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Will growth stocks lead the next market rally?

| Kevin Godbold

Growth stocks have been popular but yesterday's big winners may not be the best shares to own for the next…

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5 top shares to buy now in the stock market dip

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a handful top shares that he might buy now from areas including finance and utilities.

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Why the FTSE 250 could be one of the best places to invest for the next bull run

| Kevin Godbold

There are many growing businesses in the FTSE 250 index and I reckon it's a good place to look for…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to try and double my money in a new bull market

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Can this FTSE 100 stock generate strong returns for me in the years ahead? Here's why I think the answer…

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The best UK income shares for passive investing

| Kevin Godbold

In the current stock market weakness, here's why I'd choose to focus on income shares such as these for long-term…

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How I’d invest in a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target over £1,500 of annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying these eight companies in his Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially boost his passive income streams.

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3 top penny stocks to buy today!

| Royston Wild

There are plenty of great penny stocks I'd buy today despite the uncertain economic outlook. Here are three I'm considering…

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Down 14% so far this year, can Lloyds shares recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have fallen since the start of 2022. Our writer considers why -- and whether the chance of price…

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Rolls-Royce shares sell for pennies. Should I buy more?

| Christopher Ruane

As Rolls-Royce shares continue to trade for pennies, our writer examines the case for increasing his holding.

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A 22% yielding dividend stock to buy for passive income

| Stuart Blair

Dividend stocks are increasing in popularity due to inflationary pressures. Here's a US-listed one with a yield of over 20%!

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Down 85%, here’s an unbelievably cheap UK share to buy

| Stuart Blair

The stock market has not made pretty viewing in the past few months. Here's a UK share, down 85%, which…

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5 top tips for a lifetime of passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Our shaky economic outlook right now is strengthening my focus on maintaining a long-term, passive income investment strategy.

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I’d follow Peter Lynch’s advice and buy this bargain growth stock

| Stuart Blair

Peter Lynch has managed to establish himself as a superstar investor. Therefore, I'm following his advice and buying this growth…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I think stock market volatility provides a great opportunity to nab a bargain. So I've been searching for the best…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy as the economy sinks

| Royston Wild

I think the FTSE 100 remains a great place for me to invest my capital. That's even though the economic…

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FTSE earnings preview: Berkeley, DS Smith, Safestore

| 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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Will the stock market crash in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

In these days of increasing fear, with doom-mongers banging on about a stock market crash almost every day, those with…

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Does the Scottish Mortgage (SMT) share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) share price has taken a hammering in 2022, as investors have deserted tech…

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3 income shares I’d buy for extra dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

While searching for the best income shares, I found these three FTSE 100 stocks that offer dividend yields of 9%…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 45%. Here’s why I’d buy and hold!

| Charlie Keough

After a strong performance in recent years, the Scottish Mortgage share price has suffered this year. Here, this Fool looks…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is losing value. Should I sell?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he is responding to falls in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how inspiration from Warren Buffett is helping him hunt for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.

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This UK growth share has crashed 60%. I’m buying more!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has been stocking up on a growth share after its price plummeted.

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1 top FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy as interest rates rise

| Charlie Carman

The Bank of England just hiked interest rates for the fifth time in a row. Our writer examines a FTSE…

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My £3 per day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this passive income plan could help him earn extra cash by investing regularly.

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Are Lloyds shares a no-brainer buy at 42p?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have given up their early 2022 gains and have plunged again. How resilient will the bank be in…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks with P/E ratios below 10!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best-value FTSE 250 stocks to buy following recent market volatility. Here are two I'm considering snapping…

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Here’s how I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares are falling as inflationary panic continues to spread. Here's how I'm using the drop to help me in…

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At less than 90p, will I regret not buying Rolls-Royce shares now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope believed Rolls-Royce shares were too expensive at 300p in 2019. The 70% decline in its price since then…

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Director dealings: Burberry, Greggs, Deliveroo

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions from three FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for their BIG yields!

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility has driven the yields on many FTSE 100 dividend stocks through the roof. I think these income…

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Is the Tesco share price great value at £2.50?

| John Choong

Tesco provided a decent Q1 trading update on Friday morning. Currently trading at £2.50, is the Tesco share price great…

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Royal Mail shares are down 48%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Dylan Hood considers whether the significant drop that Royal Mail shares have experienced in 2022 presents him with a good…

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Forget the Bitcoin crash. FTSE 100 shares are today’s real buying opportunity

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 shares give me regular dividends and some protection against today's volatility. Bitcoin is simply too risky

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How I’d invest £1,000 in penny stocks today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about how he would invest his money in penny stocks at the moment, balancing both the risk…

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3 cheap shares to buy after this week’s slump

| Cliff D'Arcy

Looking for cheap shares to buy, I found three beaten-down FTSE 100 stocks that look like bargains to me. One…

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Manchester United shares hit a record low. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Earlier this week, Manchester United shares plunged to an all-time low. After 2022's falls, would I buy stock in the…

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Here’s why Rio Tinto shares are falling on Friday!

| Dr. James Fox

Rio Tinto shares fell on Friday morning, extending recent losses. So, is now a good time to buy this dividend…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares fell 8% yesterday

| Dylan Hood

Scottish Mortgage shares fell another 8% yesterday. This Fool takes a look why and assesses if now is the time…

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Should I buy this 8% dividend stock for passive income?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 share boasts a tempting 8% yield and has plenty of cash. Can it provide a safe passive…

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