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What have investors been buying and selling recently?

| Karl Talbot

Wondering which stocks have been most popular among UK and US investors in the last week? Karl Talbot takes a…

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This FTSE stock recently reported impressive H1 results! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a FTSE stock that just reported excellent H1 results. Should he add shares to his…

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How to legally avoid the 1.25% National Insurance tax increase with this little-known tax rule

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy takes a look at how a little-known tax rule could help save you money when the 1.25% National…

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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price go in October?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price has been gaining as the company hits its milestones. Can it climb further as…

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Can the AO World share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

With the AO World share price 25% lower than a year ago, Christopher Ruane looks at whether it might recover…

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House price boom wipes out Stamp Duty savings 30x over!

| Kate Anderson

Recent figures show that booming house prices effectively wiped out Stamp Duty savings 30 times over. Kate Anderson investigates.

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Why is the BT stock the biggest FTSE 100 faller today?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price is the biggest FTSE 100 faller in today’s trading, losing over 5% of its value. What’s…

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Here’s my guide to ESG investing and 1 pick I like!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains the recent rise in popularity of ESG investing and delves deeper into the meaning of it as…

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2 of the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's two I'd buy…

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Can the soaring Oxford Nanopore share price go higher?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Oxford Nanopore share price boomed 40% on its first day of trading, our writer assesses whether it could…

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Which UK companies could be the next takeover targets?

| G A Chester

These FTSE 100 firms are being touted among the next takeover targets.

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Do these 3 FTSE 100 stocks deserve to be hated?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies that feature on the list of most-shorted stocks. Is…

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How to prepare for a stock market crash in October 2021

| Kevin Godbold

This guru has added his voice to the chorus predicting an imminent crash in the financial markets. So, here's how…

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This UK stock just hit an all-time low. Is it time to buy?

| Tej Kohli

I am not usually one for straying outside of my sector expertise when it comes to investing, but sometimes a…

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Where will the IAG share price go in October?

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airline (LON: IAG) share price has been gaining. Can it climb further as we head into October?

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The Shell share price has exploded! Should I buy now?

| Guy Quelch

With oil surging to $80 a barrel, producers are cashing in on demand. Should I buy Shell now after its…

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No more amber list! Here’s the UK’s new and simplified travel rules

| Kate Anderson

New UK travel rules are in effect as of 4 October. Here's everything you need to know if you are…

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The Lloyds share price could be on the cusp of massive gains and here’s why

| Andy Ross

The Lloyds share price is currently around 45p but I think it could rise strongly and maybe even get back…

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These shares with strong momentum could also be major long-term winners

| Andy Ross

Strong momentum, great past performance and high quality make these three UK shares all potentially brilliant long term winners.

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Universal Credit: are you falling through the minimum income floor?

| Rosemary McEwen

Self-employed Universal Credit claimants are subject to the minimum income floor. It's a policy that has plenty of cracks to…

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What does Cathie Wood’s latest $250m sale mean for the Tesla share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price has soared by 1,500% in the past two years. Does that put it on a…

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Is Abrdn one of the best dividend stocks to buy?

| Royston Wild

The Abrdn share price fall means the FTSE 100 firm offers market-mashing dividend yields. But does this make it one…

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Argo Blockchain shares: buy, sell or hold?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Argo Blockchain shares could be an attractive, undervalued growth opportunity after recent declines.

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Is the easyJet share price about to take off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the easyJet share price could continue to head higher as the company's recovery plan…

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Will the Royal Mail share price keep falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Royal Mail share price may continue to fall, but he would buy as…

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3 growth stocks I’m avoiding like the plague

| Paul Summers

With market sentiment looking fragile, Paul Summers highlights three UK growth stocks he'll be steering clear of for the foreseeable…

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The best UK shares to buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these companies are the best UK shares to buy for his portfolio today.

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Morrisons takeover battle reaches £7bn at auction

| Alan Oscroft

The battle for control of supermarket chain Morrisons (LON: MRW) is all but over, after the weekend's auction saw bidding…

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4 ‘no-brainer’ stocks I’ve bought to hold for the next decade

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has identified four stocks that he believes are set for massive growth over the next decade. In his…

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Why have traders been boosting the Costain Group share price?

| Diana Bocco

Data from Fineco shows that the Costain share price saw one of its best weeks ever in September. But what's…

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The Avacta (AVCT) share price has halved since May. Can it make a comeback?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Avacta (LON:AVCT) share price continues to tumble on rising costs, but can it make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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The Alphawave IP (AWE) share price crashes 50% on transparency accusations!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Alphawave IP (LON:AWE) share price plummeted after potentially failing to disclose Chinese corporate links. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Here’s how my car insurance left me stranded

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Did you know that your car insurance probably won't provide transport home if you have a car accident on holiday?…

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The Oxford Nanopore share price explodes on IPO! Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Oxford Nanopore share price surged nearly 50% on its IPO, but is this a business worth owning? Zaven Boyrazian…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders at these FTSE 100 firms just spent millions on stock. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares…

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The Boohoo share price tanks on earnings. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Boohoo share price continued to drop following its latest results, but is now the time to buy? Zaven Boyrazian…

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The Synairgen (SNG) share price tanks 20% on earnings. What happened?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Synairgen (LON:SNG) share price dropped by double-digits, despite the firm making key progress in clinical trials. Is this a…

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Evergrande shares suspended ahead of possible buyout news

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in the heavily indebted Chinese firm Evergrande have crashed 80% in 2021. It now sounds like it's on the…

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Here are my top FTSE 100 stocks to watch out for this week

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the top FTSE 100 stocks he's watching this week with information on dividends, property prices and…

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Should I sell my Deliveroo shares now? No!

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through recent events regarding Deliveroo and why he feels further growth is brewing for Deliveroo shares.

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