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3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA today with £4k to invest!

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking about buying more top UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why I'd happily buy these…

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Why I’m considering these UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights two UK shares that he's considering buying for his Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021 despite the…

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Dividends! Should I buy these big-yielding UK shares from the FTSE 100 today?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares yield an enormous 5.6% and 8.7%! But would I add these UK shares to my ISA…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is falling again. Should I buy?

| Roland Head

The Rolls-Royce share price is falling today as the company warns of delays to a flying recovery. Roland explains why…

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7 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today for a 4%+ passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how it's possible to earn passive income of 4%, or higher, with a portfolio of UK dividend…

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How to create your own stock analysis

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Understanding some stock analysis basics can be valuable for new investors. Here are some things to look out for when…

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3 reasons why I think the Lloyds share price will reach 49p this year

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith discusses everything from the impact of Brexit to the enterprise value when looking at where the Lloyds share…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021 with £2k to invest

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to buy top-quality UK shares in 2021. Here are a cluster of quality British stocks I'd buy for…

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Should I buy the FTSE 100 today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The FTSE 100 could be a great way to gain exposure to some of the UK's largest companies when held…

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2 Nick Train stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nick Train's UK Equity fund has smashed the market since its launch in 2006. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two…

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Here’s why I think the Boohoo share price is just getting started

| Paul Summers

The Boohoo share price (LON:BOO) has climbed on news of the Debenhams deal. Paul Summer thinks it may go a…

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Personal Finance

How does a line of credit work?

| Jennifer Laird

Choosing between a line of credit and a loan? Here's everything you need to know about how lines of credit…

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3 steps I’d take when buying UK shares now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares with solid financial positions, growth strategies and wide margins of safety could lead to higher returns in…

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I’d avoid the IAG share price – I think this 2020 top performer will soar further in 2021

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he is avoiding the IAG share price and instead looking at a 2020 top performer for…

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I reckon these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could be among the best shares to buy today

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 shocks have shown plenty of resilience during the pandemic and this makes them among the best…

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Why did Royal Dutch Shell shares surge 70%?

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes why he thinks Royal Dutch Shell shares have surged 70% since late October, and what he thinks…

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FTSE 250 firms Boohoo and IG make acquisitions – Are their shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the pandemic fuels the acquisition market, Boohoo and IG are the latest to make notable purchases. Are these now…

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My 3 best investment ideas from January 2020 and what I’d do about them now

| Manika Premsingh

Some of these stock investment ideas would have reaped good returns, but others would be best avoided.

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Events I think that could send AstraZeneca shares rallying in 2021

| Jay Yao

Given the start of 2021, Jay Yao writes what he thinks are events that could send AstraZeneca shares potentially higher…

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The GameStop share price jumped 70% last week! Should I buy the US stock now?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith takes a look into the recent hype surrounding the GameStop share price, and sees whether the spike is…

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Here’s how I’d find the best shares to buy now to make a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying shares with low dividend payout ratios, sound strategies, and improving earnings prospects could be a means of making a…

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Passive income: how I’m going to invest for an extra £1,000 a month

| Cliff D'Arcy

Later this year, I plan to invest an unexpected windfall to generate an extra £12,000 a year in passive income.…

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Should I buy Sage Group shares for my UK tech portfolio?

| Royston Roche

Tech stocks are in favour across the globe. Royston Roche takes a deeper look into The Sage Group shares following…

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3 steps I’d take today to make passive income on giving up work

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of dividend shares could produce a large passive income in the long run that ultimately replaces…

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Personal Finance

What help can I get with homeschooling?

| Kate Anderson

Virtual schooling is a challenge without the right equipment. We break down all the schemes that are there to help…

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Why is the Boohoo share price up today and would I buy the shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Boohoo share price started to climb following the announcement of its latest acquisition. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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Personal Finance

How much will my first car cost me?

| Sean LaPointe

Wondering how much your firsts set of wheels will cost you? Here's a breakdown of how much you'll have to…

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A cheap UK share I bought in my ISA to make BIG profits!

| Royston Wild

I bought this UK share in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2020. Here's why I think it'll help me…

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The Rolls Royce share price is falling today. Here’s what I’d do right now

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price is likely to remain under pressure as countries bring in pandemic flight bans and I would…

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I see signs of a stock market bubble. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Edward Sheldon believes that parts of the stock market are in a bubble. Here's what he is doing…

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How to avoid taking on ‘hidden’ debt

| Kate Anderson

Ever been tempted by 'buy now, pay later'? We take a look at the jargon that can entice us into…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 UK shares yielding 6%!

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 stocks are expected to report some of the highest dividend yields of all UK shares in 2021,…

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The HSBC share price faces a major threat. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

The HSBC share price has been recovering in recent months but there's a major political risk hanging over the bank…

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The Centrica share price has fallen 86% in a year. Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Centrica share price has performed terribly over the past five years, but the firm recently issued a relatively upbeat…

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Should I chase the Ocado share price higher or listen to Warren Buffet and buy a tracker instead?

| Harvey Jones

The Ocado share price has absolutely thrashed the FTSE 100 but this does not mean it will always outperform. I…

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Personal Finance

When will driving tests resume?

| Sean LaPointe

Driving lessons and tests are currently suspended across the UK because of lockdown restrictions. We take a look at when…

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Personal Finance

Savers putting money aside on payday save 114% more per month!

| Diana Bocco

Putting money aside can help you reach your important financial milestones. Automatic savings apps can make the process easy and…

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Here are 3 ways to aim to make a million from UK shares

| Harvey Jones

It is possible to make a million from UK shares but do not underestimate the challenge, and don't waste time…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 100% in the past year. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith used to own shares in Royal Mail. After doubling in price over the past few months, is it…

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If another stock market crash is coming, I’ll be shopping for cheap UK shares

| Harvey Jones

Analysts are warning of a stock market crash, but as a long-term investor I see this as a buying opportunity…

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