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A cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy and hold for the long term? Count me in!

| Andrew Woods

As capacity ramps up again, can this FTSE 250 cruise operator soon return to profit?

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The Twitter share price soars 30% as Elon Musk joins the board! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

The Twitter share price soared this week following news that the Tesla CEO has acquired 73.5m shares in the social…

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Warren Buffett loves investing in banks. Could Lloyds Banking Group shares fit in his portfolio?

| Renato Neves

The banking sector could be one of the top winners of 2022, and Lloyds Banking Group shares would be no…

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The Aston Martin share price slumped 4% today! Is it a buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aston Martin share price has fallen by 4%, compounding losses over the course of the year. But should I…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy with £5,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing so many great dividend shares out there, I'm spoiled for choice. Here's how I'd go about investing £5,000…

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Why the cheap BT share price could soon take off

| Andrew Woods

Amid swirling takeover rumours and joint ventures, inflationary-linked revenue and a low P/E ratio may cause a surge in the…

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2 major risks to Lloyds’ share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors continue to pile into Lloyds Bank shares. Edward Sheldon, however, sees major risks ahead for the FTSE 100…

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2 penny stocks (including a 5.2% dividend yield) to buy after recent falls!

| Royston Wild

Could this UK dividend stock be one of the best penny stocks to buy today? Here's why I'd buy it…

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Revealed! These are the ETFs investors have been buying in 2022

| Karl Talbot

New data reveals the exchange-traded funds that have been favoured by investors so far in 2022. So, which ETFs have…

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3 high-yield dividend stocks to buy in April

| Dr. James Fox

Here are three high-yield dividend stocks that I think could help me negate the impact of inflation if I buy…

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Should I buy the top 10 ‘ISA millionaire’ stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at the stocks held by Hargreaves Lansdown's ISA millionaires. Are they worth buying for his…

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Top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon FTSE 100 dividend shares with defensive underlying businesses such as these can make some of the best enduring…

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Does a 7% yield make Aviva shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Roland Head

The Aviva share price offers a prospective dividend yield of 7.1%. But there's a small catch, as Roland Head explains.

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a new ISA today

| Harshil Patel

With a new ISA season starting, I’m looking for the best stocks to buy right now. I’m taking a defensive…

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Low-income households warned against more credit card borrowing: 3 tips to avoid drowning in debt

| Victor Garrett

Increased credit card borrowing could lead to financial problems for low-income households. Here are three tips to help you avoid…

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3 cheap stocks to buy with £1k in this market recovery

| Roland Head

The market rebound has left some good, cheap stocks behind, says Roland Head. He reveals three companies on his buy…

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Is gold the answer to soaring inflation?

| Karl Talbot

Gold is up almost 10% since the turn of the year – far above the UK's rate of inflation. Karl…

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Aviva isn’t the only cheap FTSE 100 share I’d buy for passive income

| Paul Summers

A 7% average yield from these three FTSE 100 stocks is more than enough passive income for this Fool.

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3 great FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy with the new ISA allowance

| Paul Summers

There's no shortage of quality growth stocks to buy in this new ISA year. Paul Summers picks out three FTSE…

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2 exceptional FTSE 100 shares to buy for an ISA this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking for high-quality FTSE 100 shares to buy for his ISA. Here's a look at two…

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The Polymetal share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Polymetal share price has doubled in one month! Can this momentum continue, or will it all come crashing down?…

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The I3E share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The I3E share price has almost doubled since the start of 2022, but is this just the beginning of its…

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Is the FTSE 100 likely to end the year lower?

| Karl Talbot

The FTSE 100 has risen less than 1% since the year began. So, how likely is it that the UK's…

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What’s going on with the S4 Capital share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The S4 Capital share price crashed at the end of March as investor speculation took over. But is this actually…

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Over a third of investors hold uninvested cash in their stocks & shares ISA

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With concerns over market volatility, which investors are holding cash in stocks and shares ISAs? And how can they protect…

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Should I buy these dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks today?

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks around. I'm wondering if I should add these…

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My top UK shares for April 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns, I'm shopping for top UK shares such as these three.

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Trading for pennies, is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce share price making it a penny stock, our writer explains why he has added it to his…

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Are Warren Buffett shares right for my ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been thinking about adding some Warren Buffett shares to his ISA. But he won't blindly copy the…

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2 UK shares in booming industries to buy right now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two exciting, future-focused UK shares I'd buy right now that could become industry giants over the next decade.

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Are housebuilders some of the best UK shares to buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

For me, housebuilders look like some of the best UK share to buy now, offering attractive dividend payments and upside…

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The Rolls-Royce share price spiked in March. Is it set to climb further?

| Alan Oscroft

As pandemic restrictions fade, the aviation industry could finally be set for a recovery. Here's why I think the Rolls-Royce…

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ISA deadline! 2 penny stocks I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for some late share buys before tonight's Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here are two top penny stocks…

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2 beaten-up penny stocks that could soar this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers two penny stocks that have seen large share price declines in recent years and that he thinks…

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Here are 2 shares to buy and hold for my ISA portfolio

| Dr. James Fox

I've chosen these two shares to buy and hold for my ISA portfolio as I'm confident about their long-term growth…

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As travel chaos ensues, can the easyJet share price still recover?

| Andrew Woods

Passengers have been hit with cancellations this week, but is the easyJet share price still on a flight path to…

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2 ESG stock IPOs to watch out for in 2022!

| Royston Wild

Demand for ESG stocks is tipped to boom as sustainable investing takes off. Here are two ESG companies whose IPOs…

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The Darktrace share price just fell 7%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Darktrace share price slid 7% on Tuesday morning. Should I be considering the cybersecurity firm for my portfolio?

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My top 3 picks for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| John Choong

With the new tax year right around the corner, here are three stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares…

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Why I’m not giving up on my Cineworld shares just yet

| Andrew Woods

Cineworld shares have been fairly flat recently, but are underlying problems really as bad as they seem?

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