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Argo Blockchain shares: should I buy for my portfolio today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Argo Blockchain is one of the hottest stocks on the London Stock Exchange right now. Over the last 12 months,…

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ISA investing: I think this cheap UK share will thrive in a post-Covid world

| Royston Wild

I think this cheap UK share is in great shape to deliver strong shareholder returns during the next 10 years.…

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Why I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now to capitalise on a stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares right now could produce high returns in a long-term stock market recovery, in my opinion.

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Should I wait until the next stock market crash to buy cheap UK shares?

| Peter Stephens

Could a strategy to buy cheap UK shares in the next stock market crash be worth following? Or are there…

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FTSE 100 stocks: a UK share I think will exit Covid-19 in terrific shape

| Royston Wild

UK share investors like me need to be on their toes following Covid-19. Here's one top FTSE 100 share I…

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Cheap British stocks: the FTSE 100 is trading at a discount but can it bounce back?

| James J. McCombie

British stocks certainly look cheap when considering the FTSE 100 trades at a discount compared to other major indexes. But…

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UK investing: I think these are the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy now for a UK investing strategy that's designed to achieve…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is under £1: should I buy today?

| Roland Head

The Rolls-Royce share price has slumped since December, but Roland Head is watching the shares closely and reckons they could…

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3 UK shares I’d buy right now in my ISA

| Kevin Godbold

There's been a decent bull run for many UK shares since last spring. But I'm keen to buy and hold…

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Unilever shares: should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

If one of UK’s high profile fund managers holds Unilever shares, should I buy too? Here I’ll explain why I’m…

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Why I’m celebrating American Express now being accepted at all major UK supermarkets

| Sam Robson

The likes of Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have long accepted American Express for payment. Now all major supermarkets in Britain do.

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Trading platform lets ‘women invest first’ with free Bumble stock

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s how you can get hold of some free Bumble stock and details on how women are starting to shake…

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Is that share a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Learn how I look out for these value trap indicators to help me avoid tempting but bad investments.

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UK stock investing: 1 of the best growth shares to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Pet ownership has skyrocketed since the lockdowns began. Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at a growth stock that could be…

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What I think Covid-19 variants mean for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes how he thinks Covid-19 variants have affected the Rolls-Royce share price recently and how they might affect…

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Personal Finance

What is a double-dip recession?

| Kate Anderson

The UK has just managed to avoid a double-dip recession. But what does this mean for the future of our…

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Why this FTSE 100 discount retailer is on my best stocks to buy now list

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 100 discount retailer which is firmly on his best stocks to buy now list for…

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Realistic passive income ideas I use

| Christopher Ruane

Some passive income ideas are weirder than others - here are my realistic passive income ideas.

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Should I buy airline stocks today? Here’s my view on the struggling sector

| Conor Coyle

What might the future hold for IAG (LSE:IAG), easyJet (LSE:EZJ) and Ryanair (LSE:RYA) as the chances or recovery are balanced…

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The Royal Mail share price is rising – should I add the stock to my portfolio?

| Conor Coyle

The FTSE 250 listed delivery service has seen its shares rise 162% in the last year, but can it repeat…

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Stock market rally: should I buy Vivo Energy shares?

| Royston Roche

Vivo Energy has operations in Africa. Royston Roche analyses the company whether to include it in his portfolio.

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6 reasons why credit cards are declined

| Jennifer Laird

Was your credit card declined? Don't panic - it happens. Here are the six most common reasons why a credit…

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Stock investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Roland Head

A long-term approach to stock investing is essential, says Roland Head. He explains why this forward-looking FTSE 100 share could…

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Personal Finance

How possible is ‘no money down’ property investing?

| Victor Garrett

Is 'no money down' property investing possible? Yes, it is possible to invest in property or real estate without money!!…

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FTSE 100 dividends: should I buy this big-cap stock yielding more than 5%?

| Kevin Godbold

This is how this big-yielding FTSE 100 company measures up against my criteria for income investing, and what I'm doing…

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Why I’d ignore the Cineworld share price rally and buy these UK shares for my ISA

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price is trading at new eight-month highs. I'd still rather buy other UK shares for my Stocks…

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Scottish Mortgage just sold Tesla stock. Here’s my view on the trust now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The latest data from Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shows it's just cut its stake in electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla significantly.

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Argo Blockchain share price: 3 reasons why it’s up 90% in the past week

| Jon Smith

Thanks to rising cryptocurrency prices and news of expansion in the US, the Argo Blockchain share price continues to make…

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The MXC share price has soared 200% in just one week! Should I buy now?

| Paul Summers

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (LON:MXC) share price has been on a high since listing last week. Paul Summers takes a closer…

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Personal Finance

Covid-19: Help to Buy scheme deadline extended

| Sean LaPointe

The government is extending the Help to Buy deadline, giving homebuyers more time to complete their purchases. Here's everything you…

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Personal Finance

Mastercard set to allow cryptocurrency payments

| Sean LaPointe

Mastercard has announced that its customers will be able to send and receive cryptocurrency payments later this year. Read on…

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The Avacta share price has jumped! Should I buy the shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Avacta share price has been a fantastic investment to own over the past 12 months, but will this trend…

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At over 150p, here’s what I’m doing about Barclays shares

| Stuart Blair

Barclays shares have performed resiliently since last year, now priced at over 150p. Stuart Blair looks at what he's going…

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2 UK shares I think will emerge from Covid-19 in great shape

| Royston Wild

I reckon profits at these two UK shares could soar following the Covid-19 tragedy. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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3 reasons why I’d buy cheap stocks right now and hold them to 2030

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap stocks today could lead to impressive returns over the next decade – especially on a relative…

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Why I’d invest £5,000 now in UK shares in an ISA to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing £5,000, or any other amount, in UK shares through an ISA could offer a generous passive income and capital…

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5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy now for passive income

| Peter Stephens

These two UK shares are forecast to pay a 5%+ dividend yield this year. I’d buy them now to try…

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UK investing: why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares today

| Rupert Hargreaves

FTSE 100 shares may be a sensible addition to a UK investing strategy for the years ahead as the economy…

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The Tesco share price: here’s what I’m doing now

| Rupert Hargreaves

After the company's recent actions to streamline its balance sheet and focus the business, the Tesco share price could be…

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UK stock investing: 3 growth shares I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Three growth share ideas that could be suitable additions to a UK stock investing strategy for the years ahead, according…

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