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2 top UK shares to buy now with a £1,000 lump sum

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With £1,000 in savings, I am looking at solid UK shares to buy right now for long-term growth. Here are…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 dividend shares could perform strongly even as economic conditions worsen. Here's why I'd load up…

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Warren Buffett is buying stocks! Is it time to be fearful or greedy?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is spending big in the US stock market downturn. Our writer explores what he can learn from the…

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Down 50%, is Scottish Mortgage now a bargain?

| Nathan Marks

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has halved in a little over six months. Does it now represent value…

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Stocks and Shares ISAs are falling, but that means more buying opportunities

| Alan Oscroft

The past year has seen many Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios drop in value. I say that's good news for…

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This defensive share has already soared 30%. Should I buy it right now?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has seen this defensive share he owns jump 30% in a year. Here's why he'd consider buying more.

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2 quality UK dividend stocks to buy for passive income 

| Stuart Blair

In this time of mass inflation, dividend stocks are rising in popularity. Here are two that I'd buy in an…

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With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, is now the time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is valued in pennies. Here, our writer explains why he sees that as a buying opportunity…

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Up 23%, is now the time to buy BHP shares?

| Andrew Woods

Commodity prices are flying high at the moment, so should I invest in this energy and metals giant for long-term…

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A Cathie Wood growth stock I’m buying in a heartbeat

| Stuart Blair

Cathie Wood has had a very difficult 2022, due to the rout among growth stocks. Here's one stock she's been…

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Here’s why I’m cautious on BT shares!

| Dr. James Fox

There are several reasons to be optimistic about BT shares, but there are also a few reasons for concern.

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Is the Woodbois share price heading to 10p?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith revisits the Woodbois share price after it has showed resilience in the short term, to see if another…

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2 former penny stocks that grew over 50,000% I’d still buy today!

| Christopher Ruane

This pair of one-time penny stocks have both grown immensely -- so why would our writer still buy them today?

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These FTSE 100 shares are down 50%! Should I buy them now?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at three FTSE 100 shares that have halved over the last year. Can he find any bargain…

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I’d target these top income shares for a juicy 10.6% yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines several top income shares that could work out to give him a dividend yield above 10% at…

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2 cheap US stocks I’d buy and hold today

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two cheap US stocks offer market-beating dividend yields, covered many times by earnings. To me, these shares look too…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility means I have a chance to buy some top-quality shares at rock-bottom prices. Here are two FTSE…

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4 FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields of 8%+

| Cliff D'Arcy

These four FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields ranging from 8.3% to 10.5% a year. I'd buy all four stocks…

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At 185p, is the BT share price a bargain not to be missed?

| Andrew Woods

With a low P/E ratio and strong financial results, could the BT share price continue its climb?

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How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target growing dividend streams

| Christopher Ruane

With the objective of earning growing dividend income from his Stocks and Shares ISA, this is what our writer would…

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3 shares I’m buying for a stock market recovery

| Andrew Woods

With a potential stock market recovery on the horizon, Andrew Woods looks at three companies that could stand to benefit.

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Can I double my money with Lloyds shares?

| Alan Oscroft

My investment in Lloyds shares hasn't made me rich yet. But with the share price hammered, is my money set…

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My top 6 stock picks for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend-paying stocks provide me with passive income and a useful revenue sources. Here are my top picks.

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The AO World share price has crashed 70%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The AO World share price has tumbled 70% in a year. Our writer considers whether it is now a bargain…

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Is Alphabet stock about to rally?

| John Choong

Alphabet stock is down 20% this year. But with a stock split coming up and promising new features, its share…

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Four 7%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in June

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights some dividend shares he would consider buying for his portfolio this month, each offering a juicy yield.

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How to get rich buying penny shares… or lose money trying!

| Alan Oscroft

Penny shares, those priced at less than 100p, have been popular with investors for years. Are they really such a…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in income stocks to build wealth and retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm using income stocks to grow my portfolio for the long run. So, here's what I'm doing to build wealth…

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Could I really double my money with these 2 growth stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have taken big hits in 2022. These two shares are no exception, but I think both have considerable…

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1 FTSE 250 stock with a huge 25% dividend yield! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 dividend stock offers investors the top yield in the index. Our writer explores whether it would make…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 10%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Rolls-Royce shares have climbed over 10% in the last 30 days. Is now the time for me to be adding…

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3 stocks that could help the Scottish Mortgage share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks some of its largest holdings could help the Scottish Mortgage share price move higher.

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Tesla and Rivian stock: is it time to buy these crashing EV shares?

| Stuart Blair

Both Rivian and Tesla stock have sunk in 2022. Has this created the perfect buying opportunity?

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Is now a good time to buy National Grid shares?

| Roland Head

National Grid shares have dipped recently. Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 dividend could provide reliable long-term…

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At 6p, is it time to buy Woodbois shares?

| Roland Head

Woodbois shares have fallen 25% since the start of May. Roland Head asks whether he should buy the dip and…

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With £750, I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through two of his favourite UK shares to buy today, with one from the property space and…

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2 things I’d learn from Warren Buffett when finding shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines two elements of Warren Buffett's investment philosophy he thinks he can apply to his own share buying.

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Can supporting gender diversity help me find good shares to buy?

| Michelle Freeman

Higher returns and lower volatility sound like my investment dream. Can supporting gender diversity really help me find them?

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A quality growth stock to buy on the recovery

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have faced a torrid time in 2022, due to macroeconomic pressures. Here's one I think has been unfairly…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price ready to rebound?

| Joshua Kalinsky

The Rolls-Royce share price has slipped considerably from its 2021 peak and this Fool weighs up buying on weakness.

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