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Here’s why I bought this FTSE 100 stock for returns and growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he added this FTSE 100 incumbent to his portfolio for returns and growth.

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UK shares: this falling holiday retailer could be a great long-term buy!

| Jabran Khan

Some UK shares are currently trading at bargain levels and this Fool notes one stock that could recover in the…

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Down 50%, is the Wizz Air share price now a screaming buy?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes a look at how the pandemic has affected the Wizz Air share price and questions whether it…

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Are Woodbois shares undervalued? 3 points to consider

| Christopher Ruane

With Woodbois shares trading for a few pennies each, are they a bargain? Our writer explains how he would approach…

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With my savings account dry, I’m buying these 2 hot UK stocks!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how he's aiming to load up on two UK stocks over the long term, despite having nothing…

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Could spending £50 a week on FTSE shares help me build wealth?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could try to improve his long-term financial health by regularly investing money in a range…

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3 bargain FTSE 100 stocks with high dividends I’d buy in October

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Financial markets are in turmoil, but this has left some quality FTSE 100 stocks up for grabs at bargain prices.…

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Are Burberry shares a great buy?

| John Choong

Burberry shares have recovered 25% from their 2022 low and have been on a rally recently. With that in mind,…

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A stock market recovery may be a while off. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Given the high level of economic uncertainty we face, Edward Sheldon believes a stock market recovery is unlikely in the…

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How fast can I build a strong passive income stream?

| Anton Balint

Using the power of compounding interest, everyone can build a passive income stream – in time. Here is how I…

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Are these the best shares to buy now for the next decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Following the ongoing stock market correction, I've been searching for the best shares to buy now. Here are my two…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Tuesday 11 Oct 2022

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 has fallen for four days in a row...

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How to turbocharge my Stocks & Shares ISA for dividend income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several ways that he's trying to increase the income he makes from his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Why I wouldn’t buy Rolls-Royce shares in 2022

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines why he would not add Rolls-Royce to his portfolio despite the considerable fall in share price this…

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Should I buy this burgeoning growth stock for long-term returns?

| Jabran Khan

Could this growth stock be a good addition to Jabran Khan’s holdings now with a view to long-term growth and…

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Why I’m investing in the FTSE 100 right now

| Stephen Wright

The falling pound is making UK stocks cheap compared to US equities. As a result, I’m looking at the FTSE…

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What’s happening to Credit Suisse stock?

| John Choong

The collapse of Credit Suisse stock has stoked worries of a financial crisis. So, here's everything that's happening with the…

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Could investing £1,000 a month in UK shares for a decade earn me £1,000 each month for life?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how by investing in UK shares today, he could aim to set up passive income streams that…

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At 69p, are Rolls-Royce shares too cheap to miss? 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With Rolls-Royce shares falling fast, I look at its merits and concerns to decide if it's the best investment for…

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This 11% yielding stock could supercharge my passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Looking to boost his passive income stream, Jabran Khan delves deeper into this recruitment business to see if it could…

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Down 60%, is now the time to buy Woodbois shares?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy following recent stock market volatility. Could Woodbois shares now be too…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks for lifelong passive income

| Royston Wild

Ongoing stock market volatility has pumped up dividend yields for many UK shares. Here are two FTSE 100 stocks I'd…

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10 shares I’d buy to start a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

There are so many cheap-looking shares around today, we're spoiled for choice when it comes to picking Stocks and Shares…

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Is this falling dividend-paying penny stock a must buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at a penny stock with an enticing dividend yield, and believes it has defensive…

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Why I think the Glencore share price could hit decade highs before year end

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks the Glencore share price has the potential to continue to push higher this year…

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FTSE 100 shares will give me 4.12% income today and much more tomorrow 

| Harvey Jones

I can already generate an attractive level of dividend income from FTSE 100 shares but this should compound and grow…

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These 3 dividend stocks are top of my shopping list

| Harvey Jones

I think now is a great time to buy dividend stocks as the yields are incredibly high, with these three…

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Why I’m investing in these dividend shares to target long-term riches

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes a closer look at two dividend shares and explains how they may be able to provide him…

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I’d buy Tesco shares in October to bag their 5.4% yield 

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have fallen lately but I think this makes them attractively valued for a dividend stock I would aim…

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2 hot income shares with high dividend yields!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why these two income shares are attractive to him at the moment, while taking a look at…

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2 shares to buy with dividends yielding more than 7%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering shares to buy now for his portfolio that could provide passive income. Here are a couple…

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Does the Barclays share price fall make it a no-brainer buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Bank shares are sliding, and the Barclays share price has fallen more than most in 2022. I think it could…

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Why wait to start investing? I’m buying now

| Christopher Ruane

Would now be a good time to start investing for the first time? Our writer explains why, if he had…

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2 FTSE 250 value stocks on my watchlist right now!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is packed with brilliant bargains following its recent collapse. Here are two top stocks I think could…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy that are down more than 25% in a year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two cheap shares that, in his opinion, could be ideas to buy and hold for gains…

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I’m forgetting gold! Here’s how I’d invest £25k today to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

I'd aim for a million from shares because history shows that investors with long time horizons tend to experience favourable…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares are currently around 70% off their highs. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether he should buy the cybersecurity stock…

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Public misgivings

| Owain Bennallack

Elon Musk faces huge challenges if he’s to make a profit on his $44 billion investment in Twitter.

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Should I buy ITV shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have fallen recently and are currently trading below 60p. Is this a bargain, or a value trap? Edward…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Monday 10 Oct 2022

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 remains clouded in uncertainty...

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