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FTSE 100 watch: why I’m not bowled over by the cheap Tesco share price!

| Royston Wild

Sure, the Tesco share price looks pretty cheap on paper. But here is why I won't be buyin the FTSE…

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2 of the best UK shares I’d buy for the 2021 stock market rally

| Matthew Dumigan

Here are two shares that I think could fare particularly well if the stock market rallies in 2021.

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Is the Barclays share price too cheap after recent falls?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Barclays share price has fallen in value over the past 12 months, but it is beginning to look cheap…

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Is Tate & Lyle a good investment? I weigh up this FTSE 250 UK stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Tate & Lyle share price is rising on positive Q3 results. This FTSE 250 stock has had a volatile…

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Why I think today’s cheap dividend stocks can double in the next 10 years

| Peter Stephens

Buying today’s cheap dividend stocks could lead to impressive returns due to their low valuations and increasing popularity.

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FTSE 100 stocks: 3 top UK shares I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in February!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is falling again as Covid-19 concerns resurface. Royston Wild wonders if these UK blue chip shares are…

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How to navigate the confusing new VAT rules post Brexit

| Kate Anderson

Feeling confused about the new VAT rules post Brexit? We break down the basics and point you towards the most…

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Could the share prices of airlines like easyJet be set to soar?

| James J. McCombie

Summer holiday bookings are rising, people seem eager to travel when allowed, so airlines stocks might be ready for take-off.…

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Why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks after their big events

| Jay Yao

With the month almost ending, Jay Yao writes why he would buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks after big events…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks that I think could soar like the GameStop share price in 2021

| Jon Smith

After the roller coaster surrounding the GameStop share price this week, Jonathan Smith looks for some UK stocks that he…

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Pub stock Marston’s is up 15% today. Am I buying it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Pub stock Marston’s is on a roll today after receiving an offer for buy out. Would I buy the share…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding the easyJet share price in 2021

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he is avoiding the EasyJet share price for 2021 and beyond after the beleaguered budget airline…

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What I look for in a good dividend share

| Karl Loomes

Though an individual's needs may vary, Karl Loomes has some solid guidelines when looking for a good dividend share.

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Personal Finance

Why did Interactive Brokers restrict trading in GameStop and other companies?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Restrictions have been placed on trading GameStop shares along with shares in some other companies. We take a look at…

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How I’d earn passive income for the price of a takeaway dinner each week

| Christopher Ruane

A passive income doesn't have to be difficult to earn. Here's how I would swap a weekly takeaway dinner habit…

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Why I remain wary of US tech stocks (even after recent updates)

| Andy Ross

US tech stocks soared in 2020, and updates this week from Microsoft and others show they’re still reaping benefits. Andy…

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Lookers share price: why it’s up over 90% and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lookers share price showed a sharp increase following its results update. Is there enough in the update to warrant…

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I was spot on about this UK growth stock. Here’s what I’d do now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picked this growth stock out as a possible winner last year and so has proved to be the…

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How I’d identify the best shares to buy now for the next decade

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d unearth the best shares to buy for the long term during what is an uncertain period for…

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Why I’m avoiding the Reddit trader frenzy and buying this top UK stock instead

| Harvey Jones

The Reddit trader army is capturing headlines but won't affect my strategy of investing in top UK dividend stocks like…

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What is a short squeeze?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

You may be wondering what a short squeeze is. We explain everything you need to know about this interesting market…

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My best shares to buy list: 3 to consider

| Royston Roche

The UK vaccine rollout has increased optimism among investors. Royston Roche analyses the 3 best shares to buy which that…

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2 ‘battery’ stocks I like more than Tesla

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The move to green energy creates a huge demand for energy storage solutions. Zaven Boyrazian looks at two stocks, he…

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The Bloomsbury share price soars to 15-year highs! Here’s why I’d buy this UK share today

| Royston Wild

The Bloomsbury share price has rocketed to its highest since 2008 on upbeat trading details. Here's why I'd buy this…

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FTSE 100 falls! Has a 2021 stock market correction begun?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the FTSE 100 is falling, has a stock market correction begun. Repercussions from the Gamestop rally are in full…

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Should I buy top FTSE 100 stocks today or wait for the next stock market crash?

| Harvey Jones

I think a stock market crash is a great time to go shopping for shares, but I'm not going to…

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How to avoid falling foul of Brexit postage charges

| Jennifer Laird

Here's what you need to know about post-Brexit postage charges when you're buying goods from the EU, and how to…

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Investing Articles

Stock market bubble? This is how I’m investing my cash

| Roland Head

Is a stock market bubble forming in popular growth stocks? Roland Head explains how he's handling the current situation and…

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Here’s why I’d back the HSBC share price for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

If the bank can capitalise on the global post-pandemic economic recovery, the HSBC share price could stage a recovery in…

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Should I buy or avoid Boohoo shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Boohoo shares have underperformed this year, but does that mean they're worth buying? This Fool takes a look at the…

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2 UK tech stocks to buy and hold today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Tech stocks exploded in 2020. But what about once the pandemic is over? Zaven Boyrazian shares two tech stocks he…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I think could soar into the FTSE 100 index in 2021

| G A Chester

From a national institution to a worldwide veterinarian favourite, here are 3 FTSE 250 stocks this Fool thinks could gatecrash…

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This under-the-radar FTSE 250 growth stock is up 250% since the market crash!

| Paul Summers

Not even Covid-19 could stop this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) growth stock from multiplying in value in less than a year.…

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Personal Finance

Why is Barclaycard increasing minimum payments?

| Jennifer Laird

If you have a Barclaycard, your minimum credit card repayments are on the rise – but why? Here's what you…

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2 ways to make money from the stock market: I think only 1 makes sense

| Kirsteen Mackay

There are multiple ways to make money from the stock market. Here are two investing strategies popular today, but I…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in my ISA for the new bull market!

| Royston Wild

I'm not bothered by the uncertain outlook for the global economy. Here's why I'd buy these brilliant UK shares in…

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FTSE 100 watch: could UK shares double my money during the new bull market?

| Peter Stephens

Could a bull market lead to rising prices for FTSE 100 shares and ultimately allow them to double in value…

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Top British stocks for February 2021

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stocks for February, including Lloyds Banking Group and Computacenter.

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3 under-the-radar dividend shares I’d buy for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers finds the idea of passive income hard to resist. He's picked out three stocks he thinks could generate…

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ISA investing: why I think the cheap Barclays share price could be an investment trap!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 banking colossus Barclays looks mighty cheap at current prices. This is why I won't be buying the UK…

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