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Penny stocks to buy: my favourite share to hold until 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why this is one of his favourite penny stocks to buy today for growth and hold for…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is flying. Is now the time to get on board?

| Andy Ross

The Rolls-Royce share price is powering ahead this month, so could this be a sign of its turnaround bearing fruit…

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Being a woman doesn’t stop you building wealth, but it does make it a lot harder!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Lower wages, caring responsibilities and career breaks all make building wealth harder for women. Alice Guy investigates what you can…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

With £5,000 to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer explains how and why he would invest the…

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What’s going on with the Peloton share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Peloton share price collapsed following its latest earnings report and has been in a slump all year. Can Peloton…

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Personal Finance

These were the most popular LSE stocks among UK investors in October

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the most popular LSE stocks among UK investors on the Saxo Markets trading platform in the month…

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With £500 to invest, I’d buy this 6%-yielding FTSE 100 pearl right now

| Christopher Ruane

A well-known share in the FTSE 100 index offers a 6% yield. Our writer explains why he would consider buying…

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Here’s why the Halfords (HFD) share price surged today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Halfords (HFD) share price just popped over 15% on earnings. Dan Appleby analyses the potential for the stock to…

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Personal Finance

Do you own an old iPhone? Look out for this lawsuit

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you owned an iPhone back in 2011, you should keep an eye on the ‘Google You Owe Us’ court…

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The EV boom: 3 UK lithium shares I’d buy to capitalise

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

This Fool looks at three UK lithium shares that he thinks could capitalise on the booming EV sector and grow…

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Roblox’s share price just soared above $100. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Roblox's share price just jumped 42% on the back of the company's Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Personal Finance

Should you downsize your home in retirement? Here’s why most Brits don’t plan to

| Sean LaPointe

Are you considering downsizing your home in retirement? New research shows that the majority of Brits don't plan to. Here's…

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A dirt-cheap UK share under £3 to buy!

| Royston Wild

This ultra-cheap UK share is looking like it's finally turned a corner. Here's why I'd buy this FTSE 250 consumer…

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Is the skyrocketing Marks & Spencer share price a sign to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Marks & Spencer share price exploded this morning on impressive earnings. Zaven Boyrazian investigates if now is the time…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest, our writer explains why he considers this UK growth share among the best stocks to buy…

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Here’s how FTSE 100 stocks could earn me up to a 30% dividend yield over time

| Manika Premsingh

There are some under-the-radar FTSE 100 stocks out there that can be exceptional dividend-payers over time.

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The Darktrace share price plunges 30% in a month. What’s up?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Having exceeded £10 in late September, the Darktrace share price has collapsed by 30% in the past month. What went…

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Personal Finance

2 in 3 people don’t know their pension is invested: are you one of them?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Most people don’t realise that their pension is being invested. Here’s what you need to know about retirement savings and…

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4D Pharma shares have rocketed and I’m tempted to buy now

| Andy Ross

4D Pharma shares leapt last week and the momentum is continuing. Given its potential game-changer drugs, it's a stock Andy…

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The BT share price soars 20% in two weeks. Here’s why!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has leapt by more than 20% since 25 October. I think these two important factors caused…

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S4 Capital’s share price has fallen below 700p. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has fallen 10% today on the back of a trading update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Tesla stock: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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Top British small-cap stock for November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks for November, including Trifast and Card Factory.

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The ITV share price is surging! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ITV share price exploded today after the company released its latest trading update. Zaven Boyrazian analyses the report.

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COP26: your bank might be making plans to become net-zero. Will it affect your finances?

| Selin Oguz

As COP26 rolls on, Selin Oguz takes a look at possible implications of banks becoming ‘net-zero’ on readers’ personal finances.

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The Marks and Spencer (MKS) share price is flying! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

The Marks and Spencer plc (LON:MKS) share price has exploded in early trading. Is the stock now a screaming buy?

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Why I think the SMR deal can propel the Rolls-Royce share price higher

| Rupert Hargreaves

The outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price has improved since the company was awarded government funding for its SMR programme.

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Will the Tesla share price keep falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool tries to figure out why the Tesla share price has been falling recently, and if this could be…

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Nvidia’s share price just breached $300! Should I buy now?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Nvidia’s share price is on a rally, with the price up 130%+ this year alone. Dan Appleby explores its potential,…

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NIO’s share price slumps below $40. Should I buy the stock now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks NIO shares could be an attractive speculative investment after recent declines.

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This ESG stock just surged 11%! Will it continue?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

ESG stocks are capturing investor attention right now, and this stock is right on-trend. After its share price popped on…

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Here is the cheapest FTSE-listed penny stock. Is it a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock is one with a distinction. It is the cheapest among the lot. But is it a good…

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Airbnb’s share price is exploding! Should I buy now?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Shares of Airbnb are on a roll. Already up over 30% this year, and 18% last week alone, is this…

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Where will the Lloyds Bank share price go in November?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price recently touched a new one-year high before sliding a little. Nevertheless, this is progress. But…

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BP’s share price has risen to 350p. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP's share price is rising and UK investors are piling into the stock as a result. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Personal Finance

Time to remortgage? Cheap mortgages ‘disappearing rapidly’ as lenders pull sub-1% deals

| Karl Talbot

Lenders have slashed a huge number of cheap mortgage deals over the past few weeks. So is the era of…

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PayPal’s share price has fallen to $205. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only a few months ago, PayPal's share price was above $300. Now it's at $205. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 ridiculously cheap FTSE 100 shares with high dividend yields

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have seen a sharp fall in their share prices over the past few months, but at…

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How I’d invest £10k for a 7% yield and passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

These four companies offer dividend yields of 7%, or more, which could make them the perfect passive income investments for…

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ESG investing: why I don’t have to sacrifice returns help the planet

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the large pool of ESG-friendly stocks means he shouldn't have to give up on potential share…

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