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2 legendary FTSE 250 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

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Roland Head looks at two household names and explains why these FTSE 250 shares are already on his list of…

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Can investors trust the National Grid dividend in 2025?

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National Grid surprised investors this year with a dividend cut to help fund upgrades. Is this FTSE 100 stalwart still…

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“The biggest lesson I’ve learned from the stock market in 2024 has been…”

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Stock-market investing is subject to ups and downs (but, historically, ups overall!) What are you taking away from this year?

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including one 'Fire' and one 'Ice' recommendation...

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Best US stocks to consider buying in December

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in December, which included two Share Advisor…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in December

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for December, including two Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendations!

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I’d buy 30,434 shares of this UK dividend stock to target £175 a month in passive income

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A top insider has spent over £1m buying this 9%-yielding passive income share over the last year. Roland Head explains…

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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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

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I’d buy 32,128 shares of this UK dividend stock for £200 a month in passive income

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Insider buying and an 8.1% dividend yield suggest this FTSE 250 stock could be a good pick for passive income,…

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5 FTSE flops Fools think have further to fall

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These FTSE 350 companies haven't fared too well. And unfortunately, five of Fool.co.uk's freelance writers don't have much confidence in…

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If I’d put £20k into the FTSE 250 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

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The FTSE 250 has outperformed the bigger FTSE 100 over the last year. Roland Head highlights a mid-cap share to…

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5 growth stocks under £1 Fools believe will soar

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Not all of these growth shares are penny stocks, since -- at the time of writing -- all their market…

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Up 66%, is this FTSE 250 share still too cheap to ignore?

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This FTSE 250 firm operates in a competitive sector but has outperformed most of the market since the start of…

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After crashing 45% in October, should I buy this FTSE 250 share for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Roland Head explains why he’s tempted to add this risky FTSE 250 turnaround share to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Down 70%, is this former FTSE 100 name set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has already flown, but Roland Head wonders if this famous FTSE 250 faller could be the…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in November

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in November, which included a Share Advisor…

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I’d buy 29,412 shares of this UK dividend stock for £150 a month in passive income

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Insiders have been buying this dividend stock, which offers an 8.5% yield. Roland Head explains why he’d choose the shares…

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If I’d put £10,000 into the FTSE 100’s biggest stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

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The FTSE 100’s biggest company has romped away from the index over the last five years, but has fallen behind…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in November

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including a Share Advisor 'Fire' stock first recommended almost…

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A UK share with a growing dividend and a yield over 10%

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Roland Head looks at a UK share with a double-digit dividend yield and gives his view on whether this jumbo…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in November

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for November, including two insurance companies...

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Best AIM stocks to consider buying in November

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy in November, featuring a Hidden Winners recommendation!

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4 stocks that Fools own for passive income

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We believe owning some dividend-paying shares for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have a diversified portfolio.

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Lloyds shares just fell 9%. Is it time to buy?

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Lloyds shares have sunk after a legal ruling that's triggered fears the bank could face huge motor finance compensation costs.

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4 stocks to consider buying after outstanding earnings

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Have you bought any of these stocks since they've reported in the last quarter? They could be worth adding to…

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A 17% yield! Why I’ve been buying this UK income stock ahead of the Budget

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Roland Head thinks the 17% yield offered by this income stock is sustainable and could drive a share price recovery…

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A FTSE 250 share with a 10% dividend yield that I think’s worth me buying

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This FTSE 250 high yielder's facing some challenges but could deliver knockout income and capital gains, says Roland Head.

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy more of FTSE 100 9% yielder Legal & General?

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FTSE 100 share Legal & General offers one of the highest dividend yields on the UK market. Roland Head asks…

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How I’d aim to turn £250 a month into a £1,500 monthly passive income

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This firm hasn’t cut its dividend for over 30 years. Roland Head explains why he'd buy the shares for this…

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10 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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

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Will these changes kick-start a boohoo share price recovery?

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The boohoo share price has fallen by more than 90%. Do the company’s plans to 'unlock' value make this fashion…

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City experts think these penny stocks could rise by at least 80%

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These penny stocks could be too cheap to ignore, according to analysts. Our writer wonder whether he should add them…

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5 top gold funds to consider buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP

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Some investors may not realise how simple it is to have exposure to gold in their Stocks and Shares ISA,…

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3 of the best dividend shares I’d buy with yields over 6%

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Our writer highlights three high-yielding FTSE 350 dividend shares he’d pick for reliable income and potential capital gains.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for IAG shares through to 2026

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IAG shares are expected to provide a dividend yield of almost 4% in 2025. The airline group’s trading looks strong,…

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As BP’s share price drops below 400p, is it time for me to start buying?

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BP’s falling share price means the oil giant now offers a tempting 6% dividend yield. Is this a bargain buy,…

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3 competitors Fool believe will outperform Tesla stock over the next 5 years

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Tesla is probably the most volatile stock in the Magnificent Seven stock: just take a look at its share-price chart…

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4 great purebred UK shares that don’t rely on the US economy

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UK stocks or American shares? Despite fantastic performance from US markets in recent years, the answer may not be as…

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5 top ETFs Fools own in their Stocks and Shares ISAs

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Do you own any ETFs in your Stocks and Shares ISA? Here, five Fools reveal why they have positions in…

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3 shares that Fools believe will outperform Lloyds over the next 5 years

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Today, we're not discussing whether 'crowd wisdom' is correct regarding shares in Lloyds as a potential investment. We're looking further…

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