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The UK economy slows down — 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy could slow down now, as evident from the latest growth numbers. But not all FTSE 100 stocks…

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1 defensive FTSE stock I’d buy and hold now!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a defensive FTSE stock he likes the look of for his holdings and explains why he’d buy…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares too cheap to ignore?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into Rolls-Royce shares at current levels and decides whether he should add them to his holdings.

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The Aston Martin share price has fallen again! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aston Martin share price slid 6% on Monday after Goldman Sachs cut the group’s price target. Is it starting…

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The £1,000 passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks it is worth his time finding £1,000 to put this passive income plan into action. Here he…

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2 cheap shares to buy now for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for cheap shares to buy now for his portfolio, our writer is considering two income-generating UK penny stocks.

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1 top semiconductor growth stock to buy and hold

| Dr. James Fox

This semiconductor giant looks like a great growth stock for my portfolio. As the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, I think…

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Here’s why the Barclays share price is down 25%

| John Choong

Bank stocks are meant to do better when interest rates go up, but the Barclays share price has been underperforming…

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How my side hustle makes me extra cash in passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is the extra cash I make without time or effort. Here’s how I grab this income -- and…

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This UK tech share has crashed 75%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After this UK tech share shed three-quarters of its value in a year, is it a bargain buy for our…

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Should I buy 888 Holdings after today’s slide?

| Dr. James Fox

The 888 Holdings share price has been particularly volatile in recent days. As 888 falls today, should I buy it…

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How I’m boosting my tax-free passive income in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Michelle Freeman

Happy New Tax Year! Here’s how I plan on using my Stocks & Shares ISA allowance in 22/23 for tax-free…

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2 top stocks I’d buy with £1k for fat dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two of the top stocks -- in his opinion -- for dividend income, with both having yields…

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Here are two stocks to buy and hold in April

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two picks are some of the best stocks to buy and hold this April. Both shares offer…

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NIO stock has crashed 40% in 2022. There could be worse to come

| Paul Summers

The value of NIO stock has tumbled. Paul Summers reckons this news could push the share price even lower.

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Will Lloyds’ dividend soar with inflation surging?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Is the Lloyds dividend set to explode in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian investigates what the future might look like for income…

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Boohoo’s share price is back at 2016 levels. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has been crushed over the last year. Is this an incredible buying opportunity? Or a value trap?

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5 dividend shares paying 9% a year on average!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 dividend shares offer market-beating passive income to patient shareholders like me. Indeed, their average dividend yield…

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Should I buy IAG shares right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares look cheap today. But there are several major risks that could drag the share price down, says Edward…

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Why I think the Scottish Mortgage share price could have a lot further to drop

| Andrew Mackie

With the recent sell-off, the Scottish Mortgage share price looks like a bargain. But appearances can be deceptive.

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NIO vs Tesla stock: is now the time to buy these EV shares?

| Stuart Blair

Both Tesla stock and NIO shares have suffered over the past year. But electric vehicles are the future, and therefore,…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares appear to be a safe pick in the current environment. But there are risks to be aware…

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Should I buy Endeavour Mining shares as the FTSE 100 new kid?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the latest stock to join the FTSE 100, and wonders if he should buy…

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Why the Polymetal share price could be at a turning point

| Roland Head

The Polymetal share price rose on Friday, but Roland Head thinks the latest news from the company signals a big…

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This dirt-cheap dividend share is up 30% in one month!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a dividend share whose value has soared in recent weeks. What's going on?

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

I think the current period of extended uncertainty looks like a golden opportunity for me to invest like Warren Buffett.

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Is Lloyds Bank the perfect passive income share?

| Paul Summers

Lloyds Bank shares generate a juicy passive income stream. But is this worth the risks that come with owning the…

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After the crash in the Rolls-Royce share price, is it a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed over 20% this year, making it a penny stock. But should I buy the…

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I’m hoping to retire early by using these 5 Warren Buffett principles

| Christopher Ruane

Can Warren Buffett's investing wisdom help our writer retire early? He thinks so -- here's how.

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The simple strategy driving Warren Buffett’s 20% annualised gains from stocks 

| Kevin Godbold

Charlie Munger has revealed the simple strategy behind Warren Buffett's life-transforming gains from businesses and stocks.

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3 things that could send the Lloyds share price climbing in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has made a poor start to 2022, but the year is far from over. I've been…

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Is the Royal Mail share price undervalued?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price is trading at a 52-week low, but is this a buying opportunity or a giant…

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Is the easyJet share price undervalued?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The easyJet share price has almost halved in three months, but is now the time to buy? Or is there…

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Top British dividend stocks for April 2022

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in April, which included preference shares and…

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2 FTSE growth stocks I’d buy for £1,000 now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE growth stocks might have had it hard during the pandemic, but better times are on the horizon.

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Tesla shares are rising! Will this continue?

| Charlie Keough

After a slow start to the year, Tesla shares are on the up. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether the…

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5 cheap UK shares I’d buy for a new Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

With a whole new £20,000 ISA allowance just arrived, I need some investing ideas. Here are five of my favourite…

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My 7-step guide to targeting a £250 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to get regular money without labouring for it, our writer shares his detailed passive income plan.

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A recession could be on the way. Here are the stocks I’d buy (and avoid) now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Recessions can have a big impact on the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the stocks he'd buy, and those…

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Warren Buffett is on a spending spree! Here’s what he’s buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stock market legend Warren Buffett has made some big moves recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at where he's investing.

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