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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK dividend shares right now to start generating passive income

| Stephen Wright

The falling pound means that our author is sticking close to home with his investments. Here are the two UK…

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Are BT shares in further trouble?

| John Choong

BT shares were initially holding up well this year, but have since collapsed by 35%. Could the stock be in…

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Could this defensive business be the ideal dividend stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at this utilities business with its defensive traits. Could it be a dividend stock…

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What’s going on with the BP share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs his slide rule over the BP share price and considers why it has been rising. Could now…

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Here’s why I’m buying this income stock for juicy dividends with a 6% yield!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he likes this income stock to bolster his holdings with dividend payments and an above-average yield.

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5 steps to earn £1,000 per month in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines his simple 5-step plan to make £12,000 a year in passive income by regularly investing in dividend…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Stephen Wright

How much would a £1,000 investment in Lloyds shares have returned over the last five years? Our author looks at…

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No savings at 30? I’d act on these 3 tips from Warren Buffett

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a lack of savings need not stop him from investing profitably by copying Warren Buffett.

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3 reasons I think Tesco shares are too dangerous to buy

| Royston Wild

Tesco's share price continues to collapse as worries over margins escalate. Royston Wild explains why he's avoiding the supermarket like…

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Why has the JD Wetherspoon share price jumped?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price jumped in early trading today. Christopher Ruane looks at why -- and what it means…

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Should I buy IAG shares while they’re still at £1?

| John Choong

Since I last covered IAG shares, they’ve continued to head lower and are around £1. So, should I buy this…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn extra income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks investing in the right companies through his Stocks and Shares ISA could set up lifelong passive income…

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ITM Power shares have crashed. Should I buy them now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power shares have fallen about 70% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this fall has presented…

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Could I double my money thanks to today’s Rolls-Royce share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has almost halved in a year. Our writer considers whether it can recover that lost ground…

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7.7% yield! Should I buy Aviva shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares have fallen recently and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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2 UK stocks that could explode with a weaker pound!

| Dr. James Fox

The pound hasn't done too well this year. In fact, it's the worst performing currency in the G7. But some…

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2 hot FTSE 100 shares to buy before a market bounce

| Andrew Woods

As the market slumps, Andrew Woods thinks these two FTSE 100 constituents could be screaming buys for him at these…

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Gilt yields rocket to crazy levels

| Malcolm Wheatley

In the market turmoil, gilt yields have rocketed skywards. For my money, equities remain the better bet.

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday 7 Oct 2022

| The Motley Fool

Is the FTSE 350 heading for a calm end to the week?

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No savings? No problem! I’d buy these UK stocks to start investing today

| Stephen Wright

With no savings, I’d look to invest in businesses that can make money consistently. Here are two UK stocks that…

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1 under-the-radar growth stock to buy in October

| Stephen Wright

Imagine getting paid a fee every time someone registers or renews a .com domain. This growth stock does that. And…

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Down 98%, will Aston Martin’s share price ever recover?

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin's share price has failed to pick up despite news of a big cash injection from Geely. Can the…

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Are Tesco shares a buy after its half-year earnings?

| John Choong

Tesco shares dropped 4% after it released its latest half-year results. Down almost 30% this year, is this a buying…

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Is the falling N Brown share price an opportunity?

| Jabran Khan

As the N Brown share price continues to fall, this Fool wants to see if it could be an opportunity…

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I’d add this FTSE 100 share to my portfolio for long-term growth

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines why he would add this FTSE 100 share to his portfolio in order to achieve long-term growth…

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Here’s how I follow Warren Buffett to shape my portfolio!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains how he has followed famous investor Warren Buffett and his teachings to define his holdings.

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Does the Scottish Mortgage share price slump make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage share price has plunged this year, meaning we can invest in US tech stocks for less. Is…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is struggling. It might be time to buy

| Michael Hawkins

The Taylor Wimpey share price has just revisited its 2020 lows and the property market is under pressure. I think…

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With no savings at 30, I’d invest £1,000 a month in FTSE 100 stocks to aim for a million

| Stephen Wright

Here’s how I think that investing £1,000 per month in FTSE 100 stocks could take me from having no savings…

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Should I buy this FTSE stock to benefit from the EV boom?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at the recent rise in prominence of electric vehicles and notes one FTSE 250 stock that could…

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Up 40%+ in 3 months! These 2 fast-growing UK shares still look cheap

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Two UK shares on my watchlist have risen fast over the last few weeks. Here's why I'm considering buying them…

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I just bought these 2 FTSE 100 shares at big discounts!

| Christopher Ruane

The prices of some FTSE 100 shares have been falling. Our writer explains why he bought two such stocks this…

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How much would I need to invest in dividend shares to earn £100 a month?

| Christopher Ruane

Could our writer earn a regular passive income by investing in dividend shares? He hopes so -- and explains here…

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Which of these 2 dirt-cheap shares should I buy: boohoo or Revolve Group?

| Muhammad Cheema

boohoo and Revolve Group are two cheap shares in the fashion retail market today. Let’s take a deeper dive to…

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7.7% dividend yield! Is Anglo American’s share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

Anglo American's share price looks cheap at current levels. Royston Wild explains why now could be a good time to…

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Retire at 68? Or use a stock market crash to retire early?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't fear the next stock market crash. Instead he plans to use it to give him more financial…

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I can’t ignore the 8% Legal & General dividend yield!

| Christopher Ruane

A share price fall has pushed the Legal & General dividend yield above 8%. Christopher Ruane explains why he recently…

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Does a Woodbois share price under 5p make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has retreated some way from its 52-week highs. It's looking like it might be a tempting…

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I was right about the TUI share price. Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the movements in the TUI share price over the past few weeks and explains why his…

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Will the Lloyds share price stay in pennies forever?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has stayed stubbornly low for years. Christopher Ruane considers where it might go from here --…

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