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7 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Just released: April’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

| The Motley Fool Staff

There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA in Tesco shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wondering whether to take the plunge and buy Tesco shares, which offer solid growth prospects and a…

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1 big-cap stock I’d consider buying with the FTSE 100 around 8,000

| Kevin Godbold

With several contenders it’s been a tough choice. But here are my top FTSE 100 stock picks, despite the buoyant…

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How much passive income could I earn if I buy Tesco shares today?

| Alan Oscroft

Buying Tesco shares has rewarded investors with solid dividends for decades, and the foreacast shows more years of growth ahead.

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How do I build a million pound Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan, a decent investment strategy, and a long-term mindset, a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA is…

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7 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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If I invest £15,000 in National Grid shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

National Grid has long been one of the FTSE 100's most reliable dividend stocks, dishing out passive income year after…

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How much passive income could I earn from 359 Diageo shares?

| Stephen Wright

After a year of share price declines, Stephen Wright looks at whether a FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat could be a…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price surge be back on again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price peaked in early 2024, and then started to fall back... and then picked up again. Here's…

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Up 40% in a month! But have I left it too late to buy this top FTSE 100 performer?

| Harvey Jones

This dividend growth stock has smashed the FTSE 100 over the last month. Yet Harvey Jones is approaching it with…

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My two favourite FTSE passive income stocks have plunged in 2024. Time to buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones went big on these two FTSE 100 dividend stocks last year, hoping to generate bags of passive income.…

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3 things that could push the Lloyds share price towards £1

| Alan Oscroft

Is it too early to think about the Lloyds share price getting up close to £1? Almost certainly. But I'm…

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Up over 130% in 5 years! I reckon this FTSE 250 investment could keep on growing in price

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko thinks this FTSE 250 company could offer great future growth at a valuation that's less risky than other…

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Top 10 stocks and funds that ISA investors have been buying

| Ben McPoland

Here are the investments that early bird ISA investors have been adding to their portfolios recently, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.

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I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building a £1,900 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a specific long-term goal for generating passive income, this writer explains how he thinks he can learn from billionaire…

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A £1k investment in this FTSE 250 stock 10 years ago would be worth £17,242 today

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop shares have been a spectacularly good investment over the last 10 years. And Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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10%+ yield! I’m eyeing this share for my SIPP in May

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why an investment trust with a double-digit annual dividend yield is on his SIPP shopping list for…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £2 or £6 first?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared in recent years. Can it continue to gain altitude or could it hit unexpected…

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How much should I put in stocks to give up work and live off passive income?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how much I’d invest and which stocks I’d target for a portfolio focused on passive income for an earlier…

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Does a dividend really make Alphabet stock more attractive?

| Christopher Ruane

Google parent Alphabet announced this week it plans to pay its first ever dividend. Our writer gives his take on…

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Could starting a Stocks & Shares ISA be my single best financial move ever?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks setting up a seemingly mundane Stocks and Shares ISA could turn out to be…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to target £9,800 in passive income annually

| Christopher Ruane

Putting a couple of hundred of pounds each month into the stock market could generate an annual passive income close…

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How much passive income could I make if I buy BT shares today?

| Alan Oscroft

BT Group shares offer a very tempting dividend right now, way above the FTSE 100 average. But it's far from…

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If I put £10,000 in Tesco shares today, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether he would add Tesco shares to his portfolio right now for dividends and potential share price…

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What grows at 12% and outperforms the FTSE 100?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s been looking at a FTSE 100 stock that’s consistently beaten the index and thinks has the potential to…

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53% of British adults could be making a huge ISA mistake

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of Britons today are missing out on the opportunity to build tax–free wealth because they don’t have an…

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With growth in earnings and a yield near 5%, is this FTSE 250 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite cyclical risks, earnings are improving, and this FTSE 250 company’s strategy looks set to drive further progress.

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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With a 10%+ dividend yield, is this overlooked gem the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Many a FTSE 100 stock offers a good yield now, although that could change as the index rises. This one…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d use it to aim for an annual £1k second income

| Alan Oscroft

Want a second income without having to take on a second job? With a bit of money up front, and…

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Up over 100% in price in 10 years! Big Yellow also offers passive income from dividends

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver loves the look of Big Yellow to generate a healthy passive income from its generous dividends. He thinks storage…

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If I put £750 into a SIPP every month, could I retire a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a high-quality FTSE 100 stock that could contribute towards building him a large SIPP portfolio in future.

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Is Avon Protection the best stock to buy in the FTSE All-Share index right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a stock I’m holding for recovery and growth from the FTSE All-Share index. Can it be crowned as the…

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Down 8.5% this month, is the Aviva share price too attractive to ignore?

| Jesse Williamson

It’s time to look into Aviva and the insurance sector while the share price is pulling back from year-to-date highs.

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Here’s where I see Vodafone’s share price ending 2024

| Ken Hall

Valued at just twice its earnings, is the Vodafone share price a bargain or value trap? Our writer explores where…

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The Darktrace share price jumped 20% today. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

After the Darktrace share price leapt by a fifth in early trading, our writer explains why -- and what it…

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850 shares in this dividend giant could make me £1.1k in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up one dividend stock for passive income that has outperformed its sector over the course of the…

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Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’?

| John Fieldsend

Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I…

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The Microsoft share price surges after results. Is this the best AI stock to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the jump in the Microsoft share price after the latest results showed strong demand for AI…

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A dividend announcement sends the Alphabet share price soaring. Here’s what investors need to know

| Stephen Wright

As the Alphabet share price surges on the announcement of a dividend, Stephen Wright outlines what investors should really be…

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Turning a £20k ISA into an annual second income of £30k? It’s possible!

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool UK writer is exploring how to harness the power of dividend shares and compound returns to build a…

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Can I turn £10k into a £1k passive income stream with UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

Everyone talks about the magical 10% mark when it comes to passive income investing, but how realistic is it to…

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