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Will the Morgan Sindall share price climb even higher in August?

| Alan Oscroft

After two cracking trading updates, the Morgan Sindall share price has soared. With H1 results coming, can it continue reaching…

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Hereā€™s how Iā€™d invest Ā£1K in UK shares

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details how he would invest Ā£1,000 in this UK growth stock.

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4 cheap UK dividend shares to buy now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks for cheap UK dividend shares that have seen a falling share price or a low P/E ratio…

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How to invest in hero stories

| Ian Macleod

We humans are natural storytellers, drawn to tales of heroism. These narratives shape our financial decisions. That begs the question…

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2 of the best cheap UK penny stocks for me to buy now

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap penny stocks could be some of the best shares to buy right now. Here's why I'd…

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Will the government U-turn on backdating the stamp duty holiday? A case for buyers who missed out

| Sean LaPointe

The decision not to backdate the stamp duty holiday has left some buyers feeling frustrated. Will the government U-turn on…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I would buy with Ā£1,000

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 100 commodities powerhouse he would invest in for his portfolio right now.

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3 of the best UK penny stocks for me to buy now

| Royston Wild

Could these low-cost shares be some of the best UK penny stocks to buy in August? Royston Wild explains why…

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Can the HSBC share price go back up to 600p?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price was falling even before the pandemic happened. But is it ready for a turnaround now?

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Why I ignored the Robinhood IPO

| Charles Archer

The Robinhood share price has been up and down since its IPO. Here's why I think there's still room for…

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This FTSE 100 share is down 10% this week: here’s why

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 share Smiths Group is falling on bid news. Roland Head explains what's happened and when he might consider…

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The importance of insurance after the pandemic

| Victor Garrett

The coronavirus pandemic has sharpened many people's awareness of insurance. We take a look at the importance of insurance after…

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These small-cap stocks are rising: would I buy now?

| Roland Head

These small-cap stocks have delivered gains of 70% or more over the last year. Roland Head asks if there's still…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares in August?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has risen more than two-thirds in value during the past 12 months. Is it an unmissable…

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The Tullow Oil share price has climbed 50% in 2021. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Alan Oscroft

The Tullow Oil share price has been hammered in the past two years, but it might have turned the corner…

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How I invest like Warren Buffett

| Tom Rodgers

Learning this simple trick from Warren Buffett and his best ever investment, Tom Rodgers is using it to improve his…

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How has Bitcoin performed in 2021 so far?

| Karl Talbot

Bitcoin is a term that often seems to be on everybody's lips. But what is Bitcoin? And how has it…

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Ultra Electronics shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Ultra Electronics shares outperformed other listings on the London Stock Exchange last week. Hereā€™s why theyā€™ve done so well and…

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The Babcock share price crashed last week. What now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Babcock share price plummeted on earnings last week. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what happened, and what's next for this business.

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Is the tumbling Cineworld share price a buying opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price has lost 45% in recent months. Here our writer discusses whether that presents a buying opportunity…

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The BP share price climbs after its trading update. Hereā€™s why Iā€™m buying more!

| Stuart Blair

After its positive trading update, the BP share price is rising. Here are the reasons why Stuart Blair thinks now…

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3 Warren Buffett shares to buy right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he would consider buying a trio of Warren Buffett shares for his portfolio, and selects two…

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3 UK shares to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for some of the best stocks to buy in August. Here are a few UK shares…

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This UK growth share hit a new high yesterday

| Christopher Ruane

Shares in this UK growth share have hit new heights, but Christopher Ruane still sees a buying opportunity for his…

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What’s going on with the Pets at Home share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Pets at Home share price took a tumble on earnings. Zaven Boyrazian investigates why investors aren't happy, and what's…

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What’s next for the Games Workshop (GAW) share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Games Workshop (GAW) share price has been surging despite the pandemic. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's behind this growth.

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Can the Royal Mail share price keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price took a hit on falling parcel volumes. but is it as bad as investors think?…

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These are my best shares to buy now for the UK recovery

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are the best shares to buy now as the UK economy continues to…

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I’d buy these 4 dividend shares for their 5%+ yields

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these are some of the best dividend shares on the market at the moment…

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Is the IAG share price severely undervalued?

| G A Chester

The IAG share price has crashed. G A Chester discusses whether the British Airways owner is a bargain buy or…

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2 of the best UK stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

These two top UK stocks have caught my attention in early August trading. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Whatever happened to the Premier Oil share price?

| Alan Oscroft

I made a small loss on the Premier Oil share price when I sold. But how is the renewed company…

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ā€œPingdemicā€ leads to staff shortage: here’s what to do next

| Victor Garrett

ā€œPingdemicā€ leads to staff shortage: we take a look at possible solutions for businesses and employees who have to self-isolate.

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This tech stock is up 23% since March. Should I buy now?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With UK tech stocks on the rampage, this FTSE 100 share is up 23% since March. Is Sage Group a…

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I’d forget the FTSE 250 and buy this growth stock instead

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) growth stock has recently underperformed its index. Paul Summers thinks this could be about to change.

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines whether or not this FTSE 250 soft drinks firm is one of the best stocks to buy…

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3 investing trends I think could benefit FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies three investing trends he considers when looking at FTSE 100 shares to buy or sell in his…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares pay 8%+ a year in cash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three very different FTSE 100 shares all offer passive income of 8%+ a year from cash dividends. I'd happily…

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I think this FTSE 100 stock is a great recovery opportunity!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool likes this FTSE 100 media company, which has struggled in recent times but has turned a corner. Could…

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Whatā€™s next for the BP share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share prices is still pretty low, compared to how much its financials have recovered.Ā 

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