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The Ocado share price has crashed 36% in 4 months. Can it recover?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the Ocado share price crashed 36% since late January, the shares are now back to June 2020 levels. What…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Synairgen shares. Should I buy too?

| Nadia Yaqub

Synairgen shares have been volatile. But should I buy now? This Fool takes a closer look at the company’s recent…

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Bloomsbury’s share price soars to 15-year highs as sales boom! Here’s what I’d do now

| Royston Wild

The Bloomsbury Publishing share price has soared 11% in midweek trading following the release of fresh financials. Here's why I'd…

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

| Royston Roche

The Pearson share price has been on an upward trend. Will it continue to rise? Royston Roche reviews the stock…

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The AMC share price is flying: should I buy?

| Roland Head

The AMC Entertainment share price has surged over $40. Roland Head asks if it's too late for him to buy…

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Could BP shares be the investment of the decade for me?

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price has underwhelmed over the past decade. Could that be about to change?

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Can the DS Smith share price climb even higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The DS Smith share price has returned to pre-pandemic levels. But can it climb even higher? Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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Why did the Ferro-Alloy (FAR) share price explode last week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Ferro-Alloy Resources (FAR) share price has jumped another 35%. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what’s causing this explosive growth.

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UK shares to buy: this small-cap gem continues to exceed expectations

| Kevin Godbold

This business is doing well and has the potential to grow across all its divisions in the years ahead, making…

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Can the Synairgen share price continue to surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Synairgen share price has nearly doubled in two weeks. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what’s causing this growth and whether it…

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My top FTSE 100 stocks to buy in June

| Stuart Blair

The FTSE 100 has performed well over the past few months. Stuart Blair looks at three FTSE 100 stocks he…

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Is the Card Factory share price crash a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Card Factory share price dropped by nearly a third last month. Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at what caused…

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Wizz Air warns of more losses this year! Here’s what I’d do now

| Royston Wild

Wizz Air's share price is dropping following the release of full-year financials. Is now the time for UK share investors…

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How to avoid joining the 55k who overpaid their student loans last year

| Sean LaPointe

Close to 55k graduates overpaid their student loans in 2019/2020. Find out how you can avoid overpaying your student loans…

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10% of 18-34 year-olds think their partner is lying about money

| Diana Bocco

Worried that your partner is lying about money? A recent survey shows that 10% of people feel their partners are…

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy in June

| Kirsteen Mackay

Kainos (LON:KNOS), Legal & General (LON:LGEN) and Volution Group (LON:FAN), are three dividend stocks displaying staying power.

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3 of the best cheap stocks to buy in June

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for top UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio at little cost. Here are what I think…

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Revealed: Britain’s greenest property hotspots

| Victor Garrett

Are you looking for the best buy or rent property hotspots to escape London and work from home in a…

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Just Eat Takeaway shares: does a 6-month drop represent a buying opportunity?

| Ben Hargreaves

The share price of Just Eat Takeaway has fallen over the last six months. Is now the time to look…

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2 top British dividend income stocks I’d buy today

| Harvey Jones

These two great British dividend income stocks maintained their shareholder payouts throughout the pandemic and yield more than 6% today.

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Why a bad credit score can cost you over £35k extra when financing a car

| Sean LaPointe

We look at how much a bad credit score could cost you when financing a new car and what you…

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3 high-profile UK shares I’m avoiding

| Ollie Henry

Argo Blockchain, Deliveroo and BP are three UK shares that have recently caught the attention of many investors. Here’s why…

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3 top UK dividend stocks to buy now

| Roland Head

Stock market dividends could rise after the pandemic. Roland Head looks at three UK dividend stocks he'd buy today.

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2 of the best reopening stocks to buy in June

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the market for some of the best reopening stocks to buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here…

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3 top FTSE dividend shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three FTSE dividend shares backed by stable businesses in cash-generating sectors ideal for servicing reliable shareholder dividend payments.

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Personal Finance

Is a housing crash coming?

| Sean LaPointe

The UK property market is still on a hot streak, with house prices reaching record highs in April. But could…

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Virgin Galactic shares jumped almost 50% last month. Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

After a successful test flight, Virgin Galactic shares have shot higher, but Jonathan Smith is cautious given the losses and…

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2 UK shares with exposure to nickel

| Ian Macleod

UK shares can give me exposure to the growing market for electric vehicles through companies in the nickel industry, such…

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ISA investing: 2 of the best stocks to buy in June

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for some of the best stocks to buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA today. Here are two…

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Does Jumia stock have long-term potential?

| Dylan Hood

Engulfed by the tech sell-off, Jumia stock is down 27% year to date. Dylan Hood takes a look at the…

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Here’s why I’m investing in FTSE 100 stocks rather than the booming property market

| Harvey Jones

The property market may be booming but buy-to-let is too much bother for me. I'd rather invest in low-maintenance FTSE…

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How I’d invest £250 a month in cheap UK shares to aim for a six-figure portfolio

| Jon Smith

By spotting tactical opportunities to buy cheap UK shares over time, Jonathan Smith aims to build his portfolio into a…

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Is the AMC Entertainment share price a bubble?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The AMC share price has exploded by more than 400% in the space of a year! Is this a bubble…

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Freetrade thinks these 3 ‘alternative’ dividend stocks are worth a second look

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Dividend-paying stocks can be a great way to accumulate wealth in your portfolio. Here are three alternative investment suggestions from…

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Here’s a UK technology share I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

Today's half-year report underlines positive changes for this UK technology share. And the business is back on track with the…

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1 AIM stock to avoid

| Muhammad Faizan Mallick

AIM stocks can be a profitable investment, but that’s not always the case. There’s one seemingly growing stock that is…

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Personal Finance

4 tips to turn a staycation into a savecation

| Sean LaPointe

Has Covid ruined your plans for a summer holiday abroad? Here is how to convert a 'staycation' into a 'savecation'…

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The Biffa share price is rising: should I buy this growth stock now?

| Roland Head

The Biffa share price has risen by 25% over the last year. Can this waste and recycling group keep growing…

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Is the British American Tobacco (BATS) share price still too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The British American Tobacco (BATS) share price remains low, despite new evidence of future growth. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Why did the Versarien (VRS) share price jump last week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Last week the Versarien (VRS) share price exploded by 22% in a day. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what caused this sudden…

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