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£3.3bn raid sends the Vodafone share price up. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone (LON:VOD) share price opened higher on Monday, as news of a big buy from a major investor was…

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Top British growth stocks for May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top growth stocks they’d buy in May, which included miners and musical…

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A cheap UK share I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Royston Wild

This cheap UK share has collapsed in value since I bought last year. But here's why I'm thinking of buying…

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3 distressed stocks with huge potential that I’m considering for my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

These three distressed stocks have performed badly in 2022, but that doesn't mean they won't recover. Here's why I'm considering…

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Here’s why I’ve just bought NIO shares!

| Dr. James Fox

I've recently bought NIO shares, despite the stock being down nearly 80% over the past year. Here's why!

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Is now the time to buy Tesla shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla's share price has fallen in 2022 and so has its valuation. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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Are Woodbois shares worth me buying at 4.7p?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the recent surge in price for Woodbois shares, and wonders if the move lower last week represents…

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How I’d generate a passive income for life with just £20 a week

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn a passive income for life. Our writer discusses a plan to…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these cheap FTSE 100 shares. Should I?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at two cheap FTSE 100 stocks that were proving very popular with investors last…

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Investing in dividend stocks: 5 shares with BIG yields to buy!

| Royston Wild

I think investing in stocks is a great idea following recent market volatility. I can pick up some of the…

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I’d buy these top UK shares with £1,000

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd split his £1,000 cash and also notes the top UK shares he wants to invest…

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3 top dividend shares to beat a new recession

| Alan Oscroft

I believe that good dividend shares are my best approach to keeping my money safe in a recession. Here are…

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Down 80%, this growth stock is a ‘no-brainer’ buy

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have faced a torrid time recently. However, after falling 80% since its highs, this FinTech looks too cheap…

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Warren Buffett is pouring money into stocks! Here’s a FTSE 100 pick I think he’d buy

| Stuart Blair

Warren Buffett has been investing in several US stocks recently. Here's a FTSE 100 stock I think he'd also be…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price on the verge of recovery?

| Andrew Woods

A recent trading update showed the company is benefiting from increased flying hours, so will the Rolls-Royce share price soon…

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Is now a good time to buy Tesco shares?

| Roland Head

After a strong rally last year, the Tesco share price has stalled. Roland Head gives his view on investing in…

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3 reasons to buy – and not buy – BT Group shares

| Royston Wild

The BT Group share price has a rock-bottom valuation right now. Is this a red flag or does it make…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares! Should I buy?

| Royston Wild

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares offer terrific value for money, on paper. Should I load up on them today,…

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5 steps to target a monthly £300 passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With his eyes on a target of monthly passive income, here are five steps our writer would take to try…

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UK shares at fresh highs and lows this week

| Stephen Wright

This week, some UK shares reached their lowest points of the last 52 weeks. Others reached new highs. Find out…

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These 3 cheap shares offer dividend yields of up to 11%!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm always on the lookout for cheap shares that pay juicy dividends. Here are three FTSE 100 stocks that pay…

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3 FTSE 100 companies Elon Musk could buy instead of Twitter!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Elon Musk's hostile takeover of Twitter has hit a few bumps. Instead of buying the social media site, I'd buy…

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Here’s how I find cheap shares to build wealth

| Cliff D'Arcy

Investing shouldn't be like gambling or speculating. For me, it's all about finding cheap shares in quality companies that I'd…

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7 top AIM market shares to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals his top AIM market picks and explains why London’s growth market can be a good place to…

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3 cheap UK shares to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK shares to buy following recent market volatility. Here are three near the top…

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6 reasons why I LOVE and HATE Lloyds shares!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks ultra-cheap at current penny stock prices. Is it a brilliant bargain or a value trap…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ just bought this stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith manager Terry Smith just added a new stock to his fund. Edward Sheldon is wondering if he should follow…

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3 ways to invest in UK shares to beat a new recession

| Alan Oscroft

The UK economy shrank in March, and there's probably worse to come. How will I handle my UK shares? I…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett approach and try to get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a couple of lessons from the Warren Buffett playbook could help him improve his investment returns over…

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Are these crashing penny stocks now explosive bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

High-flying penny stocks are crashing, but which ones can bounce back? Zaven Boyrazian explores two UK shares that might now…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price continues to tumble

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Interest rates are on the rise, yet the Lloyds share price continues to drop. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's going on…

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Director dealings: Lloyds, Rolls-Royce, BP

| 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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How to invest in shares to generate long-term passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Many investors strive to generate a long-term passive income stream. But choosing the right shares that will reward us for…

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FTSE 100 stocks to buy for dividends that can combat inflation

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope highlights the FTSE 100 stocks that he intends to buy for high- yielding dividend income amid higher inflation…

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Is the stock market correction really over?

| Manika Premsingh

The real question is, does a stock market correction matter in the long-term?

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Does British Airways owner IAG have a bargain share price?

| G A Chester

IAG is poised for recovery - but there's turbulence on the weather radar... and a crucial reason why the share…

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Will the BP share price keep rising?

| Manika Premsingh

BP share price has risen almost 30% in the past year. But can it continue to do so?

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1 top UK stock I’d buy before a recession

| Jabran Khan

With a potential recession around the corner due to macroeconomic issues, Jabran Khan delves deeper into a top UK stock…

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My 3 best tips on how to invest in today’s stock market

| John Choong

With fears of an impending stock market crash, here are three of my best tips on how to invest in…

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This FTSE 250 stock just saw a sharp drop. Would I buy it on dip?

| Manika Premsingh

The Marshalls share price took a beating after its latest trading update. Is it warranted?

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