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Is buying £1,000 of Lloyds shares a smart investment?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The shares of Lloyd's have climbed 30% over the last year, but what's behind this upward momentum? And can it…

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3 popular FTSE stocks I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole right now

| Stephen Bhasera

In this article I highlight three FTSE stocks that are currently popular among investors that I think are bound for…

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Boohoo’s shares are down over 65% in 2021! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of Boohoo plummeted this week after management released its latest results. But is this actually a buying opportunity for…

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Here’s 1 dirt-cheap penny stock not to be missed!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is on the hunt for the best penny stocks for his portfolio. Here’s an option he believes could…

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At 114p, is the Rolls-Royce share price too cheap to miss?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan analyses if the Rolls-Royce share price is doomed after Omicron restrictions or if this is a buying opportunity.

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2 shares I’d snap up in a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't know if a stock market crash is coming. But he has these two UK shares on his…

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Here’s how UK businesses have suffered in the wake of Brexit

| Ruby Layram

With 2021 coming to an end, here's how the wake of Brexit has affected UK businesses and how businesses owners…

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1 secret UK growth stock I’d buy now!

| Paul Summers

One of this Fool's watchlist stocks has fallen heavily in 2021. He thinks now might be a perfect time to…

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5 investing lessons from 2021 to take into 2022

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With 2021 coming to a close, here are some investing lessons you can take from this year’s events to inform…

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What’s next for UK house prices after post-stamp duty holiday dip?

| Sean LaPointe

As new ONS data shows that house price growth dipped in October, Sean LaPointe takes a look at what could…

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5 financial resolutions Brits are making for 2022

| Diana Bocco

Financial resolutions are among the most popular made at New Year – and Brits are focusing on five very important ones for 2022.

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The Avon Protection share price is up 10% today! Here are the reasons why I find this UK stock attractive

| Andrew Woods

The Avon Protection share price has been volatile for the past year, but today it is up 10%. This UK…

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Rivian stock is crashing! Is it now a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Rivian stock crashed 10% last night after the release of its first earnings report. Is the sell-off overdone and should…

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Will Tesla stock keep falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at why Tesla stock has been falling lately and wonders if the shares will remain…

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Why I’d buy this top investment trust in 2022

| Charlie Keough

As we head towards 2022, Charlie Keough picks out an investment trust he would buy and hold, not just for…

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My 10 UK shares to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These UK stocks could be some of the best to buy in 2022 to capitalise on global and local economic…

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Should I buy AMD or Nvidia stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

AMD and Nvidia stocks have been falling recently, so could this be an opportunity to buy these shares at a…

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These are my best stocks to buy for 2022

| Andy Ross

As 2022 approaches, Andy Ross has been thinking about the best stocks to buy now ahead of next year, including…

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At $30, is NIO stock a no-brainer buy?

| Stuart Blair

NIO stock has crashed over the past year, due to Chinese worries and competition issues. But is it now the…

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Here’s why the Barclays share price could be set to soar

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price rose yesterday after the Bank of England rose interest rates. Here's why I think it can…

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Finally turning a strong profit! Is it time to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Hamish Cassidy

Investment company Abrdn is a FTSE 100 stock that has recently turned profit. Is now a good time for me…

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What the Bank of England’s rate rise means for UK shares

| Harshil Patel

The Bank of England has surprised us with a rate hike. Harshil Patel looks at what it could mean for…

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Inflation is soaring: will savings rates increase in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates remain low, but could a Bank of England base rate rise finally give savers hope in 2022? Karl…

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Lloyds Banking Group is a FTSE 100 dividend share that’s tempting me back!

| Garry McGibbon

Lloyds Banking Group is a good FTSE 100 dividend share that I should have held onto in 2021. Here’s why…

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Personal Finance

Side hustles know no limits: why starting a side hustle in your 50s is more achievable than ever

| Atanas Nikolaev

I investigate some of the reason why getting a side hustle or starting a business in your later life is…

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4 stock tips for investing £1,000 in 2022 based on lessons from this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through his top stock tips for next year, including focusing more on dividend shares and central bank…

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2 super-value penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for my portfolio in 2022. Here are a couple of…

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How does Warren Buffett inspire me to invest in these top 3 FTSE 250 stocks?

| Andrew Woods

Arguably the most successful investor of all time, Warren Buffett’s techniques can be extremely effective for choosing the best stocks.

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Is Cineworld’s share price now too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has bounced following the shock drop earlier this week. Is now the time for me to…

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The BT share price dives 20% in 6 months. What next in 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has swung between 120p and 207p over the past 12 months and is down 20% in…

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8.6% dividend yields! One of the best FTSE 100 stocks for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for top UK shares to buy for a potentially volatile 2022. Here's a FTSE 100 dividend stock I…

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Personal Finance

These were the 5 most-traded markets for investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Interested in finding out what markets traders were excited about last week? George Sweeney takes a look at what’s been…

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Higher taxes are coming: here’s how I’d use an ISA to swerve them!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With incoming tax changes next year, one of the best ways to legally avoid or pay less tax is using…

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What does the interest rate rise mean for house prices?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

How could the recent Bank of England base rate rise affect house prices, mortgages, inflation and our finances? Alice Guy…

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Here are the best performing investment trusts of 2021

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

It’s been another solid year for some funds. Here are the best performing investment trusts of 2021 so far, some…

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Could this beaten down AIM stock be my best investment for 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The AIM stock has performed quite poorly in 2021, but going by recent developments Manika Premsingh believes that it might…

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These 4 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in 2021. I’d buy 2 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up 11% over one year, but these four Footsie stocks have crashed by 22% to…

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1 UK stock that could make a great investment for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This UK stock has seen a smart recovery in recent months, but can it continue to do so or is…

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Personal Finance

I would be entering 2022 richer if it weren’t for these 4 money mistakes

| Ruby Layram

With 2022 around the corner, Ruby Layram takes a look at the money mistakes she made in 2021 that she…

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1 of my best stocks to buy now is up over 20% today!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why one of his best stocks to buy now has seen its share price jump over 20%…

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