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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in May

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

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3 legendary FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income today

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With at least 30 years of continuous dividend payouts, these FTSE 100 stocks look like good choices for passive income,…

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Is this the best stock to invest in right now?

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Roland Head explains why he likes this FTSE 250 business so much and wonders if it could be the best…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

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Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in May

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a broadcaster and a…

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3 top FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for a second income today

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Income-hunting investor Roland Head looks at three market-leading FTSE 250 companies that have distinguished dividend records.

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7 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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3 FTSE stocks I wouldn’t ‘Sell in May’

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If the strategy had any merit in the past, I see no compelling evidence it's a smart idea today. Here…

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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

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Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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A cheap stock to consider buying as the FTSE 100 hits all-time highs

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Roland Head explains why the FTSE 100 probably isn’t expensive and highlights a cheap dividend share to consider buying today.

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If I’d put £1k in Games Workshop shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Games Workshop shares have proved to be a stellar investment in recent years. Charlie Carman examines whether this trend can…

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3 shares I’d buy for passive income if I was retiring early

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Roland Head profiles three FTSE 350 dividend shares he’d like to buy for their passive income to support an early…

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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

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Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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Here’s what a FTSE 100 exit could mean for the Shell share price

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As the oil major suggests quitting London for New York, Charlie Carman considers what impact such a move could have…

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Why I’m confident Tesco shares can provide a reliable income for investors

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This FTSE 100 stalwart generated £2bn of surplus cash last year. Roland Head thinks Tesco shares look like a solid…

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1 FTSE dividend stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income!

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If I could invest in just one stock to generate a regular passive income stream, I'd choose this FTSE 100…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Will copper growth lift the Rio Tinto share price over £60?

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Roland Head takes a look at the share price of FTSE 100 miner Rio Tinto. With a dividend yield of…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price running out of steam?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has enjoyed a remarkable rally since late 2022, but there are fears that further positive potential…

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At a 10-year low, here’s what the charts say for this FTSE 100 stock!

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Legal troubles, compliance issues, and dismal sales have sent this FTSE 100 stock tumbling, but could a share price recovery…

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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

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There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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Spotlight on FTSE 100 stock AstraZeneca

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It's 25 years since the merger of a UK and a Swedish firm formed pharmaceuticals heavyweight AstraZeneca.

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“The last FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in a recession is…”

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It's well worth considering some recession-resiliant stocks as part of a diversifed portfolio. Here, our free-site writers offer up their…

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“The last holding I’d want to sell in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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Happy New Tax Year, to all Stocks and Shares ISA owners! The £20,000 allowance has reset -- will you be…

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Why FTSE 100 stocks Tesco and Sainsbury are back on my radar

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It’s been a while since I wrote about FTSE 100 supermarkets Tesco (positively) and Sainsbury (quite positively). Right now, for a number of reasons, they’re back…

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How I’m aiming for a winning Stocks & Shares ISA in 2024

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A Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the most useful tools to investors, so here's how I'm planning on…

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Best AIM stocks to consider buying in April

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy in April, featuring three very different businesses.

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in April

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for April, including an 'Ice' pick first recommended in 2014!

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Best US stocks to consider buying in April

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in April, which included three names you…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in April

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including one 'Fire' and one…

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5 oversold FTSE stocks to consider buying

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Should investors buy shares in any of these stocks, despite being unloved by the market?

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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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5 value stocks under £5 that Fools are considering buying

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Five of our free-site writers dive into the market to unearth stocks that promise not just growth, but real, tangible…

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5 stocks that Fools believe will lead the AI revolution

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Will we see a similar situation to the 'dotcom bubble' bursting 25 years ago? Or are some of these AI…

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Down more than 20% in 2023, Fools are backing these 3 UK stocks to reverse that – and then some! – by 2025

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This is quite a claim. But these are quite some stocks, according to Fool UK contributors!

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5 growth stocks Fools think will benefit from interest rate cuts in 2024

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The last three years have not been too kind to UK-listed growth stocks, with interest rates increasing for 14 consecutive…

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FTSE stocks for the new ‘British ISA’

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The government is proposing an additional £5k allowance on top of the current £20k ISA allowance to invest specifically in…

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5 shares that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these shares in recent weeks.

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4 penny stocks Fools don’t think will be below £1 much longer

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A stock is typically placed into the “penny” category if it has a low share price of less than £1…

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Here’s how I’d use the new £5,000 British ISA allowance to buy UK shares

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Details about the extra tax-free boon for UK investors remain murky, but I hope these FTSE 100 shares are eligible…

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