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Of the FTSE 100’s five biggest fallers last week, I’d buy this stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Friday saw the FTSE 100's largest one-day decline since June 2020. These five stocks lost 10% to 15% last week.…

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Will the IAG share price recover in December?

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines SA (LSE: IAG) share price was sucker-punched on Friday. Can it bounce back before the end…

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Could 2022 be the year the Lloyds share price finally takes off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

There are a number of factors that could help push the Lloyds share price higher in 2022, argues this Fool,…

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Will rent prices for larger homes go down in 2022?

| Victor Garrett

Rent prices for larger homes remain high, making trading up to gain vital extra space challenging. Are rent prices set…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would acquire these five FTSE 100 stocks before they all experience major catalyst events in…

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How I plan to survive any 2022 stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Is there a further stock market crash coming in 2022? I do expect market weakness, and here's how I intend…

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3 Warren Buffett lessons that have influenced my investing

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he has been able to improve his investment process by reading the shareholder letters of Warren…

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How I’d invest for £500 a month in passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves is aiming to generate £500 a month in passive income. Here is the approach he is planning to…

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3 of the best UK dividend shares to buy for 2022

| Roland Head

Are these the best UK dividend shares to buy for 2022? Roland Head looks at three high-yield stocks from his…

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2 penny stocks to buy if stock markets crash again

| Royston Wild

I'm not panicking despite the threat of another stock market crash! This is why, and here are two top penny…

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These are the best stocks to buy now for 2022 that are undervalued currently!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details some of his best stocks to buy now for 2022 that are currently undervalued and could be…

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Friday’s mini-stock market crash threw up these bargain shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Friday's mini stock market crash was the worst since June 2020. The FTSE 100 index dived 3.6%, wiping out £72bn.…

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I’ve stocked up on this UK share for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

One writer explains why he has taken advantage of a price tumble to grow his position in this UK share…

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3 dirt-cheap UK stocks with high dividend yields to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

It is surprising that these FTSE stocks are languishing considering their prospects and their high dividend yield. Manika Premsingh thinks…

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BP, Lloyds or Tesco: which FTSE 100 stock would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

All three FTSE 100 stocks have a whole lot of merit to them, believes Manika Premsingh. But which one would…

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3 beaten down FTSE 100 stocks that could explode in 2022 

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks were flying high last year, but they have hit some really bad times in 2021. Manika…

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HSBC is 1 of my top FTSE 100 picks for 2022. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price had a bad Friday, but it has been falling through much of November. What’s going on…

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Warren Buffett owns this EV stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has a very large investment in an under-the-radar electric vehicle (EV) company. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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3 UK shares yielding dividends above 3% I’d buy to prepare for a stock market crash

| Kevin Godbold

The chorus of voices suggesting a stock market crash in 2022 is growing and that's why I'm hunting for stocks…

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How I’m aiming to make a million with UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains the strategy he is using with the ambition of making £1m by investing in a portfolio of…

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Here’s how to spot the best growth stocks

| Alice Guy (FCA)

We'd all love to see better growth from our investments, but is there a way to spot the best growth…

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The average Christmas Day host will spend almost £900 on the holiday

| Diana Bocco

The cost of Christmas is set to be higher than ever, with many families looking to make up for missing…

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My top 3 investing rules for 2022

| Alan Oscroft

It's never too early to think about how to invest better in 2022. Here are three of my top investing…

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2 bargain penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best-value UK shares to add to my stocks portfolio for 2022. Here are two top penny…

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Stock market crash in 2022? Here’s how I’m preparing for it

| Paul Summers

Will there be a stock market crash in 2022? Lacking a crystal ball, Paul Summers is preparing for the worst.

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3 UK shares under £5 that I’d buy

| Royston Wild

I don't think investors like me need to spend a fortune to build a great stocks portfolio. Here are three…

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5%+ dividend shares I’d buy for an ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy all five of these dividend shares for his ISA today, considering their income…

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3 reasons why this might not be the beginning of a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers how the current situation is different from the stock market crash last year, but notes the uncertainty…

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My 2022 passive income plan using £50 a month

| Christopher Ruane

In three simple steps, here is how our writes hopes to use £50 a month to start generating passive income…

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Best British shares for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British shares for December, including Safestore, Restaurant Group and Auto Trader.

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BT shares are one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Considering their growth and income potential, this Fool believes BT shares are one of the best investment opportunities in the…

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Could the FTSE 250 index touch 25,000 in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has seen a continued pick up in 2021, but is the momentum enough to take it…

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How I could make a million in the stock markets starting with £10,000

| Manika Premsingh

It sounds daunting, but it is possible to make a million even by starting out with £10,000 today. Here’s how…

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I’d do this now to welcome a FTSE crash rather than fear it

| Harvey Jones

Today's FTSE crash may panic some, but as an investor who adopts a far-sighted view of building wealth, I'm not…

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Do you know the price of a pint of milk? These Brits don’t

| Anne East

Many of us think essential groceries are more expensive than they really are. So, do you know how much a…

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This little-known pension hack could save families £2k per year!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

If you earn over £50,000 and have kids, then a little-known pension hack could save you at least £2,000 every…

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UK stock market today: two 9%+ yielding bargains I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

With big falls seen in the UK stock market today, our writer identifies two shares now yielding 9% or more…

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2 hot penny shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two UK penny shares he reckons are currently priced at an attractive level to increase his…

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UK debt crisis? 1 in 10 Brits to use ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ to fund Christmas

| Karl Talbot

Almost one in 10 Brits plan to use 'buy now pay later' services to fund their Christmas shopping. So does…

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No savings? No problem. Here’s how I’m building passive income with just £100 a month

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals his plan to build a passive income portfolio by investing just £100 a month into UK dividend…

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