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5% dividend yields! Should I buy these 2 UK property shares for my ISA?

| Royston Wild

These UK dividend shares both offer chunky near-term yields. Should I buy them before next month's Stocks and Shares ISA…

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These were the 5 best shares to buy 6 months ago, before the FTSE 100 soared!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Six months ago, the FTSE 100 was in a slump, but stock prices have soared since. These were the five…

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6 days to go! 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have just a few days to max out this year's allowance. Here are some FTSE…

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The National Express share price is rising: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The National Express share price rose about 50% in the past year. Royston Roche discusses the company’s fundamentals, including its…

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How did Elon Musk make his money?

| Diana Bocco

Elon Musk is a centibillionaire who is best known for Tesla and SpaceX. But how did he make his money?…

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Stock market crash: this huge red warning light doesn’t frighten me!

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been a good first quarter for UK and US shareholders. Yet fears of a stock market crash are growing…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares and IAG. Here’s what I’d do

| Roland Head

The IAG and Rolls-Royce share prices have staged a powerful rally since November. Roland asks if it's too late to…

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2 UK shares to buy for the great ‘reopening’

| Paul Summers

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift, Paul Summers highlights two UK shares he thinks could recover strongly in time.

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59% of investors admit lifestyles are at risk from a poor investment – yet high-risk strategies remain popular

| Diana Bocco

Self-directed investors are choosing high-risk investment opportunities more than ever. But how much do they really understand the risk involved?

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UK share investing: 2 ‘reopening stocks’ I’d buy in my ISA without delay

| Royston Wild

I think these two UK reopening stocks could surge in value once the Covid-19 threat recedes. Here's why I think…

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Why I’d add Superdry shares to my ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

While the company faces some significant headwinds, the outlook for Superdry shares is improving as the group's turnaround takes shape.

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Will the Eurasia Mining share price keep climbing?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Eurasia Mining share price could continue to move higher as the company pushes ahead with its formal sale process…

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How technology has aided hedge funds

| Sean LaPointe

Hedge funds are making strides in investing by using new and more powerful technology. Here's a look at how technology…

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The Royal Mail share price continues to rise. Here’s why I’m steering clear

| Paul Summers

The Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) share price has soared over 300% in one year. Paul Summers questions whether there's more…

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3 reasons to buy this FTSE 100 reopening stock now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 reopening stock has a lot going for it, despite the fact that it suffered in 2020. Manika Premsingh…

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Is Shiply good value for money?

| Sean LaPointe

Need to ship heavy and bulky items but feeling priced out by standard couriers? Shiply could help you find an…

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Is a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) right for me?

| Kirsteen Mackay

A self-invested personal pension or SIPP can be a great way to take control of your financial future and build…

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The Aviva share price: I’m not tempted to buy now after the recent rise

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross outlines the reasons why the rising Aviva share price isn't tempting him to dive in and buy as…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| Matthew Dumigan

When it comes to finding the best FTSE 100 shares to buy today, I think I could do much worse…

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FTSE 100 shares: how I’d invest £20,000 for a passive income

| Paul Summers

With the ISA deadline less than a week away, Paul Summers picks out which FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks he'd…

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Why I’d ignore the Cineworld share price and buy other UK shares

| Royston Wild

Will the Cineworld share price ever soar back to its pre-coronavirus highs? Here's my views on the battered UK leisure…

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Baillie Gifford American: time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Baillie Gifford American fund had a fantastic 2020. Is the recent sell-off in US tech stocks a golden opportunity…

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7 things that could stop you from getting a mortgage

| Fiona Vanier

Want to apply for a mortgage but think you may be refused? Read this article if you want to know…

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I’d buy Tesla shares if this happened

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes why he’d buy and hold Tesla shares if Elon Musk were to merge all of his companies…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: amazing value for my ISA?

| Tom Rodgers

Is the Rolls-Royce share price a brilliant opportunity to pick up FTSE 100 shares at a massive discount? Or is…

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Tesla is down 30%! Are the shares a stunning buy?

| Tom Rodgers

Tesla shares are on sale in April 2021, down 30% from January. Is Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant an instant…

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A year after the stock market crash, these are the FTSE 100’s 6 biggest losers!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since crashing to a low in March 2020, the FTSE 100 has soared by 35%. But these six sick stocks…

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Is Tiziana Life Sciences stock a buy?

| James J. McCombie

The Tiziana Life Sciences stock price has been on a wild upwards ride in 2020 but is available at a…

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3 economic ‘recovery’ stocks I’d buy today

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes why he’d buy these three ‘recovery’ stocks given the expected economic growth in 2021 thanks to stimulus…

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Argo Blockchain shares: here’s why I would and wouldn’t buy this UK share

| Royston Wild

The Argo Blockchain price has soared again thanks to bubbly Bitcoin prices. Is now the time to buy this UK…

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These are 2 of my top stocks to buy in April 

| Manika Premsingh

These are Manika Premsingh's two top stocks because of their strong credentials combined with their current subdued share prices.

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2 FTSE 100 reopening stocks I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Despite being hit hard by lockdowns, these FTSE 100 stocks managed to pull off a good 2020. But these reopening…

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The Aviva share price is rising: here’s what I’d like to do

| Royston Roche

Aviva's share price is finally showing positive momentum in the past year. The restructuring efforts seem to be working in…

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2 aerospace stocks I’d buy

| Jay Yao

Despite the pandemic’s effect on civil aviation, Jay Yao writes why he’d buy aerospace stocks Rolls-Royce and Lockheed Martin.

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My top FTSE 100 pick for a new ISA

| Harshil Patel

Quality UK retailers could lead the next leg of growth in the FTSE 100. Harshil Patel considers one retailer in…

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The Avacta share price is down 15% from its highs. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Avacta share price is down from its highs, but is that reason to buy the stock? Or should the…

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This airline’s directors have sold millions of pounds of shares. Here’s my plan.

| Christopher Ruane

Directors recently unloaded millions of pounds' worth of shares in this London-listed airline. Here's what Christopher Ruane plans to do.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK shares now for long-term growth

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for long-term growth, Christopher Ruane explains how he would invest £20,000 in UK shares right now and why.

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1 year after the stock market crash, these are the FTSE 100’s 5 biggest winners

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since crashing to a low in March 2020, the FTSE 100 is up by more than a third. But these…

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Here are some of the best UK shares British fund managers are buying now

| Matthew Dumigan

As the stock market rebounds and the economy recovers, here’s a look at the UK shares being hoovered up by…

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