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Would I buy the Argo Blockchain share (ARB) after its price drop?

| Manika Premsingh

The Argo Blockchain share price has more than halved in the past three months. Is it an opportunity to buy…

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The Lloyds share price is falling in June. Here’s why I’d buy more

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has fallen back after a strong run in 2021. Here's why I think Lloyds is still…

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As the Powerhouse Energy share price falls, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Powerhouse Energy share price falls, Christopher Ruane considers whether now is the time to add it to his…

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3 underperforming FTSE 100 shares to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

These three FTSE 100 shares are recovering, but still lag the market. Here's why I'd buy them while there's still…

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Penny stocks: here’s 1 I’d buy more of today

| Rupert Hargreaves

There are plenty of penny stocks on the market, but if he had to pick just one, this Fool would…

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Personal Finance

UK economy set to profit from staycation boom?

| Rosemary McEwen

Many Brits are planning a summer at home or a local holiday this year. Will the trend for staycations give…

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Could its Asian focus boost the Prudential share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The storied insurer Prudential has been shifting its focus eastwards. Christopher Ruane considers what this could mean for the Prudential…

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The Royal Mail share price continues to rise. Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

The Royal Mail share price is up over 70% in 2021. Jabran Khan examines why and whether he should buy…

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Why I’d buy the Tesco share now

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price is down 3% today after its latest trading update. But Manika Premsingh thinks it is now…

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The 5 most heavily shorted UK stocks

| James J. McCombie

I used short position data provided by the Financial Conduct Authority to discover the most shorted UK stocks. Find out…

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The FTSE 100 has fallen over 1.5% today! Should I buy the dip?

| Jon Smith

Comments from the US regarding inflation and falling oil prices are causing the FTSE 100 to slump today, as Jonathan…

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2 hot UK growth stocks I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes another look at two promising growth shares he was bullish on last year. He suspects there's even…

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Could Boohoo shares be star buys of the summer?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reviews the outlook for Boohoo shares after good results out recently, and asks whether it could be a…

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No savings at 50? I’d invest in top UK shares

| Harvey Jones

If I was starting to save for my retirement from age 50, I wouldn't waste time and would quickly build…

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The ITM Power share price is falling. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price has moved down 30% in 2021, but is still 30% up over 12 months. Christopher…

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3 UK penny stocks I’d buy for my ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares details of three UK penny stocks he would consider buying for his ISA. One is a FTSE…

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DP Poland’s share price slumps! Here’s why I’d buy the UK share today

| Royston Wild

The DP Poland share price has fallen on Friday but is still up 15% over the past year. Is now…

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Personal Finance

8 tips for bargain-hunting on Amazon Prime Day

| Jennifer Laird

It's almost Amazon Prime Day, but before you jump in and start shopping, how do you get the best deals?…

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The Ocado share price is sliding! Is it too late to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Ocado share price has been sliding, but the firm's underlying performance is improving, which could offer a buying opportunity.

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3 top British stocks I’d buy with £3,000

| Harvey Jones

I would consider investing £3,000 across these three top British stocks to benefit as the UK battles to emerge from…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy with £3k

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 stocks could report strong growth as the economy reopens, says this Fool, who’d be willing to invest…

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The Tesco share price is down but I’d still buy

| Paul Summers

The Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) share price is down on a largely encouraging update. Paul Summers still thinks this is the…

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Personal Finance

How to spot and block scams

| Diana Bocco

A new month, a new scam – or so it seems. We take a look at the latest advice from…

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Will the Boohoo share price recover in 2021?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Boohoo share price has underperformed over the past 12 months but, over the next few years, the company's outlook's…

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UK shares to buy: 2 high-growth stocks I’d snap up today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two UK stocks have generated strong returns in recent years, and Ed Sheldon believes they'll continue to reward investors…

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Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is an ESG-friendly US stock. Should I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

US stock The Honest Company recently went public but its share price is slipping. Is this ESG-friendly investment worth a…

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Personal Finance

Where is the best place to buy your first home in the UK?

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to buy your first home and wondering where is the best place to do it in the current market?…

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Should I buy Coinbase shares at the current price?

| Charlie Keough

Charlie Keough looks at why the Coinbase share price has fallen, and whether now is a good time to buy.

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Here’s what I’m doing about the Argo Blockchain share price

| Paul Summers

The Argo Blockchain plc (LSE: ARB) share price has been hit hard by the crytpo sell-off. Paul Summers thinks he…

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UK shares: should I buy CareTech Holding following this news?

| Royston Wild

The CareTech Holding share price has fallen despite the release of robust first-half results. Should I buy this UK healthcare…

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The Auto Trader share price is up almost 10% this week! Here’s what’s going on

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Auto Trader share price is moving higher after fresh results and the pent-up lockdown demand…

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Can the FTSE 250 index cross 23,000 now?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index is going from strength to strength. But can it breach 23,000 now?

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UK shares: should I buy N Brown on its latest trading news?

| Royston Wild

The N Brown share price has collapsed to multi-month lows following the release of fresh financials. Is this UK share…

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The FTSE 100 is up 10% in 6 months. Do I keep buying?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up nearly 10% over the past six months, but it has soared 28% since Halloween.…

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Personal Finance

What is the Bitcoin ‘Taproot’ upgrade?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The upcoming Bitcoin Taproot upgrade has been confirmed. Here’s what it means for the cryptocurrency and the changes you can…

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3 of the best UK shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to picking stocks, I reckon it often pays to run through a checklist of requirements. Mine has…

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Is the FTSE 100 worth investing in? Here’s how I’d start answering the question.

| James J. McCombie

Asking if the FTSE 100 a good investment is a tough question. I'd start answering it by first getting a…

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Is the current NIO share price an opportunity?

| Jabran Khan

The NIO share price is has recently recovered form a blip so is NIO stock currently an opportunity or one…

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Does the 6.1% Centamin dividend yield make it a top gold stock to buy?

| G A Chester

Is Centamin's generous dividend yield too good to ignore or too good to be true. G A Chester investigates this…

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Personal Finance

10 dos and don’ts of a 0% balance transfer card

| Karl Talbot

Shifting your credit card balance to a 0% balance transfer credit card can ensure that you pay no interest. Here's…

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