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How I’d buy cheap shares today like Warren Buffett

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett loves buying great companies at reasonable prices. After US stocks slumped in 2022, I think he'd be buying…

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3 reasons I’d buy Lloyds shares today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares are down almost 20% since their high on 17 January 2022. But after falling almost 11p, I see…

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5 income shares to snap up today with 5%+ dividend yields

| Christopher Ruane

This handful of income shares has caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio thanks to their yields.

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Growth investing is a Foolish favourite right now!

| Sam Robson

We asked Fools on Twitter to vote on the investing style they're most drawn to currently, out of income, value…

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Are Darktrace shares a ‘no-brainer’ growth buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Darktrace shares have slumped since their peak in late 2021, amid some bad publicity. I'm wondering if I'm seeing a…

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The stock market bottom is “close”! Here’s how I’m preparing for a rally

| Royston Wild

Could a fresh stock market rally be just around the corner? Here's why the answer could be 'yes'. And here's…

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The Manchester United share price is down 23%. Time to buy?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With the Manchester United share price falling after a tough year and rumors of a takeover, is it the perfect…

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Here’s why Barclays shares are a slam-dunk buy!

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price has dipped from highs of around 220p. Here's why now seems the perfect time for me…

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Is Rivian stock the next Tesla?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors flooded into Rivian stock before it crashed. Despite the collapse, it still has a huge market cap and plenty…

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Can the BP share price climb higher after soaring 41% in a year?

| Charlie Carman

The BP share price has surged since falling to a five-year low in October 2020. Will the windfall tax on…

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Here’s why I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares today!

| Charlie Keough

Despite its fall this year, in this article Charlie Keough explains why he still likes Scottish Mortgage shares.

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3 growth stocks for the clean energy revolution!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three growth stocks -- which stand to benefit from the clean energy revolution -- for my…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in June with £500 invested in each

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over three of his favourite FTSE 100 plays at the moment, with options for both growth and…

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The Shell share price has more than doubled! Has it got further to rise?

| Stuart Blair

The Shell share price has been soaring recently due to rising oil prices. Is there even more room to rise…

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My 4 steps to making £350 a month in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the steps he's taking to try and meet his passive income target via dividend stocks.

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2 cheap UK shares (including an 8.7% dividend yield) to buy!

| Royston Wild

The UK stock market is packed with brilliant bargains following recent market volatility. Here are two dirt-cheap UK shares that…

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Here’s how I’d invest £2,000 in the stock market right now

| Dylan Hood

With volatility high, navigating the stock market is becoming increasingly hard. Here, I'm looking at how I'd allocate £2,000 to…

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At $16, is NIO stock a no-brainer buy?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has fallen a whopping 60% over the last 12 months, currently sitting at $16 a share. Is now…

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How I’d start investing in shares with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out what he'd do to start investing in shares if he had some spare cash.

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2 penny stocks to buy now

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to bolster my shares portfolio without spending a fortune. Here are two top penny stocks I think could…

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3 secret dividend shares I’d buy to fight inflation

| Paul Summers

Inflation hit 9% in April. Paul Summers highlights three dividend shares he'd buy with a view of limiting the damage…

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5 rules for investing in dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

The reliable income provided by strong dividend stocks is attractive to many at the moment. Here are our author’s five…

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I’d buy these 3 UK income shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA in June

| Harvey Jones

These three dirt-cheap UK dividend heroes would sit nicely inside my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Everybody’s worrying about a stock market crash. Why aren’t I?

| Harvey Jones

When the next stock market crash comes, I'll be buying shares rather than selling them.

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Is now a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares?

| Alan Oscroft

With economic conditions worsening, many people are understandably worried about investing in FTSE 100 shares right now.

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2 no-brainer dividend stocks to buy for passive income

| Stuart Blair

Passive income has become crucial for investors to help beat inflation. Here are two dividend stocks to buy now.

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3 simple steps for lifelong passive income with £150 a month

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines how he'd aim to earn passive income from the stock market by saving and investing less than…

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Top British stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their 'best of British' stock picks for June, including shares in the electronics…

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These 2 cheap shares dived last week. I’d buy 1 today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although global stock markets rebounded hard this week, these two cheap shares were left behind in this surge. But I…

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Down 40% in 2022, should I buy this 6.3% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| George Theodosi

Royal Mail shares have sold off aggressively due to lower parcel volumes and higher-than-expected inflation. Time to add them to…

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3 cheap shares with dividend yields of up to 9%

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three cheap FTSE 250 shares all offer market-thrashing dividend yields of up to 8.7% a year. But which would…

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3 passive income ideas I’m using today

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares three passive income ideas he's already using. They're dividend shares -- and he'd consider buying more of…

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Is now a good time to buy dividend shares?

| Alan Oscroft

As economic pressures increase, concerns are growing over dividend shares. Here's why I think it's right to buy now, not…

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Is now a good time to buy UK stocks?

| Paul Summers

Markets remain volatile but this Fool doesn't care. He's busy buying great UK stocks on the cheap.

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A top-quality growth stock to buy on the dip

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have sunk this year, with inflationary pressures being the primary reason. Here's one that looks unfairly beaten-down.

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How I’m protecting my portfolio from a stock market crash in 2022

| Peter McMullan

I am investing in this asset class to protect my portfolio from high inflation, slower growth, or a stock market…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock to buy and hold to boost returns!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock he believes could boost returns for his holdings including raising his passive income…

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Meta Platform’s shares are a buy today

| Peter McMullan

With Meta Platform's shares down 46% this year, I believe I’m buying its social media business at a bargain price,…

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This FTSE 250 stock is now in penny stock territory! Time to buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a FTSE 250 stock that has seen shares fall into the penny stock territory. Is…

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Are National Grid and Royal Mail shares top buys for income?

| G A Chester

National Grid and Royal Mail recently increased their dividends, but saw their share prices fall... There are trade-offs between dividend…

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