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With a £216m debt cut planned, is now the time to buy Aston Martin Lagonda shares?

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Aston Martin Lagonda shares have been flying in recent months. Gordon Best investigates whether new efforts to cut debt present…

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Is it foolish to buy Netflix shares?

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Netflix shares have seen a tremendous run up recently, but is the market leader in streaming still an attractive investment?…

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£0 in savings? I’d aim for £25k in annual passive income with 3 simple steps!

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It's possible to build a healthy passive income portfolio starting from scratch by investing in dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in August

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for August, including a double nomination for a top Footsie…

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3 second income ideas for investors in August 2023!

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Investing in dividend stocks can be a good way to earn a second income. Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on…

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Is now the time to be buying lithium stocks?

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Lithium stocks have been identified as a sector with enormous potential as EVs grow in use. But is now the…

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Are Lloyds and Natwest shares doomed investments?

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Lloyds and Natwest are performing well in an economic climate tilted more towards challenging than booming.

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Best AIM stocks to buy in August

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for August, featuring three operating in very different…

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Best British value stocks to buy in August

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in August, including two with a P/E…

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Down heavily after reporting earnings, are Spotify shares now a buy?

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Spotify shares are down heavily after disappointing in its recent earnings report. Gordon Best considers whether this could be a…

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Don’t bail On Baillie Gifford’s technology trusts

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We all thought the cockroach was the most indestructible thing on Earth. Turns out it’s the Nasdaq 100. When the…

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Best British growth stocks to buy in August

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in August, which included several with strong…

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Best British shares to buy in August

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy next month, including three FTSE 100 giants!

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With ASOS shares down 25% in 2023, is it time to buy?

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ASOS shares have been tumbling since the pandemic. Is the worst over, or is there more pain ahead for investors?…

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1 soaring penny stock I’d buy today at 88p

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This Australia-based penny stock in the litigation funding sector has surged 28% in 2023. Can this positive momentum continue?

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Now over $530,000, should I buy more Berkshire Hathaway shares?

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With Class A Berkshire Hathaway shares now over half a million dollars each, Gordon Best considers whether there is still…

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5 shares that Fools own for passive income

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Here at The Motley Fool, we believe owning some dividend-paying stocks for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have…

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Turning an empty ISA into a tax-free second income of £30k a year!

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Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to invest for a second income has notable advantages. Here's how our writer would…

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£5 a day invested in cheap UK shares could create passive income of £20k a year!

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Investing just a fiver a day in UK dividend stocks starting today could produce a sizeable passive income stream in…

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“My top AI stock is…”

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From companies developing cutting-edge AI technology to those integrating it into existing products and services, these stocks might have the…

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Is this under-the-radar value stock a buy this summer?

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With passenger numbers returning to near pre-pandemic levels, Gordon Best takes a closer look at a value stock that may…

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Spotlight on FTSE 100 stock Barratt Developments

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Barratt Developments has just released the first trading update from one of the big volume builders since April. Here's what…

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“If I could buy just one Warren Buffett stock, it would be…”

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We asked our contract authors which of Warren Buffett's many stocks they deem to be the star that shines brightest…

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If I’d invested $1k in Nvidia stock 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Propelled by the AI revolution, Nvidia stock has rallied nearly 232% in 2023 and shareholder returns over the past decade…

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5 reasons Fools are still bullish on the stock market despite recent volatility

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Year to date, the stock market chart resembles a mountain range, with peaks and troughs. But our writers remain focused…

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Forget gold! I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks to earn a second income

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Investing in gold has a certain allure, but it won't generate a second income. Our writer explains why he prefers…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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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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Apple and its $3 trillion vision

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You know what they say: the first trillion dollars is the hardest. No wait! They say it’s the first million dollars…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 13-year low?

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This FTSE 100 stock is trading at one of its lowest levels since 2010. Could this be a rare opportunity…

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Time to take profits on my oldest Stocks and Shares ISA holding?

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With a 170% growth in the share price of his oldest Stocks and Shares ISA holding, Gordon Best considers whether…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into passive income of £2k a month!

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Looking for places to put a big savings pot to work? I'd target £2,000 in monthly passive income by investing…

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy penny share Superdry under 77p?

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Penny share Superdry is trading near its lowest-ever level since its 2010 IPO. Is this a great time to buy…

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With an 8.4% dividend yield, are Imperial Brands shares a buy?

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Imperial Brands shares pay one of the highest dividend yields in the market, but are they worth buying at the…

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Should investors buy London Stock Exchange Group shares today?

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London Stock Exchange Group shares have risen 78% over five years and they offer a handy dividend too. Can investors…

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Here’s what our Fools expect from the stock market in H2 2023

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A look-ahead to the next six months in the stock market -- while retaining a long-term investing perspective, of course!

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Turning an empty ISA into a second income of £40k a year!

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Earning a second income is a key objective for many stock market investors. Here's how our writer would aim for…

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Here’s how many National Grid shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

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National Grid shares have a solid dividend history and currently offer a higher yield than the FTSE 100 average, but…

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

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TUI shares have performed abysmally over the past five years, but will the next five be better for the FTSE…

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“To date, the best-performing investment in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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Not all stocks are created equal -- every investor will be aware of that, with most having had their fair…

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1 rising penny stock I’d buy today at 64p

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This penny stock in the specialist financial services sector has enjoyed 73% share price growth over the past five years.

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