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Why I’d buy dividend shares with more than just high yields in this stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Dividend shares that offer a rising passive income, diversity and solid finances could be just as appealing as high-yielding stocks,…

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Top income stocks for February 2021

| The Motley Fool Staff

 We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in February, including Unilever and Imperial Brands.

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Energy stocks and funds: oil, renewables, or a combination? My investment strategy

| Kirsteen Mackay

Energy stocks are multiplying from oil to renewables and carbon-saving alternatives. Investing in the transitioning sector confuses, so where do…

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3 FTSE 100 shares from my best stocks to buy now list

| Peter Stephens

Some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now could be those companies that have long-term turnaround potential, in…

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10 best UK shares I’d buy to earn a reliable passive income

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are coming back and fast. But what are the best UK shares to earn a reliable passive income now?

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

| Nadia Yaqub

Argo Blockchain shares are rising but should I buy now? Here I breakdown what the latest news on the company…

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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has been an investor safe haven in 2020, but Manika Premsingh believes that this stock’s success is…

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I think these are 3 of the best UK shares I could buy this decade!

| Royston Wild

I think these cutting-edge UK shares could help me make decent returns in the next 10 years. Here's why I'd…

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1 UK growth stock powering electric vehicles worldwide

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Looking for UK growth stocks? Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company building components for electric cars whose share price has…

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Will the Cineworld share price ever return to pre-pandemic levels?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The company's management seems to think the Cineworld share price can return to pre-pandemic levels, but this isn't guaranteed

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Marston’s shares: what will I do now about the falling share price?

| Andy Ross

As a private equity bidder walks away, Marston’s shares have slid. Andy Ross asks whether this makes a buying opportunity?

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Stocks and Shares ISA: which shares should I buy in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

There's not long to go until we get our brand new 2021-22 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance. But what shares…

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Is it a good time to buy shares?

| Sam Robson

You might be surprised to learn that we don't believe there is a 'good' or 'bad' time to buy shares...…

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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for big returns

| Manika Premsingh

The economy may be down and out, but some stocks are doing well. This UK share is one of them.

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Greatland Gold shares: should I buy for my 2021 portfolio?

| Royston Roche

Greatland Gold shares have been a multi-bagger to its shareholders. Royston Roche makes a deeper analysis to decide whether to…

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Coronavirus: will travel insurance protect me from cancelled summer holidays?

| Sean LaPointe

Wondering whether your travel insurance policy can protect you if your summer holiday is cancelled because of coronavirus? Here's what…

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BP share price has fallen more than 15%. Here’s what I’d do.

| Jay Yao

Despite the BP share price dropping from its recent high in the middle of January, Jay Yao writes why he’d…

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My best shares to buy now list: 1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I like right now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this well-known energy supplier from the FTSE 100 as a dividend stock option from his best shares…

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Lloyds share price: should I buy in February 2021?

| Tom Rodgers

The Lloyds share price could offer UK investors piles of cash in 2021 if dividend income returns. Is it a…

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Retail investors made 35% more profit than hedge funds in 2020

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

New data shows that retail investors are making more money than hedge funds. We take a look at what’s going…

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Can the IAG share price bounce back in 2021?

| Conor Coyle

The British Airways owner has seen its stock plummet in the past 12 months as the pandemic has stunted travel…

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What is facial recognition payment?

| Sean LaPointe

Facial recognition payment is a new way of paying that's becoming popular in some parts of the world. We take…

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Should I buy Bumble stock after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into Bumble stock after its IPO. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should by this…

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The 3 best oil stocks to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines what he believes are the best oil shares to buy right now for his portfolio as the…

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The Lloyds share price is falling again! Should I take advantage and buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After a short recovery, the Lloyds share price is now falling again, but could this be a good time to…

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UK shares to watch: 5 on my list

| Christopher Ruane

Five UK shares to watch and why I'm keeping an eye on them.

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2 shares to buy for a 2021 stock market rally

| Matthew Dumigan

Looking ahead to the rest of the year, I think these two stocks are among the best shares to buy…

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The most common types of fraud in the UK and how to protect yourself

| Jennifer Laird

A rundown of the most common types of fraud in the UK, and what you can do to protect yourself…

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Passive income? I reckon this UK dividend stock could be one of the best shares to buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers has been scouring the market for ways to make passive income. He thinks this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) member…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100,000 in UK stocks today

| Harvey Jones

Investing a large lump sum like £100,000 is a major responsibility. I'd invest most of the money in UK stocks,…

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Should I buy these 2 UK shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA in February?

| Royston Wild

I think that 2021 still provides plenty for UK share investors to get excited about. But should I buy both…

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Here’s how I’d begin building a passive income by investing £5,000 in UK shares

| Harvey Jones

I think UK shares are a great way to build passive income for your retirement. If I had £5,000 to…

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2 US growth stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are scrambling to buy US stocks at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two such growth shares…

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2 Warren Buffett stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest stock market investor of all time. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two of his major…

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3 risks I’d try to avoid when finding the best shares to buy now in this stock market rally

| Peter Stephens

I think the stock market rally may have caused high prices among some low-quality shares due to a high degree…

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A quarter of UK drivers believe electric cars are more expensive to run – but they’re wrong

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that many UK drivers believe electric cars are more expensive to run than fuel-powered cars. They're wrong -…

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3 steps I’d take to unearth top shares to buy in February 2021

| Peter Stephens

The top shares to buy in February could be those companies with solid financial positions, low valuations and recovery potential.

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Growth sectors I’m looking at for strong share price rises

| Andy Ross

These growth sectors all have huge potential according to Andy Ross and many UK companies are successful innovators within them.

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Stock investing: should I buy this top growth share now?

| Tim Charles

This FTSE 250 company could be a growth share for an economic recovery. This is what I am planning to…

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Stock market rally: 2 FTSE 100 shares I think may be among the best shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 shares could offer good value for money. They could be among the best shares…

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