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Here’s how I’d spend £3,000 on UK dividend shares right now

| Harshil Patel

There are many reasons to consider dividend shares today, including soaring inflation. Our writer explores two top picks that he’d…

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Apple stock: Buffett is long, Burry is short. What should I do?

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks about whether following Warren Buffet into Apple stock might be a good addition to his portfolio –…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ dividend shares to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Is there an easy way to narrow down the list of FTSE 100 dividend shares? I try one approach, with…

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£5,000 to invest? 2 dividend-paying penny stocks I’d hold to 2030

| Royston Wild

I think these high-yielding penny stocks could help cushion the impact of high inflation on my returns. Here's why I'd…

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2 green stocks that I think are no-brainer buys for the future

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains two of his favourite green stocks at the moment, one for growth and the other for income…

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The Rolls-Royce Share price may be set for take-off!

| John Choong

After an upbeat Civil Aerospace Investor Day, here's why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could be set for take-off…

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2 beaten-down growth stocks to buy as inflation rises

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Despite inflationary pressures and recession concerns, I am looking at some top growth stocks to solidify my portfolio over the…

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Is the IAG share price too good to miss at current levels?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current state of play with the IAG share price and decides if now is…

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5 of the highest-paying income stocks compared! Which one is best for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are certainly in vogue right now amid sky-high inflation. But which of these big dividend payers is the…

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The Darktrace share price just collapsed! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

The Darktrace share price dropped 15% on Wednesday morning after a senior director of the cyber security specialist was linked…

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A beaten-down UK share in bargain territory

| Stuart Blair

Although many UK shares have thrived in the high inflation environment, many have sunk. This FTSE 100 company now looks…

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2 Footsie dividend stocks to buy to beat inflation!

| Royston Wild

It's harder than it's been for decades for dividend stock investors to make a positive return. Here are two top…

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Could beaten down Lloyds shares boost my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well in 2022, down 15% over the last three months. But for me, it looks like…

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10 compelling recession shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks these 10 recession shares could help prepare his portfolio for whatever the economy has in store.

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No savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build personal wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how the Warren Buffett approach to investing mirrors his own attempts to become richer over time.

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With inflation at 9%, here are 3 big dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Roland Head

Inflation has hit a 40-year high of 9%. Roland Head names three dividend stocks with 6%+ yields he’d buy for…

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3 tech bargains I’d snap up for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of tech stocks to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA. He thinks they…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Tesla shares. Should I buy too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Tesla continues to be one of the hottest shares on the stock market right now. Zaven Boyrazian discusses whether he…

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Inflation hits 9%! Here’s how I’m beating it with top stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the 9% inflation figure from the UK today and explains how he's dealing with it via top…

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Is now the time to buy NIO shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

NIO shares have collapsed by 50% in the last year on fears of being de-listed. But is that all about…

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Here’s why the Imperial Brands share price just surged

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Imperial Brands share price shot up by nearly 10% on its latest earnings report. But is this stock about…

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Is the Aviva share price on the verge of recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has been creeping back. What does the latest Q1 update say about the long-term future?

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares for the monster dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rio Tinto is one of the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Should I buy Marks and Spencer shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Marks and Spencer Group have experienced a huge pullback in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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Has the ASOS share price bottomed?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a massive fall, ASOS shares have started to edge back. Edward Sheldon discusses whether the stock has now bottomed.

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An under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock to combat stagflation fears

| Andrew Mackie

As the share price of this blue-chip FTSE 100 stock falls below Covid-levels, why I added it to my portfolio.

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This stock market sell-off could be my buying opportunity of the decade

| Paul Summers

The market sell-off has been brutal, but this Fool thinks it offers him a compelling opportunity to make big money.

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After falling 60%, is the Ocado share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ocado share price has fallen heavily in the past year. But our writer is still not buying it for…

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A question investors need to ask about the Woodbois share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has declined a little from its peak in early May. Does that mean I should buy…

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3 value stocks I’d buy right now

| Roland Head

Roland Head thinks market conditions could favour value stocks over the coming year. He’s found three he’d like to buy…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares have crashed in 2022. I’d buy one now

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 shares have plunged in value over the past six months. But I believe one of these…

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Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust now a bargain growth stock?

| Charlie Carman

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has plummeted nearly 50% from its 52-week high. Is this a great opportunity…

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2 key stock picks for reliable passive income

| Joshua Kalinsky

I’m looking at stocks that can deliver reliable passive income to complement my growth picks, and I think I’ve found…

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In penny stock territory, is the Rolls-Royce share price set to soar?

| Stuart Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price has sunk recently, falling into penny stock territory. But with flying hours recovering, is it too…

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Lloyds shares drop 20% in 4 months. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have lost a fifth of their value since peaking on 17 January this year. But after rebounding from…

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As the stock market recovery stalls, should I wait to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Has the stock market recovery run out of steam? If so, what does that mean for our writer's portfolio? Here…

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At 55p, is the Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) share price too cheap to miss?

| Andrew Woods

With a low P/E ratio and strong financial results, could the Bitcoin miner be good value for money?

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Here are 2 recession-proof FTSE stocks!

| Jabran Khan

In the face of current economic uncertainty and fears of a looming recession, this Fool identifies two recession-proof FTSE stocks.

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Here is 1 penny stock primed to benefit from the construction boom!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a penny stock that he believes could benefit from the construction boom, and explains why…

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Here is 1 top passive income stock to buy and hold!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan wants to boost his passive income stream through dividends and has identified this insurance giant as a way…

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