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Rolls-Royce shares are trading in pennies! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have underperformed over the past year. But is this stock now looking like a good buy for my…

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Pinterest earnings beat Q1 estimates. Here’s why I’m buying the shares

| John Choong

Pinterest just reported Q1 earnings that beat estimates. Since then, its share price has gone up. So here's why I'm…

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The Frontier Developments share price has crashed. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Frontier Developments share price can't stop falling. Is it game over for investors? Not according to this Fool.

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3 top dividend stocks to buy in May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over three top dividend stocks that he thinks offer a good opportunity for him to buy for…

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Is the Barclays share price the FTSE 100’s best buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has been in freefall in 2022. But the stock rose in response to a positive Q1…

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2 reasons to feel nervous about the Lloyds share price

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is a Lloyds shareholder who sees possible storm clouds for the bank. Here's his move on the Lloyds…

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Should I buy Persimmon shares for their massive 11.2% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

If I buy Persimmon shares, I can expect a huge 11.2% dividend yield. But is this householder a good addition…

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Is a zero dividend good?

| Christopher Ruane

Some shares offer zero dividends. Our writer explains why and what this means for his investment decisions

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Where’s the easyJet share price going next?

| Charlie Keough

After a difficult few years, the easyJet share price is gathering some momentum. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether now…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 43% YOY! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have been on a downward trend over the past year. But, for me, this stock is now…

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2 UK shares to buy now with a spare £300

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has identified two shares to buy now for his portfolio that he thinks offer him the chance of…

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Why I think the 37% drop in the Teladoc share price is a huge buying opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Cathie Wood favourite Teladoc Health is down 37% in response to a $6.6bn loss. Our writer take a close look…

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The Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) share price just jumped 15%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The ARB share price responded positively to a sevenfold rise in 2021 earnings. Has the rot stopped, and are the…

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Why the Meta Platforms share price could soar again

| Stephen Wright

Meta Platforms reported earnings last night and the stock is higher in extended trading. Our writer looks at the report…

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Passive income for life with £100 a month? Here’s how I’d do it

| Paul Summers

Generating a solid passive income stream isn't difficult, explains Paul Summers. Just add consistency and patience.

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With inflation at 7%, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 11%

| Harvey Jones

Given near-zero returns on cash it's incredible that FTSE 100 dividend stocks can pay double-digit yields.

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Why I’d forget Tesco and buy this dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock instead!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks that money can buy. Here's why I'd look past Tesco and…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage (LON: SMT) share price has fallen since its 2021 highs. Here's why I might buy today, for…

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A pair of cheap shares to buy in May for 7%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering a couple of cheap shares to buy for his portfolio, each with dividends that could boost…

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Is this penny stock a potentially exciting recovery play?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this outsourcing business, currently trading as a penny stock. Are there signs of life ahead…

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Why the Pantheon Resources (LON:PANR) share price may soon double to 280p

| Andrew Woods

This a company that could be sitting on vast oil reserves. With production potentially imminent, I think the Pantheon Resources…

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At 268p, is the Polymetal International (LON:POLY) share price about to take off?

| Andrew Woods

The war in Ukraine led to a Polmetal share price collapse. With improving revenue figures, however, is it close to…

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This UK growth share has hit a 12-month low. I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth share is set for double-digit rises in sales and profits but its share price is tanking. Our…

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Is the Legal & General (LON:LGEN) share price too cheap to resist now?

| Alan Oscroft

The LGEN share price has had a poor year so far, as the economic squeeze tightens. Here's why I think…

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I have no idea how much my portfolio of FTSE shares is worth today. It doesn’t matter

| Harvey Jones

Constantly monitoring the performance of my favourite FTSE shares has proved a poor strategy in the past.

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3 passive income picks amid the current stock market volatility!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid the current levels of volatility on the stock market, I'm looking at these dividend picks to provide income.

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Shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,000 today

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had £1,000 to invest in British stocks today, his shopping list would include these shares to buy…

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares with 8%+ yields I’m buying in May

| Andrew Woods

These three FTSE 100 dividend shares could be a great way to bolster my income and further diversify my portfolio.…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down a third — should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen heavily in 2022 and now trade as a penny stock. Our writer explains how he is…

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How I’d invest £10k in dirt-cheap UK shares today

| Harvey Jones

I like to unearth dirt-cheap UK shares and the following FTSE 100 stocks tempt me right now.

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy in May!

| Dr. James Fox

For me, these two FTSE 250 stocks look undervalued amid the current market volatility. I'm backing both to deliver growth.

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying this growth stock

| Stuart Blair

Warren Buffett is a fan of quality stocks that have been beaten down. I'm using his advice and buying this…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price too cheap to ignore?

| Harshil Patel

The Scottish Mortgage share price is down by 34% in 2022. Our writer considers if it has become too cheap…

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Why isn’t the BT share price over £2 already?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has lost 12% since its 2021 peak last June. But earnings could be set to take…

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Is the falling Google share price the buying opportunity I’ve been waiting for?

| Stephen Wright

With the share price of Google’s parent company Alphabet falling this morning, is this the chance to buy that our…

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As summer approaches, is the IAG share price set to take off?

| Stuart Blair

Since the start of the pandemic, the IAG share price has sunk around 80%. In the run-up to summer, is…

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These are the FTSE 100’s biggest flops over a year. I’d buy 1 today

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 shares have crashed between 38% and 57% over the past 12 months. But I see deep…

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How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA for dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA could boost his passive income streams. Here, he explains his approach.

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3 solid FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in May

| Charlie Carman

Our writer examines three reliable UK dividend stocks for his portfolio that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100…

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Down 84%, this growth stock looks dirt cheap!

| Dr. James Fox

The Yalla Group share price has been on a downward trend over the past year. For me, this growth stock…

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