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I fancy a bet on the Flutter share price!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Flutter share price has taken a hit recently, dropping 10% in a week and crashing 35% from its March…

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3 investment trusts to buy now for the green revolution

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon these three investment trusts offer a reduced-risk way to invest in the many green environmental businesses that are…

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3 penny stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap shares to add to my investment portfolio. Here are three top-class penny stocks I'm…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now, considering their valuations and income potential, says this…

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My guide to building a passive income with just £25 a week

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel looks at how he’d create a passive income from dividend shares with just £25 a week.

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Personal Finance

Can you afford rent on the National Living Wage?

| Rosemary McEwen

The National Living Wage should pay for all the essentials. But at £9.50 per hour, is it possible to earn…

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Personal Finance

Competitive savings offers set to hit the market, but could you miss out?

| Victor Garrett

New research shows many Brits don’t know the interest rate on their savings, and if competitive savings offers hit the…

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Personal Finance

Nationwide House Price Index: Blow for first-time buyers as average price tops £250k

| Karl Talbot

Nationwide's latest House Price Index suggests more pain for first-time buyers. But are house prices set to cool? Karl Talbot…

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The Tesla stock price is madness. But does this really matter?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesla stock price has soared by 52% in a month and 180% in a year. It's also up 30-fold…

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1 share I’d happily buy using Warren Buffett’s investing style

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks a leading UK share matches the Warren Buffett investing method -- and what he'll…

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Argo Blockchain’s profits rise 1,082% from 2020! Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The Argo Blockchain share price is down today despite the fact that it reported fantastic results. What’s going on? And…

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Some UK retailers are recovering TOO quickly!

| Diana Bocco

Retailers are preparing for Christmas, but supply chain issues mean they're struggling to keep up with demand. Here's how you…

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Bitcoin on track to become the 5th most valuable investment by 2024!

| Sean LaPointe

The value of Bitcoin has increased significantly since it was invented back in 2009. It's now predictited to be the…

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Personal Finance

Here’s how I think stocks and bonds will fare if the base rate rises

| Karl Talbot

The Bank of England will decide on Thursday whether to increase its base rate. So what will this mean for…

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Could this hurt the IAG share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks mounting costs threaten to derail the IAG share price, even if the airline group…

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Here are 3 no-brainer tech stocks to buy now and hold forever!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details three tech stocks that he believes could be good additions to his portfolio now and for the…

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Darktrace falls again! It’s not the only UK growth stock I’m avoiding

| Paul Summers

The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price continues to lose height. Paul Summers is steering clear of this and another unprofitable…

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Is Berkshire Hathaway still worth a buy?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds is a big fan of Berkshire Hathaway, but is now the time to add more shares of the…

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When will household finances in the UK return to pre-pandemic levels?

| Sean LaPointe

A look at when household finances in the UK are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels and tips to protect…

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At 620p, is the easyJet share price a no-brainer right now?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet (LON: EZJ) share price is barely above its 52-week low. Should I break with habit and invest in…

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What’s going on with the Standard Chartered share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Standard Chartered was one of the biggest FTSE 100 fallers on Monday. Christopher Ruane looks at what's happening with the…

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Forget Darktrace’s share price! I’d buy these UK tech stocks instead

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Inflated valuations have hurt the Darktrace share price. And I think there are better options in the UK tech space…

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The Next share price falls despite strong sales. Should I buy now?

| Paul Summers

The Next plc (LON:NXT) share price is down despite rocketing online sales. Paul Summers questions if this is an opportunity,…

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How I’d build a passive income with £200 a month

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool lays out the approach he would use to generate a passive income stream with an investment of just…

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Personal Finance

First Direct launches new £130 bank switch bonus! Here’s how to get it

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

First Direct bank has just increased its switch bonus to £130. Here’s all you need to know about the account…

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2 no-brainer FTSE 250 dividend shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these FTSE 250 companies are some of the best dividend shares to buy on…

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Avis Budget shares just doubled: should I buy now?

| Roland Head

The Avis Budget (NASDAQ: CAR) share price closed up by 108% yesterday on reports of electric car-buying and a short…

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Two UK growth stocks under £2 to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many investors like to buy low-priced stocks because they get more shares for their money. Here's a look at two…

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At 830p is the Wise share price too cheap to ignore?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Wise share price looks too cheap compared to its growth potential after recent…

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Inflation is rising: why I’m protecting my portfolio with this FTSE 100 stock

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Inflation is forecast to rise in the coming months. This FTSE 100 stock looks like an excellent buy for my…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been taking a look at Warren Buffett's portfolio. Here are three Buffett-owned stocks he'd buy for his…

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2 penny stocks to buy straight away

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best cheap UK shares to add to my investment portfolio today. Here are two blockbuster penny…

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2022 dividend forecasts: Lloyds, BP, Tesco

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at 2022 dividend forecasts for three big FTSE 100 stocks. Will these popular companies increase their payouts…

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Is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price continues to soar. Can it keep going? And should I invest in the FTSE 100 bank…

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3 top sectors to find generous dividends for passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the three areas that he's looking at when trying to find good stocks to include in his…

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42% profit growth! An S&P 500 stock I’d buy right now

| Stuart Blair

This S&P 500 stock has recently recorded 68% profit growth in its Q4 results. This is why I'd now add…

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£5000 to invest? 3 dividend shares with growth potential I’d buy now

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares don’t have to be slow-growing. Harshil Patel considers three top picks that offer faster growth potential too.

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Argo Blockchain 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 Argo Blockchain shares.

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Personal Finance

77 UK areas put on flood alert! Consider these 4 insurance and safety tips

| Victor Garrett

If you live in one of the many areas of the UK on flood alert, consider these 4 insurance and…

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Is the Vodafone share price heading to penny stock territory?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Vodafone share price mean the telecom company becomes a penny stock? Our writer considers the outlook.

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