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How I’d find the best shares to buy in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Finding the best shares to buy during volatility is challenging, but can lead to impressive long-term gains. How can I…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m backing to boom in 2023

| Paul Summers

These FTSE 250-listed stocks have plummeted in value. But our writer is ready to buy more of them for his…

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Down 49%! Are Scottish Mortgage shares undervalued?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have shed almost half their value in a year. Could now be the moment for our writer…

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Why I’m keeping my money out of high-yield savings accounts

| Stephen Wright

With accounts offering 5% returns fixed for five years, is it time to look at high-yield savings accounts? Our author…

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Could this be the time to buy growth shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Some leading growth shares have tumbled in value lately. But if their growth prospects remain strong, could now be the…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in income shares to target £300 of dividends annually

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the principles he would apply when buying income shares for his portfolio with a specific dividend…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares I’ve bought to hold for 30 years!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares trade on low P/E ratios and offer vast dividend yields. Here's why I bought them for my…

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I’d rather generate passive income from shares than buy-to-let

| Harvey Jones

UK shares generate passive income with a lot less effort than becoming a buy-to-let landlord. And they're much easier to…

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What comes next for Tesco shares,100p or 300p?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers whether Tesco shares are most likely to head higher or lower from the current share price after…

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Should I buy Woodbois shares following news of record revenues?

| Royston Wild

The Woodbois share price has fallen again despite the release of more terrific trading news. Is now the time for…

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Have dividend stocks ever looked more attractive than they do today?

| Kevin Godbold

Benjamin Graham's Mr. Market looks like he's offering me a decent opportunity to buy cheap dividend stocks to hold for…

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I was told not to invest in stocks right now, especially in the UK – I disagreed

| Anton Balint

Investors in UK assets have been spooked by the recent increase in uncertainty and volatility. Is this the right time…

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I’m buying cheap shares today, but is this 8% yielder too risky?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is down and I'm on the hunt for cheap shares. This stock offers eye-catching dividend income, but…

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IDS shares just crashed! Should I be buying?

| John Choong

IDS shares crashed by more than 10% last week. So, here's why, and whether I'll be buying its stock for…

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As the FTSE 100 tanks, I’m hoovering up bargains

| Andrew Mackie

As confidence in stock markets sinks, Andrew Mackie is scouring the FTSE 100 for cheap shares. Two insurance stocks have…

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares to bank the monster 10% dividend yield?

| Ben McPoland

Rio Tinto shares have a 10% dividend yield. Should I start a position in this FTSE 100 mining giant or…

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I’d buy these top growth stocks that are down over 40% in a year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith digs around and find two growth stocks that have fallen sharply in value and that he feels are…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Argo Blockchain shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of Argo Blockchain shares over the last year. If he'd invested 12 months ago…

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Should I buy International Distribution Services (Royal Mail) shares while they’re under 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

What used to known as Royal Mail shares have tanked recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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10%+ yield! Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have tanked in 2022 and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

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Should I buy easyJet shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are currently trading for just over 300p after starting the year near 600p. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd…

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This penny stock is up 100% this year! Is this only the start?

| Dan Coates

Planned lithium shipments to China have made this penny stock shoot up in price. Is it too late for me…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Monday 17 Oct 2022

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 outlook remains jittery...

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At 42p, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Lloyds shares have fallen by 12% this year, yet its profits may be about to surge by double-digits! Is now…

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There are no no-brainers in investing

| Owain Bennallack

The lesson of history is not that every decade you get a ‘no-brainer’ chance to dust down your Warren Buffett…

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Are these the best FTSE 100 shares for the electric vehicle revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here are two FTSE 100 shares supporting the electric vehicle industry that could be big long-term winners.

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How I’d aim for a £40,000 annual income with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying dividend shares while the stock market is falling could unlock a generous passive income in the long term.

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At 70p, are Rolls-Royce shares a bargain stock to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares are starting to look cheap, especially with cash flows finally surging once again. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Saxo’s 5 stocks to watch this week

| Sam Robson

Market strategist Jessica Amir has included Rivian among the five stocks that she will be watching as we enter into…

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 30 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the market for the best value stocks. Here are two dividend-paying stocks I'm thinking of buying to own…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy for 8%+ yields!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains why he'd buy these two beaten-down dividend stocks that have index-beating yields for his passive income portfolio.

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Should I invest in the FTSE 100 over the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 Index and its counterpart in the US are very different beasts. Does one stand out as a…

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5 investing habits to try to double my passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Here's what I'm doing with the aim of ensuring my passive income from investments in stocks and shares keeps growing…

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Rolls-Royce shares have halved in value! Should I jump in?

| Royston Wild

The sinking Rolls-Royce share price is attracting some interest from dip buyers. Should I join them, or should I avoid…

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I own these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Should I buy more?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have slumped in value during 2022. They now carry low P/E ratios and high dividend yields.…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the numbers and looks back on the performance of Amazon shares, as well as eyeing up the…

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10.8% dividend yield! Here’s the abrdn dividend forecast to 2024

| Royston Wild

Dividend yields at abrdn smash the market average right now. But do its bubbly dividend forecasts make the former FTSE…

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The 3 vital rules Warren Buffett follows

| Kevin Godbold

These Warren Buffett rules will likely help to stop me from making too many investment blunders with shares in the…

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Should I buy a FTSE 100 stock with a 20% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has a whopping dividend yield. It's so huge that if it were maintained, I could earn…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stock and Shares ISA during a recession

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With a recession seemingly more likely, how can I use my Stocks and Shares ISA to protect and even grow…

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