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3 inflation-busting FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three high-yielding stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he'd consider buying in the fight against inflation.

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Carer’s Allowance increase: the hidden catch faced by unpaid carers!

| Ruby Layram

Unpaid carers will receive an increased Carer's Allowance in April. However, this may come with a hidden cost that could…

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I think the Rolls Royce share price will soar for these 3 reasons

| Andrew Woods

Three canny business segments and long-term planning attract me to this stock and will, I think, make the Rolls-Royce share…

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Warren Buffett’s 4 golden rules I’m using to buy UK stocks

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett's investment record would have turned £1,000 into more than £28m, and these four rules help to explain how…

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Should I buy lithium shares now to target growth?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what alternative energy demand could mean for lithium shares -- and whether now is the time…

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If I was investing £1,000, I would look at these two FTSE stocks

| Tommy Williams

I look at the investment case for two great FTSE stocks that I would consider when next investing £1,000 in…

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Here’s 1 passive income stock with a dividend yield of 9%!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a passive income stock with a juicy dividend yield of 9%! Should he add the shares to…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is crashing! Time to load up or run for the hills?

| Andrew Mackie

The Scottish Mortgage share price is far off its all-time highs. Is now the time to consider buying into this…

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Ocado shares are flying today! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the impact of a leading bank upgrading the view on Ocado shares, as well as whether the…

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Here’s why I think the easyJet share price is dirt cheap

| Andrew Woods

With an ongoing Covid recovery and an easyJet share price that is undervalued, this Fool believes he has found a…

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5 of the best shares to buy now with £5,000!

| Alan Oscroft

If I started out again with £5,000 to invest, which would be the best shares for me to buy? I…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock to buy to benefit from rising interest rates!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock that should benefit from the current rising interest rates. He explains why he…

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1 FTSE 350 ETF to buy and hold to earn passive income!

| Niki Jerath

In my quest for passive income, these are the reasons why I’m once again looking at this dividend-paying FTSE 350…

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price could go to zero

| Andy Ross

The Cineworld share price is in big trouble and has been falling for some time. Andy Ross argues there's a…

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Why I think this oil stocks ETF is a no-brainer buy for 2022!

| Niki Jerath

As the price of oil hits a seven-year high, I’m looking at whether this oil stocks ETF might offer outsized…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I think these two FTSE 100 shares could help me make terrific returns. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Why the NIO share price fell 22% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The NIO (NYSE: NIO) share price is tumbling, as the electric vehicle stocks sell-off continues. Why are investors shunning the…

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When will house prices in the UK finally fall? (Spoiler alert, it’s 2026)

| Stuart Adams

It seems like every week there’s a new article about UK house prices reaching all-time highs. Here’s why the end…

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Will new US crypto regulations make or break Bitcoin?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

A new executive order from President Biden aims to tackle the regulation of Bitcoin and other crypto projects. Is this…

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Here’s why equity release is set to become more affordable in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Equity release is set to become more affordable in 2022 after a new rule was introduced by the Equity Release…

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What to expect from online trading in 2022

| Ruby Layram

The experts at BrokerChooser have shared their predictions for online trading in 2022. Here's what to look out for in…

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A dirt-cheap penny stock to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think this penny stock offers brilliant value in terms of both growth and dividends. Here's why I'm thinking of…

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Clarkson is back into top gear, so is this FTSE 250 dividend stock one for my portfolio?

| Fergus Mackintosh

Clarkson is a reliable FTSE 250 income stock. With an 18-year unbroken run of dividend increases, does it represent good…

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Shell’s share price is exploding higher. But is the stock a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is rising on the back of the spike in oil prices. But is the stock a 'buy'…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy these 2 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett owns some great stocks. But there are two, in particular, that Edward Sheldon would buy for his investment…

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The Alphabet share price jumps 10%! Should I buy the stock today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Alphabet share price is surging after the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings. This Fool thinks there is still time…

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This cheap UK share, down 50%, could double my money

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves thinks this cheap UK share has tremendous potential over the next couple of years as the economy rebounds…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these companies are going to get much bigger in the years ahead. That's why he sees their…

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The best shares to buy now with £500

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are some of the best shares to buy now with £500, says this Fool, who would invest in all…

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How I’d invest £2,500 in FTSE 100 stocks for 2022 as inflation rises

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks FTSE 100 stocks like these could be key in 2022 if top UK shares come back into…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode higher as UK interest rates rise

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England is raising interest rates. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 stocks that look set to…

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I decided against buy-to-let! Here are the investments I made instead

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Buy-to-let investments are only one option I'd consider in a diversified portfolio. Here are the property investments I made instead.

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Apple stock: here’s why I’m investing in the tech giant

| Niki Jerath

Apple recently reported its largest quarterly sales figure. I’m looking at why the share price of this tech giant might…

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Why the BT share price climbed 15% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group (LON: BT.A) share price has been rising since October, up 15% in January alone. What's behind it,…

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3 cheap UK shares to buy with £1k

| Rupert Hargreaves

These UK shares look incredibly cheap compared to their growth potential over the next couple of years, says this Fool,…

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2 dividend stocks yielding 7% to buy for 2022 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two dividend stocks have fantastic income credentials and market-beating yields of 7%, which look sustainable for the next few…

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My 5 minutes-a-week passive income strategy

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian wants to make a passive income with little effort. Here, he looks at how he'd go about it…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with a 6% yield

| Harshil Patel

Income from dividend shares can really add up. Harshil Patel considers some good-value top picks that offer a 6% yield.

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I think the Lloyds share price could double if this happens

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price could double in value as sentiment towards the business improves.

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Can I really generate £500 a month in passive income?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Is it really possible to generate £500 each month in passive income? This Fool thinks it is, and here are…

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