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Should I buy Lloyds shares for my portfolio?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright compares Lloyds Banking Group to US counterpart Citigroup and decides whether the former deserves a spot in his…

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Here’s 1 of my best ETF picks right now!

| Niki Jerath

As US inflation reaches 7.5%, I’m looking at why rising interest rates makes this fund one of my best ETF…

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2 simple Warren Buffett techniques I use to try and boost my ISA returns

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he uses two techniques from investing guru Warren Buffett to try and improve the returns from…

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How I would invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the principles he would use to invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares today -- along with…

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Investing Articles

What is up with the Peloton stock price?

| James J. McCombie

Why has the Peloton stock price been on such a bumpy ride and will change at the top get it…

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Personal Finance

Premium Bonds jackpot has dropped by 50%! Is now a good time to invest?

| Ruby Layram

As a result of rising inflation, Premium Bond millionaires may not be as well off as they used to be!…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy and hold!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock he would add to his holdings now and hold onto for long-term…

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Personal Finance

Mortgage dilemma: should you remortgage now or wait (ahead of possible rises)?

| Karl Talbot

If you're on the lookout for a mortgage, should you remortgage now before interest rates rise? Karl Talbot explains what…

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What do Elon Musk’s bullish views on Bitcoin mean for the Tesla share price?

| Charlie Carman

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is a renowned cryptocurrency enthusiast. What does having a Bitcoin bull as CEO mean…

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Penny stocks: 1 I’d buy hand over fist!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best penny stocks for his holdings and identifies one he’d buy now…

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Personal Finance

These were the ten most bought UK investment trusts last month

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the most-bought investment trusts from the Interactive Investor platform last month, along with some tips on how to…

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UK shares: 1 cheap tech stock primed for growth

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for UK shares primed for growth to add to his holdings. Here’s a tech stock he…

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The brilliant, not-so-obvious Warren Buffett stock I’m picking in 2022

| Stephen Bhasera

In this article, Stephen Bhasera explains why he likes one of the smallest positions that Buffett holds in his mammoth…

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2 reasons why Trustpilot shares could be in for a tough year ahead

| John Choong

I see two main headwinds for Trustpilot shares in the coming months, but there are still factors that could see…

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Personal Finance

Is a 2022 recession inevitable? How it could impact the stock market

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

A recession could be on the horizon for 2022. Here’s why we might see one, along with how recessions have…

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Personal Finance

Rising petrol and diesel prices: how to cut your costs at the pump

| Sean LaPointe

UK motorists are facing some of the highest petrol and diesel prices in history. Here are a few tips to…

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Investing Articles

The Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price just exploded! Too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price erupted last week following encouraging drilling tests. But can the stock continue to climb?

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares in 2012, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares are a popular choice for investment in the UK, but is this popularity warranted? Zaven Boyrazian digs a…

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Will the ITM Power share price triple in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ITM Power share price has collapsed by over 60% in a year, but is that trend about to reverse?…

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The Meta share price is down over 30% in a month! Should I buy?

| Charlie Keough

After the Meta share price has fallen 33% in a month, this Fool talks about why he sees that as…

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Is NIO stock about to explode?

| Dylan Hood

High-growth Chinese EV manufacturer NIO is down 28% year-to-date. Dylan Hood takes discusses whether he thinks the stock is about…

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1 ‘unstoppable’ ETF to build retirement wealth!

| Niki Jerath

Here’s why I think consistently investing in an S&P 500 ETF can be a great way to generate long-term wealth.

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2 surprising FTSE shares being targeted by shorters

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at two previously popular FTSE shares that are now seeing more interest from short-sellers.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 30%+ upside, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks that City analysts expect to move higher over the next 12 months.…

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Is the BAE share price about to take off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BAE share price could be a safe harbour in stormy waters, says Rupert Hargreaves, who would buy the stock…

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Here’s a FTSE 250 stock I’m buying right now!

| Andrew Woods

Pandemic disruption has plagued this FTSE 250 company, but increased passenger numbers and border reopenings attract me to this stock.

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Investing Articles

Is the Boohoo share price too cheap to miss?

| Andrew Woods

With solid fundamentals and a low P/E ratio, is the Boohoo share price now a clear bargain and should I…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy for the long term

| Andrew Woods

WIth precious metals becoming increasingly important as the world becomes greener, I've found two exciting FTSE 100 stocks that I'm…

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2 dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows to buy now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at two dividend stocks that have falling share prices, pushing up the dividend yield and…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla shares at the IPO, here’s how much I’d have today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Tesla shares have exploded in the years after the IPO. This is how much I’d have made if I'd got…

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A former FTSE 250 penny stock I’d buy with £2k

| Rupert Hargreaves

This former FTSE 250 penny stock has grown its way to success, and it looks as if the company can…

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Can the BP share price carry on surging?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The BP share price has surged, making the company one of the biggest in the FTSE 100. Dan Appleby analyses…

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Personal Finance

Car insurance premiums rising: follow these 4 tips to cut costs

| Karl Talbot

Car insurance premiums have risen since the start of the year. However, if you're a motorist, don't despair. It's still…

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Personal Finance

Are you investing in too many funds? Why diversification can cost you

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you guilty of investing in a large number of funds? Jo Groves takes a critical look at her own…

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Investing Articles

The IAG share price flew 10% higher last week! Here’s why I think it could go higher still

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price jumped last week, and why he thinks that more customer demand could…

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Investing Articles

2 ways I’m using top UK stocks to beat inflation at 5.4%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he's using top UK stocks with generous dividends and low valuations to try and net a…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy on AIM

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I've been looking at shares on AIM. I think this company is a much leaner business now, making it one…

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Investors are piling into this FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy too?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock that was in great demand last week.

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The 8 best penny stocks to buy now! Part 1

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for my portfolio right now. Here are three I think could…

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At over 2,000p, can the Shell share price continue to soar?

| Stuart Blair

Amid rising oil prices, the Shell share price has been able to soar to over 2,000p. Stuart Blair evaluates its…

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