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My stock market crash plan

| Christopher Ruane

Learn how one investor plans to deal with any stock market crash, now or in the future. From staying calm…

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Is it time to act on the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce released a trading update today. Christopher Ruane considers the implications for the Rolls-Royce share price and what he should…

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The Tesla share price is falling. Should I buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

If I don't buy now the Tesla share price is falling, will I be missing out on another Apple-style technology…

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The Kier share price soars 9% as it announces share placing!

| Royston Wild

The Kier Group share price has rocketed to 15-month highs after announcing a proposed share placing. Here are the key…

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3 UK shares I’d pick now for my ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his analytical lens over a few UK shares. This is why he would consider picking them now…

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How the Breathing Space scheme works

| Jennifer Laird

The Breathing Space scheme can give you the space you need to work on your debt problems. Here's how the…

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The BT share price is down over 5% today. But I like its latest results

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price fell over 5% today, after its latest results. But BT has cleared three major hurdles this…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price stay above 100p?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has dipped today on FTSE 100 index weakness and its own trading update. Can it move…

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Why the Argo Blockchain share price is crashing today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Argo Blockchain is crashing as the price of Bitcoin falls, but this could be an opportunity for risk-tolerant investors…

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The TUI share price just fell, and On The Beach is down 10% too. Which would I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

TUI and On The Beach have very different approaches to holidays. Do I find the TUI share price attractive, or…

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The Eurasia Mining share price is up 10% today. Should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Eurasia Mining share price has jumped today after the company updated the market on its sale process and mining…

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The FTSE 100 index has crashed another 2% today. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Concerns over inflation expectations and over issues in the US and India are triggering a slump in the FTSE 100…

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How SPACs impact global expansion

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

SPACs are shaking up the investing world and impacting businesses globally. Here’s everything you need to know about special purpose…

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Can this soaring biotech penny share make me rich?

| Alan Oscroft

This penny share has surged 1,200% in the last two years. Am I too late now, or are there still…

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The Burberry share price (BRBY) has tumbled. Here’s why I’d buy now

| Paul Summers

The Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) share price has fallen 10% in early trading but this Fool thinks the company remains…

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Why more first-time buyers are funding their own deposits

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that a growing number of first-time buyers are funding their deposit for a home without outside help.…

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The Woodbois share price is soaring in 2021. Is it a penny share to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

After a debt restructure in 2020, and the raising of new cash, the Woodbois share price looks solid for now.…

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Should I buy Diageo shares now that it’s returning capital to shareholders?

| Nadia Yaqub

Diageo shares have been rising. But I think the company’s latest announcement is interesting. Here’s my take on it.

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Here’s how I’d use £500 a month to create passive income investments

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains his idea of using dividend shares via regular investment amounts to create passive income built up over…

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Furlough figures fall by 500,000: what happens now?

| Kate Anderson

With the news that the number of people on furlough is dropping, we take a look at what's next for…

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My 5 UK shares to buy now with £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Considering UK shares to buy now, Christopher Ruane lays out his approach to allocating £5,000 to five shares for his…

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The TUI share price is up 162% in a year. Do I see it rising higher?

| Manika Premsingh

TUI’s latest financial results are expectedly disappointing, but its share prices has been on the rise in the past year.…

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The Diageo share price is climbing in 2021. Here’s why I’d buy now

| Alan Oscroft

The 2020 stock market crash looks like just a blip for the Diageo share price in its long-term run. And…

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FTSE 100 shares: the Compass share price slips despite sales improvement

| Royston Wild

The Compass share price hasn't reacted despite the release of much-improved trading numbers. Is now the time to buy this…

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Can the National Express share price go back up to 400p+ levels?

| Manika Premsingh

National Express released an encouraging trading update today, which bodes well for its share price. But can it go back…

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Will the Lloyds share price hit 60p this year?

| Christopher Ruane

What might drive the Lloyds share price to 60p this year? Christopher Ruane considers some opportunities and threats, then explains…

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Pound sterling rises as prospects of second Scotland referendum fade

| Sean LaPointe

The pound has risen sharply following last week’s Scottish election result. We take a look at why this has happened…

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Here’s how I would invest £500 in UK stocks right now

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to put into UK stocks right now, Christopher Ruane outlines how he would choose what investments to make…

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37% more ‘early birds’ investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Some investors are using their stocks and shares ISA allowance as early as they can. Is this a wise move…

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The IMB share price is growing strongly. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

The long-term slump in the IMB share price makes Imperial Brands look like one of the cheapest stocks in the…

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Who decides the price of a stamp?

| Anne East

Currently, first-class and second-class stamps are 85p and 66p respectively. But who actually sets the price of a stamp in…

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Will Morrisons beat the Tesco share price in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The Morrisons and Tesco share prices are neck and neck, performance-wise, in 2021. Which will end the year ahead, and…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks these FTSE 100 stocks should perform well this year, even if the economic outlook…

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The 1 retail stock I’d buy now with £1,000

| Jamie Adams

Superdry's share price has been on a tear in the past week as recovery hopes set in, and I want…

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The Renewi share price has doubled. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past year, the Renewi share price has surged over 100%. Christopher Ruane looks at the Renewi investment case…

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5 investing mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

A long-term investor reviews five potentially costly investing mistakes that could hurt his portfolio. Learn what they are and why…

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Why is the FTSE 100 rising?

| Sean LaPointe

The FTSE 100 is a share index of the 100 most valuable publicly traded companies in the UK. It's been…

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FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy as the UK economy powers ahead

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew at its fastest pace in eight months in March and the FTSE 100 picked up too.…

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The Glencore share price is up 10% already this week. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Glencore share price is pushing significantly higher despite the broader FTSE 100 index falling this…

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The FTSE 100’s Spirax-Sarco share price soars as it expects to beat guidance!

| Royston Wild

The Spirax-Sarco Engineering share price has rocketed in midweek business. Here's why the FTSE 100 firm is shooting higher again.

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