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This UK share has trebled in the past year. Here’s why I think it can rise more

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has made a more impressive comeback than most from the stock market crash. Its results today suggest…

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5 top funds I’d buy today in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to invest in a balanced mix of top funds to give me global diversification inside my tax-free Stocks…

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Games Workshop’s share price is up 1,900% in five years. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Games Workshop has been one of the best performing stocks in the UK in recent years. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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I’d still buy Scottish Mortgage after its 25% drop, but with this proviso

| Harvey Jones

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has dipped, but its incredible long-term growth means I would still buy it as part…

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Can the stamp duty holiday be backdated?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday has been extended. But can it be backdated to help those who bought property during lockdown…

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3 key ways to use a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alex Busson

With a Cash ISA, the rules are simple. You can add up to £20,000 a year, then collect interest on…

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The Roblox share price soared on its keenly awaited listing. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The flotation has been keenly awaited, and the Roblox share price did not disappoint when it finally came to market.…

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This is what I’d do about the Royal Mail share price right now!

| Royston Wild

The Royal Mail share price continues to bounce back from tough times in recent years. Here's why I think it…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 businesses should profit from the growing demand for data and data services in the years ahead as…

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I’d buy dirt-cheap shares in an ISA and hold them for 10 years

| Harvey Jones

Buying dirt-cheap shares inside a Stocks and Shares Isa should help me take advantage of today's bumpy markets to build…

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FTSE 100: this is what I’d do about the cheap Tesco share price!

| Royston Wild

The Tesco share price has recently rattled to multi-year lows. Is this the time for UK share investors like me…

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Should I save for a 10% deposit if possible?

| Fiona Vanier

With the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launching in April, UK homebuyers won’t need a 10% deposit. But is this a good…

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Here’s why I’d buy Polymetal International shares for both income and growth

| Jon Smith

Thanks to the recent dividend increase and strong gold prices, Jonathan Smith shows why he's bullish on Polymetal International shares…

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Trainline shares are up 25%. Here’s what I’d do

| Royston Roche

Trainline shares are up about 25% in the past six months. Royston Roche analyses the company to see if it's…

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Warning! £103m ‘burglary bounce’ expected post-lockdown

| Jennifer Laird

Are burglary rates set to rise as we move out of lockdown? Here's what this might mean for you and…

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Is this news just what’s needed to boost the Marks & Spencer share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Marks & Spencer share price has been gaining as lockdown easing looms. Will this news help with a longer-term…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares nudged higher today

| Kevin Godbold

UK-based engineering company Rolls-Royce Holdings (LSE: RR) released its full-year results report today and the share price remains steady.

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A growing FTSE 250 stock with upside potential

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 250 stock Polypipe (LON:PLP) has been growing through acquisitions. Is this strengthening the group enough to make it a…

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The Roblox share price soars on its public debut! Here’s my plan as a UK investor

| Jon Smith

Another hot IPO in the US sees Jonathan Smith review the Roblox share price and ask if it's a sustainable…

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3 top personal finance courses in the UK

| Victor Garrett

We share our top free and paid personal finance courses in the UK for beginners, intermediates and experts. Learn how…

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How I’d invest £500 a month to make four figures a year in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith is surprised at how quickly he can get his passive income into four figures a year from making…

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The Lloyds share price: what have I learned from it?

| Alan Oscroft

I had numerous chances to sell, but instead I watched the Lloyds share price keep on falling. What did I…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva's share price is up nearly 30% over the last year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Why I’d buy top FTSE 100 stocks like this one to give me a passive income in retirement

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking for FTSE 100 stocks that can deliver robust passive income in retirement, and this insurance giant's 6.6% yield…

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Profits have halved at this FTSE 100 share! Is now the time to buy?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 firm has seen profits tank as a consequence of the Covid-19 crisis. But is now the time…

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Should I buy Roblox shares after the company’s blockbuster listing?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Roblox shares have jumped in value after its IPO. Should I try and get in on the boom and buy…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price keep climbing after today’s results?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Rolls-Royce share price has put in a strong performance so far this year and this could continue as the…

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Personal Finance

What is a Spac?

| Sean LaPointe

A new investment craze known as SPACs has hit the capital markets and is increasingly being endorsed even by celebrity…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d buy over Argo Blockchain

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Argo Blockchain is one of the most popular stocks in the UK right now. But Edward Sheldon says he'd rather…

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2 ‘reopening’ stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With vaccines rolling out rapidly, investors are focusing on 'reopening' stocks. Here are two related plays Edward Sheldon likes.

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Is it too late to buy Open Orphan shares?

| Sabuhi Gard

Open Orphan’s shares are up over 100% in the past six months. Is there no stopping this specialist pharmaceutical firm?

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After an impressive IPO, will Kanabo stock offer long-term return?

| Dylan Hood

Soaring over 500% after its IPO, can Kanabo stock become a frontrunner in the growing medicinal cannabis industry?

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Apple isn’t the only tech stock I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

US tech stocks have had a huge pullback recently and Edward Sheldon believes some great buying opportunities are now emerging.

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FirstGroup shares: a stock on track for recovery

| David Craik

FirstGroup’s shares were railroaded by the pandemic. But here’s why I think now could be a buying opportunity.

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Hastings Group stock weathers Covid-19, but can it face the DeFi insurance revolution?

| Emmanuel Young

A battle looms between traditional and decentralised insurance. Emmanuel Young looks at whether Hastings Group stock can survive and thrive.

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Personal Finance

How much can the stamp duty holiday save you?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday means you don't have to pay duty for the first £500,000 of your property purchase. But…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The BP share price has swelled by 60% over the past six months as travel restrictions are lifted. Is now…

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Scottish Mortgage is down 20%: should I buy today?

| Roland Head

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has been volatile, reflecting sharp moves in the prices of major holdings such…

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3 UK shares to buy with £3k today

| Kevin Godbold

I think the present mood of the stock market favours shares displaying decent value characteristics, like these three that tempt…

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The GSK share price is down 30% since the start of 2020. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The GSK share price has dropped by 30% since the start of 2020. Why? And is this a buying opportunity?…

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