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3 reasons why we could see a stock market crash in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

Any of these factors could cause a stock market crash in 2022, says this Fool, who is preparing his portfolio…

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If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage 10 years ago here’s how much I’d have

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has produced fantastic returns for its shareholders over the past decade, and could continue to…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Roland Head

The Barclays share price rose 35% last year, but returns since 2017 have been poor. Roland Head runs the numbers…

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Will high inflation lead to a stock market crash? 

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation is only rising, creating cost pressures for companies. But is it high enough to lead to a stock market…

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares one investing lesson from Warren Buffett he thinks could help him boost his portfolio in 2022.

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Top British growth stocks for January 2022

| The Motley Fool Staff

 We asked our freelance writers to share the top growth stocks they’d buy in January, including Frontier Developments and Bloomsbury…

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Why this former FTSE 250 stock fell 76% in 2021

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper as to why this former FTSE 250 stock's share priced declined by a mammoth 76% in…

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Is now the time to buy Cineworld shares?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price is flying! Yet it still looks dirt-cheap to me on paper. Is now the time for me…

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‘Nearly’ penny stocks! 2 dividend-paying shares I’d buy

| Royston Wild

Could these 'almost' penny stocks help me make handsome investment returns? Here's why I think the answer could be 'yes'!

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ISA season: life begins at £4k!

| Sam Robson

The Lifetime ISA allows accountholders to contribute - up to £4,000 each year - until their half-century, either as cash…

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This is how much your home insurance premium could increase after making a claim

| Sean LaPointe

If you have home insurance, the hope is that you'll never have to make a claim on it. But if…

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Revealed! Used cars with the highest price increase over the past year

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the used car models that have seen the biggest price increases over the past year and what…

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The UK economy’s back at pre-pandemic levels! What does it mean for FTSE 100 stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy is now back at pre-pandemic levels. Some segments are doing better than others, which could have implications…

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1 FTSE growth stock to buy and hold

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a FTSE growth stock he likes in a burgeoning market. He explains why he would…

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This FTSE stock is up over 100% in 12 months!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE stock that has seen its share price increase by over 100% in the past 12…

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The big squeeze: 7 financial challenges we’re facing in 2022

| Jennifer Laird

New year, new challenges! Here are seven of the biggest financial issues we could face in 2022 and how you…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK growth shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would invest £20,000 in UK growth shares for his portfolio right now, highlighting the eight…

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How I’d look to turn £1,000 into £5,000 with UK growth shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Finding the best UK growth shares doesn't have to be complicated. Zaven Boyrazian shares his simple strategy to pick winning…

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How to make the most of interest-free credit card periods

| Ruby Layram

Interest-free credit card periods are set to be extended in the UK. Here's how to take advantage and make the…

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What’s going on with the Roku stock price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Roku share price is down nearly 60% in a year. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's going on, and why now…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: a stock to boost my portfolio in 2022?

| Andrew Woods

Technology stocks are key today and the diverse Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has enjoyed substantial gains through the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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I’m not touching ITM Power shares with a 10-foot pole

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of ITM Power have fallen by 50% in the last 12 months. Zaven Boyrazian explores what happened and what's…

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Banks don’t need our money anymore! What does this mean for savings accounts?

| Ruby Layram

The Bank of England's latest credit conditions report has been released. Here's what's in store for savings accounts and lending…

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One Warren Buffett tip I’d use to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a daily habit that is key to his investing approach. Our writer explains why he…

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Should I act on the booming Lloyds share price?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Lloyds share price hits a new 12-month high, our writer considers whether he ought to sell his holding…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock rose 132% in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explores why this FTSE 250 retailer has outperformed the wider market over the past 12 months.

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2 FTSE 100 passive income stocks I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These passive income stocks could be some of the best dividend opportunities in the FTSE 100, says this Fool, who…

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Will this FTSE 100 stock maintain its 9% dividend yield in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 Index has an enviable dividend yield right now and some individual stocks are even higher. But can…

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This penny stock crashed by 15% yesterday! Is this the best time to buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock plunged yesterday after a profit warning in its latest trading update. But could the market have overreacted…

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5 top AIM stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) can be a great place to find under-the-radar growth stocks. Here are five AIM…

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These were the top funds bought by UK investors last month

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With three months left to use this tax year’s ISA and SIPP allowances, here’s the top 10 most purchased funds…

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4 penny stocks to buy in 2022!

| Royston Wild

Here are what I believe could be four of the best penny stocks to buy at the beginning of 2022.…

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A beaten-down growth stock I think can recover in 2022

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have faced a torrid time in recent months. This one looks far too oversold, and Stuart Blair feels…

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Forget Lloyds! 2 cheap penny stocks I’d buy instead

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for my investment portfolio today. Here are two I'd buy instead…

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Top British dividend stocks for January 2022

| The Motley Fool Staff

 We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in January, including Impact Healthcare REIT and…

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Investing from scratch: here’s how I’d invest £5,000 starting from today

| James Reynolds

Asking how someone would they’d invest £5,000 is guaranteed to generate hundreds, if not thousands of different answers depending on…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a poisoned chalice?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers both sides of the argument when thinking whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap or a stock to stay…

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How will the Cineworld share price perform in 2022?

| Andrew Woods

2021 has been a mixed year for the Cineworld share price – can it recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022?

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Personal Finance

The incredible number of first-time buyers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why half of first-time buyers in the UK are forced to seek help from the Bank of…

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This FTSE 100 stock just raised its profit forecast! What’s next for it?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has long been a rewarding one for investors to hold. And after its trading update yesterday,…

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