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How I’m investing the Warren Buffett way to build long-term wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett has achieved average annual returns of 20% since 1965. How can I adopt his investing approach to grow…

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Down over 80%, I think this growth stock is a screaming buy!

| Stuart Blair

Over the past year, this growth stock has plunged over 80%. But it's still seeing growth, and Stuart Blair thinks…

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No savings at 30? Here are 5 things I’d do now to get rich and retire early

| Harvey Jones

Here's how I'd play catch up for failing to invest in my 30s, in a bid to get rich and…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fall to 50p?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price dropped to sub-40p levels during the pandemic.

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5 best stocks to buy to start investing in May

| G A Chester

With rising inflation eating away at the 'real' value of lower risk assets, I'm looking at the best stocks to…

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How I would start investing in dividend shares with £400

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could start investing in dividend shares with £400. Here he explains the approach he would take.

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2 cheap shares to buy in May

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses a pair of cheap shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming month -- and why…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in May

| Harshil Patel

Costs and prices are rising. And with a possible recession looming in the UK, our writer considers the best FTSE…

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Top British stocks for May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stock picks for May, including shares in the defence, energy…

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4 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in May for dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

For me, the best form of passive income is generous FTSE 100 dividends. Here are four cheap shares that I'd…

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2 blue-chip shares to buy in May!

| Jabran Khan

What are blue-chip shares? Jabran Khan explains and details two FTSE 100 stocks he’s currently considering adding to his holdings…

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Why the Amazon share price is falling today

| Stephen Wright

A reported net loss and disappointing revenue guidance are weighing on the Amazon share price today. Should our writer be…

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Are Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) shares set to slump or skyrocket?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have plunged by over 42% since peaking in November 2021. After such steep price falls, will SMT…

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Here’s 1 of the best UK shares to buy and hold

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares to buy for his holdings. He delves deeper into…

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Five hot investment ideas I’d explore in May

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is hoping these five thematic investment ideas could prove helpful when managing his portfolio in May and beyond.

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I’m using Warren Buffett’s wisdom to retire early

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett is unlikely to ever truly 'retire'. But tapping into his strategy could help make this Fool's dream a…

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2 ‘nearly’ penny stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Recent volatility in UK share markets isn't dampening my appetite for investing right now! Here are two top 'nearly' penny…

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Should I avoid Tesla shares after the Musk sale?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla shares rose in pre-market trading despite chief executive Elon Musk selling almost $4bn of his own holding in the…

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Is the crash in tech stocks just beginning?

| Cliff D'Arcy

US tech stocks have taken a beating since the Nasdaq peaked in November 2021. Will this crash continue, or is…

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Should I buy Polymetal shares after its positive trading update?

| Dr. James Fox

After issuing an encouraging trading update this week, are Polymetal shares now looking like a good addition to my portfolio?

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Down 39%, is the ITM Power share price a renewable energy bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price has lost nearly two fifths of its value in a year. Should our writer now…

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£7,000 to invest? 2 cheap UK shares to buy in May!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best cheap UK shares to buy in May. Here are two on my watchlist.

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Why Lloyds shares could soar in value

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are more than just a good passive income source. This blue-chip stock could soar in the coming years.

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The AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) share price is soaring. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) share price has stormed ahead of GlaxoSmithKline in 2022. Do Q1 results justify that outperformance?

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3 ways to grow my Stocks and Shares ISA dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost the passive income generated by his Stocks and Shares ISA. This is how.

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Is now the time to follow Warren Buffett into Apple stock?

| Stephen Wright

After a strong set of earnings and a small decline in the share price, our writer looks at whether now…

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3 reasons the M&G (LON:MNG) share price makes me want to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The M&G (LON:MNG) share price has barely moved overall since it split from Prudential and entered the market in 2019.…

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An unloved FTSE 100 stock I think could soar in 2022!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 retailer has slumped in value over the past 12 months. Is now the time to buy as…

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With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, should I seize the moment?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is now trading in pennies not pounds. Our writer considers what that means for his next…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares I’ll be watching in May

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three UK shares trading at low valuations. All report next month.

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage (SMT) stock could soar in value

| Paul Summers

Scottish Mortgage stock is struggling for positive momentum. This Fool thinks it's only a matter of time.

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My £5-a-day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

With £5 a day to spare and a desire to make money without working for it, our writer would use…

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Top dividend stocks to weather market volatility

| Peter McMullan

Dividend stocks provide income and reduce portfolio volatility when markets become turbulent, hence why I’m looking at these stocks for…

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Is the HSBC share price dip a good time to buy?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has started recovering. What happens next?

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3 top penny stocks I’m buying in May!

| Andrew Woods

Investing in penny stocks can be a great way to build wealth over the long term. As such, I've found…

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2 dividend shares with juicy 8%+ yields to buy in May

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With inflation mounting in the UK, Suraj Radhakrishnan looks at high-yield dividend shares that also offer growth potential for his…

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PayPal earnings matches Q1 estimates. What now?

| John Choong

PayPal just reported earnings for Q1, matching estimates of analysts across the board. With a mixed bag of figures, what's…

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How I’m trying to double my money using a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can take advantage of long-term themes and the tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares…

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Does the Prudential share price make it a top blue-chip buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price has slumped so far in 2022. But I see potentially attractive prospects in the company's new…

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Warren Buffett owns these five shares. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the portfolio of famous share picker Warren Buffett and considers a handful of the shares in…

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