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After a bumper 2021, is the Barclays share price ready for take-off?

| Andrew Mackie

As Barclays delivers record profits, Andrew Mackie explores whether or not its share price could about to be re-rated higher

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1 stock to buy now and hold for passive income!

| John Choong

Inflation is getting hotter with disposable income being outstripped by a lack of wage growth. Here's one high-dividend stock I’d…

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The Centrica share price falls as profits double. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Centrica (LSE:CNA) share price has tumbled despite an encouraging set of results. Is this a great opportunity for this…

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Stock market crash: I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice and buying UK stocks

| Kevin Godbold

We could be seeing an opportunity for long-term investors like me to buy the stocks of strong, growing and undamaged…

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Special update: stock market sell-off is no time to panic

| Iain Butler

A special message from Motley Fool Canada’s Chief Investment Advisor, Iain Butler.

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The Eurasia Mining share price is up 1,800% in 5 years: should I buy?

| Andrew Woods

With an explosion of the Eurasia Mining share price in the past five years, is the time right to buy…

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As share prices fall today, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Roland Head

Share prices have been falling today following the invasion of Ukraine. Roland Head explains how he's approaching this uncertain situation.

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Share prices are crashing. Here’s what I plan to do

| Royston Wild

UK share prices are crashing as Russia steps up military action in Ukraine. I don't think now is the time…

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Stock market crash: I’d drip-feed £500 a month to buy quality UK shares

| Harshil Patel

Are we in a stock market crash? If so, this Fool looks at lessons from the past and what he’d…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help me retire over 10 years early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer demonstrates the dramatic difference he could see in his retirement timing by buying shares during a stock market…

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Recap: 3 tips for dealing with stock market sell-offs

| The Motley Fool Staff

The FTSE 100 fell 3% this morning off the back of the news that Russia had launched an invasion of…

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As stock markets crash, here’s 1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy now

| Paul Summers

As stock markets crash, Paul Summers thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock might offer him great protection (and a solid…

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Market crash? The psychology of investing for success

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains some lessons from the psychology of investing he uses to help manage his portfolio during a market…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock at a 52-week low?

| Andrew Woods

With increased profits and revenue, this Fool asks if he should invest some spare cash in this FTSE 250 firm.

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How I’d set up passive income streams for £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

With £5 a day to invest, our writer explains why he thinks dividend shares with growth prospects could help increase…

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UK shares to buy now: I’d focus on these inflation-busting stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Inflation in January hit its highest point since 1997. So what are the best UK shares to buy now in…

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Is it possible to build a good passive income from just £100 per month?

| Andy Ross

Passive income – it’s just a dream right? Wrong says Andy Ross, it’s possible to create a great passive income…

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An inflation-resilient FTSE 100 share I’d buy today!

| Finlay Blair

A high dividend yield, solid earnings and inflation resilience make this FTSE 100 energy giant a great addition to my…

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What just happened to the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rolls-Royce share price collapsed this morning after making a shocking announcement. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's going on.

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These could be the best FTSE 100 shares to invest in

| Andy Ross

I'm looking for high dividend yields at a reasonable valuation and these fantastic FTSE 100 shares might just fit the…

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Here’s exactly how much you should be saving into a pension to retire in comfort

| Karl Talbot

If you're hoping to retire in comfort, a recent report reveals the exact sum you'll need to save into your…

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Are you saving enough for retirement? Over-50s face £250,000 pension shortfall

| Sean LaPointe

Millions of Brits are approaching retirement with a pension shortfall of almost £250,000. Here's what future retirees can do to…

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The Boohoo share price is down 70% this past year! Will it make a comeback?

| Stephen Bhasera

Stephen Bhasera considers why the Boohoo share price has underperformed, the underlying financials of the company and whether it can…

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2 beaten-down growth stocks to buy right now

| Stuart Blair

As inflationary pressures have continued, growth stocks have continued their decline. Here are two that now seem far too undervalued.

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Cineworld’s share price sinks! 2 penny stocks I’d rather buy

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price keeps on falling but I'm still not buying! Here are two cheap penny stocks I'd much…

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2 penny stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for top UK stocks to buy for excellent profits growth over the next few years. Here are two…

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Share prices are tanking. Please read this

| Scott Phillips

ASX-listed companies won’t be doing anything different tomorrow, next week, next month or next year, no matter what happens in…

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This former penny stock has gained 1,000% in 5 years. Am I too late to buy?

| Roland Head

Roland Head revisits a former penny stock he sold too soon. This company has delivered a total return of over…

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Buy the dip! 3 penny stocks I’d buy after recent market volatility

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK share bargains to buy following recent market volatility. I think these two penny stocks…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is outperforming leading global indexes. Harshil Patel considers two top picks he’d add to his Stocks and…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d invest a spare £250 in today

| James Reynolds

Dividend stocks are shares in a company that makes a small payment to investors a few times a year, as…

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The best dividend shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these top dividend shares, considering their valuations and growth potential going forward.

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Why I’d invest £2k in Royal Mail shares for income and growth

| Rupert Hargreaves

Royal Mail shares are undervalued by 47% and yield 6.4%, making the stock an incredibly attractive acquisition says, Rupert Hargreaves.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy if I had to start from scratch with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the two FTSE 250 companies he would buy for his portfolio if he had to start with…

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Oil prices are soaring but will the BP share price continue to rise?

| Fergus Mackintosh

Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel. The BP share price is up over 30% in the last year,…

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5 reasons the BP share price looks undervalued

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the BP share price is deeply undervalued considering these five tailwinds driving growth.

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Personal Finance

Petrol prices may soar to £1.60 a litre! With rising costs, how can you pay off your debts faster?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Petrol prices have hit an all-time high and are forecast to rise further. If you’re already struggling financially, here's how…

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Why Evraz shares are the biggest faller in the FTSE 100 today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the 10% fall in Evraz shares today, and shares his opinion on what he's…

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Property sales fall by a fifth in January: is the housing market cooling off?

| Sean LaPointe

New figures from HMRC reveal that house sales in the UK fell by over a fifth in January. Could this…

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Why is the Ted Baker share price up 10% today?

| Manika Premsingh

The Ted Baker share price growth today is eye-catching. But is it a good investment for Manika Premsingh now?

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