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3 steps to start investing with £1,000

| Manika Premsingh

Starting the investing journey can be intimidating, especially when dipping toes into the stock markets. Here are my three simple…

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Why the Intel share price is my dark horse of 2022

| Charles Archer

The Intel share price has remained flat for over a year. Charles Archer thinks it represents excellent value for his…

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1 ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock is priced so low, it is a no-brainer buy for this Fool, even if there is…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now

| James J. McCombie

JD Sports and BAE systems are two FTSE 100 stocks that I am considering buying today. BAE might offer a…

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Time to rethink retirement? Over HALF of millennials plan to delay it

| Karl Talbot

A new report suggests that 52% of millennials plan to delay their retirement because of Covid-19. So is it time…

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What’s going on with the Coats share price?

| Christopher Ruane

After a successful run, the Coats share price has started sliding. Our writer considers what's going on and what might…

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2 of the best stocks to buy now on the FTSE Alternative Investment Market!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan decides to look at two of the best stocks to buy now away from the main FTSE index,…

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Why our ‘want it now’ attitude is getting the UK’s spending out of control

| Diana Bocco

Brits’ need for instant gratification is starting to affect their finances and long-term planning. Diana Bocco explores ways to beat…

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Here’s how much pension Generation X need to save!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Calling all Generation X'ers! Are you saving enough for your retirement? Here's how to catch up on pension savings if…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d aim to never sell

| Kevin Godbold

I wouldn't try to hold all my investments forever, but these two FTSE 100 dividend stocks both have many qualities…

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Is the UK headed for a recession in 2022?

| Kate Anderson

Kate Anderson investigates whether higher interest rates, supply chain issues and surging energy prices could mean there's a recession on…

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£1,000 to invest? 4 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy now

| Royston Wild

I think this cluster of penny stocks could be considered too cheap for me to ignore at current prices. Here's…

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3 of the UK’s favourite cryptocurrency assets

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Do you want to know the top three cryptocurrency assets for UK investors? George Sweeney takes a look at what’s…

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Energy price cap to increase by 33%? Here’s how you can soften the blow

| Karl Talbot

Energy prices are already soaring, and there are growing fears that the energy price cap will be hiked in April.…

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Credit agency warns cryptocurrency stablecoins bring risk to markets

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Credit agency Fitch Ratings has released a public warning about the effect cryptocurrency stablecoins could have on markets. Here’s why.

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Has the Boohoo share price started its recovery?

| Christopher Ruane

After losing 20% in a year, does an uptick in the Boohoo share price suggest a recovery is beginning? Christopher…

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5 shares under £5 I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

If he had a fiver per share to add a handful of UK stocks to his portfolio, our writer reveals…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with 10%+ yields!

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines two FTSE 250 dividend stocks that offer a high dividend yield that could interest passive income investors…

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9.1% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock today

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend share offers a yield that sails well above the index's forward average of 3.5%. Is it…

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The Wise share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Roland Head

The Wise share price is down by 20% from its September peak. Roland Head is impressed with progress, but are…

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I think this FTSE 250 stock is a beaten-down bargain!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers has been snapping up this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock while others have been selling. Is the recovery now…

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Klarna to offer ‘buy now’ option: Is this the beginning of the end for BNPL?

| Katie Royals

Klarna is launching a 'buy now' option. Katie Royals takes a look at whether this indicates the beginning of the…

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The Enphase share price is up 500%! Is it too late for me to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at why the Enphase share price has performed so well and if it's too late…

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Will the Tesla share price continue to rise?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Tesla share price can continue to rise as the company struggles to meet…

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Bitcoin up 384% in the last year as experts warn of possible ‘meltdown’

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Bitcoin is up 384% compared to this time last year. But experts are warning that price volatility might trigger a…

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As Playtech is gobbled up, is this FTSE 250 stock next?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers wonders whether this top-performing FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock might now find itself subject to a takeover approach.

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What’s going on with the Pearson share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Pearson share price crashed by double-digits after its latest trading update, but have investors overreacted? Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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Can the Lloyds share price reach 60p?

| Dylan Hood

The Lloyds share price is on the move. Up 15% in the past 30 days, Dylan Hood wonders whether the…

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What’s going on with the Hargreaves Lansdown share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price hasn't been stable in 2021 but did this volatility create a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Is this one of the best penny stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The agricultural revolution is an enormous growth opportunity, and this penny stock may be a future industry leader. Is it…

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The Playtech share price just exploded! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Playtech share price exploded after receiving a £2.7bn takeover bid from Aristocrat Leisure. Zaven Boyrazian explores the details.

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Personal Finance

Eyes up! Free NHS prescription age may align with State Pension age

| Victor Garrett

The free NHS prescription age could soon be aligned with the State Pension age. What can you expect if it…

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Personal Finance

Why have investors been buying NatWest shares recently?

| Sean LaPointe

Trading data from Fineco shows that investors have been buying NatWest shares in large numbers recently. Sean LaPointe explores why…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price keep rising?

| Dylan Hood

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen over 35% in the past 30 days. Dylan Hood looks at the reasons for…

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15.2% dividend yield! 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best dividend-paying UK stocks to buy today. Here are two near the top of…

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2 fantastic FTSE dividend stocks I’m watching right now

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals two of his top dividend stock picks and why he will add them to his portfolio.

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2 FTSE 250 renewable energy funds offering BIG dividends

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights two renewable energy funds from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that could be great sources of passive income…

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Personal Finance

2 banks to raise mortgage rates due to inflation fears – more could follow

| Karl Talbot

HSBC and NatWest are making moves in the mortgage market that may signal the end of cheap deals. So how…

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5 penny shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at five companies from his list of penny shares to buy now for his portfolio and explains…

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House prices set to continue rising amid supply shortage. Should buyers back off?

| Sean LaPointe

With a shortage of homes for sale expected to keep pushing house prices up, should buyers consider backing off until…

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