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“If I could buy only one stock right now, it would be…”

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Most of us have a basket of stocks we'd like to buy at any given point. But it's much harder…

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If I could only buy 1 FTSE 100 stock, I’d put 100% of my money into this one

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Investing my entire portfolio in a single FTSE 100 stock is a very risky strategy, but if I had to…

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A FTSE 100 dividend stock that yields 8.9%! Should investors buy?

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This Footsie dividend stock offers one of the highest dividend yields in the index. Charlie Carman explores the outlook for…

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5 shares Fools think are destined for the FTSE 100

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Which FTSE 250 companies will soon be constituents of the FTSE 100? Here's what our freelancers said, including one previous…

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Sell in May? Hogwash I say!

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Sell in May and go away. What's that all about then? Why selling in May might not be a smart…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 5-step plan to target £30k a year in passive income

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Passive income is the key to a successful retirement plan. If I started investing in my thirties, here's how I'd…

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If I’d invested £1000 in Greggs shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Greggs shares have climbed well over 165% in the last five years. Gordon Best considers whether there might be even…

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“The biggest fund in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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If you’re keen to learn the largest fund position in our contract writers’ Stocks and Shares ISAs, you’ve come to…

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Up 55% in 2023, is the CrowdStrike share price still a bargain?

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With the world becoming increasingly digitised, cybersecurity is essential. But does the sector still have growth ahead? Gordon Best takes…

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How much do I need to invest in my ISA for a second income of £20,000 a year?

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Looking to earn a £20k second income from a portfolio of dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explores the amount he'd need…

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Best British shares to buy in June

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

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Are we betting intelligently on our artificially brainy future?

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If Artificial Intelligence is set to wipe out journalists’ livelihoods, then the hacks are making hay while the sun shines.…

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Best US stocks to buy in June

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in June, which included two whose products…

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This ‘nearly’ penny stock has crashed 36% in a month! Should I buy?

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Penny stocks are volatile investments. This lithium mining company has seen its share price collapse after growing rapidly in recent…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in June

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for June, with all the yields over 4.5%!

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Are Rolls-Royce shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

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Rolls-Royce shares have soared 46% in 2023, but after such rapid growth is the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence stock…

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Best British value stocks to buy in June

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in May, including two mining behemoths.

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Forget boohoo shares! I’d buy this dividend stock for lifelong passive income

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Charlie Carman is ignoring downtrodden boohoo shares in favour of a reliable FTSE 100 dividend stock in the luxury fashion…

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No savings at 30? I’d aim for £24k in passive income a year from dividends!

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Building a passive income portfolio from scratch takes time, but it's not too late to start investing in dividend stocks…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in June for a second income

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Many FTSE 100 stocks offer big dividends. Charlie Carman selects two shares from the index he's eyeing for his portfolio…

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Is now the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

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As fear and uncertainty in the market have hit the financial sector in recent weeks, Gordon Best considers whether Lloyds…

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I’d invest £10k in these 2 Warren Buffett stocks for £365 in passive income a year

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Warren Buffett loves dividend stocks. With passive income on my mind, I'm looking at Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio for inspiration.

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If I’d invested $1,000 in NIO stock at the IPO, here’s how much I’d have now!

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NIO stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2018. Charlie Carman explores the company's performance since…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a second income of £1,000 a month!

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Earning a sizeable second income from the stock market takes time. But a dedicated dividend investment strategy can yield rewards…

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1 penny stock under 31p that I’d buy today

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Penny stocks are volatile but they can prove to be very lucrative investments. Charlie Carman picks one he'd add to…

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No savings at 30? I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA today to aim for a million!

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If I started my investing journey at 30, I'd open a Stocks and Shares ISA now to harness the power…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock has crashed to a 52-week low! Should I buy?

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Charlie Carman identifies a FTSE 250 stock that could be undervalued at present and considers whether he should add it…

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Better energy stock buy: National Grid vs BP

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Today, the long-term investing case for two energy stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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How to earn £20k a year in passive income by investing £10 a day

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Earning a sizeable annual passive income is achievable by investing regularly in high-yield dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains how.

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

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Centrica shares have rallied 27% in 2023 after the British Gas owner tripled its adjusted operating profits, but can they…

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If there’s a stock market crash coming, I’m buying these fast food stocks

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Fast food is historically one of the best performing sectors during a stock market crash. With fears growing, Gordon Best…

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Bull vs Bear: BHP Group shares

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At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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‘Apocalypse Nearly’ for the London Stock Exchange

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It’s also important to acknowledge that much of what ails the LSE is going on elsewhere, too.

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3 wonderful value stocks for bargain-hungry investors!

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Value stocks are back in vogue. Charlie Carman examines a trio of cheap UK shares that could be excellent buys…

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If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now!

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Scottish Mortgage shares continue to slide as growth stocks take a beating. Charlie Carman investigates their performance this year.

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to quit work and live off dividends?

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Many FTSE 100 stocks offer excellent dividend yields, but is it possible to live solely off the passive income they…

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Better REIT buy: Primary Health Properties vs Tritax Big Box

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Today, the long-term investing case for two REITs is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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These 3 value stocks look dirt-cheap at these prices

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Gordon Best has been looking for value stocks, and asks whether these three could now be a buying opportunity for…

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How to invest a £20k ISA for a second income of £1,500 a year

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Our writer explains how he would generate a tax-free second income by using a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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How will tremors in the UK housing market impact Lloyds shares in 2023?

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As an investor in Lloyds shares, Charlie Carman is keeping a close eye on the UK's slowing housing market this…

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