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Dividend held! This good value FTSE 250 stock looks poised for recovery

| Kevin Godbold

After a difficult few years, this consumer-facing FTSE 250 business has been building value and now looks set to take…

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If I’d bought Rolls-Royce shares 2 years ago here’s what I’d have now – it’s staggering!

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price performance has been so astonishing that Harvey Jones is struggling to get his head around it.

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Where will the BP share price go next? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Some big investing names are backing the oil business. I take a look at what that might mean for the…

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Where is the UK stock market headed for the rest of 2024?

| Mark David Hartley

I've been searching high and low to uncover insightful opinions from professionals about where the UK stock market is headed…

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How much passive income could I earn if I invest £200 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to secure some long-term passive income from modest monthly investments? Here's what buying dividend stocks could…

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Here’s why I think the Legal & General share price is one of the biggest bargains on the FTSE

| Charlie Keough

With a bulky yield and cheap valuation, this Fool thinks the Legal & General share price looks like one of…

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1 small-cap stock with a 3.1% yield to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights an interesting little British stock that might well warrant a place in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Should I follow the chief executive into these UK shares right now?

| Kevin Godbold

This UK company director just bought shares in the business he manages – is the timing right and should I…

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I’m considering shares in this FTSE 250 investment trust while it’s trading at a discount

| Mark David Hartley

With this FTSE 250 investment trust trading at a discount to NAV, this Fool thinks it's a bargain. Not to…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla stock a decade ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

While many of us debate whether Tesla stock is worth the price today, it's undeniable that the EV share has…

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Here’s what Michael Burry did as the BP share price dipped!

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price has fallen from its peaks once again, and infamous investor Michael Burry may have spotted an…

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What on earth’s going on with the Barclays share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price has skyrocketed in recent months, becoming one of the best-performing stocks on the FTSE 100 since…

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Analysts say this amazing FTSE 100 stock is a takeover target!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock's one of the worst-performing companies on the index in 2024. So why might other companies want…

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5.4% yield! 2 UK dividend shares to consider for a £1,080 passive income

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could provide a large and sustainable passive income. And they could be great buys today…

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Here’s how investing £250 a month could bag me over £10K in passive income annually

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool breaks down how she would go about building a passive income stream worth over £10,000 annually to enjoy…

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I’d snap this FTSE 250 stock up in a heartbeat for juicy returns and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this FTSE 250 property stock is firmly on her radar as she looks to buy stocks…

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1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock investors should consider buying in June

| Sumayya Mansoor

The FTSE 100 is littered with bargains, according to our writer. She explains why investors should be taking a closer…

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The Legal & General share price has gone nowhere. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General share price has performed much worse than the the FTSE 100 over the past five years.…

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Where will the BT share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been sliding for years. But after the latest set of results, it looks like the…

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Are National Grid shares now a brilliant bargain?

| Royston Wild

National Grid shares look exceptionally cheap following last week's selloff. Is now the time to buy the FTSE 100 firm…

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Up more than 15%! — this small-cap company is delivering phenomenal dividend growth

| Kevin Godbold

There’s more good news in this company’s interim report and it may be shaping up as a decent dividend growth…

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Big news for Tesla stock investors!

| Ben McPoland

Tesla has just quietly dropped a key target it set for itself just a few years ago. What does this…

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1 top Baillie Gifford investment trust I’d buy for my ISA and hold for decades

| Ben McPoland

I reckon this FTSE 250 trust is poised to deliver strong returns in my ISA over the long run due…

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8 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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1 FTSE 250 share I’m eyeing for June

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 company in the retail sector and explains why he's sizing it up for…

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1 iconic FTSE 250 stock I’d snap up for my ISA in June

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a well-known FTSE 250 share that's served up some mouthwatering returns over the past decade.

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Here’s my forecast for the Rolls-Royce share price in 2024

| Mark David Hartley

As it continues to hit new highs, everybody seems to be asking the same question: can the Rolls-Royce share price…

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Will the once massive Direct Line dividend ever get back to its old size?

| Christopher Ruane

Until last year, this income stock was a high-yield heavy-hitter. Could the Direct Line dividend ever get back to where…

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£3,000 in savings? I’d start investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Keough

For investors with cash stashed away, this Fool thinks using a Stocks and Shares ISA is the best way to…

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I’d buy shares of this investment trust for my SIPP while they’re under £1

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one growth-focused investment trust in his SIPP that could generate a market-beating performance long…

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The National Grid share price nosedived 21% in 2 days! Is it time to take advantage?

| James Beard

The National Grid share price tumbled after the company surprised shareholders by revealing plans to raise more money via a…

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How I’d try to ironclad my second income before interest rates fall

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a couple of tactics he's looking to implement in his dividend portfolio to try and protect his…

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The FTSE 100 still looks cheap to me. But don’t just take my word for it!

| James Beard

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has increased 7.5% since the start of 2024. But I think there’s evidence to suggest that…

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What should the Vodafone share price be? Here are 3 possible answers

| James Beard

Our writer uses a number of popular financial measures to come up with an estimate of a fair value for…

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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d bought 1,000 shares in this FTSE 100 defence stock 5 years ago

| Mark David Hartley

I could have made a pretty penny investing in this leading FTSE 100 defence stock. Now I’m looking at a…

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1 potential millionaire-maker UK stock I’d like to buy for the long haul

| Kevin Godbold

For long-term investors, here’s 1 UK stock to consider buying right now with the potential to help power a growth…

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These cheap UK shares look way too good to ignore right now

| Mark David Hartley

With the UK stock market reaching new highs recently, this Fool plans to grab these two remaining cheap shares before…

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This unloved UK stock could rise 120%, according to a City broker

| Ben McPoland

Some City analysts reckon a once-popular UK stock can recover from its massive recent decline and go on to more…

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These FTSE dividend shares all offer 6%+ yields!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE dividend shares that offer big yields. But is the passive income stream sufficient to offset…

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Is Legal & General Group one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares boast low P/E ratios and massive dividend yields. Could they be one of the London stock…

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