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Stocks and shares ISA vs cash ISA: which is right for your goal?

| Atanas Nikolaev

Deciding between a stocks and shares ISA and a cash ISA can be tricky. Here are some key situations where…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the FTSE 100 investments he would buy for his portfolio with a lump sum of £20,000 right…

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A FTSE 100 dividend share I’d buy yielding 10%

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 dividend share has potential as it charts a new course for…

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Can the Cineworld share price hit 70p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

It might take some time for the Cineworld share price to return to 70p, considering all of the challenges the…

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How I’d invest £100k to earn a passive income for life

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the investments he would acquire for a portfolio of passive income stocks with a…

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Why I think NIO stock could continue to fall

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks NIO stock will remain volatile as the regulatory environment for Chinese equities stays uncertain.

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What’s going on with the Shell share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Shell share price has underperformed the market over the past couple of years.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA to earn passive income for life

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my two-part strategy for building a portfolio of stock investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA aimed at achieving…

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Can the IAG share price outperform the FTSE 100 in 2022?

| Stuart Blair

The IAG share price has been one of the worst performers in the FTSE 100 in the past couple of…

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I’d stop ‘saving’ and start investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

I'd invest in FTSE 100 dividend stocks now with a long-term horizon in mind aimed at capturing upside potential from…

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5 UK shares I’d buy for my portfolio today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at five UK shares he believes have the potential for substantial growth over the next…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy FTSE 100 stocks

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals three FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy today based on the methods used by Warren Buffett.

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3 top UK shares I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Roland Head

The ISA deadline is on 5 April. Roland Head reveals three UK dividend shares he's been buying for his Stocks…

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3 penny stocks to buy after recent share price falls!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best unloved penny stocks to buy today. Here are three top-quality UK shares I think could…

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1 stock to buy BEFORE a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says that when the tide goes out, we see who’s been swimming naked. Here’s the stock I’m using…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that have DESTROYED the index (and how they’ve done it)

| Stephen Wright

These three UK shares have blown the FTSE 100 out of the water over the last five years. How have…

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5 passive income picks to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With an eye on increasing his earnings, our writer shares five dividend picks he would consider for his shares portfolio.

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Why I’d buy Royal Mail shares for income and growth today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Royal Mail shares are undervalued, considering their valuation and income potential.

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What’s next for the IAG share price in 2022?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the prospects for the IAG share price over the next 12 months as the…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares three lessons from the Warren Buffett method of investing that he applies to his own portfolio.

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3 Warren Buffett lessons I’m following to build wealth

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he's following Warren Buffett's advice as he invests in stocks and shares today.

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Are Rolls-Royce shares about to take off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the company zeros in on green technologies, Rolls-Royce shares could be about to take off, argues this investor, who…

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Is Lloyds’ share price the best FTSE 100 bargain today?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price offers brilliant all-round value, on paper. So is it a brilliant FTSE 100 stock to buy,…

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ISA deadline: 3 shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With the ISA deadline looming, our writer chooses three companies he'd like to buy now for his Stocks and Shares…

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My top renewable energy share to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This renewable energy company has all the drivers in place to achieve substantial returns for its investors over the next…

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How I’d create a passive income with £100 a month

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would create a passive income from equities with an investment of just £100 a month…

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What’s been going on with the FTSE 100 this week?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the top three main drivers this week for the FTSE 100, and how each has impacted…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy after recent heavy falls!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could make me a decent stack of cash in the coming years. Here's why I…

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What’s next for the Cineworld share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Full-year results failed to lift the Cineworld (LON:CINE) share price. I'm wondering whether today's bearishness means I should buy.

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Should I sell Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has struggled recently, but this should only be a short-term phenomenon, says Rupert Hargreaves

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Is now a good time to pick up stock market bargains?

| Karl Talbot

The stock market hasn't performed particularly well so far in 2022. So, could now be a good time to pick…

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What’s next for the Rolls-Royce (RR) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price has slumped so far in 2022. What will it take to get it back…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

As the FTSE 100 index inches up once again, Manika Premsingh would buy these dividend stocks while they are still…

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3 UK penny shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

These three UK penny shares with dividends each yield 4% or more. Our writer explains why he would consider them…

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0% credit card deals evaporate: how to improve your chances of getting the top deals

| Karl Talbot

0% credit card deals are vanishing. So, if you need a 0% card but have a poor credit score, how…

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After the Royal Mail share price crash, it’s a cheap FTSE 100 stock I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price has crashed by 30% over the past year, making it a great opportunity for Manika…

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With the Ocado share price down 60% in a year, is it a bargain or a value trap?

| Andrew Mackie

As the switch to online accelerates, Andrew Mackie assesses the prospects for the Ocado share price.

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Stock market warning: investor behaviour echoing that during the 2008 financial crash

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals investors are mirroring behaviours seen during the 2008 financial crash. So, should we be worried about another…

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What’s next for the Aviva share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva (LON: AV) share price is back to pre-pandemic levels, as the restructured company returns billions to shareholders.

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Buy the dip! How I’d invest 20k in FTSE 100 growth stocks today

| Paul Summers

The volatility seen in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is a great opportunity to load up on quality growth stocks. Here's…

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