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1 penny stock under 78p that I’d buy today

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Well-chosen penny stocks can lead to significant share price appreciation. Charlie Carman examines one such that he'd consider buying now.

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy in March for 6%+ yields

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Charlie Carman examines a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd buy this month that offer higher yields than the…

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This top UK share is up 133% and offers a 4.4% dividend yield!

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It's rare for established UK shares to double in value over a year, but that's exactly what this FTSE 250…

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Rolls-Royce shares soar 40%! Can the rally continue?

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Rolls-Royce shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores the outlook for the FTSE 100 aerospace stock…

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3 stocks that could drive Scottish Mortgage shares higher in 2023

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Scottish Mortgage shares are linked to the value of stocks in the investment trust's portfolio. Our writer identifies three with…

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Best British shares to buy in March

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a couple of well-known…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 25 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Berkshire Hathaway shares are arguably the ultimate long-term investment for Warren Buffett fans. Here's how they have fared over the…

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2 undervalued FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying now

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Our writer identifies two cheap FTSE 100 shares he'd consider buying as the index continues to show strength despite recession…

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Don’t be deceived by dividends

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You can’t pay cash out to shareholders via a dividend when there’s no money coming in.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in stocks to target £1,000 in annual passive income

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Earning passive income from the stock market is one of my key investment goals. Here's how I'd target a four-figure…

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1 penny stock under 32p that I’d buy today

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Penny stocks can have greater growth potential than mid-cap or large-cap shares. Our writer looks at one penny stock he'd…

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If a stock market crash is coming, I want to own these three companies

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Plenty of experts are predicting a stock market crash in 2023, but even if this is true, I expect these…

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With a takeover looking likely, is now the time to be buying Man Utd shares?

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Man Utd shares have rallied in recent weeks amid several takeover bids, but is now the time to buy? Gordon…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 hovers around 8,000 points

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The FTSE 100 index is breaking new records, but there are still cheap shares to buy. Our writer examines two…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

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With a generous £20,000 annual allowance on offer, our writer explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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I’d buy 57 Rio Tinto shares for £300 in annual passive income

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Rio Tinto shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Here's how our writer would…

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The tries and tribulations of rugby and investing

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You could do worse than tape a Post-it note to your monitor as a reminder: ‘Things change’.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Glencore shares have benefitted from a commodities boom over the past two years. Our writer explores the return he could…

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I’d invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares for £200 in passive income a year

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Lloyds shares offer the highest dividend yield of the FTSE 100 banking stocks. Here's how our writer would invest in…

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3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

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Roland Head takes a look at three unloved FTSE 250 shares he thinks could be bargain buys at current levels,…

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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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7 shares that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying shares in these equities in recent weeks.

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How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

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Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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Why the FTSE 100 is making record highs

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The FTSE 100 has been making fresh high after fresh high. Can it really be wise to invest when the…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy to help protect my portfolio in a recession

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Defensive UK shares can outperform in challenging economic conditions. Our writer explores three stocks he'd buy in a recession.

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3 reasons the stock market could keep surging in 2023

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The stock market has made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores three factors that suggest a bullish outlook…

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Earnings: are Glencore shares bargains hiding in plain sight?

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Glencore's share price has risen more than 350% from its March 2020 lows. The firm has just reported record profits.…

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I’d invest £4,200 in this FTSE 250 REIT for £350 in passive income a year

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This FTSE 250 REIT offers a massive dividend yield. Our writer outlines how he'd invest in its shares to supplement…

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FTSE 100 live: market movers on Tuesday 14th February

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What happened in early trade when markets went live today, across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM indices?

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Hands off our ISAs

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Here are my 10 main objections to the Resolution Foundation think tank's proposal to cap ISAs.

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I’d buy 2,500 Sainsbury’s shares for £300 in annual passive income

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Sainsbury's shares offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Here's how our writer would invest in the…

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Is time running out to buy boohoo shares below 50p?

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boohoo shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Is now the time for our writer to invest in the…

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3 FTSE 100 shares at cheap prices I’d consider in February

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Charlie Carman identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares trading at bargain prices that he'd contemplate buying, even as the…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now for passive income

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These mid-cap stocks have a long track record of dividend growth. Roland Head explains why he views them as top…

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2 UK stocks to buy now at 52-week lows

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The recent market rally has left behind some quality businesses, says Roland Head. He highlights two potential bargain stocks to…

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Best US stocks to buy for February

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in February, which included tech, tech, and…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today and hold for 10 years

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Buying good businesses and holding for long periods is favoured by top investors, including Warren Buffett. Roland Head shares his…

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5 stocks to watch next week

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Market strategist Jessica Amir has included Rio Tinto among the five stocks that she will be watching as we approach…

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A cheap penny stock to buy in February

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This penny stock looks good and cheap, says Roland Head. With a valuable portfolio of brands, he thinks this specialist…

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Down 60%, is this growth stock finally a buy in February 2023?

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Ocado had a difficult 2022 in the market, but does the recent drop in share price make it a great…

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Is this the last chance to snap up Barclays shares at a bargain price?

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The Barclays share price has motored higher this year, but Roland Head thinks further gains are likely. He explains why…

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