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Is the Sainsbury’s (LON:SBRY) share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The SBRY share price has been on a slide. But full-year results were positive, and the dividend looks set to…

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As commodity markets wobble, why Glencore shares are my star buy

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why the recent sell-off in Glencore’s shares have presented him with a buying opportunity

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Coinbase shares just tanked. Should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Crypto prices have fallen and this has hit Coinbase's share price. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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8% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy for regular income

| Harshil Patel

A few FTSE 100 shares offer juicy 8% dividend yields. Our writer considers two top picks for high and reliable…

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2 cheap UK shares (including a top penny stock) to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these bargain UK shares could help supercharge my returns. Here's why I'd buy these companies that trade in…

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So what if bitcoin has crashed 50%? I’d rather buy UK dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

I'm building up my wealth using UK dividend shares, and keeping well clear of Bitcoin.

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The Lloyds dividend yield is growing. What now?

| Christopher Ruane

A falling share price has boosted the Lloyds dividend yield. This shareholder explains why that hasn't convinced him to buy…

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At 270p, is now an excellent time to buy Tesco shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Tesco shares have fallen this year, but is this a buying opportunity for long-term investors? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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How I’d invest £3 a day to build passive income of £800 a month

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to generate a passive income in retirement by investing in a spread of top UK shares.

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How I’d build passive income for life with these 3 UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here are three passive income stocks Zaven Boyrazian believes can continue to generate high-yield dividends for decades to come.

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Investing in stocks is hard right now. But here are 2 shares I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Finding shares to buy right now is challenging as there's a lot of uncertainty. Edward Sheldon highlights two stocks he…

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What’s next for the Woodbois share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors are heavily buying Woodbois shares right now, and the penny share price has been on an exciting ride. What…

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Can the Royal Mail share price rebound?

| John Choong

The Royal Mail share price is 40% off its pandemic high. With its full-year results set to be released next…

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Insurance companies have made Warren Buffett rich. Could Aviva (LSE:AV) shares do the same for me?

| Stephen Wright

Could buying shares in Aviva provide our writer with the kind of returns that Warren Buffett has achieved with Berkshire…

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Here are 4 of the best FTSE 100 defensive sectors to watch!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is on the lookout for defensive options for his holdings in uncertain times. He details four FTSE 100…

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9.6% yield! How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer lays out an actionable basket of UK shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that…

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Warren Buffett is buying stocks. Should I?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been buying shares in a big way. Does that mean that there are opportunities for our writer…

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Why the Telecom Plus share price could keep rising

| Roland Head

The Telecom Plus share price has delivered big gains over the last year. Roland Head explains why he thinks there’s…

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This penny stock has slumped 70% since its IPO last year! Is it an opportunity or value trap?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a penny stock that has seen its shares fall since its initial public offering last June, and…

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My £35 a month passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams for little more than a pound a day. Here is…

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2 UK shares to benefit from the burgeoning second-hand car market!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two UK shares he likes that are primed to benefit from the rising prices in the second-hand…

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Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies — should I keep buying?

| Christopher Ruane

With Rolls-Royce shares now in penny stock territory, our writer sees an opportunity for his portfolio.

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is a bargain buy today

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has held up well in 2022, while other major market indices have dived. For me, now's a…

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With a P/E ratio of just 1.7, I’m buying more Polymetal shares! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares have stabilised following its collapse in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So, was I right to…

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This cheap FTSE 100 share pays dividends of 7% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This cheap FTSE 100 share is down a third from its September 2021 peak. But business is booming for the…

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Could Lloyds shares be set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have had a rocky week after the bank warned of an uncertain economic outlook in the UK. So,…

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The Glencore share price is up 50%. I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The Glencore share price has fallen in the past month but it's still higher after a very strong 12 months.…

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At 67p, are ITV shares about to take off?

| Roland Head

ITV shares have been among the biggest fallers in the FTSE 100 over the last year. Roland Head explains why…

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5 dividend stocks paying 10% a year on average!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form a core part of my portfolio and these five shares are offering huge yields. But are they…

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Here’s why I’m not afraid of a stock market crash

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite repeated price falls in 2022, a stock market crash has yet to arrive. And even if we do enter…

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The NIO share price has plummeted 60%! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Charlie Keough

After its meteoric rise in recent times, the NIO share price is down 60% year-to-date. Here, Charlie Keough looks at…

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Fundsmith is down more than 10% this year. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After years of strong returns, Fundsmith Equity isn't performing very well in 2022. Edward Sheldon explains what he's going to…

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Should I buy Argo Blockchain shares right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Argo Blockchain shares have fallen out of favour with investors and the share price has slumped. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Falling FTSE 100 stocks: 1 to buy, 1 to avoid

| Stephen Wright

With share prices falling, our writer is seizing his opportunity with a top-quality FTSE 100 stock. But he's steering clear…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois is one of the hottest shares on the London Stock Exchange right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he…

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Why investing in shares as the market falls could make me richer!

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why investing in shares when prices are dipping could boost his investment profits in the future.

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2 FTSE 100 penny stocks I’d buy as the market falls

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the recent fall in the FTSE 100, and notes two penny stocks that appeal…

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Should I buy S4 Capital shares now that results have been published?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has taken a hit on the back of delays to its full-year 2021 results. Now that…

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Top British income stocks for May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in May, which included consumer-goods companies and…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy in a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Share prices have been coming down recently amid fears of stagflation and political uncertainty. Amid the declines, our writer’s buying…

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