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3 share dividends I’d bank on to help beat inflation

| Alan Oscroft

It we want to be wealthy in our old age, investment returns that fail to match inflation are no good.…

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Why I’d buy BT shares today

| Charlie Keough

After a solid performance in the first half of 2022, this Fool explains why he'd add BT shares to his…

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Down 25%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising interest rates are bad for house buyers, and they're hitting the builders too. But I think Taylor Wimpey shares…

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Today is a great time to look for shares to buy like these

| Kevin Godbold

Here are four shares to buy right now I think they're backed by some of the best businesses on the…

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With no gains in five years, is the FTSE 100 dead money?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what the FTSE 100's flat performance means for his portfolio in inflationary times.

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Down over 80%, is the boohoo share price a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

The boohoo share price has lost over four fifths of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he's…

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Here’s why I’ll buy this FTSE 250 growth stock next month

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods likes this FTSE 250 growth stock and thinks it would be a good addition to his portfolio as…

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3 signs that shares could be set for a new bull market

| Alan Oscroft

Stock markets are cyclical, and investors go through phases of buying and selling. How can we best deal with the…

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How I plan to make passive income with just £3 a day

| Harshil Patel

There are multiple ways to make passive income in 2022, but our writer considers a popular method that involves dividend…

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Lloyds shares are down 10% in 2022. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have dropped by almost a tenth so far in 2022. But the bank is in good shape to…

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How to aim to use the Warren Buffett method to make a million, starting today

| Alan Oscroft

Why do investors love Warren Buffett so much? His 3.6 million percent investment return since 1965 probably has a lot…

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3 big income stocks hiding in plain sight

| Paul Summers

There are plenty of high-paying income stocks flying under the radar right now. Paul Summers offers three examples he likes.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m buying in July

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods wonders whether these two FTSE 100 shares could bring growth to his portfolio and if he should add…

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2 dirt-cheap stocks investors should buy to hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility means lots of UK shares now offer brilliant value. Here are two ultra-cheap stocks on my radar…

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My top 7 dividend shares to buy as inflation soars

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn some passive income. Our writer considers seven top picks to help…

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I think the JD Sports share price is a bargain. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the JD Sports share price has led him to buy more for his portfolio.

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Is this tech stock one of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the hunt for the best shares to buy now for his holdings and takes a closer…

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3 top FTSE 250 shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

I think the FTSE 250 is offering some great dividend and growth shares at the moment. And there are plenty…

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This growth stock has seen its shares pull back! Should I buy now?

| Jabran Khan

When a growth stock sees its share price drop, I look carefully to see if I could pick up a…

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How to identify the best income shares like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Income shares vary in quality but this approach keeps me from making some of the worst howlers with dividend investing.

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesla shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Jon Smith

If Jon Smith had bought Tesla shares a year ago, he'd be in profit. But he has some concerns for…

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Should I buy tobacco shares now for big dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

After a possible setback for electronic cigarettes, our writer explains why he would still buy tobacco shares for his income…

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3 FTSE shares I’m buying with the Help to Build scheme!

| John Choong

Last week, the government launched a new, Help to Build scheme. So, here are three FTSE shares that could benefit…

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Should I bite on these 4 double-digit dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether these four double-digit dividends look sustainable and what that means for his portfolio.

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price get any cheaper than 80p?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price was edging back towards £1 and maybe above penny share levels. But then new troubles sent…

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2 value stocks with high dividend yields to buy in July

| Charlie Carman

Our writer examines two value stocks for his portfolio that marry low price-to-earnings ratios with high dividend yields.

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Could I double my money buying at today’s Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has crashed. Does that mean now could be a rewarding moment for our writer to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend yield top 5%?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the outlook for the Lloyds dividend -- and what he should do about it.

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3 ways I’m protecting my FTSE 100 stock portfolio right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about several different ways he's trying to plan for the future to try to make his FTSE…

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3 reasons I think the Aviva share price could double in 5 years

| Alan Oscroft

I'm not aiming to get rich quick, but today's Aviva share price makes me want to buy more and hold…

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The easyJet share price fell 10% last week. Here’s what I’m doing!

| Charlie Keough

Last week saw the easyJet share price continue its poor performance. Here, this Fool weighs up if this is an…

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Are Royal Mail shares a buy today?

| Charlie Keough

Royal Mail shares have experienced a drastic fall this year. In this article, Charlie Keough decides whether this is an…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for the new bull market

| Kevin Godbold

I think the FTSE 100 is home to some promising companies such as these two I'd consider owning shares in…

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How I’d invest £300 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would use this trio of Warren Buffett tips, even though he's investing on a much smaller scale than…

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Down 39%, this FTSE 250 growth stock is a bargain buy!

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 share has suffered in a tricky environment for growth stocks, but I think it has huge long-term…

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Up 14% in 2022, can the HSBC share price rise further?

| Charlie Carman

Recent HSBC share price gains make it the best-performing FTSE 100 bank this year. Our writer considers whether the stock…

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With inflation at 9%, here are the stocks I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inflation is creating all kinds of problems in the global economy right now. But not all companies will be impacted…

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3 easy actions that could boost my stock market returns

| Paul Summers

The UK stock market is going through a sticky patch so this Fool is looking for ways to improve his…

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Boohoo shares: time for me to admit defeat?

| Paul Summers

This Fool is nursing heavy losses from his Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) shares. Should he sell up and move on?

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6% dividend yields! 2 cheap UK shares to buy in July

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel considers two cheap UK shares paying fairly high dividends. He'd consider them for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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