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This 10% high yielder just raised its dividend again!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing this high yielder for his portfolio. Will a growing dividend make it more attractive to…

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How I’d invest £20,000 before the ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The deadline for the Stocks and Shares ISA is only a few weeks away, but what are the best growth…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d invest £250 in for April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite top dividend stocks from the FTSE 250 with high yields above 6% that…

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Analysis: an inside look at Rolls-Royce shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Are Rolls-Royce shares about to make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian takes a deeper dive into the financials, discovering a glaring…

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2 Penny shares I’d avoid like the plague

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny shares can deliver enormous returns for investors willing to take on additional risk, but not all of them are…

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4 UK shares to buy now for 5%+ yields — and Buffett-style moats

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a handful of 5%+ yielding UK shares to buy now for his portfolio with the sorts of…

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No savings at 30? I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| James Reynolds

Warren Buffet is one of the most successful investors of all time and can offer important lessons for people trying…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for April and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these FTSE 250 shares have tremendous growth potential over the rest of 2022 and…

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Why the Games Workshop Group share price just shot up 11%

| Stephen Wright

Strong trading results and an increased dividend are driving the Games Workshop share price higher today. Stephen Wright thinks it’s…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now for the long term

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I've been looking at new investments and think this company is one of my best stocks to buy now to…

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ISA deadline approaching? There’s no need to panic

| Alan Oscroft

It's tempting to relax my investing criteria now the 2022 ISA deadline is rapidly approaching. But here's why I refuse…

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3 takeaways from Fundsmith’s annual shareholders meeting

| Paul Summers

The lastest Fundsmith shareholders meeting yielded yet more wisdom from Terry Smith. Paul Summers picks out three highlights.

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Should I be buying Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Charlie Keough

After a poor start to the year, Scottish Mortgage shares are up 8% the last month. Here, Charlie Keough looks…

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My passive income plan to target £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a passive income plan he could use to target a monthly £500 boost to his bank…

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Can I use the Warren Buffett method to invest £300?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the Warren Buffett method work even when investing fairly small amounts? Our writer explains why he thinks it does.

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Warren Buffett is buying oil stocks! Is the BP share price now far too cheap?

| Stuart Blair

The BP share price has almost doubled since its pandemic lows. With Warren Buffett buying oil stocks, should I buy…

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Tesla shares are rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Tesla shares have risen almost 20% in the past five days. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether this is…

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The IAG share price is falling: is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

The IAG share price is down 20% over the past six months. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether now…

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Are Lloyds shares a bargain under 50p?

| Dylan Hood

Lloyds shares are rising, up 7% in the past 30 days. Dylan Hood assesses whether this stock is a bargain…

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5 stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline using the wisdom of Warren Buffett

| Paul Summers

The ISA deadline is fast approaching. Here's how one Fool might use the teachings of Warren Buffett in deciding what…

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£753 to invest? 3 of the best penny stocks to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could be among the best penny stocks to buy to turbocharge my wealth. Here's why…

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I’d buy dirt-cheap British shares today and hold them for a decade

| James Reynolds

British shares are an appealing option to investors because many affordable options could have a lot of upside potential. James…

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My 3 best renewable energy stocks to buy with £1k today

| Roland Head

These are the best renewable energy stocks to buy today, argues Roland Head. He explains how he'd aim to profit…

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Is the Aviva share price the best FTSE 100 bargain today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Aviva share price looks deeply undervalued compared to the company's growth and income potential over the next five years.

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The THG share price has collapsed by 90%. Is it a bargain buy at 87p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by almost 90% since January 2021. After such a catastrophic collapse, are these shares…

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Here’s what I’m buying as the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline approaches

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The recent stock market volatility may have thrown up some bargains for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two…

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Tempted by gold? Don’t be

| Malcolm Wheatley

Why see your wealth shrink by 10%+ a year, when stocks are an option?

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Trading in US tech stocks? What’s the outlook for 2022?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Apple, Meta and Microsoft are among the stocks falling in 2022. But what’s the longer-term trading outlook for US tech…

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5 million people would struggle to get a top credit card: is your credit history invisible?

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals more than five million people would struggle to get a top-rated credit card deal. So, is your…

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Can you earn dividends from a stocks and shares ISA?

| Ruby Layram

Ruby Layram takes a look at how investors can earn dividends through a stocks and shares ISA. Here's everything you…

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Five ways to bullet-proof your ISA against falling markets

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With global stock markets falling, it’s a good time to review your ISA portfolio. Here are five tips to protect…

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Is the £20,000 ISA allowance irrelevant to younger investors?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Each year, we're prompted to use up our full ISA allowance before it's gone. But is the £20,000 limit irrelevant…

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With only 13 days before the ISA deadline, my top 2 FTSE 100 conviction stocks

| Andrew Mackie

With the ISA deadline looming, Andrew Mackie discusses the stocks he would buy today.

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£10k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that have caught my eye!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in April. Here are two whose terrific all-round cheapness…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to beat inflation as it rises to 6.2%!

| Manika Premsingh

As inflation rises, Manika Premsingh believes this FTSE 100 stock could be among her best investments. 

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF has soared 28%! Is ARKK’s crash over?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF almost hit $160 in February 2021. After crashing brutally, it's rebounded by almost 28% since…

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Personal Finance

60% of Brits pay more credit card interest than they need to. Are you among them?

| Victor Garrett

60% of Brits pay more credit card interest than they need to. Are you among them? Here's how to keep…

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2 UK shares to buy now with 6% yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two FTSE 100 companies with dividends of 6% or more from his list of UK shares…

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Buy the dip! 2 penny stocks I’m buying in April

| Andrew Woods

Should I buy the dip on these two penny stocks, that exhibit increasing profits and narrowing losses, in the coming…

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What next for the cheap Lloyds share price?

| Andrew Woods

The Lloyds share price may be cheap and historical results are strong, so should I buy shares today?

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