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FTSE 100: best and worst shares for female representation!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here's a look at the results of a new study that explores female representation and participation on company boards in…

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Why IAG shares could be among my best FTSE 100 buys in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

As the pandemic recedes further and travel can finally take off, Manika Premsingh believes that IAG shares could be among…

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Why I’m watching these 2 FTSE All Share growth stocks

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks into whether these two FTSE All Share companies merit a place in his portfolio thanks to their…

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Personal Finance

Ignore AIM at your peril! Investing in AIM has delivered superior returns to the FTSE 100

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Investing in AIM is often overlooked despite some investors enjoying annual returns of over 200%. Here's how to grab a…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap stocks after Thursday’s shock

| Cliff D'Arcy

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, London suffered a stock market mini-crash on Thursday. Here are three FTSE 100 bargains I'd…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! British pre-retirees’ ideal annual retirement income

| Sean LaPointe

What do British pre-retirees see as their ideal annual retirement income? Read on to find out, as well as how…

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Investing Articles

As oil hits $100 a barrel, will BP and Shell’s share prices surge?

| Andrew Mackie

Despite oil topping $100 a barrel, sentiment toward BP and Shell remain bearish. Here, I outline why Im bullish on…

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Personal Finance

Is the cost of living crisis depleting your savings?

| Karl Talbot

The cost of living crisis is biting, and many people are having to access their savings to cope. Here are…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why this FTSE 100 growth stock is flying today

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is bouncing hard following yesterday's sell-off. This top growth stock is leading the charge.

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5 shares I’d buy now to target £5,000 in passive income next year

| Christopher Ruane

With the target of earning £5,000 in passive income next year, our writer outlines the portfolio of five dividend shares…

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Why Barclays’ share price weakness makes it my top FTSE 100 buy now

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays (LSE: BARC) share price has fallen in 2022 so far, despite an impressive set of 2021 results. It's…

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3 FTSE 250 growth stocks I’ll be watching in March

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he'll be paying special attention to next month.

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Investing Articles

The best UK shares to buy now for the next stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

I'm looking for the best UK shares to buy now and believe the next bunch of leading stocks will contain…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching in March

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'll be watching like a hawk next month.

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Personal Finance

Homeowners paying thousands after record storm damage: compare your home insurance cover!

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Recent storms have cost insurers millions. Will home insurance costs rise as a result? And what should you look for…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £700 in FTSE All Share stocks right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he could invest £700 right now in a trio of companies all drawn from the…

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Investing Articles

One blue-chip FTSE 100 share to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses a FTSE 100 share to buy now for his portfolio that he likes for its proven business…

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Amid market volatility, should I be a hare or a tortoise?

| Christopher Ruane

Different investors try a variety of approaches to deal with market volatility. Our writer explains two and why he prefers…

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What’s going on with the Evraz share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Evraz share price is exploding after releasing its latest results, but can this momentum continue? Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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2 of the best shares to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Looking for the best shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian shares his top two stocks to buy before the upcoming…

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3 shares to buy in the stock market carnage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With so much uncertainty in the world today, stocks are being hit hard. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three shares he'd…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow in a stock market crash

| Harshil Patel

With global stock markets in turmoil, our writer looks at some lessons and tips from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

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Investing Articles

The ITM Power share price is up 1,100% in 5 years. Will it soar again?

| Roland Head

Although the ITM Power share price has been falling, it has still been a big long-term winner. Roland Head is…

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2 of my best dividend stocks to buy now

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at companies I can buy to diversify my passive income. Here are two that I think are…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2022

| Harshil Patel

With just £3 a day, Harshil Patel highlights several dividend shares he'd buy to build a passive income plan for…

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Investing Articles

Have I made a mistake with the SMT share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves re-evaluates his opinion of the SMT share price after its recent performance and shifting investor attitudes.

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Investing Articles

Bargain shares! 2 penny stocks I’d buy following recent falls

| Royston Wild

I've been searching for some top penny stocks to buy in recent days. Here are two I think could be…

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2 penny stocks to buy as share prices sink

| Royston Wild

Market volatility threatens to continue as the crisis in Ukraine worsens. But I plan to continue investing and here are…

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3 of the best shares to beat soaring inflation

| Harshil Patel

Energy costs are rising and prices are surging. Harshil Patel looks at three of the best shares to beat soaring…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has plummeted 15% today. What would I do?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is one of the worst affected by today’s stock market slump. Is it a reason to…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap UK shares to buy now – and hold for a decade

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at two UK shares to buy now for his portfolio he would be happy to consider holding…

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Market volatility is soaring. Here’s what Warren Buffett says to do

| Stephen Wright

With stock markets in turmoil, Stephen Wright looks to Warren Buffett for advice on how to navigate stock market volatility.

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Stop, think, invest: UK shares to buy now with £20,000

| Christopher Ruane

As markets move around, our writer takes a cool-headed look at UK shares he would buy now for his portfolio.

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I just bought Lloyds Bank shares. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank shares are trading lower today because of a broader market correction hiding its bumper earnings in 2021. 

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and purchasing this cheap growth stock

| Andrew Woods

With an emphasis on earnings growth and P/E ratios, Warren Buffett's central principles lead me to this exciting growth stock.

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Personal Finance

Here are the shares UK investors have been buying recently

| Karl Talbot

Evraz, Lloyds, and Barclays were all popular shares to buy among UK investors last week. So, what other shares have…

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Here’s why I’d buy Rio Tinto shares just for the record dividend yield

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With a record 13.5% dividend yield for 2021, I think Rio Tinto shares might be the best income pick for…

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This UK growth share is down almost 80%! I am buying

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known UK growth share has seen its value shrink by almost 80% in a year. Our writer explains why…

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Personal Finance

Savvy savers are switching from cash ISAs to stocks and shares ISAs

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Savvy savers are deciding to switch from a cash ISA to a stocks and shares ISA. Here’s why they’re making…

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Personal Finance

FTSE 100 in freefall: is this the end of the bull market?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

The FTSE 100 has plunged following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Alice Guy examines whether this could signal the end of…

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