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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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If I’d invested £10,000 in the S&P 500 five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

This writer takes a look at the impressive gains that investors have enjoyed thanks to the S&P 500's remarkable five-year…

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If I had £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA I’d buy these 2 stocks

Ben McPoland highlights two contrasting shares he’d snap up for his Stocks and Shares ISA, if he had £10k at…

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£10 a day invested in UK shares could create a second income of £36,243 a year!

Investing just the equivalent of a tenner a day in UK stocks could secure an attractive high-yield second income over…

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What do Warren Buffett and Scottish Mortgage have in common? This $14 growth stock!

Ben McPoland takes a look at one hot stock that's in the portfolio of Warren Buffett’s company, as well as…

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Why I prefer FTSE 100 dividends over the S&P 500 right now

As the S&P 500 soars to a new record, our writer highlights a high-yield dividend stock from the FTSE 100…

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Down 75% in 18 months, is the Burberry share price poised for a mighty rebound?

The Burberry share price has fallen off a cliff, leaving this Fool wondering if he should snap up shares in…

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After the Vistry share price crash, should I buy this FTSE 100 stock instead?

With the UK population expected to surge, this writer wants to get some exposure to the housebuilding sector through a…

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Down 87%, is this once-famous stock set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

Unlike the roaring Rolls-Royce share price, this growth stock and former household name has totally bombed. But is it due…

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If I wanted to invest in Nvidia, I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock at a 12% discount

Nvidia stock has certainly rediscovered its mojo in October. However, this investor thinks there might be a better alternative in…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Greggs shares through to 2027!

City analysts expect the UK's leading food-on-the-go retailer to continue growing. But would this writer buy Greggs shares today?

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Here’s the growth forecast for Uber stock through to 2027!

Uber shares just rocketed to a record high after Tesla's robotaxi event. Ben McPoland takes a look at the forecasts…

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I’d buy 18 shares a month of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Our writer highlights a dirt cheap passive income stock from the FTSE 100 index that currently has a mouth-watering 8.8%…

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Want to join the top 10% of Stocks and Shares ISA investors? Here’s how much you’d need

Ben McPoland considers how long it would take to build a portfolio that might position an ISA investor in the…

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£9,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £10,207 annual second income

Our writer highlights a high-quality ETF that he thinks could help lay a solid foundation for a sizeable future second…

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My ISA is ready for a 30% penny stock crash on 30 October!

Investors in AIM-listed small-cap and penny stocks could be in for a fright later this month when the budget is…

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2 shares absolutely crushing the FTSE 100 in 2024!

Not all FTSE 100 stocks are sleepy and meandering. This duo has surged more than four times higher than the…

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Should I buy Tesla stock before 10 October?

Tesla stock investors are gearing up for one of the company's biggest and most anticipated product launches in its history.

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Should I invest £1,000 in the S&P 500 in October?

Our writer takes a look at the S&P 500's remarkable run and wonders whether he should invest some cash into…

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If I’d put £20,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

This investor takes a look at the year-to-date performance of the FTSE 250 and highlights a quality stock from the…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Diageo shares through to 2027

Diageo shares have fallen 35% from their peak of a couple of years back, making the dividend a more meaningful…

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How I’d invest £550 a month to aim for a passive income of £100,000 a year

Our writer looks at how he could get to a £100k passive income stream by investing a pretty modest sum…

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3 shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

This writer highlights three well-known companies on the stock market that he has no intention of adding to his ISA…

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I can’t wait to buy more of this FTSE passive income stock in October

Ben McPoland reveals a high-yield income stock from the FTSE 100 that he's planning to add to his portfolio in…

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Up 27% yesterday, but I think my favourite growth stock under $10 still has room to run

Our writer looks at why up-and-coming growth stock Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) just exploded 27% higher on the New York Stock…

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Here’s why BAE Systems shares and FTSE 100 oil stocks spiked today

Our writer explains how BAE Systems shares can offer a bit more stability to his stock portfolio during these volatile…

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Could small modular reactors (SMRs) be a game-changer for the Rolls-Royce share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged since 2022, but now a major new growth industry is emerging on the horizon,…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to aim for reliable dividends

If I had 10 grand to invest today, I'd consider following Warren Buffett in order to target regular dividends for…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks like a certified bargain to me!

Our writer highlights three main reasons why he likes this high-quality FTSE 100 stock and why he'd buy it for…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia stock investors through to 2026

Should I buy Nvidia stock while it's at $121? Here are my thoughts after taking a look at Wall Street's…

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After its share price crashed 27% in a day, is Aston Martin a bargain FTSE 250 stock?

This writer considers whether he should invest in Aston Martin after shares of the James Bond carmaker plummeted in the…

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If I’d put £5,000 in BP shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer takes a look at the year-to-date performance of BP shares and considers whether he'd purchase any at today's…

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Should I invest in Duolingo at $278 inside my Stocks and Shares ISA?

This investor is wondering whether language learning app Duolingo might be a good fit for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Michael Burry just bought 633,959 shares in this $1 penny stock

Scion Asset Management announced a stake in this penny stock in the second quarter. But what could Michael Burry be…

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Chinese value stocks are soaring as billionaires pile in! Time to buy?

Hedge fund managers have been scooping up China's value stocks in recent quarters. Should I follow these Wall Street investors?

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2 superb growth shares just snapped up by Scottish Mortgage

Scottish Mortgage shares have only risen in line with the FTSE 100 in 2024. Perhaps this pair of new portfolio…

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I’d start investing with just £500 like this

Our writer highlights a quality FTSE 100 stock that he'd buy today if he were just about to start investing…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £83,247 annual second income

Our writer sets out how he’d go about investing £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a…

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If I’d invested £5,000 into Tesco shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Our writer checks in on Tesco shares to see if he'd have made a market-beating return by investing in this…

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