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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 25%! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

With the Scottish Mortgage share price down 25% this year, Charlie Keough looks at whether now is the time to…

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Even crypto traders see the sense in Foolish investing!

| Alan Oscroft

Foolish investing is all about the long term, but crypto investors go for quick short-term profits, right? Here's why I…

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Is Lloyds’ share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

Right now, Lloyds' share price trades well inside bargain-basement territory. Does its P/E ratio below 10 times make it an…

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Should you invest your ISA in a model portfolio?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Which model ISA portfolios offer both high performance and low fees? Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell go under…

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Is it time to exit emerging markets investments?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Investors may well be sitting on losses from emerging markets funds. Is it worth keeping the faith for a sustained…

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Share trading? Three shares with turnaround potential

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Share trading has been difficult in 2022, but which companies have turnaround potential? Jo Groves takes a closer look at…

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Revealed! Why Gen Z may be the savviest generation when it comes to credit cards

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals that Gen Z may be the most astute when it comes to credit cards. But why? And…

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The 10 best-performing sectors for ISA investors

| Jo Groves (ACA)

The best-performing sectors over the past year invested in real assets such as infrastructure, but is this trend set to…

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Recession risk ‘on the rise’: is it time for investors to worry?

| Karl Talbot

A major global bank has suggested the risk of a recession in the UK is 'on the rise'. So, should…

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2 top growth stocks I’d invest £2k in now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains two top growth stocks that he has his eye on and thinks could offer him good returns,…

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1 in 4 cutting back on investments amid cost of living crisis

| Karl Talbot

New research shows one in four investors have cut back on their investing contributions to cope with the rising cost…

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3 of the best technology stocks to buy in April

| Daniel Moore

As technology shares are getting crushed, Daniel Moore explores whether there are any bargain stocks to buy going into the…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

CMC Markets’ dividend yield might have been its highlight in the past year, but there is a lot more to…

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2 passive income stocks to beat soaring inflation

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two stocks offering passive income via dividend payments can help my portfolio grow as inflation soars.

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High dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold until 2032

| Finlay Blair

Shares with high dividend yields provide important passive income. Finlay Blair discusses two exciting FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd hold…

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Could the Cineworld share price get back to 100p this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains both sides of the argument regarding where the Cineworld share price could go from here. He's come…

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Should I buy the dip in this stock market correction?

| John Choong

The US stock market has been in the red since the start of the year. So, here's why I'm looking…

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The CMC Markets share price just shot up 9%! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

On Friday, the CMC Markets share price jumped by 9% after the firm reported a strong fourth quarter.

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3 cheap picks for growing my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

These three stocks are all trading at a discount and could make great additions to my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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3 dividend shares to grow old with

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would consider tucking these dividend shares away in his portfolio today with a plan to hold them for…

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The Ferrexpo share price just gained 9%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Ferrexpo share price jumped in early trading on Friday morning. Are things looking up for this mining stock?

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2 British stock market winners to hold on to for the long run

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two UK stocks have done well for investors recently. However, Edward Sheldon believes they can climb much higher.

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The 10 most popular stocks among UK investors so far this year

| Sean LaPointe

As the new tax year kicks off, here's a look at some of the most popular stocks among UK investors…

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Should I buy Tesco shares for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco's share price is trending upwards and the stock pays a nice dividend. Does that make it a buy? Edward…

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Personal Finance

Calls for more credit card applicants to be given advertised interest rate

| Karl Talbot

Did you know that under current credit card APR rules, only 51% of applicants must be given the advertised rate?…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares rebound after trailing the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 index in recent years. Our writer examines whether a reversal might be due…

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My top FTSE 100 stock for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

For passive income, I'd buy this FTSE 100 stock and collect its dividends. It's my number-one choice right now.

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Here’s why I’d buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares today

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has been looking overheated to me. But after the 2022 correction, I think…

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How I’d invest like Warren Buffett using only the best FTSE 100 stocks

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers considers which top-tier UK stocks might qualify for a Warren Buffett-inspired portfolio.

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2 penny stocks I’d buy with my last £1,000!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for the best low-cost growth shares to buy. Here are two penny stocks with great momentum…

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Here’s 2 of the best FTSE 250 shares to buy in a new ISA today

| Harshil Patel

FTSE 250 shares can offer a lucrative combination of growth and stability. Harshil Patel considers two prospects he'd add to…

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Is the Lloyds share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With profits surging, lending on the rise, and dividends flowing, Zaven Boyrazian explores whether the Lloyds share price is undervalued.

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Personal Finance

Balance transfer deals improve: here’s what you should do if given a low credit limit

| Karl Talbot

Balance transfer credit card deals are improving thanks to longer 0% lengths and lower fees. But what should you do…

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3 of the best shares to buy now in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Looking to invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA, Zaven Boyrazian picks his three best shares to buy now…

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As the Boohoo share price remains cheap, I’d invest £3k

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Boohoo share price is down 75% in a year, but Zaven Boyrazian takes a contrarian stance, arguing now could…

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Now is the perfect time to open a cash ISA! Here’s why

| Ruby Layram

The new tax year has arrived! Here's why now is the perfect time to open a cash ISA and start…

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Elon Musk has been buying Twitter shares: here’s why it matters

| Karl Talbot

Elon Musk has bought so many shares in Twitter he's now the platform's biggest shareholder. Here's why Musk's colossal Twitter…

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3 renewable energy shares on my radar

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is thinking of buying renewable energy shares for his portfolio. Here he looks at three such UK stocks.

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7 share tips I wish I’d known 10 years ago

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the share tips that he wished he knew many years ago, to help him make…

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2 FTSE renewable energy stocks with good dividends I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

These renewable energy stocks don't just pay high dividends, but could be well placed for the future that sees greater…

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