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1 potential takeover target from the FTSE 250

| Stephen Wright

A large Dr. Martens shareholder has urged the FTSE 250 firm to consider a sale. Stephen Wright – a much…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in a freshly-minted Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains a strategy he'd employ in a new Stocks and Shares ISA, then highlights a quality FTSE starter…

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No savings in the bank? Here’s how I’d turn surplus salary into a second income

| Dr. James Fox

For many of us, a second income might feel like a dream. But it's really possible if we follow a…

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Is a FTSE 100 tracker fund a good investment for an ISA this year?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 tracker funds have delivered underwhelming returns over the last decade. Is there a better option for long-term investors?

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and maximise my returns

| Stephen Wright

Is it best to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA as soon as possible, or buy shares gradually throughout…

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At £4, is there still a margin of safety in the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thought the Rolls-Royce share price was an obvious bargain back in January. But with the stock up another…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s most outrageous investing secret

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett loves sharing his investing tips, but his ‘million dollar rule’ might be the most outrageous statement he’s made…

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesla shares at the start of 2024, here’s how much I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the fall in Tesla shares in recent months, but flags up why this might actually be…

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With no savings at 40, I’d use Warren Buffett’s number one rule to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

Our writer uses Warren Buffett's golden rule to disqualify one stock out of hand while naming a FTSE 100 share…

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Should I buy NatWest shares today or wait for a government sale?

| Stephen Wright

NatWest shares are up 22% since the start of the year. But with a sale by the government on the…

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Up more than 20% since January, I think these FTSE 100 shares have more to give

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce and Barclays are two of the best-performing FTSE 100 shares so far this year. Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the index hits 8,000 points and sentiment soars!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the UK’s premier index edges towards 8,000 points, our writer reckons these two FTSE 100 shares are no-brainer buys…

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2 beginner stocks to consider buying in April

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explores two quality stocks he thinks are great starting points for investors just beginning to consider buying today.

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The Lloyds share price breaks 50p! Here’s why 70p could be coming

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the push in the mass affluent sector and the cost saving drive as key factors that…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was investing £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today, he’d split the capital between funds and…

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Forget gold! I’d buy UK shares to try and become a millionaire

| John Fieldsend

Gold continues to rocket, but this Fool would still prefer to buy UK shares with an eventual goal of a…

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Britain might be the best country to earn a passive income

| John Fieldsend

Best country for passive income seekers? This Fool makes the case for the UK with its tax advantaged accounts and…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how I’d try and double it with FTSE 100 shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines the type of FTSE 100 shares he'd target for high levels of growth, along with a specific…

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Here’s one FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in April

| Ken Hall

Our writer is itching to buy one FTSE 250 stock that ticks all of his boxes this month.

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This FTSE 250 stock’s better value than it looks

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop shares trade at a P/E ratio of 24. But the company’s low capital requirements mean the stock's better…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. But how can I turn my savings into a portfolio that can deliver…

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Will the stock market crash in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks AI optimism and potential interest rate cuts put the stock market in a vulnerable position today. So…

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New to investing? I’d invest my first £1,000 in these FTSE shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

It can be intimidating investing for the very first time. Here’s how I’d spend my first £1K on FTSE stocks…

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My love-hate relationship with Lloyds shares

| James Beard

Despite my tumultuous relationship with the FTSE100 banking stock, Lloyds shares form an important part of my Stocks and Shares…

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The 1 stock I’m buying for my Lifetime ISA to try and beat the stock market in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the advantages of a Lifetime ISA are too good to pass up. And there’s one stock in…

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Does Warren Buffett think I’m an economic illiterate?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett, who admittedly knows a thing or two about investing, is a big fan of share buybacks. But I…

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The ISA deadline’s approaching fast. Here are 3 things to do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the 2023/24 ISA deadline less than a week away, Edward Sheldon's putting money into his accounts and looking for…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d try to turn that into £29,685 of passive income each year

| James Beard

It’s amazing how much passive income can be generated by taking a long-term approach to investing. This is what I’d…

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With £10,000 to invest in April, I’d buy 70 shares in this Warren Buffett stock

| Stephen Wright

According to Warren Buffett, Apple is a better business than any Berkshire Hathaway owns. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity with…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 has some strong businesses that could offer great long-term returns for investors who might…

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Don’t make these last-minute Stocks and Shares ISA mistakes!

| Alan Oscroft

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is almost upon us again. Hands up all those who haven't got round to…

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Here’s why I’d start buying shares with a spare £350 this Easter!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he would seize the moment if he wanted to start buying shares for the first time,…

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At 50p, are Lloyds shares still undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares are up 13% over the last month. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank’s returns on equity mean it…

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I’d invest my first £1,000 in these cheap UK shares today!

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights some cheap UK shares that he would consider buying if he had a grand to invest in…

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I was right about the Barclays share price! Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he still feels the Barclays share price is undervalued and flags up why updates on its…

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Where I’d start investing £8,000 in April 2024

| Ben McPoland

Writer Ben McPoland highlights two areas of the stock market that he would target if he were to start investing…

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Ahead of the ISA deadline, here are 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d consider

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down some FTSE 100 stocks in sectors ranging from property to retail that he thinks could offer…

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1 of the best UK shares to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

Higher gold prices and a falling share price have put this FTSE 250 stock on Stephen Wright's list of UK…

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The market is wrong about this FTSE 250 stock. I’m buying it in April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors should look past a 49% decline in earnings per share and consider investing in a FTSE…

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3 ideas to help investors aim for a million-pound Stocks & Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

The UK has a growing number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires, and this plan may be one of the…

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