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The Rolls-Royce share price is around 110p. Should I buy shares now?

| Jay Yao

Given everything that has happened, Jay Yao writes what he would do given that the Rolls-Royce share price is now…

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A UK share I’d buy to double my money in the next decade

| Christopher Ruane

I think these UK shares could double my investment in a decade. Here's why.

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The Carnival share price is booming! Should I invest in the company today?

| Conor Coyle

Carnival (LSE:CCL) shares are up nearly 50% in the last month. Can optimism around the Covid-19 vaccine rollout sail the…

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5% reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality extended by 6 months

| Kate Anderson

In the 2021 Budget, the chancellor announced an extension of the 5% reduced VAT rate. We take a look at…

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Rightmove: great stock, but here’s why I’m not buying right now

| Ollie Henry

Rightmove stock fell 7% after reporting earnings for FY2020. Was this move justified? Ollie Henry reviews the investment case for…

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Two lessons for UK investors from Warren Buffett’s annual letter

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's annual letter contained a lot of investing insight. Here are two themes I found relevant to me as…

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Rolls-Royce shares: here’s how much a £1,000 investment a year ago would be worth today

| Jon Smith

Despite a £1,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares being worth less than he expected, Jonathan Smith explains why the picture could…

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Personal Finance

Corporation tax set to rise to 25% in 2023

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

In the recent Budget announcement, it was confirmed that corporation tax is set to rise. We explain the changes and…

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Royal Dutch Shell is a leading player in LNG, does that make it a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Royal Dutch Shell share price has risen 10% this month. Can it maintain shareholder interest as it pivots to…

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Personal Finance

1 ‘hack’ to get almost £5 off your Ocado shop

| Sam Robson

5p per Ocado bag in each delivery soon adds up. But now the firm is encouraging its shoppers to help…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks: why I’d buy shares in this company yielding almost 6%

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the ongoing transformation of this company's business could boost shareholder returns and makes the high-yielding stock a decent…

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2021 market crash: 4 things I’m doing now just in case

| Jon Smith

While acknowledging he could just be overly pessimistic, Jonathan Smith outlines some things he's doing in case we see a…

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Personal Finance

Alcohol and fuel duty frozen: what this means for you

| Anne East

In the latest budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that alcohol and fuel duty will be frozen. Here's what it…

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2 reasons why Greatland Gold (GGP) shares could head higher this year

| Jon Smith

Thanks to optimism over new projects and higher potential cash flows, Jonathan Smith thinks Greatland Gold shares could be worth…

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The GME share price: have we seen the bottom?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The GME share price seems to have stabilised in recent days, but that doesn't necessarily mean the business is a…

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3 UK shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best UK shares to buy today to capitalise on the economic recovery over the…

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Shopify shares slide 18%. With e-commerce on the rise, is this US stock a buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the Shopify share price slides, investors are getting nervous. This US tech stock has investment risks attached to its…

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Budget: Universal Credit £20 uplift to continue for another 6 months

| Sean LaPointe

The weekly £20 Universal Credit uplift has been extended by the government for another six months. We explain what this…

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2 UK shares to buy with £2k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are two UK shares I'd buy with £2,000, based on their recovery potential over the next few months and…

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The Cineworld share price is up 250% in four months! But I’m not buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Cinemas may soon be reopening, and the Cineworld share price is exploding. But Zaven Boyrazian explains why he isn’t buying…

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UK State Pension: what is the ‘triple lock’?

| Sean LaPointe

The 'triple lock' ensures that the UK state pension increases every year by at least 2.5%. Here is a quick…

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2 UK growth stocks to buy in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many UK growth stocks have seen their share prices fall recently. Edward Sheldon believes this pullback is a buying opportunity.

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Two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks, yielding 3.8% and 4.9%, that he believes are attractively priced right now.

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Stock market rally: is the bubble set to burst?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to sell shares that have experienced a rally in recent months, with the aim of…

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The Argo Blockchain share price: is it too late for me to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Argo Blockchain share price has surged in recent weeks. Should I buy the stock ahead of further gains, or…

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I think this UK small-cap stock is just getting started

| Nadia Yaqub

This UK small-cap stock has caught my eye. The shares have been rising but I think there’s further potential. Here’s…

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Thinking like Warren Buffett: why I’d buy UK shares for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

The economic outlook remains fraught with perils as Covid-19 drags on. But I intend to keep buying UK shares for…

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How I’d aim to generate a growing passive income from dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares that have low payout ratios and impressive earnings forecasts could lead to a growing passive income, in…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice to buy undervalued shares today

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying undervalued shares could prove to be a successful long-term strategy – especially in today’s stock…

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Should I buy Boohoo shares in my portfolio?

| Nadia Yaqub

Boohoo shares are in the limelight again. But not for the right reasons. Should I buy the stock now?

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FTSE 100 watch: 2 UK shares I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares are top buys as the ISA deadline approaches. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Argo Blockchain shares: here’s what I’m doing now

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel updates on Argo Blockchain shares, what is going on, and what he’d do now.

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Personal Finance

Budget: all the information on SEISS grants 4 and 5

| Jennifer Laird

What's the deal with SEISS grants 4 and 5? Here's everything we know from the UK chancellor's Budget announcement.

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Personal Finance

Furlough: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended to September

| Jennifer Laird

As the chancellor confirms the UK furlough scheme will be extended until September 2021, we explain what this means for…

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FTSE 100: these 5 shares are falling fast. Which would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 is up in 2021, these five shares have tumbled hard over the past month. Which two…

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Investing in renewables: 5 UK shares I expect to rally in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

Investing in renewables just got a boost as the UK budget underlined its green focus. Here are five UK shares…

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Personal Finance

What is a ‘stonk’ tip?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Wondering what a 'stonk' tip is? You're not alone. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares right now

| Christopher Ruane

I've been thinking about how I'd invest £1,000 in UK shares right now. Here are my thoughts.

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5 UK shares I’d buy after Budget 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The UK budget has boosted these shares’ prices as they see better prospects ahead. The rally could continue.

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2 shares to buy today for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Conor Coyle

Two of my top shares to buy today from the FTSE 100 are mining giant Rio Tinto (LSE:RIO) and asset…

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