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2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy to own until 2032!

| Royston Wild

There are plenty of top FTSE 100 shares for me to choose from as I try to build a winning…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in beaten-down FTSE 250 shares before the 5 April ISA deadline

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 250 index is home to many high-quality shares. With the new tax year approaching, Harshil Patel looks for…

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My achievable long-term plan to making £10,000 a year in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through his plan to try and achieve five-figures worth of passive income from dividend shares in coming…

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The IAG share price is down 23% in a month but I’m bullish. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks the IAG share price doesn't reflect the true value of the company right now,…

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UK to remove all travel restrictions: do you have a top-rated travel credit card?

| Karl Talbot

As travel restrictions are removed, if you're heading away, a top-rated travel credit card could make your trip significantly cheaper.…

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How I’d invest £300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers how he would invest £300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in today's market, targeting both growth…

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Stocks and shares ISAs: don’t take your tax-free allowance for granted

| Karl Talbot

If you have a stocks and shares ISA but haven't used your tax-free allowance, time is running out. Here's why…

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Here’s why the National Express share price is a buy on dip for me

| Manika Premsingh

The National Express share price has dipped by more than 25% in the past year. Its prospects, however, look good to…

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How has the FTSE 100 performed in 2022 vs other European indexes?

| Karl Talbot

The FTSE 100 is down by more than 5% since the year began. So how does the performance of the…

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New card authentication rules mean that your credit card could be declined! Here’s what you need to know

| Ruby Layram

New card authentication rules have been introduced in the UK to reduce credit card fraud. Here's everything that you need…

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Half of savings accounts fail to beat the base rate: here’s why savers should consider a stocks and shares ISA

| Sean LaPointe

With only around half of savings accounts offering interest that beat the base rate, here's why savers should consider switching…

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What I’m doing TODAY to prepare for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

A stock market crash might be on the way. Here are three things to do right now to prepare.

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2 cheap shares to buy now with 4%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

These two FTSE 100 shares yield more than 4%. Our writer explains why he sees them both as cheap shares…

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5.4% dividend yield! Is this one of the best UK income shares to buy today?

| Dr. James Fox

This housebuilder is offering a 5.4% dividend yield and has considerable upside potential. For me, this makes it one of…

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The Cineworld share price is rising! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Charlie Keough

After a difficult past few years, the Cineworld share price is on the rise. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share on the dip in this market correction!

| John Choong

As the FTSE 100 approaches correction territory, here is one dirt-cheap share I'm looking to buy on the dip with…

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Why I’m not worried about recent stock market falls

| Karl Talbot

Due to a struggling stock market, my portfolio is down roughly 5% since the year began. But here's why recent…

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10 UK shares I’d aim to buy during this stock market correction

| Kevin Godbold

I believe the balance of risks versus potential rewards favours hunting for UK shares to buy now and these 10…

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Two passive income ideas I could try with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a couple of passive income ideas he could use with £1,000 along with some pros and cons…

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3 cheap shares to buy now for income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three UK shares to buy now for his portfolio that offer him an average yield of…

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Chinese shares plunge! Here’s what I’m eyeing and what I’m avoiding

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind Chinese shares plunging this week, and looks at some specific stocks that he has…

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5 shares for a buy-and-hold strategy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses five UK shares he thinks could fit well into his portfolio using a buy-and-hold strategy.

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My favourite FTSE 250 share to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes this FTSE 250 company could be one of the best stocks to own for…

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I’m buying dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks and holding them for the long term

| Stuart Blair

After the recent sell-off, many FTSE 100 stocks are looking far too cheap from a long-term perspective. Here's what I'm…

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How I’d invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest £5,000 in a selection of UK equities in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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In a volatile market, these were the most-bought shares in the UK last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

These were the shares most bought by UK investors on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week. Find out how investors…

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The Deliveroo share price is down 45% this year! Will it recover?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the potential for the Deliveroo share price, considering the company's current challenges and opportunities.

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Revealed! Publicly traded companies that are as big as entire countries and how to invest in them

| Sean LaPointe

Find out about the global corporations with market caps bigger than the economies of entire countries and how you can…

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When will the JD Wetherspoon share price recover?

| Stephen Wright

With COVID-19 restrictions in the UK coming to an end, is it time for JD Wetherspoon to shine?

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Why the Royal Mail share price is cheap at current levels

| Andrew Woods

This company has low P/E ratios and is consistently profitable, so is the Royal Mail share price now a glaring…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares to help me become an ISA millionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ISA deadline is fast approaching, but what are the best UK shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian explores his…

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The IAG share price is down 15% in 2022. Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The IAG share price is still falling despite the company making a strong post-pandemic recovery. Is this a buying opportunity…

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The best-performing ISA investment funds in the last 12 months revealed

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the best performing ISA investment unit and trust funds in the 12 months to 1 March 2022…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is down over 70% from its all-time high: should I buy?

| Sabir Husain

Despite record vehicle sales in 2021, the Rolls-Royce share price has declined significantly in 2022. Is this a great buying…

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This FTSE 100 stock just surged by 17%! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 100 stock is surging by double-digits but is it too late to buy? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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The Boohoo share price just soared. Have we seen the bottom?

| Paul Summers

The Boohoo (LON:BOO) share price has been in fine form since last week's trading update. Is the recovery now on?

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Share trading? Take a look at the most-shorted UK shares before you buy or sell

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Cineworld, Boohoo, Hammerson and Kingfisher are currently the most-shorted UK shares. What can we learn about the trading outlook for…

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2 stocks I’m watching ahead of the UK likely raising interest rates this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of shares that he think could do well with further interest rate moves from…

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Why I’m investing £500 in cheap Fresnillo shares

| Andrew Woods

With low P/E ratios and increasing profits, Fresnillo shares are becoming increasingly attractive to me.

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The best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks that money can buy right now. I think these dividend heroes…

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