The Twelfth Magpie, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

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Viva Aviva!

19 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Aviva struggled for two decades to deliver consistent returns for investors. The right CEO with the right vision and the…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy today

17 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Roland Head explains why he thinks these big dividend payers could be some of the best shares to buy in…

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I’d invest £5,100 in this FTSE 100 stock for £200 in annual passive income

17 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

This FTSE 100 stock recently re-joined the UK's blue-chip index. Our writer outlines how he would invest in the company…

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As fears of a stock market crash grow, are Santander shares a buy?

17 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Collapsing US banks caused major global sell-offs and fears of a stock market crash. But do cheaper Santander shares offer…

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In case of potential systemic financial crisis: break glass

17 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

These simple steps will prevent the majority of financial crises becoming the next Great Depression. But every disaster is different.

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1 penny stock under 38p that I’d buy today

16 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Penny stocks are risky, but they can offer the potential to deliver huge windfalls. Our writer examines one he'd buy…

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Better banking stock buy: Lloyds vs Barclays

16 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

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

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Vodafone shares: a rare chance to earn an exceptional passive income stream?

15 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Vodafone shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Is now a good time for our…

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2 lithium penny shares I’d buy now for their exciting growth potential

15 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Penny shares often have strong growth potential, albeit with high volatility risk. Our writer identifies two in the lithium industry…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to earn a £100 monthly income

14 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Our writer owns Tesco shares in his passive income portfolio, but how many would he need to buy to secure…

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Forget Premium Bonds! I’d aim for a million by investing £50k in UK shares

14 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Our writer explains why he prefers to buy UK shares rather than invest in Premium Bonds in his quest for…

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Mostly Arm-less: why UK investors can live without a London listing

14 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Britain’s latest Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently struck a deal with the European Union to overcome trade frictions in Northern…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build wealth?

14 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Scottish Mortgage shares offer exposure to innovative global growth stocks. Here's why our writer sees a bargain in the current…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares I own for passive income

13 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Investing in dividend shares is our writer's favourite way to generate passive income. He highlights three stocks with attractive yields…

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Why a stock market crash could be good news for my ISA

13 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Our writer explains why this could be a rare investment opportunity…

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If I’d invested £1k in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

13 March, 2023 | The Twelfth Magpie

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed every other FTSE 100 stock since the beginning of the year. Our writer explores the return…