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Which UK and US stocks should I buy in February?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Avon Rubber (LON:AVON) is a UK share I like and Disney is a US stock I'd consider adding to my…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £1,000 a month from passive dividend income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the concept and the numbers on how he could make a chunk of money from passive…

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Rolls-Royce share price: why I’d follow the Archer Aviation SPAC

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao thinks the market's reaction to electric aircraft startup Archer’s SPAC could potentially affect the Rolls-Royce share price.

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Why I’d avoid the Cineworld share price and buy this leisure stock instead

| Conor Coyle

I think Premier Inn owner Whitbread (LSE:WTB) could be a better addition to my portfolio.

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Personal Finance

4 apps to manage small business expenses

| Fiona Vanier

Running a small business is hard work, but there are apps that can make it easier. Looking for an app…

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I’m avoiding the Lloyds share price. I prefer this 5% dividend yield stock instead!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he is still avoiding the Lloyds share price and looking at this juicy dividend yielding stock…

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Rolls-Royce and Cineworld: are these UK shares too risky to buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Both Rolls Royce and Cineworld have suffered in 2020, but as we can see the beginning of the end of…

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Argo Blockchain: here’s how much £5k in 2020 would be worth today

| Tom Rodgers

Argo Blockchain has made some early investors rich. How much would a small 2020 investment be worth today? As Bitcoin…

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GSK share price: why I think the world still needs GlaxoSmithKline for Covid-19

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes how GlaxoSmithKline could play more of a leading role against Covid-19 in the future, and what he…

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2 UK shares to buy today in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Conor Coyle

B&M (LSE:BME) and Diageo (LSE:DGE) shares would be two additions to my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Personal Finance

Things to do in half-term 2021: free and cheap lockdown-friendly activities

| Anne East

Looking for things to do with the kids in half-term? We take a look at some free (or very cheap)…

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Avoid FOMO with stocks that are not GameStop: how I make long-term investments

| Kirsteen Mackay

Kirsteen Mackay resists the fear of missing out, and chooses long-term investments in stocks as a safer route to wealth.

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Personal Finance

New Year money resolutions battered already? Give your finances a flip before Pancake Day!

| Diana Bocco

Do you know what else makes Pancake Day special besides pancakes? It's a chance to give other things in your…

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Personal Finance

How to gift shares to family

| Victor Garrett

Shareholders may want to gift shares to a family member for various reasons. Victor Garrett sets out what you might…

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The GSK share price has hit a 5-year low! Here’s why I’d buy today

| G A Chester

The GSK share price has slumped over 30% in little more than a year. This Fool reckons the stock offers…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

Looking for top UK shares that could thrive in any new bull market? Here are two I'm thinking of adding…

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Has the new bull market arrived? A US share I’d buy and aim to hold ‘til 2030

| Royston Wild

Here's a US share I think can deliver brilliant profits growth in the 2020s whatever the global economy does. Come…

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These two cheap shares keep on falling. I’m delighted with this good news!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the economy is braced for a post-Covid rebound, these two cheap shares just keep falling. That's ideal for me…

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Personal Finance

Sainsbury’s follows Tesco in Aldi price-matching

| Sean LaPointe

Sainsbury's will start price matching Aldi on hundreds of grocery items. Here are the implications on consumers and tips to…

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6 UK stocks I’d buy now for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through several UK stocks from the finance and retail sectors that he's looking to buy now for…

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Is the new bull market finally here? 2 UK shares I’d buy in my ISA for the economic upturn

| Royston Wild

Could the 2021 bull market have just kicked off? Here are two top UK shares I think will thrive when…

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Argo Blockchain’s share price is up 25%: should I buy today?

| Roland Head

The Argo Blockchain share price is hitting new highs. Roland Head explains why he's impressed with progress but unsure about…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to protect yourself from financial crime in a cashless era

| Nic Gardner

According to the NFIB Fraud and Cyber Crime Dashboard, reports of online shopping fraud in the UK jumped from 5,900…

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Personal Finance

6 great places to retire in the UK and the average cost to live there

| Fiona Vanier

Are you close to retirement and considering relocating? Here are the six best places to retire in the UK and…

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Stock market crash: will the global meltdown come in 2021 or 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With stock prices soaring to record highs, the US market is looking fully valued. But could a stock market crash…

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2 UK stocks I’d buy for a K-shaped recovery

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes the economic recovery ahead is likely to be 'K-shaped'. Here are two UK stocks he has bought…

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ASOS share price: I think it’s set to go higher

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ASOS's share price is up 60% over the last 12 months. Edward Sheldon believes it can move higher, driven by…

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Personal Finance

Investing mistakes 101: avoid buying shares in the wrong company!

| Jennifer Laird

Before you start investing, it pays to do your research. Here's a rundown of the most common investing mistakes and…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Should I?

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKC) member Scottish Mortgage Invesment Trust (LON:SMT) continues to soar in value. Paul Summers asks whether this can…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £7,000 right now in UK shares

| Kevin Godbold

With £7,000 to invest in UK shares, I'd be more adventurous than I was near the beginning of the century.…

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Why I’d start investing £250 a month in cheap UK shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

I think that investing regularly in cheap UK shares in an ISA starting today could lead to a surprisingly large…

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Synairgen shares: 5 reasons why I’d buy

| Nadia Yaqub

Synairgen shares are high risk, but I’d still buy the stock in my diversified portfolio. Here I’ll explain my reasons.

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3 reasons why the Ocado share price fell 7% last week

| Jon Smith

A mix of full-year earnings, talk of a digital sales tax and positive risk sentiment all drove the Ocado share…

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How I’d identify great shares to buy in a stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

The best shares to buy in a stock market recovery may offer a mix of financial strength, growth potential and…

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The FTSE 100 has surged 30% since the 2020 stock market crash! Here’s what I’d do now

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 has made strong gains since the 2020 stock market crash. But I think there are still long-term…

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Greencoat UK Wind shares: should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Renewable energy is here to stay. Here are the reasons why I’ll be buying Greencoat UK shares in my portfolio.

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Personal Finance

Is a Vitamix blender worth it?

| Rosemary McEwen

At a cost of more than £600 for the latest model, is a Vitamix blender worth it? Or can you…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into the FTSE 250 to aim to retire in comfort

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buying investment funds such as a FTSE 250 tracker can be a great way to improve retirement prospects along with…

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The best shares to buy now for an ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy now for an ISA as the world moves on from…

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How I’d determine the best types of dividend stocks to buy in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks with large competitive advantages and defensive characteristics could be among the best types of income shares to buy…

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