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Here’s 1 of the best shares to buy now and hold!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best shares to buy now and explains why he would add the shares to…

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2 ‘no-brainer UK shares to buy in February

| Stuart Blair

UK shares have held up better than many US shares this year, mainly as there are plenty of stocks that…

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Gen Z Financial Ombudsman support requests skyrocket over 200% in 5 years

| Atanas Nikolaev

The Financial Ombudsman has seen a huge increase in requests for help from Gen Z. Atnas Nikolaev takes a look…

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I’m buying Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust for these 3 reasons

| Andrew Woods

With long-term priorities and a global reach, this Fool thinks Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust could be a good addition to…

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What’s going on with the Ocado share price?

| Paul Summers

The Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) share price has tumbled again today. Paul Summers takes a closer look and asks whether…

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Those hit hardest by new energy price cap could see bills soar to £4,729!

| Ruby Layram

Homeowners should prepare for a surge in household bills as the new energy price cap is set to double the…

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Cost of living crisis: should you rethink your investment plans?

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals many investors have decided to increase their savings in order to protect themselves from the cost of…

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Could I double my money if I buy at this NIO share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The NIO share price has taken quite a tumble over the last 12 months, but is the stock now too…

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Dead cat bounce! Arctic blasts! What on earth is going on with stocks?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Bad news is hurting tech stocks and cold weather is pushing up energy prices. Here's how retail investors are reacting…

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Have BT shares been a good investment over the last 10 years?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

BT shares are widely popular in the UK but does that make them a good investment? Zaven Boyrazian explores the…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to turn your home into a money-making machine

| Atanas Nikolaev

Properties could be a great investment altogether but are you aware of any of these strategies that could make your…

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Is the Lloyds share price about to surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Lloyds share price is up more than 40% in the last 12 months, but can it continue to climb…

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Investors put faith in gold amid rising inflation: are they making a mistake?

| Karl Talbot

Investors have flocked to buy gold ETFs in recent weeks following selloffs in the equity market. So can gold protect…

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My top 2 US growth shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Following recent declines, these US growth equities could be some of the best shares to buy right now, argues this…

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Will the BP share price keep rising?

| Paul Summers

The BP plc (LON:BP) share price continues to ascend as oil and gas prices explode. Is there more to come?

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This is how football transfers impact the stock market

| Atanas Nikolaev

A new report from XTB.com reveals which football transfers have had the greatest impact on their clubs' stock prices over…

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The Alibaba share price dives 56%. Should I buy or avoid the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Alibaba share price keeps getting cheaper, but the company is becoming more difficult to value as regulatory threats and…

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Energy price cap raised by £693! Switch tariffs or suppliers to save over £240

| Victor Garrett

The energy price cap has risen by £693! Could you switch energy tariffs or suppliers to save over £240? Here’s…

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How a simple switch could earn you £100s! (And you can do it in under an hour)

| Flynn Baxter

High street banks are always competing for new customers, and many will offer you great incentives to switch to one…

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Is this the best monthly dividend stock in my portfolio?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright makes the case for Agree Realty, a monthly dividend REIT with a strong track record of rent collection,…

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Should I double down on Meta shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the market has overreacted by selling Meta shares considering its competitive strengths and valuation.

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Are UK house prices falling as the cost of living crisis starts to bite?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

January figures show that growth in house prices is falling. How will rises in interest rates and the cost of…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I've been looking at my portfolio to see which positions I could add to. Here's one of my best stocks…

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1 top ETF pick to buy and hold for years!

| Niki Jerath

A dividend-paying exchange-traded fund could produce returns for years to come. Here’s my top ETF pick.

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Is the Argo Blockchain share price poised for take-off?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes how the crypto crash has pulled the Argo Blockchain shares price with it, and looks at the…

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Bill Ackman just spent $1.1bn on Netflix stock. Should I buy the shares too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bill Ackman is one of the biggest names in the investment world today. And he just spent over $1bn on…

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Should I load up on PayPal stock after last week’s plunge?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal's share price took a big hit after the company posted a poor set of Q4 results. Here's what Edward…

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My guide to investing in shares for beginners

| Harshil Patel

Investing in shares can be a minefield for beginners. But it doesn’t have to be. Harshil Patel looks how he’d…

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Could I double my money if I buy at this Darktrace share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Darktrace share price has been volatile since its IPO. Yet, analysts expect the stock to double. Should I buy…

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Tesla stock has lost $280 since 3 January. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting nearly $1,200 on 3 January, Tesla stock has collapsed by around $280. Should I buy the shares today…

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2 reasons the Royal Mail share price could take off

| Andrew Woods

This Fool thinks the Royal Mail share price is undervalued and supported by strong fundamentals so plans to buy some…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are two brilliant big-caps I'm…

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Why I would buy a Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in a 2022 stock market crash

| Niki Jerath

The stock market might crash in 2022. However, a Vanguard S&P 500 ETF can be a solid choice even when…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy and own for the long haul. I think these dividend…

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I’m listening to ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ and buying these stocks

| Paul Summers

The latest thoughts of master investor Terry Smith - the UK's answer to Warren Buffett - are required reading for…

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4 shares I’d add to my Stocks and Shares ISA before the looming deadline

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is now less than two months away, so runs through some…

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Peloton stock just surged! Time for me to buy?

| Paul Summers

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) stock has soared on rumours of potential bids for the company. Is this sceptical Fool finally ready…

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5 things to know about passive income from dividend stocks before getting started!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some important points to remember when trying to make passive income, including ex-dividend dates and dividend…

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Personal Finance

Cost of living crisis: how to save money trading and investing

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The cost of living crisis is hitting everyone hard right now. So, here are some simple methods to save some…

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How high will inflation go in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

Inflation is rising, with prices already increasing by a hefty 5.4%. So how high will inflation climb this year? Karl…

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