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Rolls-Royce shares are nudging higher. Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

With Rolls Royce shares edging above 120p this week, is the worst behind it? Dylan Hood investigates the long-term potential…

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ITM Power’s share price has pulled back. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price is down about 35% from its highs. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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3 UK shares to protect against inflation

| Ollie Henry

Is inflation going to rise in the near future? Ollie Henry discusses which UK shares he’s buying to protect his…

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Will penny share Premier Oil make an enticing investment as Harbour Energy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Penny share Premier Oil has seen extreme volatility. As it merges into Harbour Energy, will a debt free fresh start…

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Why I’d avoid the Shell share price and buy these UK stocks instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shell shares have been a disappointing investment to own over the past year, so other UK stocks could present attractive…

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The NatWest share price has jumped 58%! Is it too late for me to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The NatWest share price has recovered almost all of its pandemic losses, but could the stock continue to move higher…

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ISA transfer rules explained

| Fiona Vanier

If you have an ISA, you have the option to change provider, but you need to follow the ISA transfer…

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Amazon stock: 3 reasons I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is bullish on Amazon stock and sees it as a long-term buy-and-hold. Here are three reasons he'd buy…

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3 ‘reopening’ stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the rapid rollout of Covid-19 vaccines investors are now focusing on ‘reopening’ stocks. Here are three Edward Sheldon likes.

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2 of the best UK high-dividend shares to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

High dividend shares can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two UK high-yielders…

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Does this FTSE 100 company have potential for big share price growth and income?

| Andy Ross

Most FTSE 100 companies are too big to grow very quickly, but this well known large-cap group might be different…

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Will the stamp duty holiday help UK house prices?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday has been extended for three months until the end of June. We look at what this…

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How I think this huge trend could help the HSBC share price

| Jay Yao

Despite India’s developing nation status, Jay Yao writes why he thinks the huge trend of Indian economic growth could help…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price: value or not?

| Andy Ross

After its revenue plummeted, is the Taylor Wimpey share price cheap or expensive given its future potential and government support…

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A cheap UK share (and a US stock) I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to max out my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the early April deadline. Here's a UK and…

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What does the stamp duty holiday mean for first-time buyers?

| Victor Garrett

The stamp duty holiday has been extended to 30 June 2021. But is this good news if you're a first-time…

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3 reasons I think this UK share can double my money

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has seen a sharp run up in share price over the past few months. Can it repeat…

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The Fever-Tree Drinks share price is down 10% today. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Fever-Tree Drinks share price is down on its latest financial results. Is it headed for disaster or are there…

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Top UK shares Ocado Group and Fevertree Drinks are falling today. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

Ocado Group and Fevertree Drinks have been among the best UK shares growth-wise for years and still have plenty to…

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The GSK share price has been rising. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Christopher Ruane

The GSK share price has been moving up this month - Christopher Ruane explains how he plans to react.

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The stages of buying a house

| Jennifer Laird

We explain the stages of buying a house in the UK, including how to make an offer and what happens…

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The BT share price has increased 50%. Here’s what I am doing now

| Christopher Ruane

The BT share price has been moving up - here Christopher Ruane explains some reasons why and how he plans…

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price is falling! Should I buy?

| Jabran Khan

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have struggled recently on the FTSE 100. Is now a prime opportunity to buy…

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2 top stocks to buy that are down over 15% this year

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through Fresnillo and the London Stock Exchange Group as top stocks to buy now, despite a short-term…

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Why I think this FTSE 250 stock is one to buy for a decent long-term bet

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon there's a long-term growth story to play for with this outperforming FTSE 250 stock and I'd buy to…

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Coronavirus impact: more than a third of Brits vow to manage their money more wisely

| Diana Bocco

Research suggests that the pandemic has helped us learn to manage our money better. Here's how Brits are changing their…

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Why I’d back the National Grid share price after the its latest move

| Rupert Hargreaves

The National Grid share price is looking more attractive after the company's latest deal to double down on its UK…

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The Tullow Oil share price has jumped 550%! Have I missed the boat?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Tullow Oil shares price has jumped a staggering 550% over the past 12 months. Can the stock keep growing…

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Can the stamp duty holiday be used for buy-to-let?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday can save buyers thousands when purchasing a property. But can it be used for buy-to-let properties?…

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Why did the Petrofac share price crash this week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Petrofac share price has collapsed to its lowest point on record. What happened and is this a buying opportunity?…

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Why GameStop shares have fallen 24% this week

| Jon Smith

The volatile moves in GameStop shares continue, and Jonathan Smith suggests upcoming results and broader sentiment are to blame.

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BT’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a long period spent underperforming, BT's share price looks to be recovering. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: 2 peers paying bigger dividends

| Sabuhi Gard

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust offers a very small dividend. Does any of its peers in the Global sector pay bigger…

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HSBC’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have staged a bit of a recovery recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the FTSE…

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‘Stay-at-home’ vs ‘back-to-work’ stocks: which should I be buying right now?

| Jon Smith

Given the positive sentiment, Jonathan Smith explains how he would flip to buying back-to-work stocks right now.

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How technology can help beginners become better investors

| Kate Anderson

Is technology changing the way we invest? The emergence of investing solutions based on tech could be a game-changer for…

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4 top penny stocks I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

I think these four penny stocks could rise in value during the next bull market. Here's why I'd buy them…

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ISA investing: 2 cheap penny stocks I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

I think these two cheap penny stocks could balloon in value as economic conditions improve. Here's why I'd buy them…

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3 of the best penny stocks to buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

Looking for UK shares to buy for the new bull market? I think these are three of the best penny…

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Why I think this UK share can double my money

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has seen a sharp increase in share price in the last couple of years. Here is why…

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