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How I’d invest £7.5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why these are some of his favourite Stocks and Shares ISA investments to buy today before the…

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3 reasons why I think the JD Wetherspoon share price is a bargain

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the J D Wetherspoon share price makes him think about buying more of the pub chain…

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Why has the FTSE 250 fallen more than the FTSE 100 in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

The FTSE 250 is down by more than 12% since the year began, far worse than the performance of the…

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Will the Cineworld share price keep rising after today’s results?

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price is rising after the company said admissions are expected to return to 85% of 2019 levels…

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Here’s how I’d use £2 a day to build a passive income portfolio

| Stephen Wright

Passive income isn’t just for people who are already rich. Here’s my plan to generate a consistent passive income stream…

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Half of UK investors plan to ‘buy the dip’: is this a good idea?

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that close to half of UK investors are planning to 'buy the dip'. But is this actually…

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The BP share price could (almost) double this year!

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price is slated to increase through 2022, which could make it a great buy for Manika Premsingh. 

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How I’d build passive income for life starting with £20 a week

| Kevin Godbold

I'd invest in the asset class with the best long-term record of returns for my route to building passive income…

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5 expert suggestions for stocks and shares to hold in your ISA!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five investment ideas from the experts at Hargreaves Lansdown to include in your stocks and shares ISA account…

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80% of young people now invest: here’s where Gen Z are stashing their wealth

| Karl Talbot

A new report reveals that eight in 10 young people are investing in their futures. So, what type of assets…

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Revealed! The 10 stocks most traded by investors trading in Irish markets in 2022

| Jo Groves (ACA)

This St. Patrick’s Day, what can we learn from stock trading by Irish investors? Alibaba, Ryanair and Bank of Ireland…

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Fall in number of 0% credit card deals: if you need one, act now (before it’s too late)

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals the number of 0% credit card deals available is falling. Karl Talbot explores why this is significant…

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Why Alibaba, NIO, and XPeng shares are surging today

| Stephen Wright

The NYSE listings of Alibaba and other Chinese companies are on fire! Here’s why today’s big announcement has sent stocks…

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IG’s best British stocks to keep an eye on if Russia and Ukraine agree to a peace deal

| Ruby Layram

Talk of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could be good news for the stock market. Which stocks should…

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Has the Abrdn share price reached a turning point?

| Roland Head

The Abrdn share price has fallen by more than 50% since 2017. But the story is changing. Roland Head explains…

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Good news! Interest-free credit card periods are getting longer

| Ruby Layram

There's good news for credit card users as interest-free credit card periods are getting longer! Here's how to take advantage…

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Investors are demanding greater sustainability expertise from fund managers: here’s why

| Sean LaPointe

UK investors have started demanding greater sustainability expertise from their fund managers. Read on to find out why this is…

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1 investing lesson I have (re-)learned in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

Stock market corrections are often gold mines for investing lessons. The latest one is no different. 

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Here are my best UK shares to buy before the ISA deadline

| Dr. James Fox

I consider these three stocks as some of the best UK shares to buy before the ISA deadline, offering passive…

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£500 to invest? 2 falling penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best UK share bargains to buy following recent market volatility. Here are two penny stocks I'm…

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What’s the best way to invest in renewable energy?

| Stephen Wright

Wind and solar energy are rapidly becoming viable alternatives to coal and gas. But what’s the best way for me…

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Looking for ISA bargains? Here are 10 investment trusts currently trading at a discount

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Many top-performing investment trusts are currently trading at a discount. Here's how you can use it to your advantage when…

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A selection of cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

It's time for me to reframe, refocus and look for cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy, such as these three…

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After 30% falls, I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares now

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares could deliver big gains for long-term investors, says Roland Head. Should he buy them ahead of…

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I think the Lloyds share price is too cheap to miss. Here’s why

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Lloyds share price is down nearly 7% in a month. And I think now is almost the perfect time…

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Why NOW is the best time to apply for a balance transfer credit card

| Sean LaPointe

A balance transfer credit card can significantly reduce the cost of your borrowing. Here's why now might be the best…

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6%+ dividend yields! 2 cheap UK shares to buy for a winning portfolio

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for growth, income and value. These are just a couple of cheap UK shares available to buy today…

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I’m using this Warren Buffett strategy to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Can the Warren Buffett strategy help our writer find cheap UK shares for his portfolio? He explains why and how…

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Do you believe these 3 common investing myths?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy sets out to busts three common investing myths and explain why long-term investing is one of the best…

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Should I be buying Boohoo shares now?

| Charlie Keough

After a disappointing 12 months, last week saw the price of Boohoo shared jump nearly 30%. Here, Charlie Keough looks…

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Down 15% in a year, is it time to buy Unilever shares?

| Stephen Wright

Unilever shares are back where they were in 2016. Is it time for me to buy or are there issues…

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2 no-brainer FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Considering their growth and income credentials, these FTSE 100 stocks appear to be no-brainer investments for me at current levels.

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Are BP shares about to take off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks BP shares are primed to take off over the next decade as the company…

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2 reasons I’m buying at the current AstraZeneca share price

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical results and a number of drugs in development, does the AstraZeneca share price now make the stock…

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My £2 a day passive income plan for life

| Christopher Ruane

With a couple of pounds a day to spare, our writer shares his passive income plan based on investing in…

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2 stocks make up over 50% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio. Should I buy them?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is renowned for his unparalleled success over decades in the stock market. Charlie Carman takes a look at…

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed by 30%! Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price has dropped by 30% in 2022, but is this a buying opportunity, or a sign…

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Rolls-Royce shares are back under 100p: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Rolls-Royce shares have sunk over 26% year-to-date and are now below 100p yet again. This Fool checks out whether that's…

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Is a stock market recovery imminent?

| Kevin Godbold

My investing plan involves searching for high-quality businesses with good long-term growth prospects for the stock market recovery.

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2 growth stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Paul Summers

As time runs out to take advantage of his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance, Paul Summers picks out two stocks…

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