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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to build wealth in the long run

| Dr. James Fox

After the market sell-off, I'm looking at cheap FTSE 100 stocks to help my portfolio grow over the long run…

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How I’ll invest £1,000 in penny stocks in July!

| Andrew Woods

Although riskier, penny stocks can bring unprecedented growth to a portfolio. Could my £1,000 be well-spent on two such stocks?

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2 beaten-down FTSE 250 recovery stocks I’m buying with £2,000

| Andrew Woods

As international travel returns, Andrew Woods considers these two battered FTSE 250 stocks and their opportunities for long-term growth.

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My top growth stocks to buy after the Nasdaq correction!

| Dr. James Fox

I’m looking at growth stocks after the Nasdaq and global markets sell-off. The index is down 7% over the last…

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An unloved FTSE 100 blue-chip stock to buy and hold for decades

| Andrew Mackie

As this blue-chip stock trades at levels seen during the Covid crash, Andrew Mackie believes it’s significantly undervalued.

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Why I think income shares are best even as interest rates increase

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why income shares should offer him a better risk/reward ratio than alternative options at the moment.

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As the Royal Mail share price falls 50%, do I see a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price had a cracking year in 2021. But this year, it's crashed again. Is its low…

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2 inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks to buy in the current bear market

| Stuart Blair

A large number of FTSE 100 stocks have struggled recently, due to inflationary fears. Here are two I see as…

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Which are better, Dividend Aristocrats or Heroes?

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Heroes are two different classifications, in different countries, to help investors find great long-term income stocks.

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Tesla shares are down 45%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Tesla shares have been hammered by rising inflation and interest rates, falling 45% year to date. This Fool assesses whether…

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Stock market correction 2022: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

While frustrating, the stock market correction we're seeing today could be a rare opportunity for long-term investors.

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2 defensive small-cap stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

These small-cap stocks could perform strongly as the economy worsens. Here's why I think they could protect my wealth in…

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49% of Foolish investors have bought UK stocks in the last month!

| Sam Robson

It's not only UK stocks that investors should be looking at, however. A diversified portfolio ought to have exposure to…

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The Halfords share price is dirt-cheap! Should I buy or avoid the shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current state of play with the Halfords share price and decides if he should…

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Can the FTSE 100’s survivors withstand the next recession?

| Charlie Carman

As the UK economy shrinks, our writer looks for quality in the FTSE 100 shares consistently listed in the index…

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The battle of the defence stocks

| Peter McMullan

With continuing tensions globally, this Fool takes a closer look at the British stocks that could benefit from higher spending…

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5 reasons why Halma might be the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

Halma has an impressive business and a growing dividend. Our author thinks that Halma shares might be the best stock…

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I bought this 4% dividend yielding stock to boost my passive income stream!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he purchased shares in a REIT to boost his passive income.

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My Stocks & Shares ISA has slumped. Here’s why I’m loving it

| Alan Oscroft

I've invested through a number of stock market downturns, and in 2022 my Stocks and Shares ISA is dipping again.…

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How I’d look to earn £50 a week with dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

With a weekly passive income target of £50, our writer explains how he would start investing in dividend shares.

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Should I buy Jersey Oil & Gas shares after Sunak’s tax breaks?

| Dr. James Fox

Jersey Oil & Gas shares have gained considerably in recent months. But is this hydrocarbons newcomer right for my portfolio?

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Can the Carnival share price recover from an all-time-low?

| John Choong

The Carnival share price is trading near its all-time-low. So, will the stock rally or sink further when it reports…

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Down 64%, is the battered Ferrexpo share price now a buy?

| Andrew Woods

Is the firm's steely determination a clue that it will continue its work despite nearby conflicts?

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Up 6%, can the Rolls-Royce share price finally take off?  

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Rolls-Royce share price is showing signs of life after falling for months. Is this the final boarding call before…

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Why this could be the best year for stock market investors in a decade

| Alan Oscroft

What makes a year a good one for stock market investors, and what makes it bad? It's not what a…

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At just 80p, is now the time to buy Centamin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

In a year in which mining stocks have gone from strength to strength, Centamin shares have slumped. So, is this…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at £7?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have been falling and now trade close to £7. Our writer explains why he would consider adding…

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Here are 2 top UK shares to buy with a spare £1,000

| Andrew Woods

I have a spare £1,000 to invest, so why do I think an airline and a mining firm are among…

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Zero savings? How I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to start building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would try to start growing his wealth from a standing start by learning from Warren…

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Should I buy fallen BP shares?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares are down 15% over the past week. But maybe the dip represents a good opportunity to buy the…

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At 157p, is the Barclays share price now too low to miss?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods asks if rising interest rates and low P/E ratios outweigh an uncertain economic environment with regard to the…

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Is now the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares struggling to take off in 2022, this Fool weighs up if now would be a good time…

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Down 54%, is the Royal Mail share price now a screaming buy?

| Andrew Woods

The Royal Mail share price has plummeted over the last year, but does the broader economic environment make it less…

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Euromoney shares surge! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Euromoney shares jumped around 25% on Monday morning and the stock has outperformed the market in recent months. Is this…

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When will the stock market go up again?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Global stock markets have been falling for a while now. So when are they going to rise again? Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy more Deliveroo shares at 86p?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers whether he should buy more Deliveroo shares given the 66% fall over the course of the past…

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NIO stock is rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has surged on news of the release of its new SUV. With the share price up, is now…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Technology shares have fallen in 2022 and Google owner Alphabet is no exception. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares look cheap and pay a big dividend. But there are risks I need to be aware of,…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 180p?

| Dylan Hood

BT stock has climbed almost 10% so far in 2022, while the FTSE 100 has fallen 6%. This Fool wonders…

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