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Investing Articles

The ITM share price slumps! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The ITM share price has been heading lower in 2021, but the company's technology has revolutionary potential, which excites this…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in May 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three FTSE 100 shares have excellent dividend track records and Edward Sheldon believes they can provide healthy total returns…

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Personal Finance

UK to experience biggest economic boom since 1948, says Barclays boss

| Sean LaPointe

Barclays Bank's CEO, Jes Staley, has claimed that the UK is set to experience its biggest economic boom since 1948.…

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Investing Articles

The Boohoo share price is up 627% in 5 years! Will history repeat?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Boohoo share price has soared in recent years making shareholders great returns. With several headwinds facing the sector, can…

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Short sellers love Cineworld stock! Will it ever be a lucrative investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price has been on a rollercoaster ride for over two years. Can this FTSE 250 stock stabilise…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price leapt 7% last week. But it could go much higher

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price leapt after the bank revealed improved quarterly results. But as the economy recovers from Covid-19, so…

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Personal Finance

UK housing market: annual house price growth hits 7.1% in April

| Sean LaPointe

The UK housing market is booming with house price growth reaching 7.1% in the year to April. We take a…

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Investing Articles

Stock market crash: I’ll keep buying while watching these two warning lights

| Cliff D'Arcy

With US stocks hitting record highs, some investors are getting frenzied and euphoric. I worry about these two danger signs…

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Personal Finance

What are NFTs?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

What are NFTs and how do they work? Here’s a simple explanation with everything you need to know about these…

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Personal Finance

Savings on benefits: how much is allowed?

| Rosemary McEwen

Claiming benefits? Your savings will affect how much you receive. We take a look at how much you are allowed…

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Investing Articles

2 of the best UK shares (including a FTSE 100 stock) to buy in May

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for some of the best UK shares to buy this May. Here are two (including one…

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Personal Finance

What’s the penalty for lying on a mortgage application in the UK?

| Victor Garrett

Are you thinking of applying for a mortgage and wondering what the penalty for lying on a mortgage application might…

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Investing Articles

2 ESG investing stocks I’d buy right now

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains his approach to picking stocks for ESG investing and chooses two he thinks could make a positive…

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3 pieces of Warren Buffett advice I’m using to try to become an ISA millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks over advice from legendary investor Warren Buffett and sees how long-term thinking can help him to become…

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Investing Articles

ISA investing: 3 of the best stocks to buy in May

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring UK share markets to find some of the best stocks to buy for May. Here are three I'm…

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Investing Articles

Here are 3 stocks I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon isn't piling a ton of money into stocks right now. But he is taking advantage of opportunities when…

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Personal Finance

My mortgage is paid off: what happens to my house deeds?

| Rosemary McEwen

Paying off a mortgage is a huge financial achievement. What should be done with the house deeds once a mortgage…

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Investing Articles

After 20 years of buying stocks, here are my top stock market investing tips

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been investing in stocks for 20 years and, in that time, has experienced (and learnt) a lot.…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons I’d buy Warren Buffett’s top stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett's top stock, Apple, has had a great run over the last few years. Edward Sheldon believes it's not…

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Personal Finance

How does an interest-only mortgage work?

| Jennifer Laird

How does an interest-only mortgage work, and what makes it different from other types of home loans? Here's what you…

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Investing Articles

Best shares to buy now: 3 stocks I’d snap up today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Global stock markets are having a fantastic run this year. Here, Edward Sheldon lists three growth shares he'd buy right…

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Passive income investing: 3 common mistakes I’m trying to avoid

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains several common mistakes regarding passive income investing via dividend stocks, and what he can do to avoid…

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Investing Articles

How I’d double my money investing in stocks and shares

| Harshil Patel

Investing in stocks and shares can be rewarding for long-term investors. Harshil Patel explains how he would begin the journey.

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Investing Articles

Forget the Lloyds share price. These FTSE 100 shares can make me a passive income

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he will avoid Lloyds for now. Instead he would rather focus on quality FTSE 100 dividend…

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Investing Articles

Shares to watch in May

| Christopher Ruane

Amid the darling buds of May, Christopher Ruane will be keeping an eye on this list of shares to watch…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares in my ISA in May?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares are all due to update the market in May. Should I buy these UK blue chip…

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Investing Articles

Which are the highest dividend yield stocks to buy right now?

| Jon Smith

Running through Hammerson and Diversified Oil & Gas, Jonathan Smith shows it pays to be careful when targeting the highest-yielding…

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Investing Articles

3 of the best UK stocks to buy in an ISA in May

| Royston Wild

Could these be some of the best UK stocks to buy in May? Here's why I think the answer for…

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Personal Finance

How to get bonus Avios on your British Airways Amex Credit Card

| Sean LaPointe

If you’re an American Express British Airways Credit Card holder, here is how you can get bonus Avios for your…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy these investment trusts for my 2021 Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

I'm thinking about my 2021 Stocks & Shares ISA strategy, and I'm increasingly drawn to basing it around top-performing investment…

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Personal Finance

Which banks give money for opening an account?

| Kate Anderson

It's always nice to get a little money for nothing. We are here to break down which banks give you…

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Personal Finance

Increase your car’s value by £1.4k in 8 steps!

| Jennifer Laird

Want to increase your car's value without breaking the bank? Well, here are eight simple, wallet-friendly tips for boosting your…

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Investing Articles

Will the Rolls-Royce share price soar in May?

| Roland Head

Will the Rolls-Royce share price surge higher as flying restrictions are lifted? Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE…

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Personal Finance

The 5 best cities for a forever home in the UK

| Rosemary McEwen

Where are the ideal cities in the UK to find your forever home? New research ranks the best UK cities…

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Investing Articles

What’s in store for the Argo Blockchain share price in May?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reviews the April slump and the outlook for the new month of May regarding the Argo Blockchain share…

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Amazon earnings demolish expectations: 5 metrics you should see

| The Motley Fool Staff

In Q1, the e-commerce titan's business continued to get a tailwind from the pandemic.

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Is the hype over for Cellular Goods shares?

| Nadia Yaqub

Cellular Goods shares have been falling. But is now a buying opportunity? Here’s my view.

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Investing Articles

The Darktrace share price shoots up 40%, but there’s more to this IPO than meets the eye

| Jon Smith

With another keenly watched IPO earlier this week, Jonathan Smith explains why the Darktrace share price jump is a little…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust at the current price?

| Nadia Yaqub

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has a large unquoted portfolio. Here are my thoughts on it.

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Personal Finance

Can Universal Credit be backdated?

| Jennifer Laird

Can Universal Credit be backdated? In some circumstances, yes, it can. Here's a rundown of what you need to know…

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