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The best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 has been having a shaky July, which stocks should I buy for August and beyond? I…

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Is now a good time to buy UK shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at some UK shares across the FTSE index and examines if now is a good time to…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines if now is the time to buy beleaguered Cineworld shares after freedom day last week and if…

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Is the Barclays share price cheap at 167p?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at both sides of the coin regarding the valuation of the Barclays share price based on current…

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Are Darktrace shares worth buying now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Darktrace shares have been rising since its public listing. But I’m concerned over the recent news relating to the stock.

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Here’s why the Argo Blockchain share price has rocketed over 20% today!

| Paul Summers

Cryptocurrency miner Argo Blockchain plc's (LON:ARB) share price has exploded. It's not hard to see why, says Paul Summers.

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The best penny stocks to buy this August!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouting for some of the best UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio. Here are three top penny…

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Here are the most popular stocks that young UK investors are buying

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith shares his key takeaways after looking at the most popular stocks currently being bought by younger investors.

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Fundsmith’s Terry Smith would buy stocks like this to beat inflation

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith doesn't seem too concerned about rising inflation. Paul Summers looks at why this might be.

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What goes up when the stock market crashes?

| Nic Gardner

For investors, stock market crashes can be terrifying. But not everything drops in a crash. Nic Gardner looks at what…

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Will the Barclays and Lloyds share prices recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The share prices of Barclays and Lloyds are rising. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at these bank stocks and…

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This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock looks great value to me

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a tasty slow-and-steady growth stock from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that has just…

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Personal Finance

How to get free and discounted tutoring in the UK

| Jennifer Laird

Are you looking for tutoring in the UK but feeling worried about the cost? Well, here's how you can access…

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3 ways I’m trying to beat the FTSE 100 this year

| Jon Smith

From seeking added returns from dividend income to actively picking stocks within the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith tries to beat…

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Here’s why the DiDi share price is crashing

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The DiDi share price continues to crash following rumours of incoming legal penalties from Chinese regulators. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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The BT share price could rise after this key investment

| John Town

In this article, Motley Fool contributor John Town examines what this latest investment might mean for the BT share price.

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3 penny stocks to buy in an ISA in August

| Royston Wild

I'm scanning UK share markets for some of the best low-cost stocks to snap up. Here are three top penny…

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I’d avoid the Rolls-Royce share price and buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes this FTSE 100 stock could be a much better buy than Rolls-Royce shares.

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Why did the Ultra Electronics share price explode last Friday?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Ultra Electronics share price exploded following a potential acquisition offer. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at the potential…

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Personal Finance

10 reasons Brits need more space in their homes

| Sean LaPointe

Many Brits feel that they need more space in their homes. And as it turns out, there are plenty of…

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FTSE 100 stocks: 2 to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these two FTSE 100 stocks for his portfolio today, considering their growth potential.

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Is this FTSE 100 bank stock worth buying?

| Charles Archer

The Bank of England has just lifted restrictions on UK banks paying dividends. Is now the time for me to…

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FTSE 250 stocks: 2 to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these two FTSE 250 stocks for his portfolio as a way to invest in…

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I’d buy this dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock right now

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 250 stock delivered an encouraging trading update. I can’t ignore the cheap valuation so here’s why I’d buy…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now that it’s paying a special dividend

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 100 stock just delivered another fantastic trading update. It’s also paying a special dividend. Here’s why I’d buy…

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What’s going on with the Aviva share price?

| Paul Summers

After a strong 12 months, the Aviva plc (LON:AV) share price has been flagging in recent weeks. Would Paul Summers…

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The Darktrace share price has more than doubled! Should I buy?

| Paul Summers

The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price has exploded since its IPO. Paul Summers weighs up the pros and cons of…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I bought this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Royston Wild

Is the Lloyds share price REALLY too good to miss? Here's why I decided to buy this other FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

4 great jobs for a stay-at-home parent

| Sandy Kenrick

As a stay-at-home parent, you can access some pretty great jobs that offer a decent income as a side hustle…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

| Roland Head

This Fool’s been looking for FTSE 100 shares to buy in August. These companies provide exposure to growth at home…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for some of the best low-cost UK stocks to buy this August. Here are a few top penny…

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£1.15bn taken out of fixed-rate savings accounts in May

| Diana Bocco

Brits saved a lot of money during the pandemic. But with things reopening, it looks like many are now back…

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The most common types of fraud in the UK revealed

| Jennifer Laird

What's the most common type of fraud in the UK? And what steps can you take to keep your money…

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Can the IAG share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been in a slump since March, as Covid continues to devastate the travel business. How…

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3 top UK shares to buy for August

| Royston Wild

I'm searching UK share markets for some of the best stocks to buy in August. Here are three top British…

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3 UK growth stocks I’ve been buying in July

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reveals the growth stocks he's been snapping up during a volatile month for the UK stock market.

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy before August

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) index has done well over the past year. Paul Summers thinks these stocks could push it…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 companies could be some of the best stocks to buy now as they profit from three trends,…

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2 UK shares to buy in August

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these two UK shares in August which are returning to growth as the…

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Why is the Barclays share price falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the Barclays share price and tries to establish why the stock's been falling as…

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