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Up more than 10% today: why I’d buy shares in this strong-performing business right now

| Kevin Godbold

An almost 27% hike in the dividend is one of the attractions created by this company's blistering growth. But can…

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Here’s why the Tesla share price is falling today

| Roland Head

The Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price has fallen after boss Elon Musk said no contract had been signed for a…

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How I choose green shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains his approach when it comes to finding and selecting green shares he would consider adding to his…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks to buy ahead of the Bank of England raising interest rates

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which FTSE 100 stocks he's keeping an eye on ahead of the important Bank of England meeting…

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3 common investing mistakes I wish I’d known to avoid

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals three of the common mistakes he wishes he'd known about when he first started investing.

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Personal Finance

Struggling to get your remortgage application approved? 5 ways to improve chances of success

| Ruby Layram

Thinking of remortgaging? Around 10% of remortgage applications are declined. Follow these 5 tips to improve your chances of application…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price fell in October

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Rolls-Royce share price dipped 5% last month, and what the outlook could be going forward.

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BP reported massive losses today. Here’s why I’d buy it

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price has corrected today after it reported a big headline loss. Here's why this Fool hasn't been…

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Ethereum 2.0 release date inches closer: what to expect from the next two phases

| Mohadesa Najumi

Blockchain platform Ethereum aims to be a global computing platform where smart contracts are programmed for a specific and recurring…

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Personal Finance

Watch out! Squid Game cryptocurrency scam eliminates investors’ money

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The latest scam to hit the cryptocurrency space involves popular TV show Squid Game. Here’s how this latest digital token…

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The GSK share price leaps 30% since February. Time to sell?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price has surged by over 30% since hitting a low in late February. Following a strong set…

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Is this cheap stock too good an opportunity to miss right now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan decides if he would invest in this cheap stock or avoid the trap of buying a stock that…

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Why the IAG share price fell 8% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) share price suffered a reversal in October after a strong September. What will happen…

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Is iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF a credible clean energy investment following the COP26 climate summit?

| Niki Jerath

Following the COP26 climate summit, I believe interest in clean energy investments is likely to increase and that this ETF…

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Two passive income ideas I’d consider now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights two UK dividend shares on the list of passive income ideas he would consider buying for his…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two FTSE 100 shares that operate in booming sectors that I think are excellent growth options for my…

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The THG share price is crashing again. Would I buy at £2?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has dived 19% in the past five days and has crashed by over 70% in less…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is a steal at £1.33. Here’s why

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds explains why he's bullish on Rolls-Royce and thinks that newly-announced partnerships and deals mean the share price is…

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Renewable energy stocks: should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF is one of the most popular ETFs in the UK. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Here’s why the Flutter Entertainment share price dropped

| Harshil Patel

The Flutter Entertainment share price dropped after a cut to earnings guidance. Harshil Patel takes a look at what the…

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BP share price drops on Q3 losses, while share buyback commences

| Alan Oscroft

Despite an underlying Q3 profit and a new share buyback programme, the BP (LON: BP) share price fell on Tuesday…

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This FTSE 250 stock rallied almost 50% in October after a takeover announcement. Is it time to buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

FTSE 250 stock Playtech has been the subject of a takeover offer. I can see the opportunity here, so will…

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The Darktrace share price plunges 30% in 10 days! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he is looking past the Darktrace share price slump to concentrate on the firm's long-term growth…

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As a UK investor should I buy GameStop shares now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves tries to figure out if he should add GameStop shares to his portfolio as a UK investor, considering…

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Is Tesla one of the best shares to buy right now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The market thinks Tesla is one of the best shares to buy right now. However, this Fool is not convinced…

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Terry Smith finally buys Amazon stock for Fundsmith Equity! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith has long avoided this online giant. So why has he added Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock to…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

The market is spending too much time focusing on the negatives without considering the positives for the Deliveroo share price…

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3 top growth shares to consider buying in November

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains three top growth shares surrounding current news events such as COP26 and central bank meetings for interest…

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The ARB share price gains on record Q3 results, but drops back

| Alan Oscroft

The Argo Blockchain (LON: ARB) share price briefly climbed in response to Q3 earnings. But it quickly fell back, in…

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Personal Finance

15.6 million Brits have poor credit and can’t access finance – will peer to peer lending make a difference?

| Sandy Kenrick

Peer to peer lending is set to launch in the UK. With its inclusive scoring model, Plend is a new…

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Personal Finance

“My £2,000 per month side hustle has helped me save for my first family home!”

| Ruby Layram

Hashim Ruan is saving up to £2000 per month from his side hustle. Here's how the Londoner achieved his success.

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My guide to picking the very best penny stocks in 2022

| Harshil Patel

Finding the best penny stocks can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Harshil Patel looks at how…

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£1,000 to spend? 3 penny stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best UK penny stocks to buy as we head into 2022. Here are three mega-cheap shares…

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The Unilever share price is down. That’s why I’d buy it for passive income today

| Harvey Jones

The Unilever share price has underperformed lately but today's relatively low valuation and high dividend income yield look tempting to…

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Will IAG and Rolls-Royce shares pay dividends in 2022?

| Roland Head

Roland Head examines the outlook for IAG and Rolls-Royce shares and digs into the numbers. Can these businesses restart dividends…

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Personal Finance

How to cancel a phone contract without paying

| Jennifer Laird

Do you have a phone contract you want to get out of? Well, here are some simple tips for how…

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Personal Finance

Renting linked to poor mental health: 5 tips to get on the property ladder

| Sean LaPointe

Are you currently stuck renting in conditions that are harmful to your mental health? Here are 5 tips that could…

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Personal Finance

How to unlock the value of your home as equity release market nears £4bn mark

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of unlocking the value in your home through equity release? Here are your options and what to consider before…

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Personal Finance

Savers are shunning fixed-rate accounts amid rising inflation. But is it a wise move?

| Karl Talbot

A new report reveals savers have turned their back on fixed savings accounts during the pandemic. But with inflation on…

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2 penny stocks to buy now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to add to my shares portfolio. Here are two top-drawer penny stocks…

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