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Which attracts me more now, the TUI or easyJet share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Both the easyJet (LON: EZJ) and TUI (LON: TUI) share prices are falling Wednesday, on a weak day for UK…

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Here’s my verdict on the Oxford Nanopore share price!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the Oxford Nanopore share price after its recent IPO and decides if he should invest…

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Personal Finance

Why October is the most volatile month for stocks

| Ruby Layram

For almost 100 years, October has proven to be an uneasy month for the stock markets. Here, I take a…

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Can James Bond save the Cineworld share price?

| Christopher Ruane

With the latest 007 release in cinemas now, might it leave the Cineworld share price shaken - or stirred? Christopher…

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Personal Finance

1 in 10 Brits spend 60% of wages within the 1st week of payday

| Jennifer Laird

Do you find yourself relying on credit to get through the month? Here's how to manage your monthly wages and…

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Personal Finance

Are secret ‘Pandora Papers’ investors to blame for soaring UK house prices?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Secret 'Pandora Papers' investors have been snapping up UK properties worth billions. Are they to blame for soaring house prices…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price top £2 in 2022?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has been on a tear in recent weeks. Our writer considers whether it could reach £2…

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How I’d aim to earn passive income in three easy steps

| Christopher Ruane

UK dividend shares are among our writer's favourite passive income ideas. Here he sets out how he would seek to…

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3 shares to buy as the FTSE 100 tanks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100's under pressure today on the back of inflation fears. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three Footsie stocks he'd…

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Win-or-bust month for Rio Tinto shares

| Vincent Abraham

Rising infrastructural demand is positive for mining giants. But is the short-term outlook of Rio Tinto shares attractive enough for…

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How I’m aiming for £500 a month in dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

| Kevin Godbold

The Warren Buffett method of investing can be simple and effective. And I'm aiming to use it to generate a…

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2 UK stocks to buy now to hedge against inflation

| Nathan Marks

Warehouse REIT and Tritax Big Box could benefit from booming e-commerce growth, and I see both as stocks to buy…

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5.1% dividend yields! Why I think HSBC’s share price is too cheap to miss

| Royston Wild

Is the HSBC share price too low to ignore? Here's why I think it could be one of the best…

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Is now the time to buy Facebook shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks now could be the time to buy Facebook shares considering their current valuation.

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I’ve changed my mind about Tesla shares. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks increasing competition will have an impact on Tesla shares and the company's growth.

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Personal Finance

First-time buyers could save money by opting for this kind of property

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe explores a way that first-time buyers on a budget can get on the property ladder more easily and…

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Should I add Diageo stock to my portfolio?

| Dylan Hood

Having risen over 20% year-to-date is Diageo stock a buying opportunity? Dylan Hood takes a closer look if he should…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price is flying today

| Paul Summers

The Tesco share price has climbed strongly on a great set of half-year numbers. Paul Summers thinks this is still…

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As the Amazon share price slumps, I’d still buy the stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Amazon share price has been under pressure recently, but as Rupert Hargreaves explains, the company's growth is not slowing…

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Personal Finance

Will your breakdown policy cover you if you run out of fuel on the road?

| Sean LaPointe

Petrol stations in parts of the UK continue to run dry due to a national fuel crisis. Will your breakdown…

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easyJet’s share price tumbles 19% this year! Is now the time to buy?

| Royston Wild

The easyJet share price continues to have a tough time. But as a long-term investor, should I consider buying the…

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Facebook’s share price is falling. Should I buy the stock, or avoid it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Facebook's share price has fallen from $385 to $330 in a little over a month. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Forgotten investments? Take these 4 steps now or you could regret it

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Do you know where all of your investments are? Here’s why a quick check-up can save your portfolio or make…

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Personal Finance

Pandemic: 6m UK adults have fallen behind on at least one household bill

| Diana Bocco

The financial impact of the pandemic continues to grow. Diana Bocco investigates the household bills many Brits are struggling to…

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The Camber Energy (CEI) share price dropped 50% yesterday! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at the spectacular rise and fall of the Camber Energy share price, and whether there's room for…

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Worried about inflation and the jobs gap? Boris Johnson isn’t…

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Boris Johnson isn’t worried about inflation fears or the jobs gap. Here’s how the current economic situation in the UK…

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Why is Royal Mail’s share price falling?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail's (LON: RMG) share price is down more than 30% since the start of June. Here, Edward Sheldon explains…

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4 of the best cheap shares to buy now with £500 each

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best-value UK shares to buy following September's washout. These four top stocks are all…

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The Hurricane Energy (LON:HUR) share price drops on production guidance

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Hurricane Energy (LON:HUR) share price fell due to rising uncertainty about its full-year production volumes. Zaven Boyrazian explains.

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Petrofac (LON:PFC) fined £77m after bribery investigation

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Petrofac share price is surging following the end of the bribery investigations into the company. Zaven Boyrazian explains the…

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Argo Blockchain to double mining capacity in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Argo Blockchain has ordered new mining devices for its Texas facility that will double production capacity. Zaven Boyrazian explains more.

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I was right about the Greggs share price (LSE: GRG) soaring!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Greggs share price has leapt by a quarter in just four months. But after a great Q3 trading update,…

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Shares to buy now: a double-digit dividend grower I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

With its track record of double-digit dividend raises, Judges Scientific is on our writer's list of shares to buy now…

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Tesco share price: what to expect in October?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With an interim report due tomorrow, will the Tesco share price see a boost? Here is why I will be…

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These 5 FTSE 100 stocks missed the 2020-21 boom!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up almost 20% over the past 12 months. Alas, these five stocks all missed this bull…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is up 70% in a year! Can it continue to soar?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has jumped 7% in the past couple of weeks, but that is nothing compared to…

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The Boohoo share price has crashed, what should I do?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has plunged on first-half earnings weakness. Should I sell now, or top up with…

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Personal Finance

Sainsbury’s SmartShop: Can scanning your own items save you money?

| Karl Talbot

Sainsbury's SmartShop allows you to scan your own items while you shop. But is the scheme any good? And can…

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4 super-cheap small- and mid-cap US health stocks I’d snap up for long-term value

| Stephen Bhasera

These 4 small and mid-cap health stocks are trading at a significant discount, exhibit potential for long-term value and have…

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Personal Finance

5 reasons why I’m not worried about a stock market crash

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Investing in shares may seem like a rollercoaster ride. Alice Guy shares five reasons why a stock market crash won't…

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