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2 reasons why I’m concerned about the Lloyds share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reflects on how the souring economic outlook for the UK economy and the cost of living crisis could…

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How I’d build a Stocks and Shares ISA with just one fund and £1,000

| Paul Summers

A Fool explains just how easy it is to build a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio around one investment.

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares right now?

| Roland Head

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price is down 25% this year. Manager James Anderson warns investors there may be…

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2 no-brainer UK passive income stocks to buy to beat inflation

| Stuart Blair

With current high rates of inflation, sources of passive income are even more important. Here are two top-quality passive income…

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4.1% yields! Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy for my portfolio right now. Which of these popular…

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Will the BP share price keep rising?

| Roland Head

The BP share price is up nearly 15% this year and has doubled from its 2020 lows. Roland Head thinks…

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Is NIO stock a buy under $20?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has sunk back under the $20 mark, with its shares falling almost 4% at the end of last…

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9% dividend yield! A dirt-cheap UK share to buy in May

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio in May. Here's a brilliant bargain…

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3 world-class stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three dominant companies that look set for strong growth over the long term.

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Tempted by the cheap Aviva share price? Here’s what I’d do

| Stephen Wright

The Aviva share price looks tempting. But Stephen Wright thinks that the preferred stock’s 6% dividend yield is a better…

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At 91p, is boohoo a no-brainer stock to buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's what I'm doing about boohoo stock right now after its 75% plunge over the past year.

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How I’d aim to double my State Pension for the price of a daily coffee

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'd use shares and the price of a daily coffee to aim for a second income in retirement…

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3 things that could boost the Lloyds dividend in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds dividend is emerging from the pandemic slowdown, as the world lurches into yet another crisis. What are the…

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How I’m aiming to get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

Three ways I'm aiming to replicate some of Warren Buffett's long-term success with stocks and shares.

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Should I buy Apple shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple shares have had an incredible run in recent years. Is it too late to buy? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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1 growth stock I expect to see on the FTSE 100 within 5 years!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool thinks he’s seen a growth stock that could reside on the premier index within the next five years…

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My passive income plan – 5 key points

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a handful of factors he always considers when putting a passive income plan into action.

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A dividend growth share I’d buy with £5,000!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best dividend stocks that the London Stock Exchange currently offers. Here's an income share I'd buy…

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3 penny stocks to buy in May!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best penny stocks to buy in May. Here are a few low-cost UK shares on my…

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Why Lloyds’ share price could double

| G A Chester

If this thing happens, the Lloyds share price could rocket 100%...

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The 5 best UK stocks to buy and watch now

| Kevin Godbold

Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges, there's usually an opportunity in the markets, such as these five UK stocks.

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11.3% dividend yields! A penny stock I’d buy to hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best-value UK shares to buy today. And this big-dividend-paying penny stock looks too cheap to miss.…

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A dividend-paying FTSE 100 share to buy today!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 stock could deliver big dividends and excellent earnings growth over the next decade. Here's why it could…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price become a star performer?

| Roland Head

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 30% this year, but Roland Head can see clear signs of value. He's eyeing…

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Up 36%, will the BT share price continue to surge?

| Finlay Blair

The BT share price has been rising over the last few months. Finlay Blair considers if this trend is set…

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A flock of Black Swans could soon eat your profits

| Malcolm Wheatley

Is it me? Or are ‘Black Swan’ events become more frequent? The answer? Diversification. But many investors’ approach to diversification…

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Does the National Grid (NG) share price make it the FTSE 100’s best buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price has had one of its most bullish years in ages. But have I've missed the…

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7%+ yields! 2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in May 

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best low-cost FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy next month. Here are two whose gigantic yields…

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3 simple steps aimed at getting rich, retiring early, and beating the State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

I'm following a simple 3-step plan aimed at beating the State Pension and achieving my financial goals with stocks and…

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With the Rolls-Royce shares at penny stock levels, here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Rolls-Royce shares have been at sub-£1 levels for over a month now. Will things get better from here or is…

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2 top lithium stocks to buy and hold to 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think investing in lithium stocks could be a better way for me to make money than with electric vehicle…

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I’m forgetting buy-to-let, Bitcoin and gold to aim for a million like this

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'm aiming for a million with a simple approach to investing in stocks and shares that can also…

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My plan for £500 a month in passive income from dividend shares

| Kevin Godbold

I'd build up an investment pot using dividend shares such as these and focus on compounding gains with two critical…

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Is the Tesco share price dip a buying opportunity for me?

| Manika Premsingh

Is the Tesco share price dip a buying opportunity for me?

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2 penny stocks that could be great buys for May!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy in May and to hold for years to come. I think…

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Peel Hunt’s top British stocks to benefit from food inflation

| Alan Oscroft

Soaring food prices are in the news, as inflation climbs. That could hit a lot of British stocks, but which…

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2 legendary dividend stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK dividend stocks that have great track records. He sees both as long-term buys.

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How I’d use £10 a week to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Earning passive income doesn't require a fortune. Here's how our writer would do it for a tenner a week.

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Why the Unilever share price could hold up well in a recession

| Stephen Wright

With the possibility of a recession coming into focus, here’s why Stephen Wright is looking at Unilever stock for portfolio…

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Why the Barclays share price could be at a turning point

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks Barclays' share price could be a double bagger. He's looking at this FTSE 100…

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