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2 beaten-up FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 is up this year, plenty of stocks in the index have taken a hit. Here are…

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Is the BP share price a bargain for 2022 and beyond?

| Rupert Hargreaves

With earnings rising and further growth in the pipeline, the BP share price looks undervalued compared to its potential, says…

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What stocks does Warren Buffett own?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett, who has built up a net worth of over $100bn, is widely regarded as the greatest investor of…

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National Insurance rise: why is work taxed more than wealth?

| Karl Talbot

With National Insurance all but certain to rise in April, Karl Talbot explores why the government prefers to tax work…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett to start generating passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett has passed on his investing wisdom throughout his highly successful career. This is how I'm following his lead…

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3 steps I’d take in February to boost my retirement fund and aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

A million pound retirement portfolio can sound like a lofty goal, but I think its achievable using shares and funds.…

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NIO stock drops 60%. Is it time for me to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

NIO stock keeps falling, and as it does, the company's valuation is becoming more appealing, says this Fool who wonders…

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The 2 most hated UK shares! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best cheap stocks to buy right now. Could these hated UK shares prove to be brilliant…

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Should I double down on Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares present a unique opportunity for this Fool, a long-term growth investor.

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If this happens I think the easyJet share price could jump 50%+

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the easyJet share price could rise 50% or more over the next few years…

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1 stock I’d snap up if there’s a stock market crash

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A stock market crash is a risk for investors. But it can also be an opportunity to snap up quality…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The current housing supply hotspots in the UK

| Sean LaPointe

Are you planning to buy a home in 2022? Read on to find out the areas of the UK that…

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Personal Finance

Money worries? Here are 10 tips to help with the cost of living crisis

| Karl Talbot

The UK is facing a cost of living crisis. So, if your finances are tight, these 10 tips could help…

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How will a rise in interest rates affect your personal finances?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Interest rates are likely to rise to 0.5% on 3 February. Jo Groves explains how this could affect your mortgage,…

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Personal Finance

How many credit cards should you have?

| Ruby Layram

Already planning your post-restrictions splurge? Here's why you might want to consider using multiple credit cards to cover your expenses!

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2 FTSE 100 stock updates I am awaiting in February

| Manika Premsingh

Both FTSE 100 stocks have made big gains recently. But are these justified by their performance, or are they likely…

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After the SMT share price crashes 32% in 3 months, is it a buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The SMT share price has crashed by almost a third since peaking on 5 November. After falling nearly £5, is…

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Here’s 1 under-rated passive income stock to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a passive income stock he considers under the radar and explains why he would buy the shares…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks that could increase dividends in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are expected to see the biggest increases in dividends in 2022. Are all of them worth…

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3 reasons a stock market crash could happen

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash might seem like a distant possibility when the FTSE 100 index is strong, but it always…

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3 reasons I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks with £10,000 now 

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index could continue to strengthen in 2022, making it a great time for Manika Premsingh to buy…

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Why I find the Tesco share price attractive

| Andrew Woods

Strong growth underpins the Tesco share price - should I now buy?

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Lloyds isn’t the FTSE 100 share I’d buy in February!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds Banking Group share price has soared over the past year. But I won't buy the FTSE 100 bank…

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After the oil price gushes 32% in 2 months, is it time to buy BP or Shell shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

BP and Shell shares have surged over the past year, thanks to oil prices gushing higher. So is now a…

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Could the beleaguered boohoo share price rise once more?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines the recent woes of the boohoo share price and wonders if it could bounce back to previous…

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3 ‘safe-haven’ FTSE 100 shares during high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

Rising inflation might be leaving us with fewer options for safe stocks, but these three FTSE 100 ones could do…

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Is it time to buy easyJet shares?

| Kevin Godbold

easyJet has transformed many areas of its business during the pandemic and now expects strong summer trading, yet the stock…

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The BT share price rose 15%+ in January. Will it keep rising in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has seen a smart rise in 2022 so far. But the real question for this long-challenged…

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3 reasons why I’d buy this penny stock in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has seen a spectacular share price fall in the recent months. But Manika Premsingh believes that only…

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The Argo Blockchain share price: will it keep falling?

| Christopher Ruane

The Argo Blockchain share price has been sliding lately. Our writer considers whether it may keep falling and what that…

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2 cheap high-risk FTSE 100 shares! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy today. Should I look to add these blue chip…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m buying immediately

| Andrew Woods

Do these technology and metal FTSE 250 stocks hold the key to diversifying my portfolio?

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Why are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks the biggest losers today?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have dominated the dividend game in the last year, so Manika Premsingh does not want to…

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Have I changed my mind about the Lloyds share price?

| James Reynolds

The Lloyds share price has shot up 14% in the last month, making James Reynolds wonder if he should change…

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Why I’d start investing in cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, if he was to start investing today, his focus would be on building a portfolio of…

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Can the Ceres Power share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible the crumbling Ceres Power share price could get back to its old levels? Our writer considers if…

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After a troubled few months for Big Tech, is now the time to invest in US growth stocks?

| Tommy Williams

After months of repricing for tech stocks and the current market correction, is now a great time to invest in…

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Cineworld share price: is a recovery on the cards?

| Andrew Woods

The CIneworld share price was up 20% last month - should I buy more?

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Why the THG share price keeps on falling

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by 83% in one year, sending its stock plunging from almost 840p to below…

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Stock market crash: what I’d do to survive another in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

Could we see another stock market crash in 2022? Well, there will surely be another one some time, and here…

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