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Secrets of the UK’s Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires

| Alan Oscroft

Is it really possible to become a millionaire using a Stocks and Shares ISA? Hundreds in the UK have already…

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Will Lloyds shares recover in 2022?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have struggled this year and the looming recession won't help. But I'd still buy them today.

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Can the stock market make me rich even now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three ways I'm coping with the stock market's recent bout of weakness and aiming to build wealth in…

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3 top investment trusts to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Investment trusts offer a wide range of options for investors. And in troubled times, they provide some safety through diversification…

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Why hasn’t the FTSE 100 crashed in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The catastrophic events of 2022 have left investors around the globe fearing the worst for stock markets. And some have…

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2 inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

Soaring inflation could dent my returns if I don't take care. Here are two top inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks I'd…

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Why a bear market is an investor’s best friend

| Alan Oscroft

A bear market can certainly be scary. But any investor tempted to sell might benefit by looking at Warren Buffett's…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could be stuck below £1 for a while. Should I buy?

| John Choong

The Rolls-Royce share price has been trading at penny stock levels since April. Could the stock be a bargain at…

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I’m aiming to make £45,000 in passive income with UK shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing regularly in UK shares can generate a substantial passive income over the long run. Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how.

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Down 30%, are CRH shares a screaming buy?

| Roland Head

The CRH share price has slumped this year. Roland Head asks if this overlooked FTSE 100 share could be a…

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UK shares: the good, the bad, and the ugly

| Stephen Wright

Not every stock is a bargain just because it’s cheaper than it was a few months ago.

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How I’d invest £500 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett is not afraid to invest against the crowd and often achieves outstanding results. Here's how I reckon he…

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2 promising penny stocks to buy on the dip

| Mark Tovey

As stock markets continue to correct, I am hunting for oversold penny stocks that I think could help turbocharge my…

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I wouldn’t buy Bitcoin today. FTSE value stocks look much better value to me

| Harvey Jones

Now looks like a promising time to buy UK value stocks, while Bitcoin still looks far too risky for me.

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The Rolls-Royce share price is below 85p. Here’s what I’m doing!

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has suffered this year. Trading for below 85p, this Fool decides whether this is an opportunity…

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4 dividend stocks to buy as inflation soars!

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best dividend stock to invest in as global inflation soars. Here are several high-dividend-yield shares that…

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UK shares to buy now: 3 big fallers I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this trio of strong business performers could be attractive UK shares to buy now for his portfolio.

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Could a falling stock market help me get rich?

| Christopher Ruane

When the stock market falls, what does it mean for our writer's portfolio? Here's why it could be an opportunity.

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Should I buy these two 12%-yielding dividend shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Do these double-digit dividend yielders offer our author the right balance of risk and reward for his Stocks and Shares…

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3 reasons to buy Lloyds shares at 43p

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines three factors that make him bullish on Lloyds shares, as well as one noteworthy risk facing the…

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How I’m investing my money in this bear market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bear markets can present amazing opportunities for long-term investors. But a cautious approach is sensible, says Edward Sheldon.

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Dividend shares are paying for my summer holiday!

| Michelle Freeman

Can owning dividend shares really pay for what you love? Yes -- and this is how I turned theory into…

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Why Tesco shares could be a bargain hiding in plain sight

| G A Chester

The question of a durable competitive advantage is key... Tesco shares pass my simple three-step test!

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Is the AstraZeneca share price still good value at £10?

| Roland Head

The AstraZeneca share price has been a top FTSE 100 performer in recent years. Roland Head asks if he’s too…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy in July

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for income, growth, or just good old-fashioned value? I think I'm seeing examples of all three among FTSE 100…

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How I’d target £1,000 per month in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

How can we learn about investing for long-term passive income? I think the best way is to examine how the…

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Earnings preview: Wise, Moonpig, Mulberry

| John Choong

A company's earnings can indicate whether it's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest FTSE firms reporting results, and…

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1 FTSE 100 share (and 2 FTSE 250 stocks) I’d buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Plenty of UK shares look too cheap to miss following the recent market correction. Here are a few from the…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding this dirt-cheap dividend penny stock!

| Jabran Khan

A dirt-cheap, dividend-paying penny stock with a vast presence sounds good on the surface. This Fool isn't convinced, however.

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These top income stocks look dirt cheap to me. I’d buy them now

| Harvey Jones

I'm taking advantage of today's stock market weakness to load up on top value income stocks

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Excessive stock trading erodes long-term gains!

| Andrew Mackie

Are high trading fees eating away at your returns? Research suggests that excessive stock trading could be to blame.

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Pearson shares are up 25% since the market correction! Should I buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Why have Pearson shares rallied since the market correction? This Fool looks at the educational provider in more detail and…

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Recession ready! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks for tough times

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of his favourite options for defensive FTSE 100 stocks that he's thinking of adding to his…

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Down 45%, are these UK shares no-brainer bargains right now? 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Several top UK shares are down significantly and two companies on my list look like possible attractive buys right now.…

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I bought these 2 FTSE 100 shares two years ago. Should I now add to them?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods asks if he should add to his current holding in these two FTSE 100 shares ahead of a…

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Has the Deliveroo share price bottomed?

| Paul Summers

The Deliveroo share price (LON:ROO) is down nearly 60% in 2022. Paul Summers asks whether it's now hit bargain territory.

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Warren Buffett recently bought these 2 growth stocks. Should I join him?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods wonders if he should follow billionaire investor Warren Buffett and invest in these two exciting companies.

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Shares look cheap but should I invest in the stock market now?

| Michael Wood-Wilson

The stock market has fallen in the last month, but I believe that if I invest sensibly now, it could…

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How to react to a bear market as a Foolish investor

| Sam Robson

With the Nasdaq and S&P 500 officially in 'bear market' territory, and commentators believing UK markets might follow suit, what's…

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3 events that could cause the Lloyds share price to explode higher

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through several key events over the course of the summer that could provide a spark for the…

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