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2 dirt-cheap UK stocks under Ā£3 to buy right now

| Royston Wild

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

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The ABF share price shoots above 2,000p! I think it has further to go

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the latest results that helped propel the ABF share price higher yesterday, and what the future…

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PayPal and Palantir shares crash! Should I buy these growth stocks now?

| Stuart Blair

The Palantir and PayPal share prices both crashed yesterday. Do the falls make it the perfect time for me to…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the best time to buy a used car

| Karl Talbot

Used car prices have rocketed over the past year. But did you know that waiting for the best time to…

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Personal Finance

Inflation fears drive Bitcoin to new record high: are investors right to use it as a hedge?

| Sean LaPointe

Bitcoin has recently hit a new all-time high bolstered by inflation fears. But are investors right to use this digital…

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Here’s when I think is best to pay off a Help to Buy loan

| Sean LaPointe

Have you recently taken out a Help to Buy loan, or are you planning to apply for one? Sean LaPointe…

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This small-cap penny share has unbelievable growth potential

| Andy Ross

This penny share has a market capitalisation of only Ā£75m and it could be a hidden gem with spectacular share…

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1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy today!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There is a lot of value in the UK market today. Hereā€™s a cheap FTSE 100 stock I think offers…

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This top FTSE 100 stock is down nearly 20% in 2 months! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this top-performing FTSE 100 stock to understand why it has lost nearly 20% of its…

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2 of the ā€˜safestā€™ UK dividend stocks Iā€™d buy today

| Royston Wild

A report by Henderson International Income Trust suggests the landscape is becoming safer for UK dividend investors like me. Here…

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5 easy passive income ideas I like

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares five passive income ideas he reckons could increase the money he gets without having to work for…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price hits Ā£1.50, can it reach Ā£2?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce share price broaching the Ā£1.50 level, our writer considers whether it can keep going and reach the…

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3 growth shares that could create huge passive income right now

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these three UK growth shares have the potential to offer a sustainable passive income to investors and…

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4 penny stocks Iā€™d buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK stocks to buy for my shares portfolio today. Here are four quality penny…

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1 dirt-cheap penny stock to buy in November!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan identifies a dirt-cheap penny stock to add to his portfolio in November by looking at the recent DIY…

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How I’d build passive income starting with just Ā£500

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is unearned income that comes rolling in even as one sleeps. Here's how I'd build wealth using passive…

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Should I act on the GlaxoSmithKline share price or buy AstraZeneca instead?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether the GlaxoSmithKline share price could make it an attractive addition for his portfolio, compared to rival…

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Invest in renewable energy today with these 5 green companies

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals and explains the reasons behind five of his favourite renewable energy stocks as well as the technology…

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Bitcoinā€™s huge carbon footprint: 284 MILLION trees required to offset emissions!

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe takes a look at the carbon footprints of Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies and what it would take…

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Could DatChat shares be the next big thing?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at DatChat shares. It's a new company hoping to link social media with blockchain technology…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: top 10 stocks traded by women in 2021

| Victor Garrett

Victor Garrett explores whether there's still a significant gender investment divide and the top stocks traded by women in 2021.

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What’s going on with the Persimmon (PSN) share price?

| Paul Summers

The Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) share price continues to fall. Is this a perfect opportunity for this Fool to begin building…

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4 money-making side hustle ideas that anyone can do in 2021

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Starting a side hustle is a great way to earn some extra cash. Here are four ideas that donā€™t require…

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UK shares at ā€œnear record cheapā€ levels! 2 FTSE 100 bargains Iā€™d buy today

| Royston Wild

Analysts at JP Morgan think cheap UK shares will outperform global indices in the medium term. Here are two FTSE…

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Personal Finance

70% of women donā€™t have any investments: hereā€™s how to improve investing confidence

| Ruby Layram

Confidence is the key to successful investing. Here's how you can improve your investing confidence and start building wealth.

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Here’s why the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price surged today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price just leapt 5% on earnings. Zaven Boyrazian analyses the report to see whether…

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The THG share price is down 75% this year! Time to buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The plunging THG share price could be a buying opportunity as the firm continues to grow. But there are some…

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Is this the best FTSE 250 growth stock to buy now?

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) growth stock just can't stop rising. Paul Summers takes a timeout to examine its latest set…

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3 cheap UK shares under Ā£3 to buy today

| Royston Wild

Investors like me don't need to break the bank to build a winning shares portfolio. Here are three dirt-cheap UK…

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Tesla just hit a $1trn market cap. Is this tech stock next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla recently became the sixth company in US history to achieve a $1trn valuation. Is this high-growth technology company set…

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Will buying Teslaā€™s stock help future-proof my portfolio?

| Isaac Stell

The electric car revolution is gathering pace with Tesla leading the way, but should Fool contributor Isaac Stell buy the…

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Airbnbā€™s share price has soared to $200. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's share price has rocketed to $200 after the company's latest results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Personal Finance

Money diary: are bullsā€™ penises environmentally friendly?

| Katie Royals

Katie Royals keeps a money diary as she begins navigating an environmentally-friendly lifestyle without breaking her budget.

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Why AstraZeneca stock is a buy right now

| Ed Jones

Fool contributor Ed Jones provides three reasons why he's bullish on AstraZeneca stock and is considering adding it to his…

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As Pfizer shares surge, should I buy the stock now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks Pfizer shares remain incredibly attractive at current levels, despite their recent performance.

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ESG Stocks: can the Renewi share price keep exploding?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Renewi share price jumps 10% on its half-year report, but can the ESG stock continue climbing from here? Zaven…

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Black Friday: is it the best time to buy?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy investigates why Black Friday bargains aren't always what they seem and offers tips to help you avoid overspending…

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Here is a FTSE 250 penny stock with an almost-12% dividend yield!

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock stands out for two reasons. One is that it is a cheap penny stock and another…

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NIO shares are down 20%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Charlie Keough

After a surge in 2020, NIO stock has underperformed in 2021. Here, Charlie Keough analyses whether he should buy the…

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No savings at 25? I’d try Warren Buffett’s 4 investing lessons!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Billionaire Warren Buffett is widely recognised as one of the world's greatest investors. Here are four lessons I learnt from…

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