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These two FTSE 100 stocks could pay £28bn in dividends for 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in these two FTSE 100 giants have exploded since March 2020. But they're forecast to pay a combined £28bn…

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The ITM Power share price is down 30%. Should I buy now?

| Roland Head

The ITM Power share price is down by 30% in a month. Roland Head revisits the news and asks what's…

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I’d ignore heavily-shorted Cineworld’s share price and buy these penny stocks instead

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price is falling once again. Here's why I'd follow the short sellers and avoid this UK share…

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UK State Pension: how to check how much you’ll get

| Sean LaPointe

Are you wondering how much State Pension you'll get when you retire? Here is a useful guide on how to…

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3 reasons why now is a great time for me to buy this FTSE 100 share

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is part of a fast growing industry and has performed well in the past year. Manika…

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The Ocado share price has crashed 31% in 3 months. Will OCDO rebound?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Ocado share price has crashed by more than third since late January. Now the shares are almost £10 cheaper,…

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Anglo American shares: should I buy as copper prices rise?

| Ben Hargreaves

The price of copper is soaring and potential future shortages mean this could continue. Should I be buying Anglo American…

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Personal Finance

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) fourth grant: How can I apply?

| Sean LaPointe

The fourth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant is now open for applications. Here's everything you need to know to…

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The Superdry share price rockets 16% higher today! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

After a trading update for the full-year, the Superdry share price has shot higher despite revenue falling. Jonathan Smith investigates…

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2 top FTSE 100 ethical stocks

| Jamie Adams

As ethical investing becomes more important for investors, I'm checking out these two top FTSE 100 ESG stocks.

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The Darktrace IPO: should I buy at the current share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Darktrace IPO was a success for early investors as shares in the UK cybersecurity company now trade above the…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now with £5k

| Tom Rodgers

Bargain FTSE 100 shares don't come around every day. But using these simple metrics I can buy like Warren Buffett!…

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Personal Finance

How much does it cost to learn to drive?

| Fiona Vanier

Do you want to be able to drive but not sure how much money you’ll need? If you want to…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fly this summer holiday season?

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price is becalmed after recent extreme turbulence, but I'm steering clear until the people start flying long-haul…

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I used to be afraid of a stock market crash. Now I look forward to them

| Harvey Jones

The stock market crash is nothing to fear. Instead it's an opportunity to pick up shares at reduced prices then…

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2 of the best stocks to buy with £10k and 10 years to wait

| Royston Wild

I'm busy searching for UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three that I think…

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1 FTSE 100 and 1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Both of these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks have posted strong updates, boosted by supportive policies. But there are…

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What’s the current house price forecast for 2021?

| Kate Anderson

Thinking of buying a house? We break down the latest UK house price forecast and take a look at what's…

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Cheap UK stocks: here’s where I’d invest to try to double my money

| Jon Smith

By looking at stocks that have doubled in value over the past year, Jonathan Smith looks for similarities when he…

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The Somero Enterprises share price rockets again on forecast upgrades

| Royston Wild

The Somero Enterprises share price continues to shoot through the roof. Here's why the concrete machine maker has soared again…

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2 FTSE 100 recovery stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 recovery stocks he thinks could see rising profits in the…

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Should I buy Helium One shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Helium One Global was the fourth most purchased stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Can I buy shares in Dianomi?

| Sean LaPointe

Digital advertising firm Dianomi has announced plans for a stock market float in London. We take a look at whether…

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I was right about the Next share price! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Next share price has jumped over the past 12 months, and this Fool thinks it could continue to head…

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All you need to know about Warren Buffett’s successor at Berkshire Hathaway

| Sean LaPointe

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's vice-chairman, has been confirmed as Warren Buffett's successor. Here's everything you need to know about the…

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GlaxoSmithKline shares: why I’m not buying

| Dan Peeke

GlaxoSmithKline has been popular with investors for decades. Despite this, Dan Peeke is wary of investing in the pharmaceutical giant.

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Will Lloyds pay a dividend in 2021?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Lloyds was forced to suspend its dividend by the Bank of England. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Why I am buying Lloyds shares now

| Charlie Keough

Following last week’s Q1 announcement, Charlie Keough takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and why he is adding them…

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Here’s why I’d buy Card Factory shares now

| Nadia Yaqub

I’ve change my mind on Card Factory shares. Here are the reasons why I’ve become bullish on the company.

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If I could only buy one tech share, this would be it

| Roland Head

This founder-backed UK tech share has lagged the FTSE 100 this year. Roland Head explains why he thinks it could…

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1 of the best UK dividend stocks to buy today!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for some of the best dividend stocks to buy in my ISA today. Here's one that…

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The McBride share price crashed 17% today. Here’s why!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The McBride share price crashed as much as 28% on Wednesday morning, after a surprise profits warning. Would I buy…

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The IAG share price soars 37% in 3 months. Can it go higher?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IAG share price has skyrocketed since September 2020's lows. It's also the FTSE 100's best-performer over three months. But…

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3 of the best cheap UK stocks to buy in an ISA!

| Royston Wild

These low-value UK shares are in great shape to deliver strong shareholder returns. Here's why I think they're on my…

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2 potential upcoming UK IPOs that I’m keeping an eye on

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through BrewDog and Starling Bank as two potential upcoming UK IPOs that he's keeping an eye on…

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Personal Finance

How long should I keep payslips?

| Fiona Vanier

If you have ever been employed, then you will have received payslips. Are you wondering how long you should keep…

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Personal Finance

5 times to ask for financial help rather than go it alone

| Fiona Vanier

There are times when it’s worth seeking financial help rather than going it alone. If you want to know when…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in May

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses why he thinks these FTSE 250 shares are strong businesses, and what he likes about their…

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The Darktrace share price is up 30%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Roland Head

The Darktrace share price has soared since the firm's flotation. Roland Head explains why he's attracted to this cyber security…

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Why is the BP share price rising?

| Nadia Yaqub

The BP share price has performed well since the start of the year. But what has been driving this? Here…

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