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Tell a friend: yesterday, the FTSE 100 closed at its highest point in almost 4.5 years!

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We last saw the FTSE 100 close at these levels back in August 2018. Everywhere I look, I keep seeing…

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Best US stocks to buy for January

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in January, which included the makers of…

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3 UK stocks at 52-week lows to buy now

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Roland Head highlights three unloved UK stocks, including one with a 9% dividend yield. He reckons now could be the…

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

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After a year of huge turbulence in global energy markets, our writer explores the return he'd have made from buying…

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FTSE 250 correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

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Last year FTSE 250 shares underperformed the FTSE 100 by the largest annual amount since 1986. Is the UK's mid-cap…

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The IAG share price makes a flying start to 2023! Should I buy?

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The IAG share price is up 9% in just a handful of trading days this year. Our writer considers whether…

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Top British dividend stocks to buy for January

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for January, with insurers and investment companies notable inclusions!

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Stock market correction: I’d start buying cheap FTSE 100 shares to build wealth

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Don't be fooled by FTSE 100's positive performance last year, says Roland Head. Most FTSE stocks suffered painful corrections, creating…

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Best British growth shares to buy for January

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in January, which included a British multinational…

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I was right about Rolls-Royce shares in November. Here’s what I’d do now

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The Rolls-Royce share price is flying and broker forecasts suggest a strong profit recovery in 2023. Roland Head asks if…

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3 reasons to buy abrdn shares in 2023

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The abrdn share price has surged since October. So does that mean this asset manager is on the verge of…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for January

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We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in January, including fashion firms and…

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How to invest £3,000 in high-yield stocks to earn a second income

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Roland Head explains how to invest in high-yield FTSE stocks for income and highlights three shares offering cash payouts of…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in a recession

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Our writer looks at three dividend stocks that could help to protect the value of his portfolio if the UK…

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for 2023

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Roland Head gives his view on the outlook for the stock market in 2023 -- including the next big sell-off…

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4 simple passive income ideas for 2023

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Charlie Carman explores four simple passive income ideas for his stock market portfolio, selected from the FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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Best British shares to buy in January

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including self-storage and silver companies!

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2023 dividend forecasts: Aviva, Anglo American & Reckitt

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Roland Head reviews the latest dividend forecasts for these big-name FTSE 100 stocks. What should shareholders expect in 2023?

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1 stock makes up 38% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio! Should I buy it?

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One Warren Buffett stock stands head and shoulders above the rest as the billionaire investor's favourite. Would our writer add…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Rolls-Royce shares have plummeted over the past three years. Our writer explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use to generate £250 a month in 2023

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Where can investors look for high-yield passive income in 2023? Roland Head shares two ideas from his research, including one…

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These are the 3 cheapest FTSE 250 stocks. Are they buys for 2023?

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These FTSE 250 stocks trade on bargain-basement valuations, but do they deserve to be cheap? Roland Head investigates.

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2023 dividend forecasts: Unilever, Persimmon & Next

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Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts from these popular FTSE 100 income stocks. Can investors expect a pay…

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4 of the best dividend stocks out there

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Dividend stocks are a fantastic way for investors to build income alongside portfolios. Let's look at four of the best…

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Will Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust be 2023’s unmissable growth stock?

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have fallen over 44% this year. Could the fund's global growth stock portfolio return to…

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How I’d invest my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance in 2023

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2023 is going to be a big year for the stock market. Here's how I'd build a Stocks and Shares…

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Are REIT shares a gift-wrapped Christmas treat?

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Share prices have fallen and dividend yields have risen in the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector.

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The boohoo share price has crashed 69%! What’s going on?

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The boohoo share price has suffered big losses over five years. What will 2023 have in store for the AIM-listed…

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Top British stocks for investors to buy for 2023

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As 2022 closes out, Fool.co.uk's writers have revealed their top stocks for investors to buy in 2023 - including high-street…

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Best British investment funds for 2023

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As 2022 closes out, a number of Fool.co.uk's writers have revealed their top investment funds for 2023.

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Lloyds shares are down 9% this year! Will they recover in 2023?

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Lloyds shares have posted a negative return this year to date. Will 2023 mark the start of a recovery for…

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3 high-yield income stocks to buy for 2023

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These high-yield dividend shares should provide a reliable 7%+ income for investors in 2023 and beyond, says Roland Head.

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Tremors felt in the UK housing market

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The residential housing market is at the heart of the UK economy. It’s hard to see how a fall in…

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Will the Persimmon share price recover in 2023?

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The Persimmon share price has halved in 2022, but Roland Head thinks the shares are starting to offer good value.

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

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Rivian stock has crashed over the past 12 months. Does the downtrodden share price make now a good time for…

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Why the Kingfisher share price could be a bargain buy for 2023

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The Kingfisher share price has slumped as the DIY retailer has faced a post-pandemic slump. Roland Head reckons the shares…

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What’s next? My stock market predictions for 2023

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Regardless of what happens next year, I’ll be putting my money into the stock market so I don’t miss out…

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Bull vs Bear: Howden Joinery 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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These are the 3 cheapest FTSE 100 stocks. Are they buys for 2023?

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These FTSE 100 stocks boast bargain basement valuations, but are they worth buying for the year ahead? Roland Head investigates.

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Investing in the African future

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We might look at UK-listed firms that have a lot of exposure to the continent.

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