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The BT share price has plunged: is it time to buy?

| G A Chester

With a new chairman and a confident chief executive, BT is on a path to growth. Could it be a…

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The FTSE 100 has dropped below 7,000 points! Here are 3 reasons why

| Jon Smith

With a slump in the FTSE 100 late last week, Jonathan Smith looks into some of the main drivers behind…

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Should I buy Tesco shares now, even if we get another market crash?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how buying Tesco share as a defensive stock could help his portfolio weather any potential upcoming storms.

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Personal Finance

How to eat well for less

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Is it possible to eat well for less? What if you have fussy eaters, special dietary needs or ravenous teenagers…

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Personal Finance

First-time buyer: is now a good time to buy?

| Victor Garrett

The Bank of England published mortgage lender statistics for Q2 of 2021. Do the numbers suggest that it's a good…

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Personal Finance

Why being too polite could leave you a victim of financial scams

| Sean LaPointe

Politeness might be a virtue, but could it increase your chances of falling victim to financial scams? Sean LaPointe takes…

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Personal Finance

Thinking of opening a Cash ISA? Here’s why they aren’t what they used to be

| Karl Talbot

A Cash ISA allows you to earn tax-free interest on your savings. So why aren't they as attractive as they…

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Can the Argo Blockchain (ARB) share price keep soaring?

| Royston Wild

Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain's share price has continued to rise strongly in recent sessions. Is now the time to buy…

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Can the Tesco share price keep climbing?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Tesco share price could continue to head higher as the group’s earnings expand.

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Personal Finance

Mortgage lenders ready to consider overtime and bonuses

| Kate Anderson

Halifax has relaxed its mortgage lending rules regarding bonuses and commissions. Kate Anderson takes a look at how this could…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the assets he’s been buying for his portfolio as he prepares for a potential stock market crash.

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Is the Royal Mail share price a value trap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Royal Mail share price is just taking a breather before another run higher.

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The Boohoo share price slumps. Is now the time to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Boohoo share price could offer growth at a reasonable price after recent declines.

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The top UK shares I’d buy with £20k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he’d buy these top UK shares for his £20,000 portfolio with their growth potential in mind.

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Should I buy easyJet (EZJ) shares ahead of a possible takeover?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the endgame for easyJet shares could be a takeover as the company struggles after…

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2 cheap penny stocks to buy in October

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best low-cost UK shares to buy in October. Here are two penny stocks I think could…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think we're still in a great time for locking in top FTSE 100 dividend yields. And I…

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Will the Lloyds share price ever rise above 50p again?

| Roland Head

The Lloyds share price is below 50p... and falling. Is there any hope of a return to pre-pandemic levels? Roland…

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2 ‘no brainer penny’ stocks I’d buy now

| Harshil Patel

Penny stocks can potentially offer outsized returns. Harshil Patel looks at two options for his ISA.

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1 share to buy before the next stock market crash

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals the identify of a company he sees as an ideal share to buy to help protect his…

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Personal Finance

18.6m UK adults trust financial advice shared on social media

| Diana Bocco

The younger generation is turning to social media for financial advice. In doing so, they're opening up the door to…

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Personal Finance

The hidden cost of working from home

| Alice Guy (FCA)

From increased housing costs to lost work opportunities, there are many hidden costs of working from home. Alice Guy investigates.

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My 3 penny stocks to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these recovery shares for his portfolio of penny stocks today based on their potential.

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Personal Finance

The dangers of buy now pay later and how to avoid them

| Anne East

Buy now pay later is an increasingly familiar and popular option. But what are the potential dangers of the service?…

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Where will the Deliveroo share price go in 2022?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the risks and challenges that could act as headwinds to the Deliveroo share price…

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Personal Finance

Will UK house prices drop in Q4 of 2021?

| Victor Garrett

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released house price data for July 2021. Does it show a drop in…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for the UK recovery

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at five FTSE 100 companies he believes are some of the best shares to buy…

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Should I buy easyJet shares following a volatile couple of weeks?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the impact of the recent rights issue, trading update, and takeover bid on easyJet shares.

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Could the Darktrace share price do well?

| Andy Ross

The Darktrace share price has been buoyed by recent impressive top line growth, so could the shares keep rising this…

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Should you be putting EV stocks into your portfolio?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

EV (electric vehicle) stocks like Tesla have performed well on the stock market. Why might this be? And should you…

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Will the BT share price keep falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the falling BT share price could be an attractive investment, considering its growth potential.

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy these UK recovery stocks

| Manika Premsingh

A lot of recovery has already taken place, but these UK recovery stocks are still lagging behind according, to this…

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Is the S&P 500 dangerously overvalued? Yes and no!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On three of these five measures, the S&P 500 is highly (even dangerously) overvalued. My solution to this involves returning…

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The stocks to buy in another stock market crash

| Stuart Blair

Another stock market crash could be imminent and Stuart Blair is prepared. He looks at the stocks he'll buy if…

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Is BP one of the best shares to buy today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes BP is one of the best shares to buy today, considering its valuation and…

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3 of the best penny stocks to buy in October

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio in October. Here are three great penny…

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The Rolls Royce share price could end the year way up and here’s why

| Andy Ross

There are reasons to believe the Rolls-Royce share price could end the year way up, says Andy Ross.

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Is Cineworld’s share price about to soar?

| Royston Wild

Will a resurgent box office help the Cineworld (CINE) share price bounce back? Here's why I would, and wouldn't, buy…

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How I’d invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines five investments he'd buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA today with a lump sum of £5,000.

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The best FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares are the biggest losers today. But given their prospects and high dividend yields, they are also…

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