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What’s holding the Aston Martin share price back?

| Alan Oscroft

After an early surge, the Aston Martin (LON: AML) share price has steadily lost ground in 2021. What will it…

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How I’d start investing using a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charles Archer

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way to begin investing. One Fool looks at what he'd do to…

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The Barclays share price (LSE: BARC) is up 16% in 3 months. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has almost doubled in a year and is up 16% in three months. But big news…

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I think these are 3 of the best UK shares to buy now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan explains why he thinks these are some of the best FTSE 100-listed UK shares to buy in the…

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Friday’s Euromillions jackpot is UK’s biggest ever: here are your chances of winning

| Karl Talbot

Friday's Euromillions jackpot stands at an eye-watering £184m! If won by a Brit, they'll become the biggest ever winner. Here's…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks I can buy right now. These three blue-chips (including a 7% dividend…

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1 in 5 Brits don’t know when they’ll get their State Pension

| Sean LaPointe

Do you know when you will get your State Pension? And do you know how much you'll get? A large…

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Ocado shares: buy, sell, or hold?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Ocado shares are an attractive long-term technology investment in a booming sector.

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The best IPO stocks to buy with £1,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

These three IPO growth stocks have all seen their shares fall in the past few months. Two of them make…

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5 UK shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the companies he believes are the best UK shares to buy now to profit from the UK…

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These are the cheapest European cities to explore in 24 hours this autumn

| Karl Talbot

New research has found the cheapest European cities to visit for a quick break. Karl Talbot explores the best places…

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The GGP share price: is this penny stock now a beaten-down bargain?

| Paul Summers

The Greatland Gold (LON:GGP) share price is down more than 50% in 2021, despite great progress at its Havieron project.…

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UK shares to buy in October

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three UK shares I'm keen to research further with a view to buying for the rest of October…

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The THG share price (LSE: THG) crashes 60% in a month. Here’s why

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by almost 60% in under five weeks. What went wrong at the e-commerce group?…

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Will interest rates rise in Q4 2021?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy investigates whether interest rates will rise in 2021, how much they might increase and what this could mean…

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Will easyJet’s share price recover?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet's share price has fallen to near-600p after a recent trading update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it can recover…

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3 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy now

| Harshil Patel

Business is booming for some companies right now. Harshil Patel looks at three penny stocks that still seem cheap and…

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Why did the ASOS share price crash this week?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS (LON: ASC) share price has fallen by half in just a year. I'm seriously thinking of buying some…

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£1,000 to invest? 2 penny stocks with BIG dividends to buy now

| Royston Wild

I think these two dividend-paying penny stocks could be too good for me to miss following recent share price falls.…

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I was right about the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s what could happen next

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has breached the 140p mark as this Fool had forecast, but can it rise more or…

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Here’s how I’d invest £9,633.30 in UK shares today

| Royston Wild

Forget about investing in low-yielding savings accounts! Here's why I'm buying UK shares to maximise my returns and try to…

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Growth stocks still dominating investor portfolios – here are the top picks

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Growth stocks remain a popular choice for investors. Here’s why they’re so hot and what other shares you should consider…

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Why Inheritance Tax may increase in the Autumn Budget

| Alice Guy (FCA)

There's a big hole in government finances. Alice Guy explains why she thinks Rishi Sunak may raise Inheritance Tax in…

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Savings rates are rising! Cynergy Bank launches table-topping easy access account

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates are certainly rising, and now Cynergy Bank has unveiled a market-leading easy access account. Here's what you need…

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Post-pandemic predicament: equity release or delay retirement by 4 years?

| Sean LaPointe

The pandemic is forcing older Brits to make a choice between postponing their retirement by 4 years and accessing value…

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Will higher interest rates finally halt house prices?

| Kate Anderson

UK house prices continue to climb, but could higher interest rates be the one thing to stop them? Kate Anderson…

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3 lessons I’ve learned from watching Warren Buffett

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals three key lessons he learned from studying Warren Buffett and how he uses them when considering a…

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Can the Cineworld share price have another run at 80p in October?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Cineworld share price hit 80p last month, but why he doesn't think such a price…

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What’s going on with easyJet’s share price?

| Royston Wild

The easyJet share price continues to decline despite signs of a trading recovery. Is this one of the best unloved…

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Minimum wage work leads to Nobel prize

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

This year's Nobel prize for economics was awarded for research around the minimum wage. Here are all the details about…

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Is the AFC Energy share price set for a new bull run?

| Alan Oscroft

The AFC Energy (LON: AFC) share price has fallen in 2021, after its surge in 2020. I'm wondering whether I…

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The Shoe Zone share price spikes after positive FY results!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves into Shoe Zone's full-year results. The Shoe Zone share price is up after the release of its…

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Harry and Meghan get involved in ethical banking. Here’s how you can too!

| Karl Talbot

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have revealed they are now involved in ethical banking. Here's how to invest ethically…

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The Hut Group share price is falling! Here’s why

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why The Hut Group share price is falling and decides whether this is an opportunity to add…

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FTSE 100 shares to buy on sale right now!

| Charles Archer

October is a great month to buy shares in FTSE 100 companies that have dipped on investor sentiment. Charles Archer…

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2 investing gems I love from Cathie Wood and Warren Buffett

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at advice from Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood that they both agree on, and applies it to…

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UK economic recovery stays sluggish. Which FTSE 100 stocks would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew by only 0.4% in August, indicating slow recovery. What does it mean for the stock markets?

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£2,000 to invest? A 9.2%-yielding FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 stock is rocketing following more terrific news from one of its industry peers. Here's why I think…

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The Lloyds share price (LSE: LLOY) leaps 12% in a month. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has leapt over 12% since bottoming out on 8 September. What next for this highly popular…

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Forget the THG share price! I’d buy this growth stock instead

| Paul Summers

The THG (LON:THG) share price is in freefall following a disasterous presentation. Paul Summers thinks this online retailer is a…

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