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A dividend-paying penny stock to buy as inflation soars!

| Royston Wild

As inflation soars I need to take care to protect my shares portfolio. Here's a penny stock I think could…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 10 years ago is now worth this much

| Alan Oscroft

Over the past decade, investors who put their cash into Lloyds shares have seen poor returns on their investment. Or…

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The Tullow share price jumps as oil goes higher! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil share price has bounced up and down this year despite a soaring oil price. Here, I weigh…

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2 top UK shares I’d buy for July with £600

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite UK shares that he wants to buy with free cash in the coming…

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2 shares with dividends I’d buy in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing this pair of shares with dividends for his portfolio. Here's why.

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Will this FTSE 250 stock fly to the moon?

| Charlie Carman

Falling revenue and profits mark an end to the pandemic boost for this FTSE 250 stock, but does an imminent…

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In the tech selloff, what growth stocks should I buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Nasdaq index has sunk around 28% year to date. However, this has led to many buying opportunities in quality…

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40% down, is Tesla stock a buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has shed two-fifths of its value so far this year. Could this be a buying opportunity for our…

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Should I save money or invest for retirement using the FTSE 100?

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 index is home to some great businesses that can help propel me to a happy financial retirement.…

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My top stocks to buy in July!

| Dr. James Fox

The market is pretty volatile right now, so investing can be daunting. However, there's also plenty of opportunity. Here's my…

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Should I buy Pinterest stock with its new CEO?

| John Choong

The Pinterest share price jumped 10% after it announced a new CEO. Can his profound e-commerce give the stock the…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,250 of annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure annual passive income.

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5 mistakes to avoid in a new stock market recovery

| Alan Oscroft

Whether a stock market recovery is on the cards this year, next year, or whenever, I expect to see investors…

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The Tesco share price is down over 10%. Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

The Tesco share price has taken a hit recently due to inflationary concerns. Here, this Fool decides if now is…

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Rolls-Royce stock jumped 6% on Tuesday! Could it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce stock soared on Tuesday following speculation its defence business would receive a welcome boost. But will the gains continue?

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3 ways I can make passive income in a falling stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about several methods he's going to implement to boost his passive income potential if the market falls.

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2 FTSE 100 shares set for years of extensive growth

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman analyses two FTSE 100 shares that have a strong presence in some of the world's fastest-growing economies.

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Should I buy Burberry shares in July?

| John Choong

Burberry shares are trading at a 25% discount from their all-time high. With the ex-dividend date coming up, should I…

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A top income stock to buy with inflation-beating dividend growth

| Andrew Mackie

Despite an ongoing Ofwat investigation, Andrew Mackie believes this income stock is a good buy for his portfolio.

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How I’m helping my new baby invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Our author has a new baby. And he wants to help his little boy take advantage of the force that…

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3 FTSE stocks I’d buy to try and double my money in a new bull market

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE stocks could surge in a stock market recovery. Here's why I'd buy them for the bull…

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Investment trust dividends hit record levels! I just bought this one for passive income

| Royston Wild

I think buying an investment trust is a great idea right now. Here's a UK share I bought to diversify…

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Is the IAG share price too cheap for investors to miss?

| Royston Wild

The IAG share price currently trades on a P/E ratio inside the bargain benchmark of 10 times. Is it time…

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Could July be a good time to start investing in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains what he would do if he wanted to start investing in shares for the first time this…

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Is this the start of a stock market recovery?

| Stephen Wright

Share prices have been rising lately. But inflation figures are causing our writer to think that this isn’t yet the…

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UK shares: 1 dirt-cheap dividend paying growth stock I’m considering!

| Jabran Khan

Some UK shares look cheap and have excellent growth prospects too. Has this Fool found a hidden gem or is…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this duo of cheap shares could be good additions to his portfolio this summer.

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Is the Tesco share price a bargain at current levels?

| Jabran Khan

Supermarkets have come under pressure recently due to inflationary issues. This Fool delves deeper into the Tesco share price.

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Down 82% in a year, are ASOS shares the right buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the drastic fall in ASOS shares over the past year, but notes why he thinks it could…

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3 possible triggers for Rolls-Royce shares to start rallying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of reasons he is happy to hold Rolls-Royce shares in his portfolio for the long…

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Here is why I’d buy this FTSE defensive stock

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a FTSE 250 stock with defensive traits that he would buy for his holdings.

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3 reasons I’d snap up the 7% Legal & General dividend

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is tempting our writer to buy the shares for his income portfolio. Here he…

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This is how compounding dividends could turn £400 into £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how compounding dividends could help him increase his wealth by making income from income.

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These are the most traded UK shares in 2022 so far

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

There are some surprises on the most traded UK shares list. Here’s why this data could be incredibly important for…

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Down a third! Is the IAG share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has been losing altitude. Is that enough to tempt our writer to add the stock back…

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I’d buy this investment trust, even in a bear market

| Nathan Marks

We may be in a bear market but I’m searching for long-term growth opportunities. I think I’ve found one in…

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Should I buy these 2 penny stocks with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods has £1,000 to invest - should he turn to these two penny stocks that both display solid earnings…

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3 growth shares bucking the market in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

Looking at the stock market charts, we might think of 2022 more as a year for 'hope they don't shrink'…

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Why is City of London Investment Group such a great passive income payer?

| Michelle Freeman

Along with its 7.5% dividend yield, here are three good reasons why City of London Investment Group is a real…

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How I’m positioning my Stocks & Shares ISA for a stock market recovery

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his reasoning behind the actions he's taking (and not taking!) at the moment in his Stocks and…

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