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Spring Statement 2022: 4 stocks that could rise

| Victor Garrett

Rishi Sunak will deliver his Spring Statement to the House of Commons on 23 March. Which stocks are likely to…

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2 dividend shares to buy now with 6%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for passive income, our writer considers two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares he would consider for his…

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What next for the BP share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP (LON: BP) share price has climbed more than 20% over the past 12 months. Here's why I'd buy…

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Got a lifetime ISA? Pay attention to the end of the tax year

| Karl Talbot

Do you have a lifetime ISA? If so, here's why you should consider maxing the amount you pay in before…

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Up 50% in a week, is the Purplebricks share price a trap?

| Stephen Wright

Purplebricks shares have reversed their losing trend and are up 50% in the last week. Is it time to buy…

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Why the TUI share price is a ‘no-brainer’ buy at current levels

| Andrew Woods

With improving results and passenger capacity, the TUI share price is now very appealing.

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Why I’m buying at the cheap Taylor Wimpey share price today

| Andrew Woods

Increasing revenue and low P/E ratios make the Taylor Wimpey share price tempting.

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3 Warren Buffett lessons I use every day to build wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how I have used lessons from Warren Buffett to turn me into a better long-term investor.

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Ocado vs Tesco share price: which FTSE 100 stock is the better buy?

| Charlie Carman

With big differences recently between the performance of the Ocado share price and the Tesco share price, Charlie Carman explores…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m buying right now!

| Andrew Woods

Should I add these gold mining and shipping services firms from the FTSE 250 to my long-term portfolio?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is now below £1. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Rolls-Royce share price (LON:RR) has tumbled below £1 once again. Does it make sense for me to buy now?

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After recent results, should I now buy more Cineworld shares?

| Andrew Woods

With narrowing pre-tax losses and increasing revenue, are Cineworld shares becoming more attractive at current levels?

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NIO stock soared 38% last week. Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has been soaring recently, climbing over 38% last week. Dylan Hood assesses whether this is a buying opportunity…

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How I’d invest £20k in the FTSE 100 today for passive income

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 has bounced back over the last fortnight, but Roland Head reckons many of the shares in the…

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How I’d invest a spare £500 before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to invest before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, this is the approach our writer would take to…

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I want to retire early. Here’s how a market crash could help me do just that

| James Reynolds

Who doesn’t want to retire early? A chance to escape the rat race and spend more time with family is…

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What should I invest in right now?

| Stephen Wright

Attractive opportunities to invest in stocks are hard to find. But Stephen Wright thinks there's value to be had for…

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Confident ISA investor: “Why I’m not worried about a stock market crash”

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Like many Stocks and Shares ISA investors, Josh Paradise isn't worried about a stock market crash. He's aiming for long…

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FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three FTSE 100 stocks he believes are deeply undervalued compared to their potential.

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3 UK shares to buy before the ISA deadline

| Alan Oscroft

We have until the ISA deadline on 5 April to use up our 2021-22 allowance. We'll either use it or…

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What’s going on with the Argo Blockchain share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Argo Blockchain (LSE: ARB) share price has been falling recently. Rupert Hargreaves explores why the stock is under pressure…

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FTSE 100 shares: what to expect on the stock market this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers his preview for the week on earnings, dividend payments and more for the FTSE 100 shares on…

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Save money on flights using your credit card, plus six tips to turbo-boost your Avios

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Using Avios points to book flights is a good money-saving hack. But how can you collect enough points to redeem…

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I’m buying these stocks as 8%+ inflation is forecast!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Bank of England has a scary forecast for inflation in the UK this year. Here are the stocks I’d…

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8.9% yield! 1 cheap FTSE 100 dividend share to buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock delivering a monster income stream to…

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I’m not accepting 0.01% on cash when FTSE dividend shares pay 6% or 7%

| Harvey Jones

As inflation skyrockets, I'm banking on FTSE dividend shares to maintain the real value of my money, while largely shunning…

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This cheap FTSE 100 share isn’t the only penny stock I’d consider buying

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two penny stocks he thinks have been unfairly treated by the market.

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One dividend stock I’d buy and hold for long-term income

| James Reynolds

Dividend stocks are a great way to build a reasonably reliable passive income stream, especially if I buy and hold…

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Metaverse stocks plummet in 2022: is now a good time to buy?

| Karl Talbot

Some metaverse stocks have fallen by as much as 50% this year. So, is now a good time to invest…

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3 of the best stocks to buy in April after recent falls!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best UK stocks to buy in April. I think these three top shares…

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Why I’m buying this renewable energy stock for income and growth

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Use of renewable energy will be a key trend in the years ahead. Here’s a company I’d buy to gain…

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My 3-step passive income plan on £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a three-point passive income plan he reckons he could put into practice fast by putting aside just…

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How I’m investing £10K in this stock market correction

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A stock market correction can be painful for investors. But I can see some bargain opportunities in the FTSE 250…

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3 ‘secret’ FTSE 250 stocks to buy for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks that, based on their track records, could deliver passive income long into…

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3 of the best stocks to buy now to help me beat inflation

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the best stocks to buy now, in his opinion, with some dividend payers and growth…

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2 cheap penny stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Time is running out for me to max out my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance! Here are two penny stocks…

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After hitting 1,000p again, can the SMT share price fully recover?

| Stuart Blair

The SMT share price soared post-pandemic, as tech stocks were able to see large increase in their profits. But after…

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$100 oil: what’s next for the Harbour Energy share price?

| Roland Head

Harbour Energy reported bumper profits last week, but its share price has lagged the rising oil price so far this…

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Personal Finance

5 reasons why you should aim to use your ISA allowance while you can

| Atanas Nikolaev

The ISA allowance works on a use-it-or-lose-it basis. Here are five reasons why you should consider using your ISA allowance…

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How has Covid-19 affected the markets and our personal finances?

| Ruby Layram

The last two years have been a roller coaster for all industries! Here's how the markets and personal finance has…

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