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2 useful Warren Buffett tips on finding good stocks

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to investor Warren Buffett for inspiration for his own portfolio, our writer considers two tips he applies on how…

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As the Centrica share price soars 50%, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Centrica share price hitting a new year high in today's trading, our writer considers whether he ought to…

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Personal Finance

Brits risk seeing their savings lose value due to not being clued up on inflation

| Sean LaPointe

Inflation is a hot topic, but new research shows that many Brits do not know what it means or how…

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The Naked Wines share price has crashed, but I’m still bullish

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reviews Naked Wines' recent share price crash amid its underwhelming earnings report, but explains why he's bullish on…

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4 passive income ideas from the FTSE 250

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains specific FTSE 250 stock ideas from finance and consumer staples that offer him attractive passive income options.

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Personal Finance

Amazon shopper? You can now get 3% cashback with this current account

| Karl Talbot

Amazon shoppers are expected to spend billions in the run-up to Christmas. If you use Amazon, here's how you can…

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Here is 1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock that could keep booming

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has already seen an impressive increase over the past year, but this Fool believes that its…

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Will tobacco stocks increase in price in future?

| Christopher Ruane

With high yields and cheap looking valuations, our writer explains why he hopes share price growth in tobacco stocks can…

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The IAG share price is down nearly 15% in 2 weeks. What happened?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IAG share price has fallen steeply since 5 November, dropping by 13.8% in under two weeks. What's happened to…

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When will the Lloyds Bank share price touch 60p again?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has strengthened in November, which gives this Fool hope that there are even better days…

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Personal Finance

Two million Brits get less than £100 a week in State Pension: here’s how to boost yours

| Sean LaPointe

New figures from the DWP show that two million pensioners are currently receiving less than £100 a week in State…

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1 FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy and hold until 2030

| Paul Summers

Posting another set of record half-year results today, Paul Summers reckons this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock might be the ultimate…

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Personal Finance

Graduates: you may have to start paying back your student loans sooner than you think

| Selin Oguz

The income threshold at which graduates start paying back their student loans could potentially be lowered by more than £4,000…

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Here’s what I think investors are missing about the Vodafone share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Vodafone share price is undervalued today considering its potential as a European telecoms…

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I reckon Shell is still a top passive income FTSE 100 stock – for now

| Harvey Jones

The Shell share price has been on fire lately, but unless it faces up to climate change concerns, its future…

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Why did the EnQuest share price crash today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The EnQuest share price plummeted by double-digits this morning after a disappointing operations update. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Here’s why Cineworld stock is my contrarian pick for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has disappointed in recent months on Covid-19-related uncertainty. But this Fool believes that it can do…

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Nvidia’s (NVDA) results are in and they’re explosive!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Nvidia (NVDA) released its third-quarter results last night, and they were explosive! Dan Appleby analyses the results to see if…

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Here’s why I like Argo Blockchain shares despite the crypto wobble

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels Argo Blockchain shares will trade more on fundamentals going forward, even with the recent…

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I wish I’d learnt this Warren Buffett investing strategy earlier

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There’s a lot that can be learned from the Oracle of Omaha, better known as Warren Buffett. I wish I'd…

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2 FTSE 100 5%-yielding dividend shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool looks at two FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy with 5% yields and potential for earnings growth over…

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The Royal Mail share price is rocketing! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock now?

| Paul Summers

The Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) share price is flying after an encouraging set of results. Has Paul Summers changed his…

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dotDigital’s share price just fell below 200p. Is it time to buy this UK tech stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After starting the week near 250p, dotDigital's share price has fallen below the 200p mark. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Is Rivian (RIVN) a sign that the dotcom bust could repeat?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

After its recent IPO, Rivian (RIVN) has reminded this Fool of the dotcom bubble. Is the stock worth a closer…

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What’s going on with the Rotork share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rotork share price is down by almost double-digits after today's trading update. Zaven Boyrazian explores what's going on.

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Personal Finance

Living costs could go up £1,800 before end of year: Here’s how to cut expenses now

| Diana Bocco

Higher costs are likely to prove challenging for households ahead of Christmas. Here’s are 5 ways to cut expenses and…

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The UK’s top money managers have been buying these 3 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith, Baillie Gifford, and Blue Whale are three of the UK's top money managers. Here's a look at some stocks…

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Personal Finance

5 cheap homemade Christmas gift ideas to save you money

| Anne East

Christmas might be a time for giving but it can be expensive. Here are five cheap and easy homemade gift…

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The 3 top sectors (and stocks) where I’m looking for passive income right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors and also his preferred stocks in each area that he'd look to for…

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Personal Finance

5 pro tips for starting a successful side hustle

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five expert tips to help you start a successful side hustle or improve a current project that you're…

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Personal Finance

Homeworkers could save up to £30 per month by returning to the office

| Ruby Layram

With the price of energy on the rise, Ruby Layram explores whether UK homeworkers could cut down costs by returning…

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How I’d try to build a passive income with just £25 a week

| Harshil Patel

Passive income can come from carefully selected dividend shares. Harshil Patel explores a plan to invest just £25 a week.

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£1,000 to invest? 4 cheap UK shares to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking of adding some or all of these top-quality, ultra-cheap UK shares to my investment portfolio today. Here's why…

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£1,000 to spend? Here are 2 UK shares I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Growth investing is this Fool’s preferred strategy. Here’s how he would invest £1,000 in two UK shares today.

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Should I buy these penny stocks to hold to 2030?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for UK stocks I think could help make me plenty of cash over the next decade. Might these…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen by more than a third in the past year. Is now the time for…

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Stacks of coins
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2 penny stocks to buy for £1,000 today

| Manika Premsingh

The best penny stocks to buy, according to this Fool, are those that could see rapid growth over time. These…

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Personal Finance

Want more money? Here’s the supermarket that pays the highest wage

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Aldi will soon become the highest-paying supermarket in the UK. Here's how much it's set to offer and how its…

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Personal Finance

Bob Geldof: “Don’t pay your water bills!”

| Rosemary McEwen

Water companies in the UK pump raw sewage into rivers, lakes and seas every day. Is not paying our water…

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Personal Finance

Will you pocket the average pay rise in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

The average private sector worker is set to bag a 2.5% pay rise next year. But is it enough in…

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