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AstraZeneca shares jump 5% today; I think they could go higher still this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the jump in the AstraZeneca share price today and thinks that there's room for it to run…

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UK shares to buy now: what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Christopher Ruane

Can it be worthwhile using £1,000 to invest in shares? Christopher Ruane thinks it could be -- and explains how…

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These 3 cheap shares pay cash dividends of up to 25% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three cheap shares -- all members of the FTSE 100 index -- have been volatile recently. But I'd buy…

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With a dividend yield of 6.4%, is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock might have a strong dividend yield, but is that enough reason to buy it?

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Not sure about where to invest in green energy? I’m trusting Warren Buffett

| James Reynolds

Renewable energy could be the newest gold rush sector as countries and companies around the world rush to develop net-zero…

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Could this be 1 of the best penny shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this small cap and wonders if it could be one of the best penny shares to buy…

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What has Warren Buffett been buying?

| Stephen Wright

Here is what Warren Buffett has been buying and what I think it shows about his views on the stock…

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Here’s what Michael Burry has been buying—and what it tells me about the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Michael Burry is one of the most sophisticated investors on the planet. Here's what his company's recent 13F tells Stephen…

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Stock market crash: should I seek refuge in these FTSE 100 blue-chip shares?

| Fergus Mackintosh

With a stock market crash likely, many investors will seek refuge in blue-chip companies. Here are the FTSE 100 shares…

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The Abrdn share price has sunk 28%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Abrdn share price has fallen close to 30% in just one year, could now be the time for…

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I’ve changed my mind about Glencore stock. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Glencore stock is in news today after its robust results, but is that reason enough to buy the stock?

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My 3-point plan to build passive income streams with £35 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the three simple steps he would take to try and generate passive income with £35 a week…

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3 of the best cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for my equities portfolio. Here are three ultra-cheap shares…

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Down 80%! Is this a UK share to buy now?

| Christopher Ruane

After this company's stock price sank 80%, our writer considers whether it might be a UK share to buy now…

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Down 20%, should I act on the JD Sports share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Sports share price has fallen over 20% so far this year. Christopher Ruane assesses what this means for…

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Down 70%, I think this beaten-down growth is a no-brainer buy

| Stuart Blair

This growth stock has fallen around 70% over the past few months. But due to the company's excellent growth prospects,…

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This penny stock has exploded by 70% in a week! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Premier African Minerals share price has exploded following encouraging drilling results. But can the penny stock climb further?

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1 penny stock I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

This penny stock's value has tumbled since listing on the market in 2021. Paul Summers is hovering over the 'buy'…

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Is the IAG share price about to skyrocket?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The IAG share price is up by double-digits in 2022, but can this momentum continue? Zaven Boyrazian investigates if now…

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The 8 best penny stocks to buy now! Part 2

| Royston Wild

In the first piece of this series, I started looking at the best penny stocks for me to buy right…

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Investment: 3 global threats that could trigger a stock market crash

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Rampant inflation, reduced economic support and the threat of conflict could trigger a stock market crash. How can you protect…

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This growth penny stock has slumped 60%! Should I buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This growth penny stock appears to have tremendous potential over the next couple of years as the business focuses on…

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Personal Finance

Get paid £150 for switching your current account! Here’s how

| Ruby Layram

In need of some extra cash this February? Here's how to get paid for simply switching your current account to…

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Personal Finance

There have been THOUSANDS of UK ISA millionaires made in the past 10 years!

| Jo Groves (ACA)

What’s the secret of the 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK? Jo Groves takes a closer look at their investing…

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Can I double my money at this Royal Mail share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Royal Mail share price has dipped recently. Dan Appleby analyses whether this is a buying opportunity and if he…

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Is the Lloyds share price too cheap to miss?

| Andrew Woods

A potential hike in interest rates and a relatively low P/E ratio makes me think the Lloyds share price is…

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The Boohoo share price could be the steal of the decade

| Andy Ross

The Boohoo share price has been an underperformer recently, but does that present an unparalleled buying opportunity for a UK…

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Want £5,000 in passive income? I’d invest in these stocks

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The stock market is a great place to try and earn passive income. Here are the stocks I'd buy with…

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I was on the money with the BP share price. Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the BP share price can continue to push higher as the company grows its…

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Why I think the easyJet share price will fly

| Andrew Woods

With vastly improved passenger numbers and more open borders, the easyJet share price could take off.

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Here’s why the Tesco share price could keep rising

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Tesco share price has been rising this year. Dan Appleby has been analysing the company and thinks the share…

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1 top investment trust I’m buying hand over fist in February

| Paul Summers

This high-performing investment trust has had a rough start to 2022. This Fool has been buying the dip.

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A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Here’s why

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A stock market crash could be around the corner due to this key risk. Dan Appleby analyses the situation and…

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The best stocks to buy now in the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy now to capitalise on rising prices and economic…

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Personal Finance

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel! 6 tweaks to create the perfect ISA

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

ISA accounts are great, but they’re not perfect. Here are six ways they could be tweaked and changed to benefit…

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How I’d target £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Could investing in dividend shares earn our author £10,000 in annual passive income? He hopes so -- and explains how…

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What are metaverse stocks? Here’s 1 pick I like!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan defines the term metaverse stocks and delves deeper into one pick he currently likes for his holdings that…

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20%+ dividend yield as this FTSE 100 share plunges! Should I buy right now?

| Christopher Ruane

After a share price collapse today, this FTSE 100 share has a 20%+ dividend yield. Christopher Ruane weighs buying it…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The most expensive cities to rent in right now

| Sean LaPointe

Rents across the UK have gone up over the past year. So, which cities are the most expensive to rent…

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I’d buy this share in a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reveals one UK share he is considering purchasing for his portfolio if its price is pushed further down…

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