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Bank of England believes cryptocurrency presents ‘limited risk’

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The Bank of England recently made a statement about the risk of cryptocurrency. Here's what investors need to know about…

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3 UK dividend shares I’d pick now in my quest for £500 a month in passive income

| Kevin Godbold

The first step I'd take when selecting shares is to ignore companies without strong competitive advantages, and that's why I'm…

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As Cineworld shares tumble again are they a good buy?

| Andy Ross

Cineworld shares have slumped again so could now be a time for me to buy shares in the embattled cinema…

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What’s going on with the Tesco share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Tesco share price jumps on earnings, but can the upward momentum continue? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the risks that lie…

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Personal Finance

5 lessons Squid Game can teach you about personal finance

| Katie Royals

Squid Game has captured public attention recently. Katie Royals takes a look at the money lessons you can learn from…

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Investing Articles

The Renewi share price is exploding! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Renewi share price has nearly tripled in a year! Zaven Boyrazian explores the business to see whether now's the…

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The ASOS share price crashes again. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Paul Summers

The ASOS plc (LON:ASC) share price has more than halved in the last year. Paul Summers thinks this could be…

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Personal Finance

Furlough ends: unemployment looms and millions of workers forced to change careers

| Victor Garrett

Now that furlough has ended, unemployment is a real risk for millions of workers in the UK and many are…

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Personal Finance

Pension savers caught out by annual allowances, incurring significant tax charges

| Victor Garrett

Many pension savers are getting caught out by annual allowances, incurring significant tax charges. Are you among them? Here’s what…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Abrdn shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Abrdn (LON:ABN) shares offer a prospective dividend yield of almost 6%. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock for the huge…

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3 rising penny stocks I’d buy with £500 each

| Royston Wild

These three penny stocks have all risen in value in recent weeks. Here's why I'd buy them despite the increasingly…

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3 ways to combine the best FTSE 100 stocks for both income and growth

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains the different ratios he looks at when trying to find the best FTSE 100 stocks that have…

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The Kanabo share price rises on new partnership

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Kanabo share price jumps after it signed a new partnership that could generate €9m of additional sales over the…

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Rolls-Royce names new chief technology officer

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Rolls-Royce is stepping down after 12 years of service. Zaven Boyrazian looks at his…

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Royal Mail is expanding operations in Canada

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Royal Mail is to acquire Rosenau Transport for C$350 (£205m) to expand its Canadian operations. Zaven Boyrazian explains the details.

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I’d buy these 5 huge FTSE 100 stocks today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up almost 45% from its March 2020 lows. But there are still bargains lurking in…

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How I aim to make £1,000 a year in passive income from dividend stocks

| Stuart Blair

Dividend stocks can be a great way to earn a passive income. Here are the stocks I'm buying in order…

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My 3-step plan for buying the best renewable energy stocks

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains the steps he'd take when trying to build a portfolio around the best renewable energy stocks right…

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Could this hold back the IAG share price recovery?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why these substantial liabilities could hold back the IAG share price as economies reopen around the world.

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Investing Articles

What happens to a Child Trust Fund at age 18?

| Sean LaPointe

Child Trust Funds were designed to help parents build a nest egg for their children's future. Here's what happens to…

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5 steps to passive income for £25 a week

| Paul Summers

The stock market is one of the few sources of truly passive income, reckons Paul Summers. Here's how he'd go…

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The Boohoo share price: where does it go from here?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Boohoo share price may continue to decline, despite its long-term growth potential.

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Seeking value in penny stocks: one share to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves has been looking for opportunities in penny stocks and he thinks he's found one with this growing company.

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2 beaten-down growth stocks to buy now

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have struggled in recent months, mainly due to rising bond yields and inflation. I think the dip offers…

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3 penny stocks I think will keep soaring in price!

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks have all jumped in value over the past month. Here's why I think they could help me…

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5 FTSE 100 shares with 9%+ dividend yields: should I buy now?

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares boast dividend yields of 9% or more. Roland Head explains what's happening and reveals which companies…

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The Oxford Nanopore share price soared at its IPO. Should I buy now or wait?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at the post-IPO performance of Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (LON:ONT).

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The shares I’d buy in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these three FTSE 100 shares in a stock market crash.

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The best renewable energy stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the best renewable energy stocks to buy now to take advantage of the green…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy and 2 to sell

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd sell these two FTSE 100 dividend stocks and notes the firms he'd buy for his…

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Is Lloyds’ (LON: LLOY) share price a bargain right now?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks incredibly cheap on paper. But does this make it one of the best FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

My 3-step plan to targeting £50 passive income a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer rates UK dividend shares among his favourite passive income ideas. Here are the three steps he'd take to…

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Personal Finance

What is the Happy Planet Index?

| Diana Bocco

The Happy Planet Index was born as an alternative to GDP, but does it give an accurate and balanced picture…

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Investing Articles

2 unstoppable FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

When we think of unstoppable FTSE 100 stocks, old economy biggies hardly come to mind. Yet, here we are. 

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Is the Cineworld share price destined for disaster?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why high debt level could send the Cineworld share price lower if interest costs rise.

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Investing Articles

Is the Darktrace share price now too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Darktrace share price has toppled from September’s record peaks near 1,000p. Is it now one of the best value…

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Investing Articles

How I’m aiming for £1k a month in passive income with dividend stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves goes over the investment strategy he plans to use to generate a passive income from the equity market…

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4 of the best cheap penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy following recent share price weakness. Here are several top bargains on…

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Investing Articles

What’s happening to the BT share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explores why the BT share price has been falling recently and explains why this could present an opportunity.

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Investing Articles

3 cheap dividend stocks to buy in October 

| Manika Premsingh

These stocks are not just low in terms of relative price, they also have high dividend yields. What’s not to…

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