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“My best-performing UK stock in 2023 has been…”

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Four very different UK stocks owned by a Fool.co.uk contractor are highlighted for their performance in 2023 so far.

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What’s going on with the boohoo share price?

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Investor's in boohoo have had a rough ride in the last few years, but is the worst now over, or…

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I love the look of this FTSE 250 company for building a second income

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There are plenty of companies in the FTSE 250 paying a high dividend, but few appear as undervalued as one…

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5 UK shares Fools think the market is underestimating

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The results are in - and there's a double nomination for one UK icon whose shares are not being given…

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Time to get ready for a stock market crash?

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Preparing for a stock market crash is a key part of portfolio management. Charlie Carman explores four steps investors could…

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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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How to think as an investor

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Most investors could do better if they acted more like historians and psychologists and less like meteorologists. Meteorologists try to…

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Why the JD Wetherspoon share price could double

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Here are my key takeaways from Wetherspoon's recent results, and why the share price could double.

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“My top Dividend Aristocrat is…”

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A Dividend Aristocrat is a company that has paid and increased its dividend payout to shareholders over a long period…

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Is the big stock market crash finally happening?

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There's no shortage of fear in the stock market at the moment. But is it an overreaction, or is a…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £10k a year!

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Buying dividend stocks in an ISA can be a good way to earn a second income. Here's how our writer…

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“The first stock I’d buy if markets crash would be…”

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Stock market corrections and crashes have been a part of the ebb and flow of the stock market since its…

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Are Imperial Brands shares doomed by the UK smoking ban?

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Despite encouraging recent results, will Imperial Brands shares suffer as Rishi Sunak proposes a smoking ban for those currently aged…

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Best AIM stocks to consider buying in October

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

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With a 10% dividend, is this stock a passive income machine?

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With a huge dividend, could investing in Vodafone be a winner for growing passive income? Gordon Best investigates.

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“My top banking stock is…”

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Four Foolish contributors share the British banking stocks they rate most highly right now -- including a double vote for…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in October

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in October, which included two relatively new…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £3,000 a month

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd aim for a long-term target of £36k a year in tax-free passive income if he…

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Will the stock market crash in October 2023?

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The month of October has produced some severe stock market crashes over the past century. Will history repeat itself in…

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I love the look of this FTSE 250 stock

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The UK market is full of bargains at the moment, and I've found one in the FTSE 250 I'm getting…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in October

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in October, which included tech and TASERs...

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in October

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend shares for October, including a double nomination for one income stock!

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Will Rolls-Royce shares be the best FTSE 100 investment in 2023?

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Rolls-Royce shares have more than doubled this year so far. Could the aerospace and defence giant be the best-performing FTSE…

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If I’d put £1k in Vodafone shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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To the dismay of shareholders, Vodafone shares have fallen in 2023. But a huge dividend yield adds to the FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to watch in October

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Two UK sector leaders -- Tesco and Premier Inn owner Whitbread -- are set to report their first-half results.

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Best British shares to consider buying in October

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

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8 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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I’m looking at this FTSE 100 stock for October

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The market has been typically bumpy in August and September, but I'm looking at picking up a bargain FTSE 100…

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5 top investment themes for the next decade

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As long-term investors here at The Motley Fool, it's natural for us to think about possible future investment themes in…

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4 shares Fools wish they never sold

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Ever sold shares in a company, only to regret it afterwards? Even the most highly regarded investors are constantly learning…

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“My top emerging markets stock is…”

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Emerging markets can represent decent 'hunting ground' for potentially outsized gains. British investors can get exposure through certain UK and…

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8 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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Ignore risk and just invest?

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Apple and two UK stocks fell last week, hit by the materialisation of two very different risks. Identifying and assessing…

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Are IAG shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

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IAG shares still trade well below where they were before the pandemic. So is the airline group one of the…

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5 shares Fools wish they never bought

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Everyone would buy shares if they guaranteed high returns. However, not all do. It’s important to assess why the duds…

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“My top stock market sector for 2024 (and beyond) is…”

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Where would you begin looking in the stock market for 'the next big thing' from a long-term buy-and-hold investing perspective?

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Best US stocks to buy in September

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in September, which included one MAMAA stock.

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5 shares that Fools own for a second income

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Substantial-yet-stable yields are key to a second-income strategy. Equally important is is a Foolish long-term investing mindset.

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Best British shares to consider buying in September

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

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Best AIM stocks to buy in September

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for September, featuring one past Hidden Winners recommendation.

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