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NATO supplier Chemring’s order book rises 39%! Is the UK stock a decent buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

Chemring targets £1bn revenue by 2030, citing a rearmament upcycle lasting at least a decade. Is the UK stock a…

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Up 35% in 12 months, this surging FTSE 100 stock’s near an all-time high!

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock recently rocketed to a record high after the tech company behind it released a fantastic set…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m buying hand-over-fist

| Stephen Wright

Offering lower prices than the competition in a durable industry can be a great investment proposition. And this FTSE 250…

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Is the BT share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain?

| Charlie Keough

The BT share price looks dirt cheap. But is it currently the best value stock available to investors scouring the…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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I’d buy these 5 high-yield blue-chips in a £20k ISA to earn £1,650 of dividend income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is building a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks with the aim of giving himself the highest possible dividend…

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Are NatWest shares a smart buy for passive income?

| Charlie Keough

Should investors looking to bolster their income be considering NatWest shares? This Fool explores the issue and explains what he'd…

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After rising 27%, is there still value left in Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Charlie Keough

Scottish Mortgage shares have been on a tear. This Fool had been planning on snapping up some shares, but is…

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2 FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying for powerful passive income!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks investors looking to bolster their income should consider buying these two FTSE 100 shares with good yields.

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With Shell’s share price down 6%, is now the time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price looks undervalued against its peers, and I believe it remains well-positioned in both the fossil fuel and…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £15,643 annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow exponentially through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income.

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These 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks have hiked payouts by 10% a year for a decade. Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is tempted by two FTSE 100 dividend stocks with a strong track record of increasing shareholder payouts every…

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5% yield and a P/E of 7.3! Are Lloyds shares still unmissable despite a 25% surge?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones got his timing just right when he loaded up on Lloyds shares a year ago. Yet he still…

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The easyJet share price nosedived 14.2% in May. Time to buy?

| James Beard

The easyJet share price was the worst performer on the FTSE 100 in May. Our writer considers whether now might…

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Are these the best 3 REITs to buy for passive income in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Real estate investment trusts can be a lucrative source of passive income. But should these three REITs be on investors’…

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Start targeting a £24,760 second income with cheap shares and just £10 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing regularly can unlock massive wealth in the long run and even generate an attractive second…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares continue to surge as management continues to defy expectations. But how much money have investors made since the…

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A ‘safe as houses’ FTSE 100 dividend share for ISA investors to consider!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE-listed passive income favourite has grown annual dividends for more than 20 straight years! Here's why it could be…

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The GameStop share price surges! But I won’t touch it with a bargepole

| Dr. James Fox

The GameStop share price surged around 70% in pre-market trading after an influential trader pointed to a huge $115.7m holding…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in June for a £2,020 passive income!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 passive income shares are on sale! Royston Wild explains how these dividend stocks could provide a four-figure…

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2 FTSE 100 bargain shares I’d buy to target a £1,300 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a huge and growing dividend income? Royston Wild reveals two top FTSE 100 shares he's consider buying…

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This amazing FTSE 250 stock is down 31% in a month, but I’m not buying yet

| Dr. James Fox

I've been deeply concerned about the evolving political and geopolitical environment and its impact on this stock for some time.…

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When could the Aviva share price break £5?

| Charlie Keough

The Aviva share price has been heading in the right direction in recent months. This Fool takes a look at…

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If I’d invested £3,000 in BT shares 3 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Kevin Godbold

BT shares have shot higher, but I reckon the stock is worth consideration as a long-term investment and here’s why.

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5 UK shares to watch as the general election approaches

| Stephen Wright

As Labour and the Conservatives set out their plans for the UK, which shares should investors be watching? Stephen Wright…

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Profit up almost 12%! This FTSE stock has growth and a decent dividend for shareholders

| Kevin Godbold

I’d consider shares in this FTSE company, which is rolling out its expansion across the UK and Canada -- and…

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If I’d invested £10k in this world-class UK stock 10 years ago I’d have £80k today

| Harvey Jones

This UK stock has smashed the FTSE 100 for the last 20 years, but Harvey Jones still thinks there's a…

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1 intriguing growth stock that could send Scottish Mortgage shares above £10

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have been recovering nicely, boosted by a very strong performance in one of the trust's largest holdings.

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks worth considering in June?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool picks out two FTSE 100 stocks that he wants to investigate further. He thinks they could be worth…

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Down 46% over 5 years, the IAG share price could explode from here!

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price is far below pre-pandemic levels, but business is booming. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Why does the Diageo share price continue to fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the UK stock market is rising, the Diageo share price is falling. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d aim for a £21,859-a-year second income

| Charlie Keough

With thousands stashed away, here's how this Fool would start making a second income through buying dividend shares.

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Dividend Shares

Are National Grid shares a bargain after falling 15%?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares have taken a substantial hit in recent weeks. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they're now dirt cheap.

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If I bought 10,000 Taylor Wimpey shares, how much dividend income would I get?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones started buying Taylor Wimpy shares last year thinking they looked good value with scope for dividend growth. Now…

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The Vodafone share price looks dirt cheap. I still wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

On paper, the Vodafone share price looks like one of the FTSE 100's best buying opportunities. But this Fool thinks…

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Growth Shares

Why the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price rocketed 39% in May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the rally in the GGP share price over the last month, but is cautious…

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The government has been selling NatWest shares! Should I buy them for passive income?

| Roland Head

NatWest looks in good shape and its dividend supports a passive income that could soon reach 6%, says Roland Head.

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in June, including a couple of utilities...

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This broker says Nvidia stock could reach $1,350!

| Charlie Keough

HSBC recently raised its target price for Nvidia stock by over 28%. Here, this Fool explores what that means for…

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Up 16% in May! Is it time to buy this overlooked FTSE 100 growth stock?

| James Beard

There’s one stock on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that performed brilliantly last month. But can the company continue to defy…

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