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The Darktrace share price is climbing. Here’s what I’d do

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Darktrace share price has tremendous potential for growth, considering the company's expansion.

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EU roaming charges: what do they mean for your mobile phone bill?

| Kate Anderson

Three is the latest mobile provider to announce that it's reintroducing EU roaming charges. Kate Anderson takes a look at…

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2 of the best UK shares to buy now

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel looks at which UK shares to buy for his ISA to ride Britain’s home improvements boom.

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UK house prices continue to rise: is it a good time to buy?

| Victor Garrett

The latest Halifax House Price Index has revealed that house prices hit record highs in August. What does this mean…

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How I’d start earning passive income from UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Not all passive income ideas are really passive. Christopher Ruane explains why he chooses UK dividend shares for passive income…

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Penny stocks: 3 of the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at a group of penny stocks he believes are some of the most appealing shares…

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As Royal Mail shares keep sliding, should I be buying?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Royal Mail shares look cheap compared to their potential over the next few years.

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Top investment funds for September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top investment funds they’d buy this month. Here’s what they chose: Rupert…

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Summer of spending: credit card spending jumps in August

| Kate Anderson

With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions came a jump in credit card spending. Here are some top tips for using…

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3 reasons why the Lloyds share price could sink!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks mighty cheap at current levels. But I think it's cheap for a reason. Here's why…

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Is the BP share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

The BP share price seems to offer tremendous value from both an earnings and dividend perspective. Should I buy the…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy during the next market correction

| Paul Summers

A market correction, or crash, is inevitable at some point. Paul Summers picks out four FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he'd…

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3 principles of the Warren Buffett portfolio

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at Warren Buffett's portfolio and explains three guiding principles behind it that he applies to his own…

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3 dividend stocks to buy with 5% yields

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a closer look at three of his top dividend stocks with yields of more than 5% in…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up nearly 120% in 3 years. I’d buy it today…

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has absolutely thrashed the UK market over the past three and five years. And it's run…

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7.8% dividend yields! 3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares all offer market-beating dividend yields. Here's why I think they're among the best dividend stocks I…

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With the Buffett Indicator at an all-time high, is it time to sell UK shares?

| Kevin Godbold

The so-called Buffett Indicator is flashing a scary warning. But here's why I think it is different this time, particularly…

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My to do list before a stock market slump

| Christopher Ruane

Whether a stock market slump is around the corner or far over the horizon, our writer keeps prepared. Here he…

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Royal Mail 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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Cheap UK shares: 1 I am considering right now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is always on the lookout for cheap UK shares. Here is one FTSE AIM pick he is currently…

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Darktrace shares: ahead of results next week, here’s why I’m still staying away

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith struggles to see value in Darktrace shares after the 100% rally in three months, based on the competitive…

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Covid-19 stocks: here’s where I’d invest in case we see the virus flare up again

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith discusses the key trends and sectors where he thinks he can find Covid-19 defensive stocks in case things…

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Since 2000, the FTSE 100 has been an utter flop. But I’d buy it today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK shares in September

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for UK shares to buy for his portfolio, Christopher Ruane explains in detail how he would allocate £20,000 this…

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As the Lloyds share price falls, I would buy

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has moved downwards in the past month, but it has become more attractive to our writer…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding this FTSE growth stock just now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this FTSE growth stock and explains why he would not invest in shares for his…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has dropped. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is still above 100p, but has dropped in the past two weeks. Is this a red…

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Which are the best-value destinations to travel to post-lockdown?

| Victor Garrett

Recent research has highlighted the best-value destinations to travel to for a post-lockdown break. Victor Garrett takes a look.

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Time to back Wizz Air shares?

| Joseph Wilkins

Joseph Wilkins investigates the remarkable rise of Wizz Air and explains why he’s buying shares before the airline takes over…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is up 60%. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has shown a sharp increase over the past year, but can it continue to soar?

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How can I get 5% cashback on my spending?

| Karl Talbot

Did you know that some credit cards offer a way of earning up to 5% cashback on your normal spending?…

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Stock market crash? I’d still buy these 3 UK shares

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

As whispers of a potential stock market crash get louder, I take a look at three UK shares that I…

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Stock market crash: should I fear a winter mini-meltdown?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Even after huge gains in US stocks since March 2020, I don't expect a 2021 stock market crash. But I…

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Personal Finance

National Insurance rise: 5 tips to help you save money on bills and expenses

| Sean LaPointe

National Insurance contributions are set to rise next year. Here are a few tips to help you offset any shortfall…

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The FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in a lockdown

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has been falling for the last three trading sessions and could fall more if a firebreak…

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Personal Finance

How living local to a shopping centre might NEGATIVELY impact house prices

| Diana Bocco

House prices are affected by many factors, and recent research shows that proximity to a shopping centre is an important…

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With £1,000, here’s how I can create passive dividend income via the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains what type of stocks he would pick and how he would divide his £1,000 up when trying…

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Passive income: 4 dividend stocks to buy now

| Charles Archer

One of the best ways to generate passive income is to buy high-yield dividend stocks. Charles Archer thinks these four…

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Will a US listing help the Cineworld share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why the Cineworld share price may benefit if the company decides to raise extra cash in the…

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SRI: which companies have both a positive sustainable impact and a strong dividend?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are some of the top socially responsible investments (SRI). They have strong ESG scores and will reward investors with…

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