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I don’t care if stock markets crash. I’m buying cheap UK shares today

| Harvey Jones

Who's afraid of the next stock market crash? I'm not, which is why I'm looking to buy cheap UK shares…

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How I’d invest £2k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

The deadline for Stocks and Shares ISA contributions is fast approaching and these companies could make great portfolio additions.

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BP share price has jumped in value this year as the price of oil has increased, and this could…

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How to find free online business courses

| Nic Gardner

Free online business courses can help you advance your career, progress to further studies or start your own business! We…

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The Card Factory share price is on the rise. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Card Factory share price has doubled in two months! What is causing this growth? And is now the time…

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3 reasons a stock market rally can happen soon. And here’s what I’d buy next

| Manika Premsingh

A set of positive developments can drive a stock market rally in 2021. Manika Premsingh would keep them in mind,…

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Penny shares: will these small-caps double my money in 2021?

| Roland Head

These penny shares may look cheap, but can they grow? Roland Head has been looking at two potential buys for…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy with £3k

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three FTSE 100 stocks could be a great way to invest in the global economic recovery over the next…

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I’m tempted by the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s why I’m not buying

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price is down two thirds in the last two years and I think it will take much…

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Tech stocks: I’m buying the dip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tech stocks have experienced a huge sell-off recently as bond yields have risen. Edward Sheldon explains why he's been buying…

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Is the stamp duty holiday calculated on exchange or completion?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday was introduced to help buyers save on the costs of buying a house. But does the…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim to make a million from UK shares

| Harvey Jones

It is possible to make a million from investing in UK shares if you start at age 30, provided you…

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Is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny stocks carry a lot of risks, but they can also offer massive returns. Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company…

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FTSE 100: this is what I’d do about the cheap BT share price today

| Royston Wild

The BT share price looks very attractive on paper. Its 6% dividend yield has caught my eye too. Should I…

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Will the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust price recover in 2021?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has fallen on valuation concerns recently, but from a long-term perspective, it looks attractive.

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FTSE 100 stock watch: will the Rolls-Royce share price recover?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a volatile year. Can this FTSE 100 stock strengthen and grow its revenues to…

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The Tullow Oil share price is on a tear. Is this penny stock a buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tullow Oil share price has risen sharply in 2021. The demand environment is improving, but there are risks ahead…

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3 of the best shares to buy as the ISA deadline approaches

| Royston Wild

The deadline to maximise this year's ISA allowance is coming down the tracks fast! Here are what I think are…

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Next shares: should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

I think a recent announcement is positive for news for Next shares. Here’s what I’d do now.

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3 UK shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

With the outlook for the economy improving, these could be some of the best UK shares to buy right now…

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What have Fineco traders been buying?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Looking into what traders have been buying gives us a great insight into the market and a view of where…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for big returns now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 stocks have come back with a bang from their lows in 2020. And Manika Premsingh believes there…

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2 reasons I’d buy at the current HSBC share price

| Jay Yao

Despite the ultra-low interest rate environment, Jay Yao writes why he’d buy and hold at the current HSBC share price.

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My passive income list right now would have these 2 ideas on it

| Christopher Ruane

I've been reviewing my passive income list - here is one idea I already use and another I'd consider adding.

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Here’s how much passive income I’d have made over 5 years from BP shares

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks back rather than forward into making passive income from shares, using historic dividends paid.

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Break old money habits fast with these tips

| Diana Bocco

If you’re trying to get your finances on track, old money habits can undermine your progress. We take a look…

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The Rolls-Royce share price holds steady after big 2020 loss. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

It's been a disastrous year for the Rolls-Royce share price. But it's coming back, and some 2020 figures weren't as…

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Rolls-Royce share price: can it go back up to 200p?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is inching back up and things could improve further. Can it now head back to pre-pandemic…

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From Moonpig to Thortful, here are the 6 best ways to send warm wishes online

| Jennifer Laird

From Moonpig to Thortful, here's our roundup of some great online greeting card companies and some tips for choosing between…

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This FTSE 100 share price is flying! Should I buy it for my ISA?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has rocketed to new multi-month highs. Here's why I think it could prove a great cheap…

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Coupang stock IPO: should I buy the ‘Amazon of South Korea’?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This week, Coupang listed on the New York Stock Exchange via an IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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3 reasons why I’d buy £1,000 worth of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares today

| Jon Smith

After the slump over the past month, driven by US tech stocks, SMT shares look attractive to buy now, according…

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I’d avoid the Barclays share price and buy this FTSE 250 growth stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Barclays share price has potential, but I'd buy this FTSE 250 growth stock instead, which has more control over…

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5 of the best post-lockdown shares to buy now

| Harvey Jones

Lockdowns won't last forever and I reckon these are some of the best shares to buy today in preparation for…

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Personal Finance

Do you have to apply for the UK State Pension?

| Sean LaPointe

The State Pension acts as a crucial lifeline for many pensioners in the UK. But do you get it automatically…

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Is the Aston Martin share price too low or should I buy other dirt-cheap UK stocks?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Aston Martin share price still looks cheap relative to history, but other cheap UK stocks could provide investors with…

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The Omega Diagnostics share price is up nearly 1,200% in a year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Omega Diagnostics share price is on fire after a new contract is signed with the UK government! Is now…

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Should I buy Roblox stock for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Roblox came to the market earlier this week through a direct listing. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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The Synairgen share price is up 680% in a year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Synairgen share price is exploding, as its new drug shows positive results. Is this a sign to buy? Zaven…

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Lindsell Train Global Equity is underperforming. Should I sell the fund?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Lindsell Train Global Equity fund underperformed its benchmark in both 2019 and 2020. Investor Edward Sheldon explains what he's…

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