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The FTSE 250 fell 10.5% in Q1: is now a good time to invest in the share index?

| Karl Talbot

The first quarter of 2022 was particularly unkind to the FTSE 250, with its value plummeting by 10.5%. So, is…

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American Express suffers ‘technical issues’: should you carry more than one credit card?

| Karl Talbot

Some American Express credit card users have been unable to make payments following 'technical issues'. So, is this a reason…

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My top UK shares to buy and hold in the healthcare sector

| Dr. James Fox

Many medical and healthcare stocks are yet to fully recover from the pandemic. Here are my top UK shares to…

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The best penny stocks to buy before 5 April’s ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the greatest penny stocks to buy before next week's Stocks & Shares ISA deadline.…

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Is the Astra Space share price a bargain?

| John Choong

The Astra Space share price has plummeted 40% since the start of the year. As the firm released guidance for…

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2 cheap picks for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

With this year's deadline fast approaching, I've been looking for stocks with upside potential for my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Does a stock market recovery make it too late to buy the dip?

| Andrew Woods

With a stock market recovery seemingly in progress, I look at two stocks to see if there is still time…

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How I’d invest my first £20,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Maximising a Stocks and Shares ISA ahead of the looming deadline is on my mind, but where should I then…

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Should I buy these 2 FTSE 250 stocks with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

These two FTSE 250 firms have strong historical results, so do they both have places in my long-term portfolio?

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Here’s how Warren Buffett has found UK shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at real-life lessons on finding UK shares to buy from investor Warren Buffett.

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Personal Finance

5 investing basics that you should teach your teens ASAP

| Atanas Nikolaev

Investing is a key principle, but we hardly discuss it with our children. Here are five investing basics worth teaching…

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Why the Tesco share price may be heading higher

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical earnings and a recent sales increase, will the Tesco share price soon rise?

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Here’s why I’m invested in renewable energy stocks

| Paul Summers

Recent news has made Paul Summers even more sure that he needs to hold renewable energy stocks in his portfolio.

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4 reasons why I kept investing in index funds while markets were falling

| Atanas Nikolaev

A look at the four reasons why I kept investing in index funds during the last few months of market…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a new Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Got £20,000 burning a hole in your back pocket that you could invest in a new 2022-23 ISA? Here's what…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares could rally to 150p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why there's potential for Rolls-Royce shares to hit 150p in the future, but does note some risks…

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3 top dividend shares for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When dividend shares are placed in an ISA, all income is tax-free. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses three UK dividend stocks…

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2 ridiculously cheap passive income stocks to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Several leading passive income stocks are now trading at exceptionally low P/E ratios with high dividend yields. Is now the…

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3 strong dividend growth shares I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he reckons these three companies could add more dividend growth prospects to his portfolio.

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2 UK growth stocks to buy before the market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK growth stocks have been hit hard in recent months, but now could be the perfect time to start buying.…

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Should I buy Aviva shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva looks set to pay out some huge dividends in the years ahead. But there are risks to the investment…

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I think high oil prices and stock buybacks could send the BP share price soaring

| Stephen Wright

Oil prices are over $100 per barrel. and BP is using excess cash to repurchase shares. Stephen Wright thinks this…

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3 uranium stocks to buy in April for ‘nuclear’ growth

| Roland Head

The uranium price is rising as investors bet on nuclear power. These related stocks could be big winners, argues Roland…

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This dividend stock is a must-have in my portfolio

| Renato Neves

Rio Tinto currently yields over 10%; here’s why I’m a happy shareholder and believe this dividend stock won’t cut that…

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Discovery’s share price has fallen over 65% and is now ripe for picking

| Peter McMullan

With Discovery's share price down significantly, and the streaming space heating up, the company's merger looks like an exciting opportunity.

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5 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy in April

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at some cheap UK shares with high dividend yields he's looking for his portfolio ahead of the…

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Why I buy and hold in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of trading frequently, our writer takes a buy-and-hold approach to investing as it can save him money and focus…

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Personal Finance

Is it time for AGMs to become more accessible?

| Karl Talbot

An investment charity has called for AGMs to become more inclusive in order to widen the number of participants. So,…

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Impact investing: investors prioritise social factors over environmental ones

| Sean LaPointe

Social or environmental impact investing: which one do investors prefer? And is impact investing actually profitable? Sean LaPointe has the…

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Personal Finance

How will the stock market fare in Q2?

| Karl Talbot

The big FTSE indexes experienced mixed fortunes during the first quarter of 2022. So, how is the stock market likely…

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Personal Finance

Confidence or arrogance? Investors are backing British shares in buckets!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

After record outflows in 2021, investor confidence seems to be returning as UK shares gain in popularity. Is this new…

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Five investment options for a ‘buy and forget’ ISA portfolio

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you a hands-off ISA investor? If so, a 'buy and forget' strategy including these five funds and investment trusts…

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Personal Finance

These were the biggest FTSE 100 risers in March

| Karl Talbot

With another month drawing to a close, let's take a look at the FTSE 100 constituents that saw their share…

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Personal Finance

What are the top 10 shares bought by global fund managers?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Rio Tinto, British American Tobacco and AstraZeneca top the list, but which other shares are global fund managers buying for…

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Personal Finance

Here’s why half of Brits believe the current credit score system is flawed

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why nearly half of Brits think the current credit score system is flawed and how you can…

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Personal Finance

Cash ISA rates nudge up: is it worth ditching your stocks and shares ISA?

| Karl Talbot

Cash ISA rates are creeping up. So, is now the time to rethink your plans to open a stocks and…

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Here’s why the Brewin Dolphin share price just jumped 60%

| Dr. James Fox

The Brewin Dolphin share price shot up by more than 60% on Thursday morning. Here's why!

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I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE stocks now. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE All-Share index is trading near its all-time highs, showing a smart comeback after a recent dip. But even…

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2 nearly penny stocks to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

I think these almost penny stocks could help me make lots of cash over the long term. Here's why I'd…

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5 cheap shares I’d buy in April for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five cheap shares are dividend dynamos, offering market-beating cash payouts to patient investors. I'd buy and hold all five…

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