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What I’d do about the easyJet share price right now

| Conor Coyle

I bought shares in the FTSE 250-listed airline after COVID-19 hit. Here’s what I’m planning to do now.

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Are value or growth shares best to buy for 2021?

| Peter Stephens

Will a portfolio of growth shares or value shares deliver the highest returns with the lowest risks in 2021 and…

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UK share investing: why I’d ignore Lloyds and buy these 2 cheap FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

Fresh economic forecasts this week have cast new doubt over Lloyds Bank in 2021. Here are two UK shares from…

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UK stock investing: one of the best dividend shares I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think that dividends from this UK stock will soar over the next few years at least, as e-commerce grows.…

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Covid-19: what are my redundancy rights?

| Jennifer Laird

Have you been made redundant during Covid-19? Here's a look at your redundancy rights, and advice on where to go…

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The Ocado share price has doubled in a year: should I buy on today’s dip?

| Roland Head

The Ocado share price has dipped after the tech firm's latest results. Roland Head has been digging into the figures.…

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Why I am bullish on this hospitality stock

| Tim Charles

Why I think the hospitality stock Whitbread is well positioned for gains and would be a good addition to my…

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Why I’m picking UK growth stocks like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Reinstatement of shareholder dividends and a generous earnings forecast makes me keen on this UK growth stock I've been watching…

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UK has no plans for ‘vaccine passports’

| Sean LaPointe

There will be no vaccine passport to allow Brits who've had the Covid-19 jab to travel or go on holiday.…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Argo Blockchain share price looks appealing after its recent performance, but the company's future potential is highly dependent on…

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The Ocado share price slumps! Should I buy the stock today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Ocado share price has suffered a rare decline after the company's results were released. Is this an opportunity to…

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How Warren Buffett is invested today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

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

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Why I’m still avoiding these 3 popular FTSE 100 stocks

| G A Chester

There seems to be wide agreement that these three FTSE 100 stocks have considerable investment appeal. This Fool isn't so…

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Personal Finance

How to celebrate Chinese New Year on a budget

| Kate Anderson

With Chinese New Year just around the corner (on 12 February), take a look at our top ideas for celebrating…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’ll buy to boost my portfolio

| Andy Ross

Cheap FTSE 100 shares could do well in 2021, argues Andy Ross, although investors need to be wary of value…

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When I was a beginner investor, these were the 4 tips I was given

| Jon Smith

From ignoring FOMO to learning lessons from experience, Jonathan Smith runs through the top tips he was given by friends…

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UK share investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in my ISA right now

| Royston Wild

I think that scouring the FTSE 100 for top stocks is a great investing tactic in these troubled times. Here's…

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I think these 2 dividend stocks could be among the best UK shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

Buying these two UK dividend stocks right now could produce more than just a worthwhile passive income in 2021, in…

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The BHP share price is fluctuating! Is this FTSE 100 mining stock worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

BHP is now the most valuable company in the FTSE 100! Is this mining stock worth buying?

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2 UK stocks from my ‘best shares to buy now’ list

| Peter Stephens

I think these two UK stocks could offer improving long-term prospects that make them among the best shares to buy…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today for passive income

| Conor Coyle

Despite the current stock market rally, I think there are still plenty of UK income shares offering value, including Legal…

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Stock investing: 2 of the best UK shares I’d buy now and aim to hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

Here are two top UK shares I'd buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA despite the uncertain economic environment. Come…

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Omega Diagnostics: Is it a buy after its almost 35% rise today?

| Manika Premsingh

Omega Diagnostics has been a star coronavirus stock. But can it continue to be an impressive growth stock?

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Personal Finance

How to set sound financial goals

| Diana Bocco

Financial goals are targets you set yourself to make the most of your money. We take a look at the…

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BP’s share price is rising! Should I buy the FTSE 100 stock now or buy other UK shares for my ISA?

| Royston Wild

BP's share price has spiked recently but is still down from the same point in 2020. Is now a great…

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Passive income stocks: should I buy Tesco shares right now?

| Tom Chen

With a dividend yield of nearly 4% and the latest announcement of a special dividend, I think Tesco shares can…

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UK bank holidays in 2022

| Kate Anderson

With holiday plans uncertain in 2021, you may already be planning ahead for next year. Take a look at our…

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The Marston’s share price: down 4% in a year, but up 400% since March. Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

After a recent surge due to several takeover bids, the Marston's share price is now up over 4.5 times in…

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Will the Unilever share price keep falling?

| Roland Head

Unilever's share price is attracting buyers on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform. Roland Head explains why he's thinking about buying too.

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Personal Finance

Statute barred debt: what it is and what it means for you in the UK

| Jennifer Laird

What you should know about statute barred debt, including what it means for your credit score and how to check…

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I reckon these are some of the best shares to buy inside a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Harvey Jones

I want to make good use of my Stocks and Shares ISA so I'm hunting through the FTSE 100 for…

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Why I’d ignore Cineworld and buy other cheap UK shares for my ISA!

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has soared by double-digit percentages so far in 2021. Here's why I won't be investing in…

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Is this pharma stock about to bounce back in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Is the demand for elective surgeries about to explode? Zaven Boyrazian analyses a pharma stock perfectly positioned to take advantage…

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The Boohoo share price has underperformed Asos. Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Boohoo share price has been a great investment in the past, but recently its performance has lagged. Could this…

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Personal Finance

How much should you spend on an engagement ring?

| Fiona Vanier

With Valentine’s Day looming, you might be planning to pop the question. We take a look at how much you…

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GSK vs Unilever: which dividend stock should I buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever are two popular UK dividend stocks. But is one a better buy for Edward Sheldon's portfolio than…

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A FTSE 100 stock with a 9.68% dividend yield? I’m interested!

| Jon Smith

With a dividend yield of nearly 10%, Jonathan Smith takes a look at the sustainability of this FTSE 100 stock…

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The Tesco share price is rising! Should I buy the stock now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Tesco share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months and it looks as if this…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett method to create a ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

| Peter Stephens

I think following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy could make it easier to uncover the best stocks to buy now.

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Lloyds’ share price: here’s what concerns me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes Lloyds' share price can keep rising in the short term. However, there are some risks he is…

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