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UK dividends fall “at slowest pace for a year”. Are UK shares now in recovery?

| Royston Wild

UK dividend shares seem to be beginning to pull out of their tailspin. These forecasts suggest that total payouts will…

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Rolls-Royce share price: what’s in store in the coming months?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at what could happen to the beleaguered Rolls Royce share price and wonders what could happen with…

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5 penny stocks I’d buy for 5 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

These five penny stocks have improving outlooks and should be attractive recovery plays as the UK rebuilds over the next…

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The IMI share price rocketed over 10% higher today. Could it explode further?

| Jon Smith

After a positive trading update, the IMI share price has shot higher today. Jonathan Smith takes a look at the…

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This is what I plan to do about the Carnival share price!

| Royston Wild

The Carnival share price has rebounded strongly from last year's lows. Can it continue climbing or is this UK leisure…

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Why I’m investing £500 a month in a spread of the best shares to buy now

| Harvey Jones

I hope to fund my retirement by investing £500 a month in the best shares to buy on the UK…

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Personal Finance

How to boost your credit score ahead of local elections

| Kate Anderson

Ahead of the local elections, we look at five easy ways to boost your credit score - from registering to…

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Tate & Lyle’s share price soars to 8-year peaks! Here’s what you need to know

| Royston Wild

Tate & Lyle's share price has rocketed to its most expensive price since late 2013. Here's why the FTSE 250…

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Personal Finance

How to evaluate a stock before buying it

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you’re wondering how to evaluate a stock before buying it, here are some easy ways to go about it…

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Investing Articles

The Ibstock share price is rising. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Ibstock share price is gaining some momentum. The recent update looks promising so here’s my take on the company.

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3 UK shares I’d buy with £1,000

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights three UK shares with impressive growth credentials, which he'd buy with £1,000 today for the long term.

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3 reasons why I think the Greggs share price will push higher

| Paul Summers

The Greggs plc (LON:GRG) share price has been on a great run in recent months. Paul Summers thinks this may…

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Short on time? Here’s how I’d pick UK dividend stocks to buy now with just 1 hour of work

| Jon Smith

Even though it's preferable to spend plenty of time picking UK dividend stocks for passive income, Jonathan Smith shows how…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 renewable energy stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 companies could be some of the best renewable energy stocks to buy in the blue-chip index…

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The Centrica share price rises: should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Centrica share price is on the rise, but will it make a full recovery in 2021? Zaven Boyrazian takes…

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Which are the best UK shares to buy now for my ISA?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through stocks in property and mining as some of his best shares to buy in the particular…

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The Tristel share price crashes on a profit warning: should I buy?

| Roland Head

The Tristel share price is crashing after the medical disinfectant specialist warned of a big fall in profits due to…

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Personal Finance

Are banking apps safe?

| Nic Gardner

No longer do we have to go into the bank, queue up and wait to talk to a teller. With…

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Here’s what I’d do about the Standard Life share price right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Standard Life share price has fallen over the past few years, but the company's plan to change its name…

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Will City Pub Group shares double again in the next 6 months?

| Peter Taberner

I believe that City Pub Group shares should continue to climb in the short term as lockdown eases and domestic…

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The Unilever share price is down 13% in 6 months. I’d buy now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Unilever share price has dropped by an eighth in six months. But it's a big, beautiful business with a…

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Is the Novacyt (NCYT) share price crash a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Novacyt (NCYT) share price crashed this month after the loss of a key contract. But is this a buying…

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Will the Cineworld share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Cineworld share price remains weak, despite being up more than 80% in the past year. Is this a buying…

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The SSE share price is rising. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The SSE share price is trading near to its pre-pandemic levels. But can it continue to climb higher? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Can the First Group share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The First Group share price is on the rise, but can it return to pre-pandemic levels? Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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The British pound (GBP) is rallying. Here’s how it’s impacting FTSE 100 stocks

| Jon Smith

FTSE 100 stocks are being negatively impacted by the rise in GBP. Jonathan Smith explains why this is the case,…

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UK e-commerce stocks: here are some of my top picks for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By 2027, online shopping sales are expected to reach $10trn. Here's a look at some UK e-commerce stocks that could…

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3 British dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at three British…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy GlaxoSmithKline shares at the current price?

| Dylan Hood

GlaxoSmithKline shares are rising having massively underperformed in the last 12 months. Dylan Hood takes a closer look to see…

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3 UK funds I’ve been buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

The new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is here and this Fool has been on a shopping spree. Here are…

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Personal Finance

How to prove financial hardship

| Victor Garrett

Financial hardship is not something to be embarrassed about. It is possible to get help, but you need to know…

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The Helium One share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Harshil Patel

With the Helium One share price reaching lofty heights, where next for this pureplay helium gas explorer?

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The Shell share price crashed 50% in 2 years. I’d buy RDSB now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Shell share price has halved since April 2019. Shareholders lost £100bn in this crash. But here's why I'd stick…

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Lloyds share price vs HSBC share price: which bank stock would I buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price and the HSBC share price have both risen strongly since lows last September. Which bank stock…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons to buy the FTSE 100’s AstraZeneca stock now

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'd be keen to get a solid-looking business such as AstraZeneca into my long-term diversified portfolio right now.

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This FTSE 100 share is down 60% in 5 years. I like the stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 stock has collapsed by 60% in the past five years. These cheap shares now pay a 9.3%…

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The Cineworld (CINE) share price has dived 22% in 1 month. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Cineworld share price has dived 22% since March, back below £1. US cinemas are reopening, with the UK set…

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Personal Finance

What is Section 24?

| Kate Anderson

The introduction of Section 24 has changed the way landlords can claim tax relief. We take a look at what…

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Personal Finance

Here’s how to preserve clothing and sell it for cash

| Victor Garrett

If you are not giving away clothes to charity, it might be a good idea to sell them for cash.…

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The Coca-Cola HBC (LSE:CCH) share price steadily rises. Should I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Coca Cola share price is heading towards its pre-pandemic highs. Is this FTSE 100 stock a good long-term dividend…

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