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3 ways I can use cheap stocks for passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why using cheap and undervalued stocks is a good way to extract as much value for passive…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5K in my Stocks and Shares ISA to maximise growth potential

| Dr. James Fox

With Tuesday marking the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline for the financial year, I'm looking at ways to invest £5K…

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Should I be buying Unilever shares at the current price?

| Charlie Keough

With Unilever shares having taken a hit in 2022, Charlie Keough looks at if now is the time to be…

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Is it time to sell Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has underperformed in 2022, falling more than 20%. Edward Sheldon explains what he's going to do…

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Why I’m sleeping easier in retirement with this passive income ETF

| Michelle Freeman

I've found that investing for passive income can pay huge dividends for a more relaxing retirement – so long as…

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3 easy ways to boost retirement income with FTSE shares 

| Kevin Godbold

The State Pension is small, so I'm doing something now to boost my retirement via FTSE shares.

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2 stocks I’d want to own if the UK has a recession

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many economists believe the UK is heading for a recession. Here's a look at two defensive stocks Edward Sheldon would…

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My goal is to join the ISA millionaire club. Here’s my plan

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon wants to build up £1m within his ISA accounts before he retires. Here’s a look at how he…

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With £5k to invest, here are the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

As commodity prices continue to spiral, these two FTSE 100 mining firms could be set to fly even further.

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With UK M&A booming, who’s rumoured to be the next takeover target?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

UK companies continue to attract interest from US private equity firms, amongst others. Jo Groves takes a look at some…

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Why are FTSE 100 housebuilder shares sinking?

| Karl Talbot

Major FTSE 100-listed housebuilders have seen their share prices sink this year. Why is it happening? And is now a…

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2 equity income funds for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking for the best equity income funds to buy for his ISA in 2022. Here's a…

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Cost of living crisis: how easy is it to sell shares?

| Karl Talbot

As the cost of living crisis bites, some investors might be thinking about selling shares in order to stay afloat.…

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Here’s what to do on ISA deadline day

| Alan Oscroft

When ISA deadline day is upon us, many panic over what shares to buy before it's too late. But we…

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The top-10 most-bought ISA investment trusts in March

| Jo Groves (ACA)

ISA investors favoured commodity and wealth-preservation investment trusts last month. But who topped the list for the sixth month running?

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This FTSE 350 dividend stock is yielding 12%, but is it a buy?

| Daniel Moore

Daniel Moore has been a eying dividend stock with a 12% yield for his portfolio, but can that level of…

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As the tax years wraps, these were the top ISA stocks and shares last month!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

As the tax year ends, George Sweeney explores the top stocks and shares bought by ISA holders on the Freetrade…

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These are the shares UK investors were buying last week

| Karl Talbot

Polymetal International, Barclays and Rolls-Royce were popular among UK investors last week. So, which other shares were popular buys?

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3 of the best penny stocks to buy after recent falls!

| Royston Wild

Two of these three falling penny stocks look impressively cheap at current prices. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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How timing your ISA contributions could earn you an extra £30,000

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you an early bird, last-minute or drip-feeder investor? While the early birds get the proverbial ISA worms, is there…

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As the ISA deadline looms, why BP remains my top FTSE 100 conviction stock

| Andrew Mackie

As an emerging oil crisis unfolds, Andrew Mackie examines why BP remains his standout conviction stock.

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The Barclays share price may be cheap! Here’s why I’m buying shares soon

| Andrew Woods

With strong financial results and low P/E ratios, could the Barclays share price provide Andrew Woods with growth over a…

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Should I buy SMT shares with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

A stock market recovery may be in progress, so could SMT shares help me protect my portfolio against global instability?

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Here are 2 of my top UK shares to buy and hold

| Dr. James Fox

These are two of my top UK shares to buy and hold, offering plenty of upside potential.

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Here are 3 passive income picks for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

These three passive income picks could be great additions to my Stocks and Shares ISA as I look to negate…

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IG’s 5 best FTSE 100 shares to watch in April

| Alan Oscroft

In a world engulfed in geopolitical turmoil, there must be some great FTSE 100 share ideas out there. IG likes…

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How I’d invest £1k in a Stocks & Shares ISA before 6 April

| Cliff D'Arcy

The 2022-23 tax year starts on Wednesday, 6 April. This means that I have until Tuesday midnight to invest inside…

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How I’m aiming to make a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Kevin Godbold

I think the London Stock Market looks well-placed to deliver decent long-term returns in a stocks and Shares ISA, despite…

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My top FTSE 250 pick for long-term growth

| Dr. James Fox

I think this FTSE 250 stock has plenty of long-term potential and looks like a great buy for my portfolio.

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8.5% and 9.5% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields at these brilliant blue-chips sit very close to double digits. I think they could be too good…

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£2k to invest in an ISA? I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE dividend stocks today

| Harvey Jones

There are loads of great FTSE 100 dividend stocks but few are as cheap as these two. I'd buy both…

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3 recession-resistant stocks I’d buy for my ISA

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights three FTSE 100 'recession stocks' he'd add to his ISA for growth and income in uncertain times.

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How I’d use the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline to try and boost my passive income by £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can act before the ISA deadline to help him generate passive income in future. This is…

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After the S4 Capital share price crash, should I buy — or sell?

| Christopher Ruane

The tumbling S4 Capital share price has got our writer thinking about what to do next with his stake in…

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How to pick stocks like Warren Buffett in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett uses a simple strategy to pick winning stocks. Zaven Boyrazian explains his method and how to…

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The Royal Mail share price is falling! Here’s what I’m doing

| Charlie Keough

After a poor start to the year, the Royal Mail share price is down over 35%. Here, Charlie Keough looks…

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How to pick the perfect penny stock right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Picking a penny stock can be highly risky. But Zaven Boyrazian explains his method of finding winning investments and avoiding…

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How to pick the perfect dividend stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Picking strong dividend stocks is essential to generating a passive income in the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Why the Polymetal share price fell 60% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The war in Ukraine has hammered Russia-based stocks, including the Polymetal (LON: POLY) share price. Buy it has avoided sanctions…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a buy?

| John Choong

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 20% this year. With room for growth and exciting projects, are Rolls-Royce shares a…

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