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Investing Articles

I’d buy London Stock Exchange Group shares after today’s pullback

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

London Stock Exchange Group shares have pulled back to the 8,000p level after delivering H1 results. Edward Sheldon sees this…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares could be the FTSE 100’s best growth buy

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the past year, and results have only gone and beaten expectations again! Is there more…

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9.1% yield! But is British American Tobacco stock worth the risk?

| Ben McPoland

British American Tobacco stock is forecast to keep delivering hefty dividend payments. Should I invest today for passive income?

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £5,117 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago I’d have £1m today

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has had some big winners in recent years. This one stock in particular has seen a nearly…

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Investing Articles

Is this high-yield stock a no-brainer buy for serious passive income?

| Simon Watkins

High-yield Aviva has sold off non-core businesses, focused on growth, pays stellar dividends, and is trading at a 20% discount…

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Investing Articles

Who spotted this Lloyds Banking shares warning sign?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds Banking shares seem perpetually cheap in terms of valuation, but I’ve noticed a problem and it looks like a…

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Investing Articles

Best AIM stocks to buy in August

| The Twelfth Magpie

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for August, featuring three operating in very different…

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Investing Articles

Missed Nvidia? These UK stocks could be next in the AI boom!

| Dr. James Fox

AI stocks have boomed this year. Many of us wish we'd held Nvidia before the boom, but what's next? Dr…

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Investing Articles

Is August the month that I should finally buy cheap Lloyds shares?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price remains under severe pressure. But does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity for long-term investors?

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems shares rise on stunning trading news. Here’s why I’d buy the FTSE share today!

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price is flying again after the firm upgraded its full-year forecasts. Here's why I'm looking to buy…

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Investing Articles

With an activist on board, is it time to buy Dr. Martens shares?

| Stephen Wright

With a strong brand, a share buyback programme, and an activist investor on board, Stephen Wright thinks Dr. Martens shares…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Seeking powerful passive income, I have tracked down two dividend darlings. One pays 10.2% a year in cash, while the…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy this cheap growth stock ahead of the AI revolution?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Could this growth stock be set to soar as the digital revolution continues and the AI revolution is happening? This…

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Investing Articles

With a 6% payout, this dividend stock looks like a great opportunity!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool believes this dividend stock could boost her passive income consistently through dividend payments with a yield of 6%.

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 100 stock which looks great value for money as well as…

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Investing Articles

NIO stock is on fire! Should I buy while it’s under $15?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock appears to have got its mojo back as last month it rose more than 50%. Is now the…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy high-flying penny stocks Rainbow Rare Earths and Gulf Marine Services?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, these two penny stocks produced huge returns for investors. Are they worth buying now? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why Taylor Wimpey shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Taylor Wimpey shares got a boost from a first half that beat expectations. But the price is still way down…

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Investing Articles

At 20% down from January, is it time for me to buy Glencore shares?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore shares have dropped 20% since January but great trading capabilities and stellar dividends make them look a bargain to…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy Haleon shares after the company raised its full-year guidance?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares could be worth a look after today’s H1 results, says Edward Sheldon. But there are a few risks…

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Forget Rolls-Royce! I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock in August for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he's planning to invest additional money in this high-yielding FTSE 250 investment trust this summer.

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Investing Articles

Thinking about buying RC365 shares? Here are 3 things to know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

RC365 shares look interesting due to the fact the company is growing rapidly. But investors need to be aware of…

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Investing For Beginners

Here are the 10 most shorted LSE shares

| The Motley Fool

We run over the most shorted LSE shares at the moment, ranging from FTSE 100 titans to smaller AIM-listed companies.

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Investing Articles

Why I remain bullish on the BP share price

| Andrew Mackie

Despite a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie argues that a number of tailwinds will support the BP share price into…

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Investing Articles

Yielding 8.5%, Aviva shares are my top stock pick for August

| Andrew Mackie

With the Aviva share price stuck in the doldrums, Andrew Mackie thinks investors should consider buying some for both capital…

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Investing Articles

My top 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in August

| Harshil Patel

With ample investment opportunities around, our writer outlines his favoured Footsie dividend shares for his ISA this month.

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Investing Articles

Should I still buy Rolls-Royce shares at 190p?

| Harshil Patel

Rolls-Royce shares are flying. Our writer considers if the aerospace engineer still represents good value for investors.

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Investing Articles

Best British value stocks to buy in August

| The Twelfth Magpie

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in August, including two with a P/E…

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Investing Articles

These 2 top dividend stocks are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them in August

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could be too good to ignore at current prices. Here I'll explain why I'll buy…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE dividend shares I’d love to buy today

| Kevin Godbold

The fickle stock market is offering some dividend bargains right now and I’d snap up some of the shares to…

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Growth Shares

A mind-blowingly cheap FTSE AIM stock investors should consider

| John Choong

This cheap FTSE AIM stock has slumped recently despite excellent full-year results and a bright outlook. Should investors take a…

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Investing Articles

Why Croda International shares gained 4% in July

| Stephen Wright

With revenues falling by 22% and earnings per share down 84%, why have Croda International shares been going up? Stephen…

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Growth Shares

How high could HSBC shares go due to rising interest rates?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes out the key points from the latest results and explains why HSBC shares could continue to rally…

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Investing Articles

Building a £1.1m portfolio with compound interest in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Ben McPoland

New figures from HMRC reveal that the number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK has ballooned to…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy this August!

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 100 stocks are effectively on sale following share price weakness in 2023. Here's why I'll buy them…

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Investing Articles

Should I forget Tesla and buy Rivian Automotive stock instead?

| James Beard

A £1,000 investment in Tesla 10 years ago would now be worth £30,538. Will Rivian Automotive stock do something similar…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend-paying penny stocks for investors to consider in August!

| Royston Wild

Here are two top penny stocks I'm seeking to buy as soon as I have spare cash to invest in…

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Investing Articles

Is August the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares looking cheap, this Fool senses a buying opportunity. Here, he explains why he'd use August to buy…

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Investing Articles

Down heavily after reporting earnings, are Spotify shares now a buy?

| The Twelfth Magpie

Spotify shares are down heavily after disappointing in its recent earnings report. Gordon Best considers whether this could be a…

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Investing Articles

My top 3 passive income shares to buy in August

| Ben McPoland

General market weakness continues to make many stocks look attractively priced. Here are three dividend shares to buy in August.

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