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What’s going on with the Beyond Meat share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Beyond Meat share price has dropped more than 40% since January. Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at what’s causing…

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The Provident Financial share price is crashing: should I buy?

| Roland Head

The Provident Financial share price is down by 30% so far this year as the firm battles problems at its…

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UK shares to buy now: I’d invest £3k in this cheap blue-chip business

| Rupert Hargreaves

This could be one of the best UK shares to buy now, says this Fool, who's encouraged by the company's…

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Is the falling Zoom share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The share price of Zoom Video Communications is down nearly 40% over the last six months, but is it now…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Rolls-Royce was the fourth most purchased stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Soaring profits fail to boost the Boohoo share price. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a 40% jump in revenue, the Boohoo share price is way down from 2020's peak. Here's why I'm thinking…

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Here are my top stocks to buy now for my 2021 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through his favoured growth and dividend stock picks that he could buy for his Stocks and Shares…

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The basic cost of raising a child until 18 in the UK is £71,611

| Fiona Vanier

If you’re planning a family, you may be interested in the cost of raising a child in the UK. This…

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Why I’d invest £5k in these FTSE 100 stocks right now!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd invest £5k in these FTSE 100 miners as the prices of key commodities skyrocket in…

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Why did the Peloton share price crash last week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Peloton share price was slashed by 13% last week after the firm announced a product recall. Zaven Boyrazian takes…

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ITM Power’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price has fallen around 50% since late January. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy its…

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The Greggs (GRG) share price is rocketing. Here’s why

| Paul Summers

The Greggs plc (LON:GRG) share price is surging today. Paul Summers takes a closer look at why the FTSE 250…

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Why is the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price crashing this year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price has crashed by 45% since January. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at what's…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in FTSE 100 shares today

| Harvey Jones

If I was lucky enough to have £100,000 to invest in FTSE 100 shares I'd take my time to build…

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Peloton shares: is it just a fad or is this a trend I should get on board?

| Jon Smith

After the rally in Peloton shares in the past year, Jonathan Smith looks to see whether this can be sustained…

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Lloyds’ share price is rising. Should I buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price is up about 75% since the start of November. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Personal Finance

Where can I get a cheap covid test to travel?

| Victor Garrett

Holiday companies are offering cheap Covid test packages to make travel more affordable. We take a look at what you…

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The Microvision share price is up 170% year-to-date, is this stock a buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Microvision share price has endured a volatile few weeks. What's getting bulls excited? And what's making bears avoid the…

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As the Amigo share price soars, is it too late for me to buy?

| Stuart Blair

After two very poor years, the Amigo share price has performed strongly in 2021. But is there further to rise…

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Are these lithium penny stocks worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The price of lithium is soaring. Are penny stocks Bacanora Lithium (LSE:BCN) and Savannah Resources (LSE:SAV) good long-term investments?

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Is the Darktrace share price a bargain?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Cyber security company Darktrace recently went public via IPO. This tech stock has a cloud hanging over it, but can…

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5 FTSE 250 shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights the five FTSE 250 shares he'd buy for his portfolio to profit from the UK economic recovery…

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How to get a loan from a bank

| Fiona Vanier

There are many situations when some extra cash might come in handy. If you're wondering how to get a loan…

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Here’s why I think the BP share price can keep climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes the market is underappreciating the potential of the BP share price, and why this…

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UK shares to buy now: my top 2 FTSE 100 stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights what he believes are two of the best UK shares to buy now in the FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

5 things to know about the Government Gateway

| Kate Anderson

We break down the five most important things that you need to know about the Government Gateway system and how…

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Aston Martin shares fall 18% in 3 months. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Aston Martin shares have fallen nearly 420p since peaking in early February. After this slump, should I buy AML, or…

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NIO stock has fallen 40%! Should I buy the shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

NIO stock has slumped over the past few months, and the shares look cheap on an historical basis. Does this…

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Personal Finance

Tips for planning your retirement income

| Fiona Vanier

Careful planning is key if you want financial security when you retire. We take a look at some useful tips…

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Should I buy Tesco shares or Amazon shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Tesco shares and Amazon shares both have attractive qualities, but this Fool would rather buy one over the other for…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking of adding the following cheap UK shares to my stocks portfolio today. Here's why I think they could…

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3 UK shares I’d buy for a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at three UK shares he's planning to buy for his passive income portfolio, based on…

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2 UK shares I think Warren Buffett would buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why these successful UK shares are on his buy list -- and why he thinks the 'Oracle…

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5 passive income ideas I’d use to generate £10k a year

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves picks out five stocks he'd buy to meet his goal of being able to generate a passive income…

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How much is the Helium One share price really worth?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves tries to work out a value for the Helium One share price, based on the company's potential for…

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Personal Finance

What’s the difference between a leasehold and a freehold?

| Fiona Vanier

Are you planning to buy a home and wondering what the difference is between a leasehold and a freehold? Read…

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This FTSE 100 share is up 64% in 1 year. I like this ‘secret’ stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This little-known FTSE 100 share has thrashed the index since the March 2020 meltdown. The business is run by a…

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Best UK stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Roche

The year 2021 has been a good year for UK stocks. Royston Roche picks three stocks that he would like…

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Personal Finance

Does my ex have to pay half of the mortgage?

| Fiona Vanier

Divorce or separation is hard enough without worrying about finances. If you want to know whether your ex has to…

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How I’d aim to find the best shares to buy in today’s stock market rally

| Harvey Jones

Taking time to track down the best shares to buy in today's FTSE 100 should be well spent as I…

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