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Will the Rolls-Royce share price rise in August?

| Christopher Ruane

With the company due to publish its interim results this week, Christopher Ruane assesses what it might mean for the…

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Warren Buffett: when to sell a stock

| Tom Rodgers

Warren Buffett says that buying stock is the easy part. But knowing when to sell? This could make or break…

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Here’s why the Meggitt share price is rocketing today!

| Paul Summers

The Meggitt plc (LON:MGGT) share price has jumped 55% on news of a takeover bid. Paul Summers takes a closer…

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4%+ dividend yields! Should I buy these UK shares in my ISA?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares all offer big near-term dividend yields. Should I both, one, or both of them for my Stocks…

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Here’s why ThinkSmart shares are up 50%

| Tom Rodgers

Earlier this year i thought that British minnow ThinkSmart was a great investment and now it's up 50% in one…

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Should I buy FTSE 100 stock Tesco in August?

| Royston Wild

The Tesco share price looks incredibly cheap on paper. Is the FTSE 100 retail stock a top UK value share…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in August?

| Alan Oscroft

I thought strong first-half results could give the Lloyds share price a boost, but that hasn't happened. What might August…

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Investors are buying this FTSE 100 stock. Should I?

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock was popular among Hargreaves Lansdown clients last week. Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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Amazon’s share price just crashed. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On Friday, Amazon's share price fell nearly 8% on the back of the company's Q2 results. Should investors be concerned,…

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Why did the Robinhood share price fall on its IPO?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Robinhood share price performed poorly on its IPO due to rising investor concerns. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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The Aston Martin share price is rising. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Aston Martin share price is on the rise but what is behind this new-found growth? Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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The 1 stock I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In July, Edward Sheldon bought just one stock for his investment portfolio. Here, he reveals what he bought and why.

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The easyJet share price is up over 70% in 12 months. Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The easyJet share price has been rising these past few months. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at what's behind…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price return to pre-pandemic levels?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rolls-Royce share price has been steadily rising over the last 12 months. But can it return to its former…

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Best shares to buy: 3 stocks I’d snap up in August

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While stock markets have had a great run in 2021, Edward Sheldon is still seeing buying opportunities. Here are three…

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FTSE 100 shares: 2 to buy in August

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at two FTSE 100 stocks he thinks should benefit from the economic reopening in progress…

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Electric cars: why public charging will cost you more

| Kate Anderson

We break down the cost of running an electric car - focusing on home charging versus public charging and what…

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What’s happening to the IAG share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The IAG share price took a hit last week on mediocre earnings. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at the…

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Here’s why I think the HSBC share price is now too cheap

| Stuart Blair

After its latest trading update, Stuart Blair believes that the HSBC share price now looks too cheap. These are the…

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My top 2 UK penny stocks to buy in August

| Stuart Blair

Penny stocks can offer greater returns than other UK shares. Stuart Blair looks at two penny stocks that he thinks…

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Top growth stocks: here’s how much I could have in a decade by investing £500 a month

| Jon Smith

By targeting a growth rate and a regular amount for investing, Jonathan Smith shows how he could end up with…

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My top 3 UK shares to buy in August

| Stuart Blair

There are a number of excellent UK shares that seem to be cheap at the moment. Stuart Blair looks at…

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6 tips for driving safely through water

| Victor Garrett

Driving through water pooled on roads or flooded streets can be risky. We take a look at tips for safely…

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I’d buy these renewable energy stocks today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are some of the best renewable energy stocks available to buy on the…

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3 explosive growth stocks to buy in August

| Roland Head

Roland Head has used a valuation technique made famous by legendary growth investor Jim Slater to identify three growth stocks…

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What’s going on with the BAE Systems share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The BAE Systems share price has been on the rise recently. Zaven Boyrazian explores what's behind this growth, and whether…

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Should I invest in Taylor Wimpey shares for income and growth?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how higher house prices and a generous forward dividend yield could be a recipe for success for…

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If I had £2k to invest, I’d buy these UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why h’d buy these four UK shares if he had a lump sum of £2,000 to invest…

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The Robinhood share price slumps post-IPO! Here’s why I’m not touching it

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith notes the fall in the Robinhood share price, and explains why he thinks the price could fall even…

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2 ways I’m trying to grow my passive dividend income by £1,000 this year

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he hopes to generate higher levels of passive income from dividend shares, while being mindful of…

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UK shares: 1 FTSE 250 growth stock I like

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at UK shares and identifies a FTSE 250 growth stock he is considering for his portfolio amid…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy in August

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA in August. Here are…

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4 UK shares to buy for the economic recovery!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could all rocket in value during the economic recovery. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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FTSE 100: 3 no-brainer shares to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head has identified three FTSE 100 shares he expects to be winning performers. All offer attractive dividend yields too.

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3 dividend stocks to buy in August

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks appear to have a strong future ahead of them, which could benefit income investors.

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The NatWest share price dips, despite £3bn coming over 3 years

| Cliff D'Arcy

The NatWest share price is up 91% in the past year, but dropped on Friday, despite the bank releasing a…

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Top stocks and shares to buy in August

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at some of the best shares to buy for his portfolio while much of the City is…

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Easy ways to make money monthly using your car

| Victor Garrett

Are you looking for easy ways to boost your income? MotorEasy has highlighted six easy ways to make money using…

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One of the best cheap UK shares to buy in August!

| Royston Wild

I recently bought this UK share for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why I think it could be one…

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Personal Finance

How can I protect my savings from inflation?

| Karl Talbot

Inflation can erode the value of your money. So how can you protect your savings from inflation? Is it better…

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