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A stock market rally is nearing! How I’d find the best UK shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Inflation is dropping, yet shares continue to fall. Is this the last chance to buy high-quality shares before the stock…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 100 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Is this a great time to start investing in FTSE 100 shares? I say it is, especially for investors looking…

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d buy real estate investment trusts

| Alan Oscroft

Which is better, buy-to-let or a real estate investment trust? I like both, and they both have their advantages and…

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Here’s why I am buying this automotive penny stock for growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he is planning on buying this penny stock for his holdings despite current headwinds that have…

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UK shares: should I buy this beaten-down retailer for long-term growth?

| Jabran Khan

Many UK shares have fallen due to macroeconomic headwinds. Could a long-term recovery be on the cards for this beleaguered…

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1 cheap FTSE 250 growth stock I just can’t stop buying!

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has a chance of breaking into the FTSE 100 before too long. Here's why I'm adding…

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How to aim to become a millionaire by investing £250 a week in FTSE shares

| James Yianni

Einstein once said that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. I’m looking at how investing in FTSE…

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Banking stocks battle: should I buy Barclays or Lloyds shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at two top banking stocks that he's thinking of buying for both income and growth potential at…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for pennies hoping to sell them for pounds?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns Rolls-Royce shares. He explains why he thinks their price could increase -- and why his plan is…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in AstraZeneca shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Roland Head

AstraZeneca has been a top-performing FTSE 100 share in recent years. Roland Head wonders if this FTSE 100 pharma firm…

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3 reasons we could avoid a UK stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

It's seemed like we might be heading for another stock market crash for months now. Here's why I think it's…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in boohoo shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

boohoo shares were a poor investment over the past five years, but will the next five prove more promising for…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in UK dividend shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

Juicy FTSE 100 dividends! Our writer considers which high-yielding-but-reliable dividend shares he’d add to his portfolio.

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

| Christopher Ruane

How would our writer try to boost his income by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He'd start by…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 is steadying, as we approach the end of the week...

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain? The company is profitable again, but its debt might be too much for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in easyJet shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Investing in easyJet shares five years ago wouldn’t have worked out well so far. But our author wonders whether the…

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Should I buy this falling FTSE 100 stock for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at a prominent FTSE 100 stock that has seen its shares come under pressure.…

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BT shares look cheap and I’m finally ready to buy them

| Harvey Jones

I have been putting off buying BT shares for ages but today's low valuation and improving prospects means it's soon…

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2 stocks I own to boost my passive income with dividends!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool notes two current UK shares he owns for the purpose of boosting his passive income stream through dividend…

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Hurry, we’ve only 6 months left to use our 2022 Stocks & Shares ISA allowance!

| Alan Oscroft

Every year, thousands of investors forget about their Stocks and Shares ISA until the last minute. I say it's never…

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I’d invest £1,000 in these cheap UK shares this September

| Yasmin Rufo

Volatile market movements have presented a host of cheap UK shares. These are the stocks I’d add to my portfolio…

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Why has the Ocado share price crashed? And is it a buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has fallen to a fraction of its all-time high. Does that mean investors have a fresh…

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My 6-step guide to making passive income during a bear market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his plan for making passive income from dividend stocks even if the UK market nosedives in the…

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2 hot growth stocks I’m buying during the market dip

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's snapping up these two growth stocks amid strong earnings and solid balance sheets.

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now to ride a long-term trend

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a long-term trend could boost one sector. That is why he would happily own two FTSE 250…

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With a spare £500, I’m buying these 2 top dividend shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why these two dividend shares and their potential income streams could be a good way for him…

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I’d buy this top investment trust today!

| Charlie Keough

After it took a hit this year, this Fool thinks F&C Investment Trust could be a great addition to his…

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The THG share price is down 20% today. Time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines the reasons why the THG share price is plummeting today, and if this represents a buying oppportunity…

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Should I load up on Lloyds shares while I can buy 2 for a pound?

| Christopher Ruane

While Lloyds shares have moved up in the past year, Christopher Ruane still thinks they may look cheap on some…

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3 dividend stocks I’d snap up today to target passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

With higher inflation and rising interest rates, our writer considers some of the best dividend stocks he’d buy for his…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Thursday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 is down on the week so far...

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How I’m investing £7,500 in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Our author is transferring his existing savings into his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how he’s planning on putting his…

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3 reasons why I think it’s the WORST time to sell my FTSE 100 stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith muses on the future direction of the stock market and why he thinks he shouldn't sell his FTSE…

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Down 26% in a day! ITM Power shares are falling fast. Here’s what I’d do

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

After recent results, ITM Power shares are in free-fall. Should I buy shares in the hydrogen firm after the crash?

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The abrdn share price is falling. I’d buy while it’s cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The abrdn share price was the biggest FTSE 100 faller at one stage Wednesday morning. Here's why I rate it…

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My £150 a month investment plan to generate long-term passive income!

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

Generating long-term passive income is easier if you stick to a regular investment plan, writes Jacob Ambrose Willson.

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US stocks just tanked. Here are 3 shares to buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After yesterday's big stock market fall, many investors are looking for shares to buy. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three stocks…

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This drinks company should prove to be a reliable dividend stock

| Michael Hawkins

Even if economic conditions continue to soften, the soft drinks manufacturer and distributer Britvic is a dividend stock that should…

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Why I’d buy beaten-down UK shares to cope with inflation

| Alan Oscroft

Inflation is making our daily lives a lot tougher. But with the FTSE 100 falling. I think UK shares look…

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