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After 2 down months, is a 2022 stock market crash inevitable?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a stock market crash, share prices fall 20% or more. After falling in January and February, are US stocks…

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Is the easyJet share price a good buy with a spare £500?

| Andrew Woods

With improving results and travel conditions, should I invest £500 at the current easyJet share price?

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The Ferrexpo share price: time to buy this steely giant?

| Andrew Woods

Despite strong historical results, the Ferrexpo share price has fallen because of the conflict in Ukraine - are its long-term…

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The Avacta share price: buy or avoid like the plague?

| Andrew Woods

With two revolutionary cancer treatments, is Avacta becoming increasingly attractive?

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2 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares I’d buy in March

| Harshil Patel

Buying the dip! Harshil Patel looks at two strong UK shares that he’d consider buying in March.

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Warren Buffett isn’t keen on ‘buying the dip’ now. Here’s why

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

In his recently released annual letter, investor Warren Buffett explained why good investments are hard to find in the market…

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6.8% dividend yields! A FTSE 100 share to buy in March

| Royston Wild

I bought this FTSE 100 share on account of its market-beating dividends. And at current prices, I'm thinking of buying…

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LISA savings reach record highs! But could savers be caught out by inflation?

| Ruby Layram

A record number of people are maxing out their LISA savings account each year. But saving into a LISA could…

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I’d buy these cheap UK shares for growth today!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would use recent market volatility to acquire these cheap UK shares for his portfolio.

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The Polymetal share price drops 75% in a week! Time to be brave or steer clear?

| Andrew Mackie

As the Polymetal share price collapses, it could mean an opportunity to load up or a major red flag. Andrew…

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2 top shares to buy now for the next bull market

| Kevin Godbold

Bull can follow bear as day follows night, so I'm positioning myself with top shares to buy now such as…

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BAE Systems shares are flying, but could they plummet very soon?

| Andy Ross

BAE Systems shares are up over 25% in just a month despite it usually being a steady FTSE 100 company…

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Will the Saga share price hit 400p in 2022?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Saga share price could continue to push higher in 2022 as earnings recover…

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Is the outlook finally improving for the Cineworld share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As customers return, the outlook for the Cineworld share price is beginning to improve, although the company still has a…

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5 pension tips to help you get the retirement you want

| Atanas Nikolaev

With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, it could be wise to consider these five tips to…

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What’s going on with the Vodafone share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Vodafone share price is suffering from a lack of interest, but this could change if the company returns to…

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Is the BP share price worth the risk for long-term gains?

| Andy Ross

The BP share price has been hit in recent days by its Russia links, which has for now ended a…

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3 dirt-cheap value stocks to buy in March

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright identifies three stocks that he thinks are trading below their intrinsic value for March 2022.

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Best shares to buy: 3 world-class companies to invest in today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking for the best shares to buy. Here are three high-quality, global businesses he'd invest in…

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How I’m aiming to make £500 in passive income from dividends this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how by considering his investment amount and tweaking the dividend yield, he could make good passive income…

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New ‘table-topping’ savings account pays up to 1.05% interest: here’s how it works

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates are rising, and Zopa is the latest provider to launch a table-topping account. Karl Talbot takes a look…

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3 Fundsmith stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been taking a close look at the Fundsmith Equity portfolio. Here are three stocks in it he…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Don’t risk THOUSANDS from your pension!

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With state pensions squeezed, many Brits are relying on pension investments to fund retirement. But how can you prepare in…

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Why the Evraz share price fell 70% in February

| Roland Head

Russian steel group Evraz saw its share price collapse in February. Roland Head looks at the situation and asks if…

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My £5 a day passive income plan for 2022

| Harshil Patel

Dividends from shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers a plan that he could…

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Why the Lloyds share price fell 6% in February

| Roland Head

The Lloyds share price fell last month. Roland Head looks at the figures and explains why he thinks it’s a…

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2 ‘Dividend Hero’ investment trusts to buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When it comes to investment trusts for passive income, it’s hard to look past the ‘Dividend Heroes’, says Edward Sheldon.

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Buy the dip! 2 penny stocks I’d snap up in March

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility has left plenty of top UK shares trading at rock-bottom prices. Here are two penny stocks on…

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3 growth stocks with huge upside to buy in March

| Stephen Wright

With growth stocks underperforming value stocks since the beginning of the year, Stephen Wright discusses three growth stocks with strong…

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks to buy in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 index can be a great place to find attractive shares to buy. Here are two stocks within…

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2 top dividend stocks to buy for an ISA this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Putting dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a smart move. That's because all dividend income from the…

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2 ‘megatrend’ stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is a big fan of thematic investing. Here's a look at two 'megatrend' stocks with huge potential he…

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Personal Finance

30% of savers are worried about constant pension rule changes: here’s how to cope

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that almost a third of savers are concerned about constant pension rule changes. Read on to find…

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Personal Finance

Fuel prices surge to more than £1.50 per litre! How to save money on petrol

| Ruby Layram

Fuel prices have soared to all-time highs, further tightening the financial squeeze! To ease its grip, here are some ways…

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The 10 most-sold shares last week by investors trading in turbulent markets

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Scottish Mortgage Trust tops the list of most-sold shares. What can investors learn from the list to inform trading decisions…

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The easyJet share price has plunged 40% in a year. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price has fallen some 40% over the past year. Is it a buy for Manika Premsingh?

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Personal Finance

House prices to rocket? Rules limiting large mortgages set to scrapped

| Karl Talbot

Will house prices continue to soar if mortgage affordability test rules are scrapped? Karl Talbot looks at what's planned and…

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How I’d build a diversified portfolio of UK stocks like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines what UK shares he would buy to follow Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's advice for building a…

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Why I’d invest £10,000 in FTSE 100 stocks for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index took a hit last week as Russia started the war on Ukraine. But Manika Premsingh believes…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I would buy right now

| James J. McCombie

I like searching in the FTSE 250 for potentially overlooked stocks that might be a great fit for my portfolio.…

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