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With the oil price at 7-year highs, should I buy BP shares today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the oil price gushing to its highest level since October 2014, should I buy BP shares today, even though…

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Here are 2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy to generate passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby has been looking in the FTSE 250 for stocks with attractive income potential. Here are two he considers…

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Could I make £4,000 in income this year by investing in these dividend stocks?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which dividend stocks he'd buy and how he'd split up his money to be able to make…

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3 dividend stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking of adding these dividend stocks to my shares portfolio today. Here's why I think they could help me…

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Here’s an e-commerce stock I prefer to Amazon shares

| Stuart Blair

Amazon shares have dipped recently, and many believe that this is an ideal time to buy. But Stuart Blair thinks…

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Is now a great time to buy cheap UK shares with sky-high dividends?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’m seeing some excellent opportunities to snap up UK shares -- companies that look cheap, with huge dividend yields. Here's…

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4%+ dividend yields! 3 cheap penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks and their massive dividends could be too good for me to miss. Here’s why I…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 stocks could help me make a stack of cash. Here's why I'd buy them to…

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Personal Finance

Selling your home in 2022? 10 issues that could decrease its value and lose you money

| Sean LaPointe

If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2022, here are the 10 most off-putting issues you should consider fixing…

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Drivers watch out! Car insurance rates rise by more than 7%

| Ruby Layram

It seems drivers should prepare for rising car insurance rates in the coming year. Here's how to beat price increases…

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Is NIO stock the best way to profit from electric vehicle growth?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's bullish on NIO stock due to strong growth figures, despite the inevitable risk from political…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock explode in 2022?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock that could be primed for major growth in 2022 and beyond. Should he…

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1 FTSE growth stock you may never have heard of

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details and explores a FTSE growth stock you may never have heard of. Should he buy shares for…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

With £100 a month to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer explains what his strategy would be…

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1 FTSE stock that could double my money in 2022

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE stock that he believes is on an upward trajectory and could double his money in…

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4.2%-plus yields! 2 UK dividend stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Could these big-yielding UK shares be too good for me to miss? Here's why they could be some of the…

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As supercar sales boom, should I buy Aston Martin shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Sales have been soaring at supercar makers including Aston Martin. Our writer considers whether he ought to buy Aston Martin…

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The great inflation pay squeeze: will wages rise any time soon?

| Karl Talbot

High inflation is having a big impact on UK salaries just as the cost of living crisis begins to bite.…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is applying the investing wisdom of Warren Buffett to his own portfolio. Here are five lessons he hopes…

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My plan to earn £300 a month in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With the hope of earning £300 a month in passive income, our writer sets out how he thinks buying dividend…

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2 renewable energy stocks for 2022

| Andrew Woods

With many investors now seeking exposure to renewable energy stocks in response to climate change, Andrew Woods assesses the best…

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8% dividend yield! I’d buy this UK share in 2022 and hold it for 10 years

| Christopher Ruane

This UK share has a dividend yield in excess of 8%. Christopher Ruane explains why he would buy it for…

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This FTSE 100 banking stock jumped almost 10% last week! Here’s why I’m keen

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the bull case for Standard Chartered, a FTSE 100 banking stock that he thinks has legs…

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Personal Finance

‘I maxed-out my credit cards! What should I do now?’

| Rosemary McEwen

Have you maxed out your credit cards? Here's a look at how this happens, what you can do to pay…

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What’s going on with the Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline share prices?

| James J. McCombie

Why did Unilever's share price fall and GlaxoSmithKline's rise after news of a rejected £50bn takeover bid for the latter's…

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Have I just bought one of the best UK dividend stocks?

| Kevin Godbold

The quality of UK dividend stocks varies, but Kevin Godbold just bought this one, and here's why.

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Amazon U-turns on Visa credit cards: should you take action if you’ve switched?

| Karl Talbot

Amazon WILL now continue to accept Visa credit cards. So what does it mean for customers? And what if you've…

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These were the 10 most popular ETF investments last year

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most popular ETF investments on the Freetrade platform during 2021, along with some tips…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price still too cheap?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce trades just above penny stock territory despite expectations of soaring profits. Is now the time for me to…

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Will the Darktrace share price rise in 2022?

| Roland Head

The Darktrace share price is down 50%. Roland Head explains why he thinks DARK could be cheap and is considering…

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2 ‘monster’ growth stocks I’d buy in 2022 and beyond

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The US stock market holds some exciting opportunities for investors. Here are two growth stocks Zaven Boyrazian thinks could explode…

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£5k to invest? 2 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks & Shares ISA this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is approaching, but which UK shares are the best ones to buy now? Zaven…

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A FTSE 250 stock I think could double my money

| Stuart Blair

There are a few FTSE 250 stocks I feel can double my money. With strong profit growth and a low…

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Personal Finance

6 side hustle mistakes to avoid in 2022

| Ruby Layram

If your goal for 2022 is to start a successful side hustle, it's important that you know what to avoid!…

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9% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 has many income opportunities, but which dividend stocks are the best to buy in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian…

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The THG share price slumps 9%. Is the market overreacting?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The THG share price has slumped in early deals after it released a trading update and profit warning. This could…

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Can the Royal Mail share price keep pushing higher?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Royal Mail share price is undervalued as earnings continue to expand at the…

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Should I act on the booming Marks and Spencer share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Marks and Spencer share price still has potential even after its recent market-beating…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: my review for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust continues to be very popular with British investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the…

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Personal Finance

Here’s why small business owners should set their sights on London

| Ruby Layram

Ruby Layram explores why small business owners in the UK may want to set their sights on London as international…

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