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Personal Finance

Number of first-time buyers DOUBLES, but more than half still rely on family support

| Sean LaPointe

The number of first-time buyers has doubled in the past year. But research shows that more than half would not…

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Investing Articles

Is it too late to buy BP shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks BP shares continue to look undervalued considering the company's growth potential.

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Metro Bank share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why the Metro Bank share price has underperformed its peer group over the past 12 months and…

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Investing Articles

Stock market correction: why cheap shares now could be winners later

| Kevin Godbold

A stock market correction can help investors improve long-turn investment outcomes by buying cheaper shares, but it's easy to miss…

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Personal Finance

Almost 50% of female investors use these platforms! How to choose the best broker for you

| Ruby Layram

The number of female investors has increased by 50% in recent years. Here's what female investors should look for when…

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Investing Articles

As the FTSE 100 crashes below 7,000 points, here are 2 no-brainer UK shares to buy

| Stuart Blair

UK shares have continued to fall due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict with the FTSE 100 now under 7,000 points. Here…

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Investing Articles

The IAG share price is down 40% in a year. Should I buy now?

| Harshil Patel

With the IAG share price having fallen, Harshil Patel looks at the prospects for the firm and whether the 'bargain'…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Hurricane Energy share price?

| Stephen Wright

With oil prices rising sharply and Warren Buffett buying shares in an oil company, what's next for the Hurricane Energy…

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Investing Articles

The Tesla share price is down over 30% this year! Will it recover?

| Charlie Keough

The Tesla share price is down 33% year-to-date. Here, Charlie Keough assesses whether now is the time to add the…

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Investing Articles

Is it a good time to invest in stocks?

| Stephen Wright

With volatility comes opportunity. There are plenty of shares trading at attractive prices today and I think it's a great…

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Investing Articles

The Glaxo share price and dividend are both falling. Here’s why I’m not buying today

| Harvey Jones

The Glaxo share price has gone nowhere for years but what really worries me is that the dividend is going…

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Investing Articles

Could the stock market plunge by 50%? Here’s what Warren Buffett would do

| Kevin Godbold

Here's Warren Buffett's advice on how to handle a 50% decline in the stock market.

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Investing Articles

My plan for achieving £300 a month in passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Here are four stocks I'd use right now to try to generate passive income and build up my portfolio to…

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Investing Articles

What’s next for the Evraz share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Evraz share price will continue to struggle as uncertainty prevails.

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Investing Articles

Stocks and Shares ISA deadline! How I’d invest £5k today

| Royston Wild

The deadline for me to max out my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is just around the corner! Here's what…

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Investing Articles

Boohoo shares are down 30% this month: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

At 65p, Boohoo shares have fallen 30% over the last 30 days. Dylan Hood assesses whether now is a good…

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Investing Articles

Will the Russia-Ukraine war destroy UK shares? History suggests otherwise

| Harvey Jones

As the war in Ukraine shakes the world, I fear for the future. What I'm not worrying about is UK…

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Investing Articles

3 of the best shares to buy in volatile markets

| Harshil Patel

Share prices are increasingly volatile. Harshil Patel considers three of the best shares to buy in the current environment.

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Personal Finance

Low-rate mortgage deals are disappearing: how can you land the right deal?

| Victor Garrett

For aspiring homeowners, cheaper mortgages are becoming increasingly scarce. Why is this happening? And how can you still land a…

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Personal Finance

Worried about a stock market crash? Five tips for protecting your stocks and shares ISA

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Global markets have fallen due to the war in Ukraine. What simple steps can you take to help protect your…

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Personal Finance

Young investor: ‘my plan to become an ISA millionaire and retire early’

| Alice Guy (FCA)

With young people increasingly keen to invest, 28-year-old Matt Roberts shares his ambitious plans to become a stocks and shares…

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Personal Finance

The death of cash? Use of paper money is falling (which might be a good thing)

| Karl Talbot

Cash usage is declining according to new research. So why might the death of cash be a good thing? Karl…

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Investing Articles

The renewable energy stocks I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These renewable energy stocks could be some of the best investments to own today in the current geopolitical environment.

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2 unloved penny stocks that are dirt-cheap today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best-value penny stocks to load up on right now. Here are two I think look far…

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Personal Finance

Average UK rent climbs to more than £1,000! How to secure a cheaper monthly rate

| Ruby Layram

The average UK rent is at an all-time high! Here's where and how to find the cheapest rates for your…

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Investing Articles

How I’d use the Warren Buffett method to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies the Warren Buffett method to try and increase the long-term returns of his retirement…

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Investing Articles

Stock market crash: 5 lessons from the latest meltdown

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, fears of a stock market crash have soared. Here are five important things…

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Investing Articles

What is going on with the Polymetal share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Polymetal share price leapt 700% to 1,400p before collapsing today. What has been going on with the stock price…

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Personal Finance

Gold price soars: here’s why gold could go even higher this week

| Karl Talbot

The gold price has risen more than 8% since the start of the year. Here's one reason why the gold…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Amid turbulent markets, our writer has identified two shares to buy now for his portfolio and hold for their long-term…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap, crashing penny stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

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

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Personal Finance

Amid tumbling stocks, here are the shares most bought by UK investors last week

| Karl Talbot

The UK stock markets fell last week as a result of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. But which stocks have remained…

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Investing Articles

The Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price just jumped 10%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Hurricane Energy (LON: HUR) share price has risen strongly in 2022, and the oil explorer boasts healthy profit margins.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £10K in this FTSE 100 stock market correction

| Kevin Godbold

I think the current stock market correction is leading to some interesting opportunities among big-cap companies in the FTSE 100,…

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Investing Articles

Share prices see-saw: all part of riding the FTSE 100 roller coaster

| Sam Robson

Today, I watched as the FTSE 100 - and the share price of many of its constituents - fell, rose,…

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Investing Articles

Buy the dip! 2 stocks I’m adding to right now

| Andrew Woods

With the recent market sell-off, should I buy the dip and add to my IAG and Boohoo holdings?

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Does the cheap Jet2 share price now make it a glaring buy?

| Andrew Woods

With increasing revenue and a low forward P/E ratio, should I be buying at the current Jet2 share price?

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Investing Articles

3 ways to handle a market correction

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at three ways investors handle a market correction -- and explains why he avoids one of the…

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Investing Articles

Are BT shares about to take off?

| Andrew Woods

With increasing free cash flow, could BT shares now have significant upside potential?

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Investing Articles

The Evraz share price is up over 40% today! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Evraz share price erupted by more than 40% this morning, but what was behind this growth? And is now…

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