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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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The FTSE 100 has bounced back from April’s tariff sell-off. Roland Head crunches the numbers and highlights a stock to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Next share price is rising again today

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The Next share price keeps climbing, but should investors like me consider buying? Roland Head looks at today’s news and…

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Investing Articles

Up 68%, is this top UK dividend share still a bargain buy?

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This big dividend share looks like a cash machine and offers a market-beating yield - but is it still cheap?…

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£10,000 invested in Marks and Spencer shares before the cyberattack is now worth…

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A hacking group's ransomware attack is hurting Marks and Spencer shares. Here's why investors should now tread cautiously with the…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks Fools bought over 10 years ago and still hold

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The Motley Fool’s approach to investing prioritises buying and holding quality stocks for long periods of time.

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Tesco shares after the 2025 earnings report is now worth…

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Tesco shares have surged since the supermarket released FY25 results on 10 April. Charlie Carman explains why he's a happy…

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Investing Articles

£10k in savings? Here’s how investors could target £1,500 in passive income a month

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Charlie Carman explains how investing in high-yield dividend shares can potentially deliver a bountiful passive income stream over time.

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Glencore shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Glencore shares have been on a wild ride, but long-term shareholders are sitting on a healthy gain despite the recent…

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Investing Articles

5 AIM stocks to consider buying for the long term

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to consider buying, featuring five very different businesses.

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price still undervalued in 2025?

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After massive growth in the Rolls-Royce share price, Charlie Carman considers whether the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence stock is…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% in a month, should investors consider buying Marks & Spencer shares?

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Shares in retailer Marks and Spencer have surged ahead over the last month, despite a cyberattack. Roland Head takes a…

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Investing Articles

This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

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Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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Are these the best UK defence stocks to consider buying right now?

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Looking for the best UK stocks to buy today? Investors should consider these defence contractors as we move towards a…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy to consider after recent falls?

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This FTSE 100 firm's smaller than rivals but could benefit from its big US manufacturing footprint and competitive market positioning.

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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At the end of 2024, UK regulators gave the green light to a £16.5bn merger with Three. But has the…

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Investing Articles

With a 7% yield, should investors consider buying this unloved oil stock for passive income?

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Profits are under pressure and shareholders are unhappy. Roland Head asks if this FTSE heavyweight could be a bargain buy…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’ve been buying after recent falls

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These FTSE 250 stocks offer tempting income and growth potential, says our writer, who's recently added both to his portfolio.

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Investing Articles

Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA or a SIPP to retire early?

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Early retirement is the ultimate goal for many investors, but choosing between a Stocks and Shares ISA and a pension…

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This industrial giant is the UK’s largest business, but it’s not a FTSE 100 stock!

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The FTSE 100 index is an obvious place to look for Britain's biggest companies, but the most valuable UK stock…

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Top Stocks

4 UK stocks trading well below book value to consider buying

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Sometimes, it pays to be contrarian: who says the UK market has priced a stock precisely right, anyway?

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2 stocks that could help investors earn £2,516 of passive income per year from a £20k ISA

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Our writer selects two high-yield UK dividend shares for investors to consider that could turbocharge a passive income portfolio.

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This ETF has soared 40% in 2025! Is it a safe haven from stock market sell-offs?

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An escalating US-China trade war means extreme stock market volatility may be here to stay. This ETF could be a…

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3 FTSE stocks Fools are eyeing up for choppy markets

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A selection of companies listed on the UK stock market on the watchlists of four Foolish investors.

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An all-time low! Have 25% car tariffs wrecked the Aston Martin share price?

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The Aston Martin share price is diving into uncharted territory after Trump levied 25% duties on all cars and auto…

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Are Trump’s tariffs a once-in-a-lifetime chance for ISA investors to get rich?

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The £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA limit will reset on 6 April. Smart investors could use current market volatility to…

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Investing Articles

4 REITs Fools own for passive income

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REITs often have higher-than-average dividend yields compared to other stocks, making them a solid choice to consider for passive income…

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Investing Articles

2 popular UK growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s market

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Buying growth stocks can deliver market-beating returns, but this FTSE 250 pair doesn't look like a convincing investment for our…

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Investing Articles

Is a £333,000 portfolio enough to retire and live off passive income?

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A third of a million pounds can generate a serious amount of passive income, but relying on this sum alone…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares still a bargain near a 52-week high?

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Soaring Lloyds shares are red-hot right now. Charlie Carman analyses whether they still offer a cheap investment opportunity today.

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April. It picked a dividend gem!

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OpenAI's chatbot reckons this FTSE 100 dividend share with a colossal 8.7% yield is the index's standout stock to consider…

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The Diageo share price is down 32%. Is now the time to buy the dip?

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A collapsing Diageo share price has left investors in the FTSE 100 drinks stock reeling, but could the company's hangover…

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Investing Articles

At a 52-week low, is this penny stock the bargain of the year?

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This penny stock trades for less than 13p after falling nearly 89% in five years, but is a share price…

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Retirement Articles

How much should investors put in a SIPP to earn the average UK wage in retirement?

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Charlie Carman explains how investors can use a SIPP to buy dividend stocks with the goal of securing a comfortable…

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Investing Articles

Is this the last chance to buy this dirt-cheap S&P 500 stock at a discount?

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Charlie Carman identifies a major S&P 500 stock that looks undervalued today, making it a potentially attractive investment opportunity to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price has jumped 88% in a year, breaking record highs!

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As the Rolls-Royce share price continues to skyrocket, Charlie Carman delves into the reasons behind the FTSE 100 company's success.

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Investing Articles

Down 13% in a month, should I buy more shares in this FTSE 100 investment trust?

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This FTSE 100 investment trust has suffered amid recent stock market volatility. Our writer ponders whether to be greedy when…

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5 British shares these Fools like more than Greggs for the long term

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The Greggs share price is back down to pandemic levels, haven fallen around 30% in the past year. Time to…

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Near a 52-week low, is the Greggs share price now an unmissable bargain?

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The Greggs share price has plummeted 37% in a year, which leaves me wondering whether now is a good time…

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Investing Articles

How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £500 monthly income?

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The high yields available from some dividend stocks could make it easier for investors to meet passive income goals, as…

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Warren Buffett adds $23bn to his net worth! Here are 3 tips from the stock market king

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Warren Buffett has expanded his fortune this year despite stock market volatility, proving his investing approach is timeless.

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