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The Argo Blockchain share price is rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The Argo Blockchain share price is on the move, rising almost 20% in the past month. Dylan Hood investigates if…

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Here are 2 pros and cons of buying penny stocks

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through some of the points he weighs up before deciding whether to invest in a penny stock…

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Is this why the Novacyt share price keeps falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why the Novacyt share price is sliding and could remain under pressure as the company's profits fall.

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Royal Mail shares outperformed all bar two S&P 500 firms in the last year!

| Sean LaPointe

Royal Mail shares have performed very well in the past year, outdoing all but two of the stocks in the…

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The Boohoo share price is falling. Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Down 23% year-to-date, the Boohoo share price is following a bearish trajectory. Dylan Hood assesses if this is a chance…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Guy Quelch

These two FTSE 100 shares both have enticing dividend yields of over 5%. Here’s why I’d be happy to add…

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Is the Darktrace share price heading to 800p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Darktrace share price is undervalued, compared to the group's growth potential

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3 AIM stocks to buy when stock markets next tumble

| Paul Summers

The UK stock market has lost its mojo in recent weeks. Paul Summers has already identified three AIM stocks he'd…

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How SMEs can benefit from Homes England’s new system

| Kate Anderson

A procurement system shake-up has opened up development opportunities for SMEs. We take a look at what this could mean…

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Beat inflation with a low spend month

| Rosemary McEwen

We're facing record-breaking inflation, and we need to protect our finances from price rises. Now could be the perfect time…

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After crashing 35%+ in 6 months, is the IAG share price too low?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IAG share price has crashed by 36% in the past six months, making it the FTSE 100's worst performer.…

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Can the easyJet share price recover from last week’s crash?

| Roland Head

The easyJet share price has fallen by 40% from the highs seen in May. Roland Head explains why he thinks…

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A 5.4% dividend yield penny stock to buy now

| Stuart Blair

There are very few penny stocks that offer dividend yields over 5%. This is just one reason why I'd buy…

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2 ‘nearly’ penny stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy in October. Here are a couple of exceptional (if expensive) 'nearly'…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in October

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK stocks to buy in October. Here are two top shares I think could balloon…

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Lloyds Banking Group shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors offer their opinions on…

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Rising inflation: is this bad news for savers?

| Katie Royals

The latest ONS data has confirmed that inflation is rising sharply. Katie Royals takes a look at whether this is…

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Which current accounts give cashback on bills?

| Karl Talbot

We all have to pay bills. But did you know that some bank accounts pay cashback on your household bills?…

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Which are better buys – FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

As a top-down investor, this Fool likes to consider which index, FTSE 100 or FTSE 250, is performing better before…

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Top FTSE 100 dividend stocks to earn a passive income

| Manika Premsingh

Dividend stocks can offer a nice supplementary income for this Fool. The good news is that the FTSE 100 has…

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Inflation rises by record highs! Is it time to sell stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation rose to 3% in August, representing a 0.9 percentage point increase from the month before. This is the highest…

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1 renewable energy stock to buy right now

| Charles Archer

Fossil fuels aren't going to last forever. That's why Charles Archer thinks this renewable energy stock is a long-term growth…

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The discoverIE share price beat the rest of the LSE last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Electronics company discoverIE Group (DSCV) had a great week on the LSE and saw its share price jump. George Sweeney…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy right now

| Royston Wild

There are plenty of cheap UK shares that have attracted my attention of late. Here are two I'm thinking of…

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Is it a good idea to scrap vaccine passport plans?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The government has confirmed plans to scrap the idea of using a vaccine passport in England. Here's how the decision…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I think these three FTSE 100 shares represent companies with strong financials and belong to sectors that hold a lot…

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UK shares: here’s why I like this FTSE 100 pick!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into UK shares and identifies one specific FTSE 100 pick he likes for his portfolio.

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These FTSE 100 picks are 2 of my best stocks to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan identifies two FTSE 100 picks he believes are some of the best stocks to buy now for his…

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Why I’d invest in UK shares as inflation soars!

| Royston Wild

Inflation is rising in the UK and playing havoc with savers' returns. Here's why I think buying UK shares is…

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Will the dividend tax rise cause a stock market crash?

| Hermione Taylor

With the National Insurance hike hitting the news, I’m thinking about tax increases. Could next year’s dividend tax rise cause…

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Inflation surges to 3.2%: here’s what it means for your bills

| Karl Talbot

Inflation now stands at 3.2% according to the latest Consumer Prices Index. So what does this mean for your bills?…

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The best FTSE 250 shares to buy today

| Joseph Wilkins

Fool UK contributor Joseph Wilkins investigates one of the best shares to buy in a niche area of the market……

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Up 45% since IPO, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

This stock has soared since its March IPO, but it's fallen back a bit this month. Is it one of…

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Why I’m bullish on the Ocado share price

| Charles Archer

The Ocado share price fell yesterday as revenues fell in the last quarter. Charles Archer thinks now might be the…

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Is this more bad news for the IAG share price? Or is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been sliding since March amid growing uncertainty surrounding the aviation recovery. Should I buy while…

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Health and Social Care Levy pushing families to the brink

| Alice Guy (FCA)

The Health and Social Care Levy could push more families into poverty causing family breakdowns, wage stagnation and job losses.…

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2 UK shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these companies are some of the best UK shares to buy today considering their…

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Is the Amazon Platinum credit card good for Amazon shoppers?

| Karl Talbot

The Amazon Platinum credit card offers Reward Points on your purchases. Is it worth getting if you're a regular Amazon…

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Here’s why the Deliveroo share price momentum could reverse

| Andy Ross

The Deliveroo share price has had a decent run, but I think this will come to an end and that's…

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As the Darktrace share price soars, is this a stock to buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Darktrace share price has soared on its trading update today. Is this now this perfect time to buy this…

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