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I’d buy 6 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 a month in passive income

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Many FTSE 100 stocks pay handsome dividends, which means they can be useful investments for passive income seekers. Here's one…

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Tempted by the AstraZeneca share price? Here’s why it could explode in 2023

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The AstraZeneca share price has more than doubled over five years. Our writer outlines why the FTSE 100 healthcare stock…

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3 ways to supercharge my passive income streams in 2023

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Charlie Carman looks at three different types of stock market investments that can boost his passive income portfolio this year.

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3 top AIM shares to buy for retirement

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these AIM dividend shares are unfairly overlooked and could be excellent long-term investments.

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How I’d invest £100 a month to target a £1,000 second income

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Roland Head shares a simple strategy he'd use to target a reliable second income from dividends, including some example stocks…

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Dividend forecasts: 3 FTSE 100 stocks with 6%+ yields

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The FTSE 100 still offers plenty of choice for income investors. Roland Head looks at dividend forecasts for three high-yield…

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If I’d invested £1k in Direct Line shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Direct Line's falling shares price has left investors sitting on painful losses. Roland Head crunches the numbers and wonders if…

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Lloyds shares: last chance to snap up a bargain?

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Lloyds' share price has been rising in this year's market rally. Is there still time for value hunters to buy…

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

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After the most geopolitically tense year in recent memory, Gordon Best explores the return he'd have made from buying BAE…

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VUSA shares: why I’d buy this ETF today

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VUSA shares provide UK investors with exposure to the US S&P 500 index. Roland Head explains why he's keen to…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy now for a second income in 2023

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Dreaming of a second income? Our writer examines two FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio that offer index-beating dividend yields.

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Spotlight on FTSE retail stocks

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Retailers' updates on Christmas trading are coming thick and fast. And there are opportunities in the retail sector for patient,…

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Cheap dividend shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

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Charlie Carman analyses whether two FTSE 250 dividend shares that are trading near their 10-year lows could help him get…

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Earnings: why Dr Martens’ share price just crashed

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Bootmaker Dr Martens has reported problems with its US business, triggering a share price crash. Should investors buy the dip,…

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

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Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed from where they were 24 months ago. Our writer examines the fall and says why…

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Don’t buy a football club

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Richard Branson once quipped that if you want to become a millionaire, become a billionaire first and then start an…

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Down 50%: is it time to buy Ocado shares?

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The Ocado share price has collapsed over the last year. Roland Head asks if it's time to take a fresh…

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6.9% dividend yield! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in 2023

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This FTSE 100 stock has hiked or maintained its dividends for over 25 years, making it a 'no-brainer' buy for…

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China comes back from the brink

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Beleaguered investors looking at the share prices of stricken technology and growth giants like Amazon and Tesla might take heart…

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I’d buy 300 Vodafone shares a week for £100 in monthly passive income

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Vodafone shares are a top FTSE 100 pick for dividend payments. Here's how our writer would incorporate them into his…

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

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easyJet shares have struggled over the past two years due to the pandemic. Our writer examines the return he'd have…

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FTSE stocks: the big risers and fallers of 2022

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The FTSE 100 kept its head above water in 2022, but the medium- and small-cap indexes struggled. Here are the…

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2 penny stocks to buy and hold for the next five years

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These penny stocks could deliver attractive returns, says Roland Head, highlighting a 7% dividend yield and a stock trading below…

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No savings in 2023? Here’s how I’d start building passive income

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Where should investors look for a reliable passive income in 2023? Roland Head explains how he'd get started and highlights…

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Take a walk down Quality Street in 2023

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The de-rating of quality stocks has been painful for investors. But it’s in the past.

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3 of the best investment trusts to buy now

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Roland Head highlights three top investment trusts to buy today for dividend income, global growth, and renewable energy opportunities.

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Could an investment in Rolls-Royce shares make me rich?

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged above £1 for the first time in nearly a year. Could an investment in the FTSE…

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If I’d invested £2k in the FTSE 100 two years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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The FTSE 100 has outperformed all other UK stock market indices over the last two years. Will the UK's biggest…

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How I’m looking to build passive income in 2023 with dividends

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In this article, I outline how I'm going to use certain stocks paying regular dividends to provide me with passive…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy as the index nears a record high

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FTSE 100 shares are soaring today as UK GDP numbers beat expectations. With the index close to an all-time high,…

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Should investors buy Jet2 shares right now?

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The Jet2 share price has a track record of beating the market. Roland Head explains why he thinks this holiday…

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2 investment ideas to earn passive income in 2023

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Our writer is looking for ways to supercharge his passive income portfolio in 2023. These two FTSE dividend stocks could…

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Earnings season: ASOS shares surge on turnaround hopes. Time to buy?

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The ASOS share price is up despite a slump in UK sales over Christmas. Roland Head is impressed with progress…

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Will the Lloyds share price recover to its pre-Covid levels in 2023?

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The Lloyds share price is still below where it was before the pandemic. Will the FTSE 100 banking group return…

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Earnings season: why the Direct Line share price just crashed

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Direct Line's share price has crashed after the firm cancelled its dividend. Shareholder Roland Head explains what's happened and what…

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Earnings season: why Sainsbury’s shares are falling despite “record Christmas”

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The Sainsbury's share price has slipped, despite a strong Christmas trading update. Roland Head asks if it's the right time…

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Should I buy BT shares for the juicy 6% dividend yield?

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BT shares have fallen 28% over the past year, but this has pushed the company's dividend yield higher. Should I…

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Cheap shares: a rare chance to get rich?

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Our writer outlines why he believes there are plenty of cheap shares for him to buy in 2023 with a…

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Earnings season: here’s why the Games Workshop share price fell today

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The Games Workshop share price is down after the firm's results revealed falling profits and costly IT delays. Roland Head…

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