the Lloyds dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the recent growth of the Lloyds dividend with a longer-term perspective as he weighs investing in…

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5 dividend shares I’d buy today for passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Owning this handful of FTSE 100 dividend shares could help boost our writer's passive income streams. Here he explains what…

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Here’s why this FTSE 250 stock looks more attractive than ever to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This FTSE 250 stock has been on our writer’s radar for some time. She explains why it’s an even more…

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Is NatWest still one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now? Here’s what the charts say…

| Stephen Wright

After a 40% rise, is there still an opportunity to buy one of the best-performing FTSE 100 shares of 2024?…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a SIPP and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a pair of excellent blue-chip stocks that he'd buy today and tuck away in a SIPP portfolio…

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9.8%+ yields! 2 high-yield shares I happily own

| Christopher Ruane

One of these high-yield shares currently offers 9.8% and the other one well over 10%. This writer holds them both…

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Here’s why the Centrica dividend doesn’t attract me

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons he sees in the Centrica dividend and explains why he has no plans…

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It’s down 5% on results day, but behind the B&M share price is a profitable rollout story

| Kevin Godbold

I’d ignore today’s share price dip and focus on B&M’s fat dividend yield and the almost unstoppable growth of the…

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This underappreciated Warren Buffett monopoly could be a smart buy after a 20% drop

| Stephen Wright

A Warren Buffett stock that investors often overlook is down 20% over the last 12 months. Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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£1,000 buys me 657 dirt cheap shares in this oversold 9.4%-yielding dividend play

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones' relentless hunt for cheap FTSE shares has driven him to consider this high-yielding stock that's been through a…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares or this red-hot rival that’s up 27% in a month?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones would like to add to his BAE Systems shares but thinks he may get better value from a…

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Here’s one way to turn £13k into a second income of over £1,000 a month

| Mark David Hartley

A bit of extra cash each month is a great way to reduce financial stress. Here's one method that could…

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Three reasons why HSBC’s share price still looks a huge bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

HSBC’s share price still looks undervalued to me, with the bank’s earnings set to grow, and high passive income on…

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455 shares in this overlooked FTSE dividend superstar could make me £16,978 in annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE stock operates in an unfashionable sector, but it appears set for strong growth, looks undervalued, and comes with…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d invest it with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Keough

With money tucked away, this Fool would make the most of the benefits provided from a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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This City broker reckons the Shell share price could rise 22% to £34.50. Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching the Shell share price closely, waiting for a buying opportunity. As the oil price slides,…

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Major brokers are buying this FTSE 250 stock. Should I join the crowd?

| Mark David Hartley

A lesser-known FTSE 250 defence stock has been flashing up on my radar recently after it got positive ratings from…

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Is NatWest one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

| Royston Wild

With P/E ratios and dividend yields that beat the broader FTSE 100, is NatWest one of the index's best value…

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2 wonderful FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up in June

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why these two FTSE 100 stocks are attractive prospects and why she’d love to buy some shares…

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£5K in savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £11,438 of annual passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she'd invest to create a passive income stream to enjoy later in life and breaks down…

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£85bn of passive income could be yours with FTSE 100 stocks!

| Royston Wild

Billions of pounds could be up for grabs for UK share investors. Our writer Royston Wild picks one of his…

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2 very cheap shares I’m thinking about buying for June with £600

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers two cheap shares from the FTSE 250 that he feels have the potential to rally over the…

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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d bought 500 Greggs shares 10 years ago

| Mark David Hartley

Greggs shares have delivered some impressive returns to its investors since 2014. But should I expect the nation’s favourite baker…

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Should I buy Diageo shares or not touch them with a bargepole?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s what I think is the reason for Diageo shares falling and what I’m doing about it for my portfolio…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Rentokil Initial have fallen 35% over the last 12 months. Stephen Wright thinks this could be a good…

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If I’d put £5,000 into BAE Systems shares just 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at whether he thinks investors should consider buying BAE Systems shares even though they're close to a…

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How to target a £23,390 passive income in 3 easy steps!

| Royston Wild

Enjoying a five-figure passive income in retirement doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Here's how Royston Wild plans to…

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Should I buy the newly promoted FTSE 100 UK shares on the reshuffle?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the likely candidates up for promotion to the FTSE 100 this week and explains which UK shares…

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A 20% price dip! Should I grab more of this FTSE 100 stock while it’s cheap?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark Hartley investigates why this major FTSE 100 stock crashed in May and considers the benefits of investing in it…

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