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Investing Articles

Should I buy Hammerson shares after the big 2020 loss?

| Nadia Yaqub

Hammerson shares have been a victim of the pandemic. But is the worst over? Here’s Fool contributor Nadia Yaqub's view…

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Personal Finance

What does it mean to ‘buycott’?

| Rosemary McEwen

Want to change the world when you shop? Make your voice heard with a buycott. Purchasing power has become political…

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Personal Finance

How much is the UK State Pension for a married couple?

| Sean LaPointe

If you're married and have some entitlement to the UK State Pension, you might be wondering how much you and…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

The deadline for contributions to a Stocks and Shares ISA is fast approaching. Rupert Hargreaves explains how he'd invest his…

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Why I’d ignore the crashing Deliveroo share price and buy this cheap FTSE 100 share

| Royston Wild

The Deliveroo share price could keep dropping as speculation over its true value grows. I think this FTSE 100 share's…

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Personal Finance

What is a Junior ISA?

| Fiona Vanier

If you are a parent or legal guardian you might be thinking about opening a Junior ISA. We take a…

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As the Aviva share price continues to rise, here’s why I’d invest £5k in the insurer

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Aviva share price looks cheap compared to the company's peers, and management's efforts to streamline the business seem to…

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Cathie Wood thinks Tesla shares could reach $3,000. Here’s what I say to that

| Jon Smith

Is $3,000 by 2025 too much of a stretch for Tesla shares? Jonathan Smith takes a look and comes to…

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2 reasons why I think the Marks & Spencer share price could soar in 2021

| Jon Smith

Following a recent bump higher in the Marks & Spencer share price, Jonathan Smith thinks that it could continue due…

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Personal Finance

Why the £20k ISA allowance may be frozen for 5 years

| Sean LaPointe

Treasury sources are hinting that savers could face a potential five-year freeze on the £20,000 ISA allowance. Here's everything you…

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2 FTSE 100 ‘recovery stocks’ to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 recovery stocks could generate large returns for investors over the next few months and years as the…

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Investing Articles

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Royal Mail share price has jumped higher over the past 12 months, but it could be time to take…

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Passive income investing: 2 ways I can make £450 a month

| Jon Smith

By either putting a lump sum amount to work, or by regularly investing smaller amounts, Jonathan Smith runs through his…

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5 penny stocks to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

These penny stocks could make the perfect investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA considering their recovery potential in the…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy to try and average £200 a month in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how both Polymetal International and Persimmon currently offer options to make passive income as UK dividend stocks.

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Personal Finance

What is a store credit card?

| Kate Anderson

A great way to get a discount or a credit card interest trap? We look at what a store credit…

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Why I’d buy Next shares now

| Kevin Godbold

The Next business has demonstrated its flexibility and willingness to adapt over the years and I think the company has…

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Why the easyJet share price doesn’t tempt me

| Ollie Henry

The easyJet share price has been on an upward trend since its March 2020 lows. Will this trend continue? Ollie…

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Personal Finance

What is an innovative finance ISA, or IFISA?

| Jennifer Laird

What is an innovative finance ISA, or 'IFISA', and is it right for you? Well, to help you decide, here's…

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Personal Finance

How does the UK State Pension work for immigrants?

| Victor Garrett

If you are an EU, European Economic Area (EAA) or Swiss citizen planning to move to the UK, find out…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares now that it’s paying a one-off dividend?

| Nadia Yaqub

Royal Mail shares have had a phenomenal run. The company is paying a one-off dividend. Here’s my take on the…

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Personal Finance

What next for Green Homes Grant applicants?

| Kate Anderson

The Green Homes Grant has been scrapped. We take a look at what this could mean for you if you…

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Here are my top 5 stocks as we start Q2

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon gives Motley Fool readers some insight into this own investment portfolio, discussing his top five stocks as we…

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Announcement: Motley Fool Launches FoolStop, Endorses Spelling of ‘Stonks’

| Sam Robson

It is also important that we ‘get with the times’, so henceforth, we’ll be accepting (and preferring) the alternative spelling…

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Here are 5 things I consider before buying a UK stock in my ISA

| Nadia Yaqub

Selecting the right UK stock can be tricky. But here are five things I look out for when analysing a…

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Personal Finance

Is Deliveroo’s debut the worst in stock market history?

| Sean LaPointe

Deliveroo has made one of the worst stock market debuts in history as its shares plunged by as much as…

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Royal Mail shares are up 280% in the past year! I think they could go higher

| Jon Smith

After a bumpy 2020, Jonathan Smith thinks that Royal Mail shares can continue to push higher this year thanks to…

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NIO’s share price has fallen to $38. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since 11 January, NIO's share price has fallen from $67 to $38. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should take…

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Cathie Wood thinks Tesla stock is going much higher. Should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In a recent research report, Cathie Wood of ARK Invest stated that she believes Tesla stock has significant upside potential…

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UK IPOs: 4 things I’d consider before buying

| Nadia Yaqub

Compared to last year, 2021 has seen several UK IPOs. Here’s what I’d watch out for when investing in these…

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Personal Finance

5 John Lewis Partnership Credit Card alternatives

| Kate Anderson

We give you our honest, unbiased opinion on the John Lewis Partnership Credit Card - and break down five potential…

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Investing Articles

5 days to go! 3 penny stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

The deadline for Stocks and Shares ISA investors to max out this year's allowance is approaching. Here's a few top…

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1 big macro risk to stock market investing and how I’d beat it

| Manika Premsingh

Growth maybe around the corner, but so is this big macro risk that can derail investing plans. Here is what…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Royston Roche

The FTSE 100 index has performed well in the past year. Royston Roche analyses Sainsbury's shares to see if the…

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FTSE 100: these were the 5 best shares to buy before Brexit in 2016!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since March 2016, the FTSE 100 is up 9% in five years. But these five star stocks were the best…

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Personal Finance

How to invest in the S&P 500

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Are you wondering how to invest in the S&P 500 index? Here’s everything you need to know about investing in…

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Why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 defensive shares today

| Manika Premsingh

I think holding FTSE 100 defensives in my investing portfolio is always a good idea. It can keep me safe…

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Investing Articles

The Deliveroo share price drops by 30%. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harshil Patel

Deliveroo share price slumps on day one of its IPO. What’s going on?

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Household savings measure touches record high. I’d buy these UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

As household savings in the UK rise, Manika Premsingh thinks some UK shares could benefit more than others. Here are six…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d consider using Warren Buffett principles

| Christopher Ruane

I've picked three FTSE 100 shares I'd consider buying for my stock portfolio using investment principles from Warren Buffett. Here…

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