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At 88p, is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't been kind to investors over the last year. But at 88p, surely the only way is up?

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2 growing dividend stocks I’m buying now for passive income

| George Theodosi

With deteriorating UK consumer confidence and further economic warnings from the BofE, here are two growing dividend stocks I'm adding…

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Why the Woodbois share price soared and fell in May

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price climbed to a year's high in May, before falling back. What was behind the month's ups…

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Should I buy NIO stock, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock is up an incredible 36% over the past three weeks. So will the growth continue as China's economy…

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Imperial Brands shares are smoking hot

| Michael Wood-Wilson

I have bought Imperial Brands shares for my portfolio for the company’s defensive qualities, high dividend payouts and potential as…

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Sientra: is this beaten-down Nasdaq growth stock a buy?

| Mark Tovey

Growth stocks have taken a beating in 2022, but this up-and-coming breast implant manufacturer could bounce back given it faces…

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£3,000 to invest? Here are 2 of the best penny stocks to buy in June

| Harshil Patel

Penny stocks have tumbled this year. But there's an opportunity to snap up cheap shares. Our writer considers two top…

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2 lesser-known income stocks, paying 8.5%, to buy in June!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid sky-high inflation, I'm looking at income stocks to help my portfolio grow. These two offer huge yields, but are…

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3 ways I’m buying the dip in top UK shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a few different ways that he's trying to buy top UK shares at the right time when…

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3 of the best shares to buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Setting up a stock screen can be a good way to find the best shares to buy. Here are three…

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Here’s how I’d build a passive income stream of £500 a month for retirement

| Harvey Jones

Buying dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares should give me a healthy passive income when I retire.

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Could Top Gun give the Cineworld share price takeoff?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the big new Tom Cruise blockbuster turbo boost the Cineworld share price? Our writer explains why the film alone…

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2 cheap shares to buy and hold

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons these two cheap shares to buy now for his portfolio could prove to be good purchases in…

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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares look like a good buy for my portfolio. With solid prospects and a low price-to-earnings, could I double…

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The Aston Martin share price is down by two-thirds. Is this a recovery play hiding in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has taken a steep fall. With improving operating results, should our writer buy the shares…

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After the B&M share price crashes 15%, would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The B&M share price plunged by almost 15% on Tuesday, following disappointing full-year results. But after falling so steeply, is…

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Are commodities the new tech stocks?

| Stephen Wright

As tech stocks fall and commodities rise, our author is wondering whether he should be looking at commodities stocks for…

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4 cheap shares I’d buy and hold in June!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These four cheap shares offer dividend yields ranging from roughly 8.5% to 11% a year. I'd buy all four to…

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2 income shares I’d snap up with a spare £300

| Christopher Ruane

As inflation threatens to eat into the value of money, our writer explains why he would add these two income…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares crashed in May. I’d buy 1 now

| Cliff D'Arcy

These FTSE 100 shares all dropped this month, plunging by up to 24%. But falling prices often reveal hidden value…

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Woodbois shares trade for pennies. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

With Woodbois shares changing hands for pennies, our writer explains why he's not adding them to his portfolio.

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10 UK shares to buy now with dividends over 6%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. He thinks they could offer a boost to…

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3 investment trusts I’m buying for the great stock market recovery

| Paul Summers

A stock market recovery will kick in eventually. In the meantime, Paul Summers is busy increasing his exposure to quality-focused…

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Should I buy BP shares as oil surges?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have surged in recent months. But with Brent Crude gaining for the ninth straight day, is now the…

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As Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies, should I buy more?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have been losing altitude and now trade in penny stock territory. Is this a buying opportunity for our…

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5 passive income shares to buy with £5,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to start a passive income portfolio today? Here are five shares I think investors should consider.

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2 reasons not to buy Scottish Mortgage shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares ticked upwards last week following a long decline. But I'm still not buying.

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How I’d invest in a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA today for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

With an eye on dividend income, here's how our writer would approach investing £20,000 in his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Should I be buying BT shares today?

| Charlie Keough

BT shares have had a strong start to the year. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether now's a good time…

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NIO stock is down 50%! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

After its rise in 2020, NIO stock is down 50% year-to-date, in this article this Fool assesses whether now's the…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy for a juicy 10.5% yield!

| Charlie Carman

Persimmon shares have the second-highest dividend yield in the FTSE 100 index. Is now the time to buy this bumper…

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Tesco shares are down 11%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Tesco shares have sunk over 11% year-to-date, currently sitting at 259p. Dylan Hood takes a look to see if now…

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2 juicy penny stocks with growth potential to buy now!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite penny stocks that he believes could be set for a move higher.

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I’d buy the dip in these quality growth shares

| Paul Summers

This Fool is hunting for top growth shares to buy during this period of temporary market weakness. And he thinks…

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10.4% dividend yield!  Should I buy this sinking FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant income shares to buy. Here's a top dividend stock I'd buy following recent…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and buying this mega-cap stock

| Stuart Blair

Warren Buffett has managed to build up his wealth with a host of excellent investments. Here's one of his top…

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Zoom shares have dropped 66% in a year. Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at whether to buy Zoom shares, given that the stock has retraced all of its…

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Down 40%, this high-yield FTSE 250 stock is a bargain buy

| Stuart Blair

Many FTSE 250 companies have so far struggled through 2022 due to macroeconomic uncertainties. After falling 40%, this one looks…

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At under 90p, are Rolls-Royce shares a screaming buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rolls-Royce shares have crashed from over 150p in early November 2021 to under 90p. Does the slump leave this penny…

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Down 35%, is the JD Sports share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Sports share price has fallen over a third. Our writer is a shareholder in the firm and considers…

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