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1 FTSE AIM stock that could thrive under the new Labour government

| Stephen Wright

Labour has promised an average of 500,000 new houses a year. Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE brick manufacturer could be…

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2 picks I’d love to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is focused on quality investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. That means great business, but only when…

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I’d buy this UK big-cap stock in July without hesitation

| Kevin Godbold

I think this UK stock is one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100 and it looks like a…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d invest in the stock market to aim for a 9% annual return

| Stephen Wright

Cash ISAs are reaching record levels ahead of the general election. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market could be…

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Here’s my prediction for the best FTSE 100 stocks for H2

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details keys events that he's watching out for in the coming six months and explains which FTSE 100…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares before the general election

| Stephen Wright

Is this a good time to buy UK shares? Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities for investors looking to buy…

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Be prepared for a FTSE 100 correction, says the Bank of England

| Dr. James Fox

The Bank of England recently suggested that a stock market correction had become more likely. Our writer takes a closer…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in July for growth and passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks falling prices present opportunities to buy FTSE 100 shares. Three in particular stand out to him in…

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£10k to invest? Here are 3 areas of the stock market I like for the second half of 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that these three areas of the stock market could generate attractive returns in the second half of…

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2 cheap shares I’ve spotted in my July bargain hunt

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith thinks he's spotted a couple of cheap shares based on recent share price falls and the subsequent valuation…

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If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a FTSE 250 index tracker fund helps investors grow their wealth on autopilot. But how much money have…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rallies?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is up by more than 12% since January 2024 as inflation falls to 2%, but is Lloyds…

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The best FTSE 100 stocks of 2024… so far

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 is up 6.5% since the start of the year, but a look past the headlines reveals some…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d aim to invest it for a second income of £1k a year

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I’d aim to make an upfront investment to generate an annual second, unearned income from these shares.

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With a spare £380, I’d start investing like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how he’d start investing with a few hundred pounds if…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shines a light on two FTSE 250 trusts he feels have the potential to provide him with very…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now the general election is almost behind us?

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market hates uncertainty, so we may see a surge for FTSE 100 shares late next week once the…

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

| Ben McPoland

The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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3 things that could dash the Nvidia share price rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith doesn't dispute the strong recovery in the Nvidia share price recently, but flags up several points that investors…

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Huge gains and 9% yields: why now’s an amazing time to be a stock market investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market’s generating fantastic returns in 2024. Whether you're looking for gains or income, it’s a great time to…

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With a 7% yield and 4.1 P/E, is this the best passive income stock on the FTSE 350?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. While our writer isn't buying this stock yet, he believes it's worth…

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£10,000 in savings? That could become a second income worth £6,946

| Dr. James Fox

This Fool's already thinking about a second income for later life. With £10,000 of savings, here's how he'd get things…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a stunning £38,023 a year passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investing regular sums in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant way of building up a…

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No savings at 25? I’d start by investing £3k in these 3 red-hot FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these three FTSE 100 stocks would be a great way to kickstart a portfolio of UK shares.…

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These FTSE stocks could surge with inflation back at 2%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several reasons why lower inflation is good for FTSE stocks, and provides examples of those he thinks…

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Here’s how I’d aim to get rich with Warren Buffett’s strategy, starting with just £500

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says Warren Buffett's strategy of long-term wealth building can make even the most humble of us richer over…

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Why I can’t afford to not invest in these FTSE 100 shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why certain FTSE 100 shares from sectors including banking and property have driven the index's gains recently.

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This UK stock has gained 42% since I bought it, but I think it’s still a bargain

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his reasons for thinking that a UK stock he owns has the potential to keep rallying for…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to grow that into £1m and generate passive income

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says turning £20k into £1m is really possible with patience and strategy. Here's how he's planning his passive…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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If I’d put £15k into this FTSE 250 stock in 2008, I’d have over £1.26m today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This multi-billion-pound business has created plenty of millionaires over the last 16 years, but can it repeat this performance?

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If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a FTSE 100 index fund is a terrific way to start building wealth passively with minimum effort. But…

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I’d start investing by buying shares with these 3 characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing if he was beginning from scratch, using a trio of key principles…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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I’d start investing £1,000 a month from July for £60,000 passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how to capitalise on tax-free investment allowances in order to earn a life-changing passive income.

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Starting from scratch at 40? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s golden rule could be the key that unlocks tremendous wealth for long-term investors, even when starting later in…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right game plan, a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA can be transformed into a six-figure nest egg in…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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