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Investing Articles

What’s next for the Barclays share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Today's Barclays (LON: BARC) share price makes me think I'm looking at a serious undervaluation. Here's why I'm thinking of…

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Personal Finance

ISA warning: don’t lose your tax-free allowance by making this rookie mistake

| Karl Talbot

With the end of the tax year edging nearer, did you know your ISA could lose its entire tax-free status…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Andrew Woods

Using my Foolish principles of seeking long-term growth, I've found two FTSE 250 stocks in the asset management and transport…

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Investing Articles

Stock market recovery: my game plan

| Christopher Ruane

How can an investor approach a stock market recovery? Here our writer explains what he does when a declining stock…

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Personal Finance

Inflation climbs to 6.2%: here’s what it means for the stock market

| Karl Talbot

The UK's inflation rate now stands at 6.2%, which is the highest figure since 1992. So, how will rising inflation…

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1 FTSE 100 stock down 35% that is a screaming buy

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock he currently owns and explains why he is adding more shares to his…

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2 renewable energy stocks I’d buy to boost my passive income

| Royston Wild

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

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The Aviva share price has bounced back from a recent dip! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the Aviva share price which has bounced back from this month's dip. Should he add…

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My investing plan to earn £10,000 a year in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I firmly believe that long-term investing in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares is the best way I can generate a passive…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best UK renewable energy share to buy right now?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Investors are clamouring to invest in green energy. And here's why I think this FTSE 250 star is UK's best…

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3 diverse passive income ideas I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Hoping to increase his earnings without working harder, our writer discusses three passive income ideas he’s considering.

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Hilariously bad investing advice I’m avoiding right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As the war escalates in Eastern Europe, plenty of bad investing advice is emerging on social media. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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The Cineworld share price might be heading to zero

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Cineworld publishes encouraging earnings, but its share price could still be heading to zero. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's going on.

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Is this one of the most overlooked UK tech stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Tech stocks carry risks but the rewards can be substantial. Zaven Boyrazian explores one under-followed business seemingly ready to surge.

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I’m using this approach to buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains different elements of the approach he uses to finding cheap UK shares for his portfolio and how…

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Is the beaten-down Rolls-Royce share price a buying opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With the company's share price below £1, Rolls-Royce shares look cheap. But Stephen Wright thinks that the balance sheet is…

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2 falling penny stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

I think these two penny stocks could be too cheap for me to miss right now. Here's why I'd buy…

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Top UK shares to buy before the ISA deadline

| Stephen Wright

The deadline for using this year’s tax-free ISA allowance is coming. But I think there are still plenty of good…

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FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with £20k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks these companies are some of the best stocks in the FTSE 100 to buy…

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Personal Finance

Oil and gas stocks are booming: will they go higher or have they peaked?

| Karl Talbot

UK oil and gas stocks have risen in 2022 in stark contrast to the wider FTSE 100. So, is the…

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Personal Finance

Should I ditch fund managers to improve my ISA returns?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Passive funds are growing in popularity, offering ISA investors high returns at low fees. Let’s investigate whether their performance lives…

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Is the Boohoo share price a bargain below 100p?

| Dylan Hood

The Boohoo share price is up 11% in the past 30 days. As it approaches the 100p mark, this Fool…

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Will the FTSE 100 recover this year?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 has held pretty firm this year, despite current uncertainties, and I still think it's a good place…

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How I plan to use investing to earn £1,000 a month in passive income

| James Reynolds

£1,000 per month in passive income can completely change one's life. But it requires work and careful planning. James Reynolds…

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What’s going on with the NIO share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the short-term jump of almost 50% in the NIO share price over the past week-and-a-half, but cites…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for powerful passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Together, these three cheap FTSE 100 shares offer an average dividend yield of 8.3% a year. I'd buy this passive…

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2 cheap UK shares that fit Warren Buffett’s investment style

| Finlay Blair

Applying Warren Buffett’s investing principles to the UK market can help uncover new opportunities. I think these two cheap UK…

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Has the BAE share price reached its peak?

| Stuart Blair

The BAE share price has reached an all-time high, mainly due to the Ukraine conflict. Is there any more space…

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The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is almost here. How would I invest £20k?

| James Reynolds

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is just around the corner and allows me to invest up to £20k each…

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Personal Finance

How has the FTSE 100 performed in the 2 years since its pandemic low?

| Karl Talbot

On the second anniversary of the FTSE 100's post-pandemic low, here's a look at how the UK's largest share index…

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Personal Finance

Here’s why I have THREE credit cards in my wallet

| Karl Talbot

Credit cards can be very useful as long as they are used correctly. Here's the reason why I have not…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to pay off your credit card debt quickly

| Ruby Layram

Credit card debt is piling up across the UK, and many Brits are struggling to keep up. Here are five…

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Personal Finance

Number of women investors rises: but are they outperforming men?

| Karl Talbot

According to new research, the number of women investors is rising. So, how are their portfolios performing compared to those…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with £10,000 for a lifelong passive income

| Manika Premsingh

There are at least five solid FTSE 100 stocks that Manika Premsingh thinks could earn her noteworthy passive income now…

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£10k to invest? 2 penny stocks to buy after recent falls

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best value penny stocks to buy following share price reversals. Here are two that have caught…

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Personal Finance

Here’s what more than 7,000 UK investors did to their portfolio last month

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s what more than 7,000 investors have done to their investment portfolios in response to volatile economic, geopolitical and market…

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Personal Finance

Gold vs silver: which precious metal is a good choice right now?

| Karl Talbot

The value of both gold and silver are up since the year began, as investors flock to precious metals during…

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UK shares: here’s 1 real estate investment trust to make me a passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares to help make him a passive income. He details…

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Is the Photo-Me share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the Photo-Me share price offer an attractive opportunity for our writer's portfolio? Here he explains why he thinks it…

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Is this the best time to invest in the FTSE 100 ever? It just might be

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is climbing in 2022. But it's still gone just about nowhere in the past five years. I…

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