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3 no-brainer ISA stocks I’d buy with £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the top three stocks he's looking to add before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline next week.

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Here’s why I find the cheap Vodafone share price so attractive

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical results and a lower P/E ratio than a major competitor, the Vodafone share price is appealing.

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Why the Polymetal & POG share prices have surged 30%+ today

| Roland Head

The Polymetal share price share price is soaring today. Roland Head explains why the latest news from the company could…

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Stock market crash: 3 warning signs from March

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, share prices dived. Though they've since recovered, the risks of a stock market…

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2 LSE shares I’m buying in April

| Andrew Woods

As I look to add to my portfolio in April, I think I've found two LSE shares that fit the…

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Are ITM Power shares about to explode?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some reasons why he thinks ITM Power shares could perform well in the coming months as…

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3 ways to double my dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways he could seek to get twice as much dividend income.

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2 of the best AIM stocks to buy now

| Paul Summers

On the hunt for the best AIM stocks to buy, Paul Summers is bullish on these two out-of-favour companies

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What are the best-performing UK shares in the last 5 years?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Despite Covid-19, plenty of UK shares have delivered triple-digit returns in the last five years. But what was behind these…

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Revealed: the most popular and best-performing investment trusts last month!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here is a breakdown of the most popular investment trusts in February, along with the trusts that saw the best…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to trade below 100p, but is this actually a buying opportunity for a patient investor…

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Is investing £100 the easiest way to build passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Can an investor transform £100 a month into £60k a year in passive income? Actually, yes. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with a spare £1,000

| Charlie Carman

With the ISA deadline on the horizon, Charlie Carman picks three FTSE 100 stocks from the index he'd buy and…

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Share dividends tax: why taking action NOW could help you avoid next week’s hike

| Karl Talbot

Share dividends tax will go up next week. But did you know you might be able to avoid the tax…

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How a stocks and shares ISA could help you beat inflation levels

| Sean LaPointe

A look at how a stocks and shares ISA can help you protect your money from the effects of inflation,…

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Are airline shares set to take off?

| Karl Talbot

Airline shares took a nose dive following the initial waves of Covid-19. So, how have airline shares performed since? And…

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These are the shares UK investors were buying last week

| Karl Talbot

Last week was a steady week for the stock market. So, which stocks have UK investors been buying recently? Karl…

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3 dirt-cheap passive income stocks to buy before April

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks these passive income stocks already look like bargains ahead of results news.

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2 passive income opportunities I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of passive income opportunities he's currently considering.

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New Bank of England warning on UK economy: is the stock market about to fall?

| Karl Talbot

The Bank of England's governor has warned about rising inflation and volatile commodity prices. So, can we expect the stock…

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Here’s a FTSE AIM stock I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Andrew Woods

With recent expansion and strong historical results, could this FTSE AIM stock provide long-term growth?

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price set for take-off?

| Stuart Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price has managed to return to 100p recently due to takeover talk. Is this the start of…

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Barclays share price: time to buy after this £450m fail?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price dropped over 2% on Monday after it revealed a £450m blunder. The shares have been sliding…

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Is an innovative finance ISA a good investment in 2022?

| Ruby Layram

With ISA season in full swing, Ruby Layram takes a look at the innovative finance ISA and explores whether it's…

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5%+ dividend yields! 2 renewable energy stocks to buy in April

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best renewable energy stocks to buy as green energy demand balloons. Here are two on my…

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Revealed! How to maximise your ISA profits in the next tax year

| Ruby Layram

March is coming to an end, which means the new tax year is rapidly approaching! Here's how to maximise your…

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Stocks and shares ISA deadline: is a robo-advisor a good option?

| Karl Talbot

With the end of the tax year approaching, should you open a stocks and shares ISA through a robo-advisor? Karl…

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Looking for ISA ideas? Here are the 10 best-performing UK funds

| Jo Groves (ACA)

The UK is tipped to be the best-performing region in 2022. Jo Groves takes a look at the UK funds…

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Revealed! One big reason to opt for a stocks and shares ISA over a cash ISA

| Karl Talbot

Looking to open an ISA before the tax year ends? Here's a big reason why a stocks and shares ISA…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

The deadline for new money going into Stocks and Shares ISAs is just around the corner. Here are two FTSE…

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How I plan to invest £750 before the ISA deadline

| Stephen Wright

With the ISA deadline approaching, here’s how I plan to use the last £750 of this year’s allowance and the…

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FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy this dividend stock in April?

| Royston Wild

British Land offers dividend yields that beat the FTSE 100 average by a healthy margin. Should I load up on…

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With £1k to invest right now, these are my top stocks to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of his favourite companies at the moment that he thinks are top stocks due to…

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Is the ARB share price set to soar?

| Alan Oscroft

The Argo Blockchain (LON: ARB) share price has lost two-thirds of its value over the past 12 months. I'm thinking…

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These FTSE 100 shares are up 177%-343% over 5 years!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up just over 2% in five years. But these five fabulous Footsie shares have skyrocketed…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy now while prices are low

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 shares have tumbled heavily in 2022. But I'd happily buy both cheap shares today for their…

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2 Warren Buffett shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Both these Warren Buffett shares pay dividends, but they vary widely. Our writer explains why he would buy them for…

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As the Barclays share price falls, is this a no-brainer to buy on the dip?

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price fell further today after a hit from the US structured markets unit. After this dip, is…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for 5%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers five FTSE 100 shares to buy now for his portfolio, each yielding at least 5%.

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Is this bad news for the National Grid dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Following news of a big planned sale, our writer considers its possible impact on the National Grid dividend.

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