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2 penny stocks I’m considering buying in March

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild is looking at buying some top penny stocks in March. Here are two of what he thinks could…

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3 shares I’d buy before a market recovery

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer does not know when a market recovery may come -- but he is considering buying these three shares…

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How safe is the dividend from Legal & General shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Is the dividend from Legal & General sustainable and should I buy the stock now?

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Should I buy more cheap Rolls-Royce shares with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

After swinging to a profit for the 2021 calendar year, should I be adding £1,000 to my current holding of…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in March for passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing two UK dividend shares to buy for his portfolio this March that could boost his passive…

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What investors should do after a volatile stock market week

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine, share prices on the UK stock market have been holding steady. Here's what I'd…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett isn’t a “stock-picker”

| Christopher Ruane

In his annual shareholders' letter, Warren Buffett denied being a "stock-picker". Christopher Ruane explains how Buffett finds shares to buy.

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This FTSE 100 stock has an unbelievable 50%+ dividend yield. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

As unheard of as this FTSE 100 dividend yield is, it is true. The million dollar question, however, is whether…

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks I’ll be watching in March

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two less well-known UK growth stocks that he'll be paying attention to next month.

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Should I buy BP shares for my portfolio today?

| Dylan Hood

BP shares are up almost 8% year-to-date, as the price of oil continues to climb. Is now a buying opportunity?…

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3 high-dividend stocks owned by Warren Buffett to buy in March for passive income

| John Choong

These 3 high-dividend stocks owned by Warren Buffett are great potential buys in March for passive income as earnings season…

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Argo Blockchain shares are falling: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Argo Blockchain shares are down 30% year-to-date, as crypto markets continue to slump. Dylan Hood assesses whether this is a…

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Is it worth investing in Unilever shares?

| Andy Ross

Unilever shares are struggling with the share price underperforming the FTSE 100 benchmark. Here's why Andy Ross thinks they may…

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Stock market correction: 2 stocks I’m buying during the dip

| Andrew Woods

As investors panicked late last week, many stocks fell dramatically but some bounced back too. Here are two companies I'm…

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How I’d start investing in shares with under £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Buying shares is not only for the rich. Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing in shares with a…

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Cheap shares: how can this FTSE 100 stock be so low?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After last week's stock market ups and downs, several cheap shares look appealing to me. I'd grab this FTSE 100…

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3 Foolish ways I’m dealing with stock market volatility

| Paul Summers

As share prices yo-yo, this committed Fool explains his simple strategy for negotiating stock market volatility.

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5 practical steps to handle a stock market sell-off

| Christopher Ruane

These five practical tips help our writer keep his head when trying to navigate the impact of a stock market…

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Should I be buying Coinbase shares today?

| Charlie Keough

After the release of its Q4 and full-year results, Charlie Keough looks at why he would add Coinbase shares to…

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Should I be adding IAG shares to my portfolio?

| Charlie Keough

After a turbulent last few years, Charlie Keough looks at whether now is the right time for him to add…

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NIO shares hit $20: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

NIO shares slumped a whopping 16% last week. Dylan Hood takes a closer look at why, and if this is…

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2 cheap value stocks with big dividends to buy in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Value stocks are making a huge comeback. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two cheap UK shares with big dividends he'd buy…

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The Polymetal share price just tanked more than 50%! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Polymetal share price just crashed due to rising investor fears. But is the panic warranted, or is this actually…

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Is the Cineworld share price too low ahead of results?

| Paul Summers

The Cineworld (LON:CINE) share price has done very well year-to-date. Could there be more to come in March?

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My top 3 dividend stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Reynolds

Dividend stocks are bought primarily for their regular income payments. Our writer shares some of his top picks, which he…

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3 reasons why Polymetal shares fell 32% last week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the sanctions risks, the mine operations and upcoming financial results that could be weighing on Polymetal shares.

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The BP share price sinks after shocking announcement

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The BP share price tumbled after announcing its exit from Russia after 30 years. But what does this mean for…

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Personal Finance

850,000 retired Brits missing out on this benefit worth £1,900 a year: are you one of them?

| Sean LaPointe

Are you one of the 850k Brits currently missing out on this retirement fund top-up worth £1,900 a year? Read…

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3 top penny stocks to buy in March!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy following recent market volatility. Here are three top penny stocks I'm…

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Personal Finance

4 fashion world side hustle ideas to help pay the bills

| Rosemary McEwen

With bills going up, it's hard to find the money to spend on fashion. Make some extra cash instead, with…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the sectors and funds beating the market downturn for stocks and shares ISA investors!

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Stock markets have been in freefall recently. But which funds have outperformed the market to deliver positive returns for stocks…

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4 easy ways to lose money when buying shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Buying shares can be a real danger zone, especially for beginners to investing. Here are four mistakes I made, but…

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After record profits, is the Barclays share price a bargain not to be missed?

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price has surpassed its pre-Covid levels after reporting excellent full-year results. Is there now further to rise?

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I’m buying now while the Lloyds share price stays so low

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price plunged more than 10% on Thursday, before partially rebounding on Friday. Here's why I'm going to…

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3 ways I’m trying to take advantage of high stock market volatility right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can set orders to capture favorable price swings as well as buying defensive stocks to…

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3 Warren Buffett investing tips that helped him beat the market for 57 years

| James Reynolds

Warren Buffett has a set of rules that have served him well over many decades of investing success. Our writer…

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Personal Finance

These are the 5 monthly habits of an ISA millionaire!

| Ruby Layram

Fancy becoming an ISA millionaire? If so, here are the five monthly habits that could help you to achieve your…

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3 ISA mistakes people are still making and how to avoid them

| Atanas Nikolaev

These three ISA mistakes could cost you dearly. Here's a closer look at their potential impact and how best to…

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What’s the Rolls-Royce share price really worth?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Rolls-Royce share price is worth significantly more than its current value, based on…

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1 of the best ‘safe haven’ funds to buy right now!

| Niki Jerath

Why I still consider iShares Physical Gold ETC as one of the best safe haven funds among my own holdings.

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