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The BT share price is up 50%+ in a year and its dividends are back. What’s next?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has done well over the past year and continues to perform in 2022. But can it…

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Investing Articles

Could the IAG share price double my money?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As sales recover over the next couple of years, the IAG share price has significant potential, argues this Fool, who…

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2 cheap nearly penny stocks I’d buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for my shares portfolio right now. I think these nearly…

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3 of the best global shares to buy now

| Harshil Patel

Global shares are taking a tumble. Harshil Patel considers three top picks he’d buy now to take advantage.

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Personal Finance

State Pension crisis? Why I’m investing in a SIPP for my retirement

| Jo Groves (ACA)

In real terms, the State Pension will fall in 2022. Here are five reasons why I’m investing in a SIPP…

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Investing Articles

The SMT share price slumps 24% in a year: should I buy now?

| Andrew Woods

After the recent technology sell-off, does SMT's geographical and sector diversity make its share price attractive?

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1 FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy with £1,000

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 growth stock is a particularly good one to buy right now believes Manika Premsingh, as the global…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong prospects as the economy recovers and consumer spending continues. 

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Personal Finance

Stocks and shares ISA: being time-poor doesn’t always mean money-poor

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s how you can use the technology at your fingertips to build and manage a stocks and shares ISA portfolio…

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Why I think the Apple share price can double again

| Christopher Ruane

The Apple share price has more than doubled in two years. Our writer thinks it can double again in coming…

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Investing Articles

Is the Ilika or ITM Power share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With both the Ilika and ITM Power share price having slumped over the past year, our writer considers whether either…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The no.1 obstacle for home buyers right now (and how to overcome it)

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the most prevalent obstacle among home buyers right now and tips on how to overcome this obstacle…

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Investing Articles

Investing tips for uncertain times that beginners need to know

| James Reynolds

Beginner investors are always on the lookout for investing tips, especially in uncertain times. Our writer reveals the things he's…

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The Evraz share price: should I be buying this sleeping giant?

| Andrew Woods

With a 52% fall in the Evraz share price in the past year, do recent production increases justify a purchase?

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Personal Finance

House prices continue to rise, but this statistic may surprise you

| Karl Talbot

House prices continue to rise, but did you know that the housing market may not be performing as you might…

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Personal Finance

Best way to grow your money? Stocks and shares ISAs grew 13x more than cash ISAs last year

| Sean LaPointe

New research suggests investing in a stocks and shares ISA rather than a cash ISA can yield up to 13…

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Investing Articles

Could the Abrdn share price be a glaring buy now?

| Andrew Woods

A mixed bag of results and a recent acquisition are making me look very closely at the Abrdn share price.

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Personal Finance

Here are the 10 best performing investment trusts from last month!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the ten best-performing investment trusts from January, along with some insights and alternative ways to invest.

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Investing Articles

Is the IAG share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain now?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG (LON: IAG) share price is down more than 80% since the pandemic crash. Does that mean IAG is…

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Investing Articles

3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy now and hold for the next decade

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett likes to look for strong companies that are available at attractive prices. I think that Amazon, Verizon, and…

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How I’d invest £1,000 with 3 lessons from Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

Today's stock market presents us with an opportunity to search for quality stocks at lower prices to hold for the…

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Why I’m excited about where the BT share price could go!

| Charlie Keough

After an impressive start to the year for the BT share price, Charlie Keough looks at why he thinks this…

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Stock market crash! Why I’ll be investing like Warren Buffett

| Royston Wild

I won't stop buying UK shares even if a stock market crash occurs. Here is how I think investing like…

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A UK share to buy now and hold for a decade

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies one UK share to buy now for his portfolio he would be happy to hold for the…

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Investing Articles

Could growing economic uncertainty cause a stock market crash?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As economic and geopolitical tensions build, the risks of a stock market crash are growing, says this Fool, who is…

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Down 75%, could the Argo Blockchain share price rebound?

| Christopher Ruane

The Argo Blockchain share price has lost over 75% of its value in a year. Our writer examines why and…

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How I’d choose bank shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he is going about selecting UK bank shares that seem attractive enough to add to his…

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Investing Articles

I’m listening to Warren Buffett and avoiding these growth stocks like the plague!

| Paul Summers

Knowing what to avoid has helped make Warren Buffett a billionaire. It's also keeping this Fool from buying these UK…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price slumps 20%! Should I jump in?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price has slumped after its latest results were released, but this could be an overreaction, argues…

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2 beaten-up UK shares that could turn £2,000 into £4,300, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK growth stocks that have considerable share price upside right now, according to analysts in the…

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Investing Articles

Why the BP share price might be the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain right now

| Alan Oscroft

The BP (LON: BP) share price has recovered well in the past 12 months. But is it one of the…

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Personal Finance

Avoid the car insurance mistake costing UK drivers £830 million

| Katie Royals

Car insurance is a big expense for all drivers. But some Brits are paying a combined total of £830 million…

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Investing Articles

6% dividend yield! 2 UK shares I’d buy in February and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As the market continues to tumble, Zaven Boyrazian explores potential long-term buying opportunities for income and growth investors.

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Investing Articles

2 top AIM shares I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been screening for companies to add to my portfolio recently. Here are two quality AIM shares I’m bullish on…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use with £1,500

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £1,500 to invest in passive income ideas, our writer shares three he would consider using right now.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline for a starter portfolio

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks offer a tempting mix of growth and income, argues Roland Head. He explains why he'd buy…

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2 stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at which companies I should buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here are the two…

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Watch out! Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price could fall again

| Andy Ross

The Rolls-Royce share price has struggled so far this year, so will a trading statement this week help lift the…

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Investing Articles

This share grew 5,000% in 12 years! Why I focus on long-term investing

| James Reynolds

Long-term investing can be difficult to wrap one's head around, but our writer believes the potential benefits far outweigh any…

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Shares to buy now: here’s how I’d invest a £2,000 lump sum

| Kevin Godbold

The market is changing, and yesterday's leading stocks could be replaced by new winners with different characteristics for the next…

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