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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,350p?

BAE Systems shares have had a fantastic run since early 2022, yet still don't appear overvalued. Is it now time…

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2 incredible growth stocks that just soared 25%+!

This writer takes a look at a pair of top growth stocks that have rocketed 25% or more since the…

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2 top shares I’ve bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in November

This writer reveals a pair of fast-growing businesses that he's recently added to his Stocks and Shares ISA for the…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy for passive income

This writer takes a look at one former penny stock that is trading cheaply and carrying a 4.7% forward-looking dividend…

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After it’s rocketed 41% in 2 months, is it time I bought this FTSE 250 growth stock?

One FTSE 250 stock has been on a tear lately, leaving this Fool wondering if now is the perfect time…

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Rolls-Royce shares just fell 7%. Is it time to buy?

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares takes a look at the FTSE 100 engine maker's trading update to see what caused…

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Here’s a simple 5-stock FTSE 100 income portfolio with an 8.1% yield

Considering and investment of £20k in these five FTSE 100 dividend stocks could potentially generate just over £1,600 in annual…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the 6.1% dividend yield in 2025?

This writer is wondering if he should add Lloyds shares to his income portfolio, despite the car finance mis-selling crisis…

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Will Nvidia stock keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

Our writer takes a look at Wall Street's latest price targets for Nvidia stock, as well as the third-quarter earnings…

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Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to start building passive income in 2025

Ben McPoland highlights one FTSE 250 firm with a strong competitive edge that he thinks can continue rewarding investors with…

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Down 78%, is this once-hot AI growth stock set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

Our writer asks if he should invest in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) following the growth stock's massive recent decline.

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If I’d put £25,000 into the FTSE 350 at the start of 2024, here’s how much I’d have today!

Many FTSE shares have rebounded this year as interest rates look set to keep heading lower and market appetite for…

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US election? 1 top FTSE 100 share I’d buy no matter how the stock market reacts

Our writer highlights a share he feels comfortable owning long term, no matter how the stock market behaves on the…

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Unlocking a £111k yearly second income starting with a £20k ISA!

Taking advantage of a tax-free account to invest in stocks is a smart way to build towards a substantial future…

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Diageo: time for me to sell this FTSE 100 stock before 5 November?

As the US election draws ever closer, our writer is wondering what to do with this struggling FTSE 100 stock…

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After crashing 13% in a day, is Smith & Nephew now a ‘no-brainer’ value stock?

This FTSE 100 share plunged today, leaving our writer to wonder if there's an enticing value stock staring him right…

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If I bought the iShares FTSE 100 ETF, here are the stocks I’d get

Some investors will have this FTSE 100 index ETF in their portfolios. But what's in it exactly, and would I…

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Coca-Cola HBC: a top UK stock I’m buying after a very strong Q3

Coca-Cola HBC (LON:CCH) is a UK stock on the move today. This writer digs into the FTSE 100 firm's Q3…

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After it drops 13.5% in a day, is it time I bought this S&P 500 growth stock?

The Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) share price fell by double digits in the S&P 500 today, leaving this Fool debating whether…

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With a P/E of 7.5 and a 6.8% yield, are HSBC shares a steal?

After rising 89% since September 2021, HSBC shares are currently just off a six-year high. But do they still offer…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £14 after the Q3 trading update?

This writer thinks GSK shares appear very cheap after the Q3 results, making him wonder if now's the time for…

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If I put £20,000 into the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I get?

Our writer highlights a UK bank stock that he'd favour over the entire blue-chip index if he were aiming for…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Tesla stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer looks at the half-yearly performance of Tesla stock and considers whether he should add it to his portfolio…

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If I’d put £10,000 in Nvidia stock one month ago, here’s what I’d have now

This writer takes a look at the monthly return of Nvidia stock, and also considers whether he'd buy it for…

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1 share I’d love to snap up in the next S&P 500 stock market crash

This writer reveals the world-class Nasdaq share that he'd most like to buy for his portfolio during a stock market…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d consider buying for the boom in private healthcare!

This FTSE 250 company continues to grow its top and bottom lines as it helps the NHS clear the huge…

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£10,000 of BT shares could net me a £2,110 yearly passive income!

This writer likes the passive income potential from BT shares. But will he actually buy the FTSE 100 stalwart for…

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I’d buy this pair of high-yield FTSE 250 stocks to target £1,000 a year in passive income!

Ben McPoland thinks this pair of high-yield shares from the FTSE 250 index has the potential to pay a handsome…

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A company insider just bought 2,916,666 shares of this penny stock!

This penny stock in my ISA has lost over half its value this year. But with directors buying shares recently,…

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Up 80% in 2024! 1 incredible growth stock I’m buying next for my ISA

Ben McPoland sets out the reason for adding surging growth stock Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Should I buy more Diageo shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

This investor in Diageo is wondering what to do with the FTSE 100 spirits giant as it continues to flounder…

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a tax-free second income of £22,684 a year

Our writer names a FTSE 250 stock he reckons could help power a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA towards a…

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How I’d build an ISA portfolio of penny stocks in 2025

Our writer explains his approach to small-cap investing in his ISA portfolio and highlights a penny share he recently bought…

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I’d buy 5,505 shares of Legal & General for £1,200 a year in passive income

This writer looks at how much he'd need to invest in Legal & General shares to target the equivalent of…

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If Mike Ashley becomes boohoo CEO, could the share price rocket higher?

This writer is wondering if the boohoo share price might be ready for a massive recovery, and whether he should…

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After a strong 9 months, can RELX continue to crush the FTSE 100 till 2030?

Our writer thinks it's finally time for him to buy this FTSE 100 tech stock, especially after today's upbeat trading…

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Is it madness to buy Nvidia stock now?

Nvidia stock is back at record levels. But a frothy valuation leaves this Fool questioning whether he’d invest in the…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for nearly £3,200 a month in passive income

With only a few grand in savings and £250 to invest a month, our writer considers a strategy to target…

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Looking for stock market bargains? 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider buying today

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of FTSE shares that appear undervalued to him when seen from a Foolish long-term perspective.

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1 share down 77% that I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole in today’s stock market!

Despite this company being a household name in the stock market, our writer would avoid its shares like the plague…

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