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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

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It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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5 investing lessons these Fools wish they’d learnt on day 1

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While not always plain sailing, we at The Motley Fool believe investing is one of the greatest routes that anyone…

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FTSE 100 half-year report

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The FTSE 100 has made barely pedestrian progress so far this year. Here are the sectors and stocks that have…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BP shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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BP shares have risen over the past few years, but progress has stalled in 2023. So, how much would I…

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Best British value stocks to buy in July

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in July, all four listed on the…

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

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Earning a large second income from a year of maximum ISA contributions takes time, but here's how I'd aim for…

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The largest FTSE 100 stock just fell 8%! Should investors buy?

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The biggest FTSE 100 stock by market capitalisation fell 8% in yesterday's trading. Could this be a buying opportunity for…

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Best US stocks to buy in July

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in July, which included two Ownership Portfolio…

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Will Warren Buffett’s eventual retirement be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy Berkshire Hathaway stock?

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As Warren Buffett enjoys the twilight years of his investing career, what does the future hold for Berkshire Hathaway stock…

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Best AIM stocks to buy in July

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for July, including a 2020 Hidden Winners recommendation!

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in July

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for July, including one that yields 10% at the time…

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Best British shares to buy in July

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

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Are IAG shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

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IAG shares are trading 64% below where they were five years ago. But is the FTSE 100 airline stock poised…

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1 surging penny stock I’d buy today at 32p

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This AIM-listed penny stock has climbed 51% in 2023 so far after delivering an increase in profits and a reduction…

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8.1% and 8.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend stocks for a second income?

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This pair of FTSE 100 dividend stocks in the commodities and housebuilding sectors offer big yields for investors prepared to…

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The ASOS share price has crashed 93% in 5 years! Should investors buy?

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The ASOS share price has collapsed to around £4 today from over £61 five years ago. Is the online fashion…

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How much passive income can I earn by maximising the £20k ISA limit for 10 years?

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Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to earn passive income, especially if…

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

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Marks and Spencer shares have enjoyed a positive 2023 so far, but how has the FTSE 250 supermarket group performed…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a lifelong second income!

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Earning a second income from dividend stocks doesn't always require a large amount of spare cash. Investing little and often…

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2 FTSE 100 shares crashing in 2023! Should investors buy?

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Buying FTSE 100 shares when their prices are falling can be a lucrative investing strategy. So, are these two stocks…

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

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Polymetal shares imploded when Russia invaded Ukraine and are yet to recover, but how would I have fared if I'd…

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3 penny stocks Fools think could be future stalwarts!

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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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5 stocks Fools wish they never bought

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Let's face it: everyone would buy stocks if they guaranteed high returns. Of course, not all do. It's important to…

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2 global investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Actively managed funds can be smart investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two global equity funds that…

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Are Tesco shares still a bargain?

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Tesco has just posted strong results and denied accusations of 'greedflation' - its share price deserves to begin with a…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy UK shares for passive income!

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Many FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be excellent choices for passive income. What's more, they look cheap today…

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“The oldest holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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A handful of our Foolish freelancers share some of the stocks they own that they originally bought for a minimum…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £30k a year!

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Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to earn a second income. With a £50k savings pot, here's how…

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My Meta shares are up 114%. Should I take profits or buy more?

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Meta shares have soared in 2023 following AI enthusiasm and renewed focus on advertising. Gordon Best considers whether it is…

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How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy for £10,000 in passive income a year?

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Lloyds shares already feature in my dividend portfolio, but how many would I need to buy to earn a £10k…

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How much do I need to invest in the FTSE 100 to quit work and live on passive income?

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The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks, but how much would our writer need to invest in the…

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10 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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1 penny stock under 14p that I’d buy today

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This penny stock in the oil and gas industry could have big potential for future growth, due to its key…

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Up 50% in 2023, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been soaring in 2023 as appetite for travel has returned. But is there still room for growth,…

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The Ocado share price rebounds from a 52-week low! Should investors buy?

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The Ocado share price has recovered 20% since sinking to a one-year low last week. Should investors consider buying this…

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If I’d invested $1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Tesla stock has enjoyed an exceptional 2023 so far. Charlie Carman explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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Vodafone shares offer the FTSE 100’s highest yield at 10.3%! Should investors buy?

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Vodafone shares have fallen 61% over the past five years to a 15-year low. But should investors consider buying for…

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The 4 most important investing skills

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Understanding your game without being swayed by people playing different games is an investing power.

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3 ‘secret’ holdings that could spur a recovery for Scottish Mortgage shares

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Scottish Mortgage shares give investors significant exposure to unlisted companies. Charlie Carman looks at the trust's private equity portfolio.

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Forget the S&P 500! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks for a second income

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If earning a second income from dividend investing is a priority, I think unloved FTSE 100 shares deserve more attention…

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