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3 high-yield stocks paying 8%+ to consider buying

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these high-yield stocks -- with their 8% dividend yields -- for his portfolio right…

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2 stocks I’d buy over Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, UK investors are piling into Rolls-Royce shares. Edward Sheldon isn't convinced that's a good idea. Here are two…

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Long Covid: how to claim Personal Independence Payment

| Victor Garrett

If you suffer from long Covid, you might be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to ease the pressure…

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Why has the FTSE 100 index fallen below 7,000?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has fallen below 7,000. Why is this happening and what can happen next?

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2 British penny stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these two British penny stocks for his portfolio to profit from the UK's economic…

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Apple isn’t the only Warren Buffett stock I’d buy right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon sees Warren Buffett's largest holding, Apple, as a 'buy'. But this isn't the only Buffett stock he'd buy…

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The Cineworld share price is down 50%: time to buy?

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price has fallen hard since March. Roland Head revisits this turnaround stock and explains why he's turning…

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Top small-cap stocks for July

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top small-cap stocks they’d buy this month. Here’s what they chose: Rupert…

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HSBC or Barclays shares: which one would I buy?

| Manika Premsingh

Both HSBC and Barclays have seen a gradual tumble over the past few months. Will it continue? Or is one…

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Could Kanabo be the best share to buy for me for the long-term?

| Manika Premsingh

The Kanabo share price has fallen to less than half its post-listing highs. But can the company’s recent progress reverse…

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4 FTSE 100 shares to own for 10 years

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares could be some of the best stocks to buy in the UK today. I think they…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy today

| Christopher Ruane

Learn what our writer considers to be three shares to buy today for his portfolio, drawn from the ranks of…

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 growth shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these are some of the best stocks to buy now for his portfolio of…

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Passive income ideas I’d use with £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why some of his favourite passive income ideas are UK shares - and highlights three he would…

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Stock market crash: 3 things that could sink share prices

| Cliff D'Arcy

With US stocks at all-time highs, a lot of optimism is baked into share prices. But what if these three…

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Stocks to buy: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers how he would invest £1,000 in UK shares now, highlighting two companies as stocks to buy now…

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2 UK shares to buy today at a discount

| Christopher Ruane

With a value investor hat on, Christopher Ruane identifies two UK shares to buy today for his portfolio which trade…

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Can I buy shares in F45?

| Sean LaPointe

Global fitness franchise F45 Training has listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. We take a look at…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the top UK stocks now

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel considers the top UK stocks for investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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1 mining stock to buy now

| Charles Archer

Bacanora Lithium is a growth mining stock with several potential risks. Charles Archer explains whether he thinks the risks balanced…

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Top meme stock to buy in July

| Charles Archer

Blackberry is a serious investment in the technology of tomorrow. Charles Archer believes the company's pivot from hardware sales to…

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2 of the best dividend shares to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two defensive consumer businesses he thinks could be among the best UK dividend shares on the…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to make £1,000 a year in dividend income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith shows that by setting a realistic investment goal for dividend income, he can plan and forecast better how…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 250 dividend yields are looking better after 2020's slump. I examine three possibilities for my 2021 Stocks & Shares…

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Personal Finance

5 summer energy saving tips

| Diana Bocco

For many people, energy saving is a winter worry. But if you start making small changes during the summer, your…

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FTSE 100 stocks: best and worst performers by share price in 2021

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores the best and worst performers on the FTSE 100 index in 2021 to date, based on share…

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What is fuel poverty?

| Jennifer Laird

What do we mean by 'fuel poverty'? And where can you get help if you're struggling to pay your energy…

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Are Aviva shares the best passive income buy in the FTSE 100?

| Jon Smith

When reviewing the outlook for Aviva shares, Jonathan Smith notes the attractiveness of a 5%+ dividend yield for income investors.

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3 UK shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these three UK shares that are all experiencing sales growth as the economy…

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Here’s how I think Warren Buffett would invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at some points legendary investor Warren Buffett has made over the years and applies them to his…

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2 penny stocks to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these penny stocks for his portfolio today, considering their recovery potential.

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Zomato?

| Sean LaPointe

On 14 July, Indian online food delivery platform Zomato launched its IPO. We tell you more about the IPO and…

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 income shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are the best stocks to buy now for income to beat inflation and…

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The Gym Group’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Gym Group's share price has has a great run since November. Edward Sheldon believes it may have climbed too…

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Why did the Avast share price explode this week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Avast share price exploded this week following news of a potential takeover. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at…

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Personal Finance

Brits like to save money – but love to spend it more!

| Sean LaPointe

Us Brits love to save money. But our tendency to splurge is easily outpacing our saving efforts according to new…

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Shares to buy: 2 UK stocks I’d snap up today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares have had a great run over the last year. However, Edward Sheldon is still seeing buying opportunities. Here are…

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The Burberry share price is falling. I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now!

| Paul Summers

The Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) share price is struggling again today. Paul Summers regards this as a great opportunity to…

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The ASOS share price just tanked. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ASOS shares fell 18% yesterday after the company posted a trading update. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes…

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Is now the time for me to buy Avast shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy Avast shares considering the company's prospects and cybersecurity industry growth.

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