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2 reasons why the JD Sports share price is down 14% in the past month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at why the JD Sports share price has slumped in recent weeks, despite it posting…

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This FTSE 350 share is down 40% this year. Will 2022 see a bounce-back?

| Andy Ross

This FTSE 350 share has gone from pandemic winner to 2021 loser, but Andy Ross thinks this growth and income…

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Will the Photo-Me share price rise in 2022?

| Christopher Ruane

After moving upwards in 2021, could the Photo-Me share price keep rising next year? Our writer explains why he thinks…

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Is this 9.8% high-yielder right for me?

| Christopher Ruane

With a yield close to 10%, does this UK dividend share merit a place among the high-yielders in our writer's…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks in the red this year that I’d buy for 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about three FTSE 100 stocks that have posted negative returns in 2021, but explains why he wouldn't…

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3 penny stocks (including a 5.8% dividend yield) I’d buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for excellent cheap UK shares to add to my investment portfolio for 2022. Here are three great penny…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 stocks to buy in 2022

| Stuart Blair

As we head into 2022, there are still several FTSE 100 stocks that seem undervalued. Stuart Blair looks at two…

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3 reasons why I think Reckitt shares could outperform in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Can Reckitt shares rise in 2022? Christopher Ruane thinks they can and would consider adding them to his portfolio. Here's…

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The Ocado share price has fallen 40% since January. Can it recover?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ocado share price has shed two-fifths of its value since January. Our writer considers whether it could be a…

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5 top UK tech stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the UK today, there are hundreds of exciting technology companies. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights five top British tech stocks…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy instead of Lloyds shares!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price seems exceedingly cheap, even in spite of recent gains. But I won't be buying the FTSE…

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How I’d invest £11.25 a week for a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would start to build a passive income portfolio from UK shares with £11.25 a week…

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Why I’d buy banks as UK interest rates jump

| Rupert Hargreaves

As UK interest rates start to increase, banks may benefit as they should be able to increase interest rates charged…

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How I’d invest £5k using Warren Buffett’s rules

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains the simple Warren Buffett rules he would use to invest a significant lump sum in stocks and…

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My State Pension arrives at 67. But I’m doing this to aim for earlier retirement

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I see stocks and shares as the asset class that will be most likely to give me an…

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How I’d build passive income from £1 a day

| Paul Summers

Just getting started is key to generating a passive income. Paul Summers explains how he'd do this by saving just…

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If I’d invested £3k in Glaxo shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Roland Head

The GSK share price has lagged badly behind rival AstraZeneca in recent years. Roland Head explains why he's optimistic ahead…

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2 of the best UK shares to buy for 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a mission to find the best UK shares to buy for next year. I think the following top-quality…

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Should I buy penny stocks or FTSE 100 shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would use a combination of FTSE 100 stocks and penny shares to build a portfolio…

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Vodafone vs BT shares: which would I buy for 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone stock and BT shares have had a horrible five years, dropping by 45% and 56%, respectively. But which stock…

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Should I buy falling Rolls-Royce shares?  

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen over a fifth in a few weeks. Christopher Ruane asks whether this is a…

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Should I buy the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price dip?

| Dylan Hood

Over the past month, the Scottish Mortgage Investment trust share price has fallen 11%. Dylan Hood takes a look to…

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What’s next for the HSBC share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Despite the bank's potential, the HSBC share price remains under pressure. This Fool tries to figure out what's going on…

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3 penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These penny stocks appear to be significantly undervalued and have the potential for substantial growth over the next year, says…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares for my ISA for 2022?

| Royston Wild

Is Tesco's share price too low to ignore? Or should I buy this FTSE 100 growth stock instead? Here's what…

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Boohoo shares are too cheap to pass up

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks Boohoo shares are so attractive today, considering the fashion retailer's growth prospects and valuation…

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How I’d invest for a passive income with £250 a week

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest £250 a week into the stock market with the goal of generating a…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fall below 100p now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 18% in the last month. Manika Premsingh explores if it can fall further to…

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for investing in shares

| Andy Ross

Investing in shares is something I’m keen to keep doing to get my portfolio ready for 2022 and potentially to…

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3 investing habits to double my passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he hopes three simple investing habits can help him double his earnings from passive income streams.

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Could Deliveroo shares hit 100p in 2022?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the continued fall in Deliveroo shares and considers whether he should be worried about a further fall…

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What I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the investment sectors he is going to build exposure to in his Stocks and…

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Are Cineworld shares going to zero?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of Cineworld collapsed this week after the courts ruled against it in the lawsuit with Cineplex. But could this…

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Could the Lloyds Bank stock be my best investment for 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price could be a big gainer in 2022, believes Manika Premsingh, as the odds in favour…

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2 UK shares to buy for 2022 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best UK shares to buy now for 2022 and beyond considering their growth prospects,…

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The feel-good factor has left the building

| Malcolm Wheatley

Shares relying on consumer discretionary expenditure look set for a fall — but will eventually become bargains, as belt-tightening eases.

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Personal Finance

Inflation soars to a 10-year high in November: how will your basket increase over the festive period?

| Atanas Nikolaev

I investigate some of the contributors to the recent rise in inflation and how these price increases will result in…

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These could be the 10 hottest FTSE 100 shares for 2022!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

These are the stocks and shares that the experts at IG believe could turn out to be the hottest picks…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 250 stock making huge strides in an emerging market!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 incumbent making major strides in an emerging economy. Should he add the shares to…

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Should I buy the all-time low Deliveroo share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Deliveroo share price has hit an all-time low. Our writer considers whether this an opportunity to add it to…

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