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Personal Finance

The S&P 500 has fallen 5% in 2022: is now a good time to invest in it?

| Karl Talbot

The S&P 500 has fallen by 5% so far in 2022. So, given its recent sluggish performance, is now a…

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2 LSE shares to buy and hold for long-term growth

| Andrew Woods

With a pandemic bounceback now in full swing, these two LSE shares are starting to show signs of recovery.

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Personal Finance

Six ISA fund ideas for investing in uncertain markets

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With the ISA deadline looming, are you struggling to find investment ideas? Here are six fund ideas for conservative, adventurous…

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Personal Finance

What were the top 10 ISA funds bought in March 2022?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Global funds attracted the attention of ISA investors last month. Fundsmith Equity topped the list, but who else made it…

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2 beaten-up UK shares that could rebound explosively

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many UK stocks have been hammered this year. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares that could rebound sharply.

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3 top stocks to buy now for dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines three of the top stocks he’d like to buy now for income potential. He’s been looking at…

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Investing Articles

10 British shares I’d buy for a last-minute Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Harvey Jones

Time is running out to use this year's £20k ISA allowance. Here are my favourite British shares right now.

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Personal Finance

ISA deadline: are you making these investing mistakes?

| Karl Talbot

Ahead of ISA deadline day, a leading investing platform has highlighted five investing mistakes to avoid. So, are you making…

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Why the Unilever share price may be a ‘no-brainer’ buy at current levels

| Andrew Woods

With consistent long-term financial results, could the Unilever share price rise even further?

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Here’s why I think BT shares are a glaring buy

| Dylan Hood

BT shares have been creeping up over the past few months. I take a closer look at why I think…

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I’d buy these 2 top blue-chip shares in April for long-term dividend growth

| Harvey Jones

Often a low dividend yield suggests a strong company with healthy growth prospects. That applies to both these top FTSE…

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3 metaverse stocks to buy today (that aren’t Meta Platforms)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The metaverse could be the next big thing in technology. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he'd buy for exposure…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in my first Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a step back and outlines how he would invest £1,000 if he was opening a Stocks and…

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I’d buy this top FTSE 100 dividend stock for long-term income and growth

| Harvey Jones

This well-run retailer looks like a great source of dividends to me, with a strong share buy-back programme as well.

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2 British shares I’m buying this month!

| Andrew Woods

With improving results and solid foundations, could these two British shares be good purchases this month?

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1 dividend stock I’d buy for under £1

| Paul Summers

Not all penny shares involve taking big risks. Paul Summers reveals a dividend stock he'd be comfortable snapping up now.

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Argo Blockchain shares are down. Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Argo Blockchain shares have fallen 7% in the past five days and over 21% year to date. So is now…

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Should I buy new FTSE 100 stock Airtel Africa for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Telecommunications company Airtel Africa was recently added to the FTSE 100 index. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Tesla shares break above $1,000! Where next?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Tesla shares have jumped over the past few weeks, but why he's concerned about further potential…

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2 top growth stocks to buy for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buying growth shares within an ISA can be a smart move, as all gains are tax-free. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights…

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Why Tesla shares might be about to push higher

| Stephen Wright

Where are Tesla shares going next? And what could move the share price higher? Stephen Wright sets out three reasons…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 dividends today

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 dividends can be a great source of passive income. Roland Head explains how he'd target reliable payouts from…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price could be at a turning point

| Roland Head

The Rolls-Royce share price has suffered since February. Roland Head explains why he's looking at the engine specialist as a…

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2 cheap ‘nearly’ penny stocks to buy in April

| Royston Wild

These two cheap UK shares trade just above penny stock territory. Here's why I think they could be considered brilliant…

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How I invest with a Warren Buffett mindset

| Christopher Ruane

These four elements of the Warren Buffett mindset inform how our writer makes his own investment decisions.

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3 passive income stocks with 8% yields I’d buy with £1k

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares boast 8% dividend yields. Roland Head explains why he thinks they're a safe choice for passive…

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3 cheap dividend stocks I’m getting ready to buy in April

| Stephen Wright

Three dividend stocks that I own in my portfolio are trading at cheap valuations right now. I’m looking at buying…

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Investing Articles

Are Aviva shares a passive income gem?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the above-average dividend yield from Aviva shares could help him to add income to his portfolio.

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3 cheap penny stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Roland Head

These unloved penny stocks could be ideal ISA buys, says Roland Head. He's hunting for cheap shares to buy before…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m buying in April

| Cliff D'Arcy

Here are three FTSE 100 shares I'm buying in April. Their dividend yields range from 8.3% to 9.3% a year…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price is up, down, flying around

| G A Chester

The Rolls-Royce share price has been extremely volatile of late. It's an unloved stock but arguably a fundamentally sound and…

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Nuclear energy stocks to watch, according to Freetrade

| Alan Oscroft

Wind and solar power are not the only alternatives to oil and gas. No, Freetrade has been looking at nuclear…

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How I’d invest my first £5,000 today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone looking to invest £5,000 for the first time currently has many options. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses where he'd invest…

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How I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares to earn passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

It could be a good time to boost my passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here’s what I’d do…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice and buying a beaten-down growth stock

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have fallen recently, as inflation rates have soared. I'm listening to Warren Buffett's advice though, and using this…

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Is Cineworld’s share price the best bargain for penny stock investors?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price trades at a massive discount to levels recorded a year ago. Is the market missing a trick…

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3 of the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap FTSE 100 stocks could help me make massive returns over the next decade. Here's why I'd…

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Despite a tough 2022 so far, I’ll keep buying shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The first quarter of 2022 was scary for investors as stock prices swung wildly. But here's why I'll keep on…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! How ESG investing can ‘sacrifice financial returns’

| Karl Talbot

New research suggests that ESG investing may not be as ethical as it seems. Here's a look at how ethical…

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Personal Finance

Credit card borrowing surges: here’s how to use 0% cards the right way

| Karl Talbot

With recent data highlighting soaring levels of credit card borrowing, Karl Talbot takes a look at how you can use…

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