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Teladoc stock just tanked. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Teladoc stock just crashed on the back of the company's Q2 results. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses what he's going to…

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Here’s how I would use the Warren Buffett method and aim to turn £500 into £3k

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic for our writer to try and increase a sum of money by 500% in under a decade?…

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2 reasons I’m not backing a recovery in these cheap UK shares

| Ben McPoland

Stock market volatility continues to offer up investing opportunities. However, I think some cheap UK shares may fail to recover…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with high dividend yields!

| Royston Wild

I'm trying to find the best FTSE 100 stocks to help boost my passive income streams. Should I add these…

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UK dividends have rocketed! 2 stocks to buy for big dividends

| Royston Wild

UK dividends soared in quarter two. So experts have hiked their dividend forecasts for the full year. Here are two…

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9.1% yield! Should I buy Admiral shares for the dividend?

| Royston Wild

Concerns over rising inflation have caused the Admiral share price to slump lately. Is now the time to buy the…

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I’m investing before the recovery for passive income potential

| Dr. James Fox

Who wouldn't want to get paid for doing nothing? Passive income is an important part of my strategy to enhance…

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The Royal Mail share price is sinking. Is it a bargain or value trap?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The Royal Mail share price has nosedived since the start of the year. Does this represent a bargain or value…

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What does the Anglo American dividend cut mean for me?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the latest earnings report and assesses the impact of the dividend cut from Anglo American.

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Want extra income? I’d invest £1,150 in this share today for £100 a year

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how putting money into shares helps him earn extra income ever year -- with an example of…

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Could mining shares be about to nosedive?

| Christopher Ruane

Industry giants Rio Tinto and Anglo American have announced big dividend cuts. Our writer explains why he is now steering…

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Are these 3 cheap stocks to buy after the latest results?

| Alan Oscroft

Today I examine three companies that have released results this week, and I ask whether I'm looking at cheap stocks…

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The Trainline share price has more than doubled. Is it too late to board?

| Christopher Ruane

Since March, the Trainline share price is up by over 100%. Our writer explains why there may be more growth…

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After hitting 52-week lows, is now the time to buy Royal Mail shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains both sides of the argument as to why he might consider buying Royal Mail shares at a…

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3 recession shares I’d buy in August

| Christopher Ruane

As the economic outlook continues to look unpromising, our writer picks a trio of recession shares he thinks might offer…

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Are Sage Group shares the UK’s hidden tech gem?

| Christopher Ruane

Could Sage Group shares be an overlooked possible source of growth for Christopher Ruane's portfolio? He likes the business model…

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Here’s why I’m investing in my Stocks and Shares ISA now!

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a volatile year for the stock market, with several issues pushing prices down. But, for me, now is…

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Is it time to buy Centrica shares as British Gas profits soar?

| Alan Oscroft

Centrica shares have climbed strongly over the past 12 months. But they dipped on results day, despite the reinstatement of…

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With the Meta share price falling, here’s why I’m still buying Facebook

| Stephen Wright

With net income down 36%, is Meta Platforms in trouble? I don’t think so. A falling Meta share price could…

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As the Barclays share price is held back by a trading blunder, here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has tumbled in 2022, as the sector has suffered. And the costs of rectifying its trading…

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BAE shares fall after earnings dip! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

BAE shares started downwards on Thursday morning after its latest earnings report. Profits fell considerably amid rising costs.

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Here’s how buying income shares now could earn me £1,000 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that through buying the right income shares in today's market, he can build a four-figure monthly earnings…

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I just sold all my Lloyds shares. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds raised its interim dividend nearly 20% this week. So why has our writer recently sold all his Lloyds shares?…

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3 growth shares I think could do well, even in a recession

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has picked a trio of growth shares he would consider holding in his portfolio in the hope they…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ve snapped up this week for their dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the underlying businesses of these two FTSE 250 shares. He's added them to his portfolio for their…

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After its latest results, are GSK shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

GSK shares have had a strong year. As this continued yesterday in its latest update, this Fool explains why he'd…

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Should I buy Boeing shares at $156?

| George Theodosi

In the coming quarters, Boeing shares could see increased volatility as the 737 Max-10 recertification deadline edges closer.

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Should I buy Shell shares after another record-breaking quarter?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares gained over the past week ahead of today's earnings report. And it didn't disappoint, with the group seeing…

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Why I’m ignoring Warren Buffett to buy this stock

| Mark Tovey

Despite legendary investor Warren Buffett recommending investors avoid precious metals, I decided to buy shares in a platinum fund. Here’s…

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Should I buy Haleon shares to double my money, tax-free?

| Michael Wood-Wilson

Haleon shares are looking attractively priced since their recent stock market listing. Is this the time to buy and potentially…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy before a stock market recovery

| Harshil Patel

Despite the gloomy outlook, some FTSE 100 shares are turning in strong performances. Our writer considers which shares he'd buy…

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How I’m building wealth with the FTSE 100 right now

| Kevin Godbold

There hasn't been a better time to invest in stocks for years and the FTSE 100 is a rich hunting…

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Guess which cheap dividend share I bought for passive income?

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been on a buying spree this month, snapping up dividend shares at low prices. But I also bought into…

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Why this new stock market bull phase has legs

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market is turning upwards and I've been investing like mad in shares such as these three for recovery,…

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No savings at 40? Why I’m buying UK shares to retire in comfort!

| Royston Wild

It's never too late to start investing for retirement. Here's why I think buying UK shares is the best way…

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Under a pound, is the Deliveroo share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Deliveroo share price is in pennies and far below where it once stood. Our writer chews over whether the…

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Can we trust BP’s 5% dividend yield?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is offering a lot of attractive dividend yields right now, with some nice rises on the cards.…

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Here’s 1 REIT to buy for dividends and growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for stocks that provide consistent returns and believes this real estate investment trust (REIT) could do…

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Up 106% in a year! The fastest-growing FTSE 100 share is still a bargain

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Airtel Africa is the top performing FTSE 100 across the last two years. And despite this explosive growth, I am…

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A high-dividend company I’d buy for the stock market recovery!

| Royston Wild

This fallen income stock boasts ultra-low P/E ratios and 8%-plus dividend yields. Here's why I'd buy it for the stock…

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