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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold for 10 years 

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are not the cheapest, but they are cheaper than many other index constituents. And they have…

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With £1k to invest, here’s how I’d select the best dividend stocks to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are on the rise, but as a long-term investor, Manika Premsingh wants to ensure that she gets the best…

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Personal Finance

Black Friday: why you should invest your money instead of splurging

| Sean LaPointe

If you are planning to splurge this coming Black Friday, here's why you might want to think twice and consder…

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2 Warren Buffett shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why two Warren Buffett shares -- one past and the other present -- could both merit a…

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Personal Finance

The ‘green premium’ that can increase your home’s value by up to £40k

| Diana Bocco

Research shows that energy-efficient homes can sell for a lot more. If you’re thinking of selling, this is a big…

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3 reasons I’d buy McDonald’s shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks McDonald's shares could be the tastiest thing the fast food purveyor offers to an…

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The Royal Mail share price has surged: here’s why I’d buy

| Roland Head

The Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price has risen by 65% over the last year. With the stock set to…

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Here is a cheap UK share I am considering right now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this UK share he believes is dirt-cheap with lots of potential to become a lucrative addition to…

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This cheap stock has dived 25% in a month. I’d buy it for 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The share price of this FTSE 100 firm has crashed by almost a quarter in the past month. I'd buy…

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How I would invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today 

| Manika Premsingh

The Stocks and Shares ISA could cut back on Manika Premsingh’s tax expenses at a time when inflation is rising…

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UK property sales fall to a 9-year low in October

| Sean LaPointe

New figures show that UK property sales fell by close to 50% in October to hit a nine-year low. Here's…

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How can I deal with a stock market crash? Here’s one strategy I’m considering

| Niki Jerath

If interest rates rise next year stock markets could crash. I think it’s important to be prepared and am thinking…

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1 contrarian penny stock to buy with £500

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a contrarian penny stock he is considering for his portfolio right now.

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How I’d target £1,000 of monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to generate £1,000 of monthly passive income by investing in a portfolio of…

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UK stocks I’m going to buy now and hold for 10 years

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals his top four UK dividend and growth stocks.

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The Boohoo share price is down, but should I buy the stock?

| Kevin Godbold

Boohoo's directors are "extremely confident" about future growth prospects, but here's why I'm reluctant to buy the stock right now.

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The Darktrace share price is down 35% in 30 days. Here’s why

| Roland Head

The Darktrace (LON: DARK) share price has crashed since September. Roland Head explains the news behind the stock's collapse.

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How to avoid bogus car insurance deals as 21,000 cases reported in the last year

| Sean LaPointe

Bogus car insurance deals advertised over social media are on the rise in the UK. Sean LaPointe takes a look…

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I think this is one of the best penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Paul Summers

Supported by today's full-year report, tech company Seeing Machines Limited (LON:SEE) is this Fool's favourite penny stock to buy at…

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Save up to 60% on Christmas gifts with Black Friday bargains!

| Victor Garrett

Black Friday presents an opportunity for you to save up to 60% on tech, clothing, home and lifestyle products. Here’s…

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The Zoom share price just crashed 15%! Is it a buy now?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Zoom share price just crashed after earnings, and analysts are downgrading the stock. Is it a buy for my…

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Office grinches: Brits throw away £32 million worth of Secret Santa gifts every Christmas

| Diana Bocco

Brits are throwing away millions of unwanted Secret Santa presents every year. Here's a look at why and what can…

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My top penny stocks to buy for growth today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why these are two of his favourite penny stocks to buy, considering their growth prospects.

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Personal Finance

Has your fixed-rate mortgage got a sting in its tail?

| Owen Watson

TMF UK Personal Finance contributor Owen Watson provides a quick guide to help you spot the risks you might be…

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Why I’ve become bullish on the Cineworld share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why improving consumer spending data has led him to change his opinion about the Cineworld share price.

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What’s going on with the Johnson Matthey share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Johnson Matthey share price is moving like a see-saw today. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's behind this volatility.

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What’s going on with the AO World share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The AO World share price crashes on its latest earnings report, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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The BT share price has surged 20%! Here’s what I’m doing

| Charlie Keough

The BT share price has experienced a healthy rise in the past four weeks. Here, this Fool looks at what…

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These were the most bought shares by UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the most bought shares from the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week along with some market insight and tips…

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Cineworld shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate Cineworld shares.

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares (including 2 top penny stocks) to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm shopping for the best value stocks to buy for 2022. Here are some ultra-cheap UK shares (including a couple…

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‘The Big Short’ says a stock market crash is coming

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Michael Burry believes there’s more speculation and overvaluation than before previous stock market crashes. Is he right? Let’s take a…

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Are NIO shares my best bet in the electric vehicle market?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the electric vehicle market and considers if NIO shares are the most attractive buy…

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It’s all systems go for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Rolls-Royce share price has turned a corner, argues Rupert Hargreaves, who would buy the stock ahead of further growth.

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5 passive income ideas for £100 a month

| Paul Summers

Building a passive income stream needn't cost the earth. Paul Summers picks out five dividend stocks he'd be happy to…

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Should I buy Tesco shares today?

| Kevin Godbold

Tesco (LON: TSCO) is a well-known London-listed stock but should I buy or avoid it? This is what I'm doing…

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The Unilever share price is down 11% in 2021. What about 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Unilever share price has lost 10% over the past year, one of the FTSE 100's worst performers. But I'm…

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Analysts are upgrading these UK shares

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is looking at these three UK shares for potential value. Analysts are upgrading their target prices, so are…

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6.3% dividend yields! A UK stock I’d buy instead of Lloyds shares

| Royston Wild

Forget the Lloyds share price! Here's a dirt-cheap, big-dividend-paying UK share I'd much rather buy for my portfolio right now.

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3 cheap UK dividend shares I’d use to beat surging inflation!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK shares to help me beat soaring inflation. Here are three great dividend-paying stocks…

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