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2 of the best dividend shares to buy for March 2022

| Harshil Patel

Passive income and growth! Harshil Patel considers dividend shares that offer chunky income and growth potential.

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Should I avoid Rolls-Royce shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Rolls-Royce shares still look attractive as a speculative buy, despite recent turbulence.

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The best shares to buy now to get income and share price growth

| Andy Ross

This FTSE 100 company with its 5%+ dividend yield could be one of the best shares to buy now to…

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Here’s my hit list of 5 cheap shares I want to buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Share prices have been volatile in 2022, making some cheap shares even cheaper. Here are five UK shares I aim…

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Can the Deliveroo share price break out of the downtrend?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explores two factors that could help to lift the Deliveroo share price out of the recent move lower,…

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‘Long-term savings gap’ means many women face poverty in retirement

| Karl Talbot

Women are less likely to invest in the stock market and have far less in retirement savings than men. So,…

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2 top growth stocks down 20% in a month that I think are undervalued buys!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two growth stocks that have taken a hit in recent periods, but he feels that both…

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1 of the best dividend growth stocks to buy today!

| Royston Wild

Right now I'm on a hunt for top dividend shares to buy. Here's a great UK share that looks poised…

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How changing jobs could cost you up to £25,000 in pensions savings!

| Sean LaPointe

Many of us will have changed jobs several times by the time we retire. But have you ever considered the…

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Stock market crash: 4 crazy tales from this latest meltdown!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As share prices rebound, fears of a stock market crash have eased. Even so, some asset prices have moved around…

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1 cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy for its 6% dividend yield

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock is not just undervalued in Manika Premsingh’s opinion, it also has a healthy and sustainable dividend…

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5 investment secrets from your junior ISA

| Jennifer Laird

A junior ISA can make a great teaching tool. Here's a look at what investment secrets they can teach us,…

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Parents watch out! 125,000 Child Benefit claimants owe money to HMRC

| Ruby Layram

Parents around the UK could be hit with an unexpected child benefit tax bill! Could this apply to you and…

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5 things to factor in when selecting a stocks and shares ISA

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five things to factor in and consider when you’re trying to find the right stocks and shares ISA…

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How I’d invest £100 a month using the Warren Buffett method

| Christopher Ruane

Investor Warren Buffett controls billions of dollars. But our writer reckons he can apply Buffett lessons even when investing £100…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price hits penny stock status, is it a screaming buy?

| Andrew Mackie

With unprecedented opportunities ahead of it, can the Rolls-Royce share price get its mojo back?

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UK shares to buy for growth today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a closer look at some of his favourite UK shares to buy for growth over the next…

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The FTSE 100 is down since the start of the year: is now a good time to invest?

| Karl Talbot

The FTSE 100 is down since the beginning of 2022, and many investors will be looking to pick up stocks…

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How I would target a £3,000 annual passive income from dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

With a passive income target of £3,000 each year, our writer explains how he'd try to hit it by investing…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice on IAG shares

| Stephen Wright

With IAG shares down again today is this a buying opportunity? Stephen Wright turns to Warren Buffett for help.

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Best shares to buy now: 2 cheap stocks I’m buying without delay!

| Andrew Woods

Could a cheap copper miner and an oil producer be some of the best shares to buy now for my…

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Here’s why I’d buy Tesco shares now!

| Charlie Keough

Tesco shares have risen 26% in price over the past year. However, this year they have stalled. Here, Charlie Keough…

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Is the cheap Cineworld share price a buy with a spare £500?

| Andrew Woods

With improving box office revenue, should I be adding to my existing position at the current Cineworld share price?

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for passive income today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 stock has some of the best dividend credentials in the index, making it an excellent passive income…

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Are Shell shares now a glaring buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Shell shares are a glaring buy as the company's profits are set to surge…

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What’s going on with the ITV share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ITV share price just tanked on earnings, but is this actually a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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3 FTSE 250 equities I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these FTSE 250 equities could make perfect additions to his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 UK shares to buy today after excellent trading updates

| Stuart Blair

UK shares are facing a lot of volatility at the moment due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. After these trading updates,…

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These could be the ultimate buy-and-hold stocks for passive income

| Andy Ross

I'm targeting a passive income that should grow year-on-year and these are my top share picks that could help me…

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The Darktrace share price just exploded. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Darktrace share price surged by double-digits after the company announced its half-year report. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Is the Royal Mail share price about to fall further?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price took a near-double-digit hit this week after an investment bank downgraded the stock. Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’m targeting £800 a month passive income from dividends thanks to this forgotten rule

| Harvey Jones

I'm going to enjoy my retirement by hopefully generating passive income of £800 a month from my Stocks and Shares…

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US tech stocks top the list of most-bought shares by UK investors last month

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Tesla, Meta, Apple and Alphabet were high on the list of most-bought shares by UK investors in February. What we…

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With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has been falling lately. Now the company trades as a penny share, Christopher Ruane considers whether…

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2 top passive income shares to buy in March

| Harshil Patel

9% dividend yields! Dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers two top picks…

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My best UK stocks for March 2022

| Kevin Godbold

There's a lot of economic uncertainty in the air and I think it's a good time to hunt for my…

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The Polymetal share price is down 80%! Will it make a comeback?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Polymetal share price has plunged in value and it does not look as if the market sentiment is going…

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Ethical funds ‘underperformed’ last year: here’s why investors shouldn’t be alarmed

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that non-ethical funds have outperformed ethical funds over the past 12 months. Here's why ethical investors shouldn't be…

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Got savings? Here’s how you can earn over 2% in an easy access account

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates are still low, but did you know that you can now earn more than 2% interest in an…

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Who is the richest ISA millionaire?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Ever wondered who the world's richest ISA millionaire is? Alice Guy takes a look and explores what we can learn…

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