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After a 95% rise in the S&P 500, I prefer to buy cheap UK shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The S&P 500 is up 95% in 15 months, versus only 43% for the FTSE 100. With the US market…

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3 top stocks to buy in July

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are my picks for the best stocks to buy in July as the nation enters a crucial economic period…

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3 flying financial stocks. I’d buy one of them today

| G A Chester

G A Chester uses a rule of thumb learnt from Nick Train to value these three financial stocks. It highlights…

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Good, bad and ugly: 3 UK shares with South Africa exposure

| Ian Macleod

Three UK shares listed on the London Stock Exchange, each with exposure to South Africa amid the country’s chaotic politics…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for more top UK shares to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two of the…

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The Morrisons share price: new offer for 252p, plus 2p dividend!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Morrisons share price should be set to surge, after a second US group made a bid for the UK…

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3 penny stocks to buy in July

| Harshil Patel

These penny stocks look pretty promising right now to Harshil Patel. Here, he looks at why he’d consider this promising…

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ISA investing: here’s why I’m buying UK shares to retire in comfort!

| Royston Wild

We're all looking to build a handsome nest egg for retirement, right? Well this is how I'm using ISAs so…

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The best growth stocks to buy with £2,000 in July

| Roland Head

These growth stocks have doubled in the last year, but Roland Head thinks they both enjoy durable advantages and could…

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 UK shares I’d snap up today

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two top…

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What are the benefits of a robo-advisor?

| Karl Talbot

A robo-advisor allows inexperienced investors to invest their money in the stock market. But is signing up to a robo-advisor…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in July and beyond?

| G A Chester

Despite the strong performance of Lloyds' share price since last year's low, G A Chester discusses why he still sees…

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Stamp duty holiday: the £5K dividend revealed

| Jennifer Laird

With the stamp duty holiday over, here's a look at how the scheme helped buyers across the UK, and what…

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Is the Helium One share price an opportunity not to be missed?

| Stuart Blair

The Helium One share price has soared since its IPO last December. Is there further to rise or is this…

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The Melrose share price is rising: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The Melrose share price is rising. Royston Roche discusses the company’s recent sale of Nortek Air Management and also its…

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Stock market bargains: I’d buy falling UK dividend shares in July

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains that lower share prices can help boost the dividend yield, presenting some stock market bargains, in his…

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Why do stocks go down at the end of the year?

| Sean LaPointe

The end of the year is often linked with a downturn in the stock market. But why exactly do stocks…

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2 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 is a cheap buy today

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up 14% in a year, while the S&P 500 has leapt by 40%. But this…

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Cost of new cars is rapidly outpacing earnings

| Sean LaPointe

The rise in the cost of buying a new car is outpacing earnings, according to new research. We take a…

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Lloyds share price: 3 reasons I’d buy today

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has soared by 50% in 12 months. Even after this recovery, I still see deep value…

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Why the end of the stamp duty holiday is positive for first-time buyers

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday that has helped buyers save money when buying a home ended on 30 June. Here's why…

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Do I have to pay tax on my side hustle?

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of starting a side hustle to supplement your current income? Find out whether you have to pay tax on…

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What are green voucher codes?

| Jennifer Laird

Wouldn't it be great to save money and protect the environment at the same time? With Voucher Shares, the UK's…

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Should I buy Didi stock after its IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Earlier this week, Didi listed on the New York Stock Exchange via an IPO. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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How much should I be paying for car insurance?

| Karl Talbot

Car insurance can be costly, but how much should you be paying for it? How can you find a cheaper…

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Should I buy Krispy Kreme shares for my portfolio?

| Harshil Patel

Krispy Kreme shares have started trading with the ticker DNUT. Harshil Patel considers whether to take a bite.

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How I’d start investing with £100 a month

| Christopher Ruane

How can one start investing for the first time? Our writer provides a description of what his approach would be,…

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Will the Stagecoach share price continue to rise?

| Royston Roche

The Stagecoach share price is up 45% in the past year. Will the stock continue to rise? Royston Roche makes…

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How can I get cheaper car insurance in the UK?

| Karl Talbot

If you're looking for cheaper car insurance, how can you get a competitive quote and cut your costs? We take…

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UK shares to buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

If Christopher Ruane had £1,000 to put to work in his portfolio today, he'd consider the names on this list…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline stock a buy or sell?

| James J. McCombie

Activist investor Elliott Management has outlined the changes it wants to see at GlaxoSmithKline, what will this do for the…

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10 of the best industries for an early retirement

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you’re hoping for early retirement, here are 10 of the best industries to consider, along with some tips and…

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Fineco traders have been buying Naked Wines stock

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Naked Wines stock was among the most bought investments by Fineco traders this week. Here’s why it's been a popular…

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2 penny stocks to watch in 2021

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny stocks can be incredibly risky. But sometimes the reward is worth the risk. Zaven Boyrazian shares two he's watching…

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2 inflation-busting stocks to stop returns going up in smoke

| Tej Kohli

This week the Chief Economist at the Bank of England suggested that UK inflation could be heading toward 4% this…

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What is the best stocks and shares ISA?

| Sean LaPointe

A stocks and shares ISA can help grow your money in a tax-efficient way. But not all ISAs are the…

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Here’s why UK shares Sareum and Biome Technologies are soaring and sinking today!

| Royston Wild

UK shares Sareum Holdings and Biome Technologies are moving rapidly in Thursday trade. Here are the key details influencing investor…

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The 1 stock I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, Edward Sheldon bought just one stock for his investment portfolio. Here, he explains what he bought and why…

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Why the S&P 500 keep setting new record highs

| Sean LaPointe

The S&P 500 has been on a roll recently. We take a look at why the index keeps setting new…

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1 top FTSE stock to buy in July

| Chris MacDonald

Motley Fool contributor Chris MacDonald dives into why Auto Trader is a top stock to buy amid strong momentum into…

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