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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. So is it a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't see the Rolls-Royce share price as a bargain. So why has he been buying the stock?

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a stock market crash

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 is up just 0.11% this year, the FTSE 250 is sharply down and inflation is soaring. This…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett about investing for the future

| Christopher Ruane

How does Warren Buffett incorporate an uncertain future into his investment strategy? Christopher Ruane explores what he's learnt from the…

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The Alphabet share price has fallen 25%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Alphabet share price has fallen sharply in 2022 -- and our writer scents a buying opportunity for his portfolio.

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target yearly dividends of £1,350

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he could invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate substantial dividend income. Here's how he…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights some shares to buy now for his portfolio that he hopes offer both growth and income prospects.

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explores three FTSE 100 shares that could protect the value of his stock market portfolio in the event…

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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a downward track this year amid ongoing-pandemic related challenges. But is now a good time…

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Down 50%, are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain growth pick?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been on a steep downward track over the past six months. Down more than half, is…

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4 reasons why I would — and wouldn’t — buy Tesco shares for June

| Royston Wild

I’m looking for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in early June. Is Tesco a brilliant blue-chip I should…

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Two things I like about Woodbois shares – and three I don’t

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been thinking about both the positive and negative points of Woodbois stock. Here he shares some insights.

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3 UK shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Inflation and rising interest rates have our author on the lookout for a stock market crash. Here’s what he’s looking…

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3 Warren Buffett techniques to build my wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of Warren Buffett investing habits he hopes can help him build his own wealth.

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Down over 50%, is NIO stock the best EV pick right now?

| Stuart Blair

NIO stock has dipped over 50% in the past year. Does this create the perfect opportunity to buy or are…

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Aviva shares are in demand. Should I buy too?

| Paul Summers

Hargreaves Lansdown investors were piling into Aviva shares last week. This Fool is asking whether he should join the queue.

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3 reasons why I think the IAG share price could rally this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about how improving risk sentiment could help the IAG share price this year, but not without risks…

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A passive income stock I’ve bought to supercharge my wealth!

| Royston Wild

I think this UK dividend stock is one of the best to buy for healthy long-term passive income. Here's why…

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3 hot penny stocks I’m buying in June!

| Andrew Woods

With their exciting growth potential, penny stocks can be great investments. I've found three to buy next month based on…

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2 green dividend shares I’d buy with £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains two dividend shares with a focus on renewable energy that have caught his eye at the moment.

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Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares before June?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers considers whether he should add these cheap FTSE 100 stocks to his portfolio before their next updates.

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3 growth shares I’m avoiding in June

| Paul Summers

Knowing which growth shares to avoid is as important as recognising those worth buying. Paul Summers picks out three of…

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This cheap share fell 30% last week. I’d buy now

| Cliff D'Arcy

This huge US corporation saw its shares crash by 30% last week. But I'd buy this surprisingly cheap share now…

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These 7 shares produce passive income of 7% to 11% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is extra money I make without working. By buying these seven shares, I could earn 8.9% a year…

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6.6%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

Finding the best dividend stocks to buy requires extra care today as soaring inflation takes a bite out of shareholder…

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At 85p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Roland Head

The Rolls-Royce share price is in penny stock territory. Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 stalwart looks…

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‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry is buying this quality growth stock! Should I?

| Stuart Blair

In the first quarter, Michael Burry bought more of this growth stock. Is this a hint that I should also…

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Stock market crash: here’s why falling prices is good news

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over in the US, a stock market crash is battering high-priced stocks. But I see falling shares as an opportunity…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares crashed in 2022. I’d buy 1 today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 index is flat in 2022, some Footsie shares have crashed hard this year. But I see…

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How investors can boost their passive income when the FTSE is falling

| Alan Oscroft

Stock markets are plagued with fears right now. Here's why I firmly believe those fears improve our passive income prospects.

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2 cheap UK shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility means many top stocks now trade at rock-bottom prices. Here are two cheap UK shares I'm thinking…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. Am I missing something?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price lingers in penny stock territory, our writer revisits the investment case that has attracted him…

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How to put a valuation on the Woodbois share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has fallen from its recent spike, so should I buy now? And how can I work…

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I’d fight inflation with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Finlay Blair

With inflation hitting a 9%, I'm boosting my passive income and turning to these two FTSE 100 dividend stocks.

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2 cheap Footsie stocks to buy for BIG dividends!

| Royston Wild

The recent stock market sell-off leaves plenty of top stocks looking too cheap to miss. Here are two great Footsie…

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The dangers of chasing yield

| Malcolm Wheatley

Most sources of market data quote dividend yields. But how accurate are they? Sometimes, not very — potentially significantly misleading…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy as recession looms!

| Royston Wild

The chances of a recession are growing rapidly as inflationary pressures worsen. Here are three FTSE shares I'd buy to…

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5 UK shares to buy for the looming recession

| Paul Summers

Batten down the hatches, the UK economy looks set to enter a recession. Paul Summers highlights five stocks he'd consider…

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As the stock market stumbles, this is what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Roland Head

The stock market is looking shaky, but Roland Head says he’s starting to see buying opportunities among the companies on…

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5 steps to monthly passive income streams of £500

| Christopher Ruane

Aiming for regular passive income streams, our writer walks through five key steps he would take.

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Director dealings: HSBC, National Grid, Taylor Wimpey

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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