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5 FTSE 100 dividend shares for a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 dividend yield looks set to bounce back in 2021 after 2020's slump. I examine five possibilities for…

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The Lloyds share price continues to slide. Should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Lloyds share price has been sliding, but investors should look past the company's short-term headwinds, says this Fool.

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2 top UK shares to buy right now

| Nadia Yaqub

I’ve identified two great shares to buy for my portfolio right now. Here I take a closer look at why…

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What’s going on with the Metro Bank share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Metro Bank share price has fallen significantly this year. Rupert Hargreaves investigates why investors have been selling the stock.

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It’s not just me. Global investors are also rushing to buy dirt-cheap UK shares

| Harvey Jones

Foreign investors are queueing up to buy dirt-cheap UK shares and that should be a wake-up call to Britons. There's…

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How I’d aim to make £10,000 a year in passive income from UK and US shares

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel looks at how he’d reach a passive income goal of £10,000 a year from a basket of British…

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Retirement Articles

State Pension: should I buy UK shares to retire in comfort?

| Royston Wild

Worries about the State Pension are soaring as chatter over the scrapping of the triple lock grows. Could buying UK…

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Is this thing Oatly’s Achilles’ heel?

| Kevin Godbold

The Oatly (NASDAQ: OTLY) IPO was a big success, but here's why I reckon the recent slide in the share…

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What’s going on with the Argo Blockchain share price?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Argo Blockchain share price fell more than 8% yesterday. So should I buy on this dip? Here’s my take…

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Best penny stocks: 3 UK shares I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could help UK share investors enjoy big rewards over the next 10 years. Give me…

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Personal Finance

5.2m new millionaires in 2020: how and why?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

New research shows millions of people became millionaires in 2020. We take a look at how these people have become…

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Personal Finance

What have traders been buying recently?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you’re wondering what stocks traders have been buying and selling recently, here are the latest market movements on the…

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Why is the FTSE 100 down today?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 and other indexes are falling today. I think it has something to do with investors being worried…

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An absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock’s share price has been trending down but Manika Premsingh reckons it is only a matter of…

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How I’d invest in UK dividend stocks to aim for £100 a month in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a target of £100 each month in passive income, here is how Christopher Ruane would aim to hit it…

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The FTSE 100 has crashed 150 points today! Here’s why

| Jon Smith

With falling bond yields and commodity prices, Jonathan Smith explains the knock-on impact to the crash in the FTSE 100…

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Here’s why I bought Tesco shares

| Royston Roche

The UK supermarket sector is once again in news this week due to the buyout of Morrisons. Royston Roche explains…

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After the GSK share price leaps 21% in 4 months, I’m thinking about selling

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since its late-February low, the GSK share price has jumped more than a fifth. Four months on, is it time…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock with an 8% dividend yield on the dip

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is down by 5% in today’s trading making it a great opportunity for Manika Premsingh to…

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How I’d invest £1,000 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers three investing lessons from Warren Buffett and how he could apply them when investing £1,000 in his…

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As the AMC Entertainment share price falls further, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I missed a chance to buy before the early surge. But now the AMC share price is weakening, I'm taking…

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Deliveroo shares touch highest ever levels. Would I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

Deliveroo’s stock is up on a robust trading update, even after the pandemic has eased. Is it a good time…

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Personal Finance

Will house prices crash now the stamp duty holiday has ended?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Will house prices crash in 2021? 8 reasons why house prices may continue to rise. MyWalletHero contributor Alice Guy explains.

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Are Greggs shares now too expensive?

| Paul Summers

Greggs plc (LON:GRG) shares have done remarkably well over recent months. Will Paul Summers be taking profits or sitting tight?

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Personal Finance

Will the State Pension rise by 8% next year?

| Kate Anderson

With average earnings set to rise by 8%, are we set to see a bumper increase in State Pension payments…

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3 UK shares to buy as England reach Euro 2020 final!

| Royston Wild

Back of the net! Royston Wild looks at three UK shares that stand to gain from England's participation in Sunday's…

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Investing Articles

Best shares to buy now: 5 UK stocks I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

From his list of best shares to buy now, Christopher Ruane considers the prospects of five shares he would consider…

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Best shares to buy: 3 stocks I’d grab today

| Kevin Godbold

I can't ignore the quality and growth credentials of these vibrant businesses and believe they're three of the best shares…

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The Shell share price gets a boost from great dividend news. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite talk of a dividend boost, the Shell share price has barely moved. Is it now one of the FTSE…

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3 red flags when I’m looking for the best shares to buy now

| Jon Smith

From extreme ratios to high volatility, Jonathan Smith explains some of the things he avoids when looking for the best…

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Personal Finance

Downsizing in retirement: the pros and cons

| Kate Anderson

Is downsizing in retirement a good idea? We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of moving home in…

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Investing Articles

The Ocado share price has fallen: should I buy now?

| Charlie Keough

After a bullish run during the pandemic, Charlie Keough assesses whether it's worth buying Ocado at the current share price.

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The IAG share price continues to slide. Should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The IAG share price keeps sliding, but this might not be the opportunity investors are looking for says this Fool,…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool would buy both these FTSE 250 stocks for his portfolio today, considering their recovery and growth potential for…

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Investing Articles

The Wise share price beats the IPO curse. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Who says flotations on the UK stock market are always flops? The Wise share price did just the opposite on…

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Is the easyJet share price about to soar?

| Paul Summers

The easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) share price has been gradually rising in recent months. Will the lifting of restrictions in the…

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Here’s where I’d invest £10,000 right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he'd invest £10,000 in a portfolio of some of the market's best growth stocks with exposure…

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Why Amazon’s share price is exploding higher

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This month, Amazon's share price has risen from $3,440 to $3,697. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's driving the technology…

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3 embarrassingly-cheap dividend stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

These dividend stocks are cheap for a reason, but as this Fool explains, the potential rewards could be worth the…

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Personal Finance

Tourism set for £6.2bn loss from international travellers this year

| Jennifer Laird

The UK tourism sector is facing serious financial losses in 2021. We break down what the research shows and what's…

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