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The FTSE 100 is down 24% in three months but this stock is up 11%! Should I buy it?

| Jon Smith

The Fresnillo share price had moved higher despite the FTSE 100 index falling lower! Jonathan Smith looks at what has…

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The 2 defensive FTSE 100 shares I’m buying to protect my ISA wealth

| Tom Rodgers

The coronavirus market crash is a unique chance to snap up defensive FTSE 100 shares at bargain prices. These two…

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Lloyds vs HSBC! How £1K invested in FTSE bank shares fared in 5 years

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

For investors in Lloyds and HSBC shares, it has been stressful to ride out the recent market collapse. But 2021…

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With the BP share price this low, should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

I don’t think investing in cyclical stocks is a precise science, but BP looks like it’s trading at the bottom…

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Forget Premium Bonds. I think these shares could make you richer

| Andy Ross

With markets well down since the start of 2020, I think there are some bargain shares to be picked up.

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Could the Barclays share price really have further to fall?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s the shocking truth, as I see it, about how low the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price could go in…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares still paying out that I’m buying

| Tom Rodgers

FTSE 100 dividend shares that buck the trend of slashing payouts will make you the most money in a bear…

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3 bargain FTSE 100 shares I’d snap up to retire early

| Roland Head

If you want to retire early, owning these market-beating FTSE 100 shares should make it much easier, says Roland Head.

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks for the long term

| G A Chester

After the market crash, stocks could remain volatile in the short term. But there are bargains around for long-term investors,…

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Coronavirus: it’s time to wield investors’ secret weapon

| Malcolm Wheatley

Predicting individual companies’ post-coronavirus futures is difficult.

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Making a passive income isn’t hard. Here are the 3 things you need to do

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could enjoy a growing passive income in the long run.

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FTSE 100 index: why I’d start investing £250 a month now to retire early

| T Sligo

Is the FTSE 100 index too much of a risk to invest in, or is now a good time to…

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I think these are the best UK shares to buy in the stock market crash

| Matthew Dumigan

Are these two FTSE 100 companies among the best UK stocks to buy in the stock market crash? Well, I'd…

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I’d still buy stocks in a recession!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The likelihood of a recession in 2020 is increasing by the day. Does this mean it's a risky time to…

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£5k to spend on your ISA? 3 stocks I’d buy as the coronavirus lockdown continues

| Royston Wild

Looking for top ISA buys but afraid to take the plunge? Royston Wild talks about three safe havens that he'd…

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This FTSE 100 giant isn’t the only growth stock I’ve started buying

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reveals two top growth stocks he's been buying in April.

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Stock market crash: how I’d find bargain FTSE 100 shares to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Here’s what I’d look out for when searching for the best value opportunities in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) after the…

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FTSE 100 crash: 3 reasons why I’d buy dividend stocks in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers dividend investing potential after its recent market crash, and its relative appeal could…

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I’d use the market crash to load up on FTSE 100 giant HSBC’s shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

HSBC shares look cheap after recent declines, which could mean now is the perfect time for long-term investors to buy…

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Here’s how I’m looking for cheap shares in the stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines his strategy for finding cheap shares and long-term winners in the current stock market crash.

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I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares today for a passive income

| Roland Head

The stock market crash has left the FTSE 100 with a dividend yield of 5.5%, according to official data.

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Should I invest in the FTSE 100?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I reckon investing in an FTSE 100 tracker fund right now could be one of the smartest financial…

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Forget gold and buy-to-let: here’s how I’d invest £10k in this FTSE 100 market crash

| Peter Stephens

The prospects for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could be more positive than gold or buy-to-let properties, in my opinion.

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With the Lloyds share price this low, should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s a lot to like about Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) shares right now, and this is what I’m doing…

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ISA investors! Should you buy this safe-haven stock before next week

| Royston Wild

Looking for safe havens as financial markets shake? Royston Wild looks at one particular share that could end up costing…

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Shell and BP shares: time to buy?

| Roland Head

When the BP share price has fallen below 400p in recent years, it's always rebounded strongly. Roland Head thinks its…

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Why the FTSE 100 crash could make 2020 the best ISA year ever

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 crash is turning investors way from buying UK shares. I say don't make the same mistake, but…

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I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks to get rich and retire early

| Rupert Hargreaves

Many FTSE 100 dividend stocks are now on offer, says this Fool, and there are some that really stand out…

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Has the stock market crash made the easyJet share price a bargain?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The easyJet share price looks cheap after recent declines, but investors should approach the stock with caution says Rupert Hargreaves.

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Here’s a FTSE 100 share I’d buy in the stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy this FTSE 100 share if he had to buy just one blue-chip stock in…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. Here’s how I’d invest in 2020 to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

The stock market could offer superior return potential than gold and Bitcoin.

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Forget short-term pain! I’d buy these ISA stars for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

Searching for oversold shares to stick in your ISA? Royston Wild discusses two fallers in which he'd happily invest some…

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I’d buy these dividend-paying FTSE 100 bargains in an ISA today

| Harvey Jones

I reckon these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks are real bargains and you should consider buying them using your ISA…

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Every FTSE 100 crash offers bargain shares. I’d buy cheap dividend stocks to retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could deliver high total returns after its crash.

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I think BP shares look like a FTSE 100 bargain after recent falls

| Rupert Hargreaves

BP shares offer a wide margin of safety after recent declines says Rupert Hargreaves. He's looking to buy the stock…

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Forget Cash ISAs and Premium Bonds: I’d buy the FTSE 100 for a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why FTSE 100 stocks should yield a higher, growing income stream than Cash ISAs and Premium Bonds…

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How much can I invest in an ISA and is a Stocks & Shares ISA the best choice?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in an ISA, whether it be a Stocks and Shares or a Cash version, offers a tax-free way to…

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Is this FTSE 100 share a ‘best buy’ as the coronavirus crisis rolls on?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share is exceptionally cheap on paper. But it's also packed with near-term risk. Is it worth buying…

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With the BT share price this low, should I buy? 

| Kevin Godbold

Although the BT (LSE: BT.A) share price has been falling, I’m cautious about the company’s turnaround potential. But I’d snap…

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These FTSE 100 shares are down over 50%. Are they now buys?

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at two FTSE 100 share prices that have been hit hard by the coronavirus fallout and whether…

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