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The Marks and Spencer share price beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

The share price of Marks and Spencer soared last week, making the UK retailer the biggest gainer on the LSE.…

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6.4% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks right now?

| Royston Wild

I think some of the best dividend stocks to buy today can be found on the FTSE 100. Should I…

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3 Lessons I learned from Warren Buffett when buying shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

When I started taking advice from billionaire investment guru Warren Buffett, my returns went from so-so to go-go! I still…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the London Stock Exchange for the best low-cost stocks to buy today. Here are two cheap UK shares…

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Will the Tesco share price keep climbing in September?

| Roland Head

The Tesco share price has been on a tear in August. Can the UK's biggest supermarket keep rising? Roland Head…

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NIO share price: time to buy the dip?

| Charles Archer

The NIO share price has fallen by a third since February. Charles Archer believes that now could be the time…

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I’d invest £1,000 in these 2 cheap UK shares today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

With a spare £1,000 at hand, I'd happily put £500 into each of these two cheap UK shares. Both are…

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The Melrose share price rises after stellar interim report. Is now the time to buy?

| John Town

The Melrose share price is rising with a strong performance in its interim report. But, with headwinds on the way,…

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31% of students don’t understand contents insurance

| Sean LaPointe

New research reveals that a large number of students do not understand contents insurance and what it covers. Read on…

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Stocks and Shares ISA ideas: 4 firms I think could do well in September onwards

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith eyes up stocks from the oil and renewable energy sector that could make good additions to his Stocks…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two cheap UK shares from the small-cap space that he thinks could generate great returns over…

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How to keep a good credit score whilst using ‘buy now pay later’ schemes

| Jennifer Laird

'Buy now pay later' schemes are more popular than ever before. Here's how to keep your credit score on track…

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Guess who bought the dip in the Peloton share price

| Charles Archer

The Peloton share price has fallen 15% since it posted FY 2021 results last week. Here's why I think one…

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Why I’m buying Tesla stock in September

| Charlie Keough

After growing at an incredible rate during 2020, Tesla stock has slowed down. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether now…

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Here’s why I’d buy this soaring penny stock right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA right now. Here's a top…

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The majority of UK investors are optimistic stock markets will perform well for the rest of the year

| Sean LaPointe

Stock markets have performed relatively well so far this year, but what do investors expect to happen for the rest…

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3 top UK shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three top UK shares to buy, all of which he would acquire for his…

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Where will the Lloyds share price move in the future?

| Dylan Hood

After gaining momentum, the Lloyds share price seems to be falling. Dylan Hood takes a look where this stock could…

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Dividend shares: 3 stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three dividend shares that he believes are some of the best stocks to buy…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy with £500

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at one FTSE 250 stock that's benefiting from the economic recovery and returning cash to…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy with £500

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd deploy £500 in this FTSE 100 stock with its roadmap for growth over the next…

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Here’s why the CMC Markets share price (CMCX) has crashed 25% today

| Paul Summers

The CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) share price had tumbled following reduced trading in the markets. Is this now a classic contrarian…

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Collect Nectar points? Here’s how to grab a 20,000 bonus

| Karl Talbot

If you're a collector of Nectar points, it's worth knowing all possible ways to boost your balance. Right now, you…

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Top dividend shares: why making £500 income a month isn’t beyond reach

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he would go about trying to make £500 in passive income from investing in top dividend…

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Is now the right time to buy Amazon shares?

| Dylan Hood

Delivering over 10% year-to-date returns, is now the right time to buy Amazon shares for my portfolio? Dylan Hood investigates.

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares now

| Kevin Godbold

UK shares have the potential to multiply my wealth or to send me to the poorhouse, and I could lose…

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The Lloyds share price drops since June. Is it a bargain now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting its 2021 peak on 1 June, the Lloyds share price has dropped nearly 15%. So it's cheaper today,…

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3 stocks that fell 30%+ in August: are they the best shares to buy now?

| Roland Head

Bargain stocks can be hidden among recent big fallers, says Roland Head. Are these unloved stocks among the best shares…

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7.2% dividend yields! 2 cheap UK shares to buy right now

| Royston Wild

The murky economic outlook isn't damaging my interest in British stocks. And I think these are two of the best…

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Stock market crash: when will the ‘bubble of everything’ burst?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the US S&P 500 index up almost 110% since its March 2020 low, is a stock market crash inevitable?…

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The Eurasia Mining share price is up 60%: here’s what I’d do now

| Roland Head

The Eurasia Mining share price is flying, but does it still offer value? Roland Head digs down into the latest…

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Does EV demand make lithium less speculative?

| Tej Kohli

Lithium is a key ingredient for the lithium-ion batteries of EVs.

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3 of the best UK shares to buy now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

As trade patterns normalise post-pandemic, Suraj Radhakrishnan looks at his three best UK shares to buy for the market recovery.

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Nationwide launches £125 bank switch bonus. Here’s how to get it

| Karl Talbot

Nationwide is offering up to £125 if you switch your bank account to the building society. Here's what you need…

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High-growth stocks: how I’m trying to make above average returns

| Jon Smith

By looking at specific high-growth stocks within promising sectors for the future, Jonathan Smith explains how he could boost his…

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2 AIM dividend stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Dividends from AIM companies are rebounding much more strongly than main market stocks. Here are two AIM heroes I'm considering…

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This FTSE 250 stock has already 11-bagged! Should I still buy?

| Paul Summers

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS) has soared over 1,100% since 2016. Is there even more upside to…

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I just bought this tech stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought a new stock for his ISA share portfolio. Here, he reveals its name and explains why…

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Is NIO stock about to explode?

| Stuart Blair

NIO stock has had a disappointing 2021 in comparison to last year. But its growth has remained strong, so is…

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What might the future hold for renewable energy stocks?

| Karl Talbot

Interest in renewable energy stocks is growing. So what does green investing involve? And what does the future hold for…

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