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How Royal Dutch Shell is riding this huge trend

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes how Royal Dutch Shell management is adjusting to the green future and how this could potentially add…

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Indivior is the biggest FTSE 250 gainer today. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Indivior share price is up after it posted a surprisingly good financial update. Is it a buy now?

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Cheap UK shares: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold now

| Manika Premsingh

Even though the FTSE 100 index has gained strength recently, high-quality cheap UK shares are still around for those who…

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Cheap UK shares: 5 I’d buy for a Covid-19 recovery

| G A Chester

These five cheap UK shares have been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic. But they have qualities to deliver substantial rewards,…

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Can I retire at 60 and claim State Pension?

| Fiona Vanier

Most UK employees will get a State Pension on retirement. If you’re wondering whether you can retire at 60 and…

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How does the derivatives market work?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The derivatives market can appear complicated. We’re here to explain everything you need to know about derivative trading.

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Royal Dutch Shell shares: what I think the updated outlook means 

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes what he thinks the oil giant’s recently released fourth quarter outlook update means for Royal Dutch Shell…

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Understanding equity

| Jennifer Laird

What is equity? Well, it depends on the context. Here's a guide to the most common types of equity and…

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Warren Buffett’s most useful phrases

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao shares two of investment legend Warren Buffett’s most insightful phrases that many investors could use.

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5 cheap UK shares I’d buy in an ISA now and hold until 2030

| Peter Stephens

These five cheap UK shares could deliver impressive long-term returns. They could be worth buying and holding over the coming…

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Should I buy Lloyds Bank shares for my long-term portfolio?

| Royston Roche

Lloyds Bank shares have been performing well in the past few months. Royston Roche analyses the pros and cons of…

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Aston Martin share price: down 10% this week, could it be an undervalued bargain?

| Jon Smith

Bad UK data and a lack of solid signs of progress under the new owners have seen the Aston Martin…

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Is Warren Buffett already planning for the next market crash?

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s vast cash position suggests he's continually ready to capitalise on the next stock market crash, in my opinion.

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Is the TUI share price about to explode in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The TUI share price is near its lowest point while bookings for 2021 have grown by 145%! Is now the…

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I’d avoid Marks & Spencer shares and buy this AIM growth share instead

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these AIM growth shares will far outperform the floundering Marks & Spencer shares, despite the fashion and…

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UK shares: 2 stocks I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Nadia Yaqub

Which UK shares should I add to my portfolio? I’ve come across two stocks that I think have huge growth…

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What is microsaving?

| Diana Bocco

Microsaving is a great way to start saving, even if your funds are limited. We take a look at how…

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UK shares: this is why the Babcock International Group share price is sinking!

| Royston Wild

The Babcock International Group share price has collapsed on Friday. Here's why the defence colossus is on the brink of…

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Should I buy Blue Prism shares after its recent slump?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Blue Prism share price has slumped on a poor trading update. But the company should benefit from increasing technology…

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I’m looking at these investment themes to build wealth in 2021

| James J. McCombie

5G and ESG are two investment themes that I think will perform strongly in 2021: Here is how I am…

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Why the Petrofac share price plunged 33% today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Petrofac share price is plunging today and for good reason, says Rupert Hargreaves, who's avoiding the company for the…

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The Babcock share price is crashing: here’s what I’d do

| Roland Head

Short sellers have been betting against the Babcock share price for several years. That bet's finally come good. Roland Head…

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Will the Cineworld share price ever recover?

| Stuart Blair

The Cineworld share price has faced a torrid year, falling nearly 70%. Does this make it too cheap or a…

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Market bubble: I would not have this FTSE 100 share in my ISA today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As market bubbles blow up across financial assets, I think this FTSE 100 share has become grossly over-priced. Here's why…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in my ISA in 2021 for the new bull market!

| Royston Wild

Looking for cheap UK shares to buy for the inevitable bull market? Here are two top stocks I'd buy in…

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Tesco shares: should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco posted a strong trading update yesterday. However, Edward Sheldon isn't going to buy its shares. Here are five reasons…

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Are cryptocurrenices safe or should new investors avoid them?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Whether investing in cryptocurrency is safe is highly debatable. We take a look at some common concerns that new investors…

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No savings at 40? I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

Nothing in the bank and worried about retirement? I think buying UK shares can help investors boost their wealth and…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to double it with UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Doubling an initial investment through buying UK shares could be a more realistic prospect than it first appears. Here’s how…

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3 ways I’m going to manage uncertainty in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Uncertainty is likely to persist in stock markets during 2021. Here are three ways I’m managing it within my portfolio.

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How I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to make a passive income from UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying high-quality stocks at cheap prices could produce a resilient and growing passive income from UK…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for big 2021 profits

| Tom Rodgers

FTSE 100 shares with strong 2021 outlooks could supercharge portolio gains, Tom Rodgers says. He picks two top shares to…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 17% today. Here’s what I’d do about it now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 share is up on a robust update, but can it continue to rise over time?

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Big Energy Saving Week: 10 tips to reduce your fuel costs

| Jennifer Laird

To celebrate Big Energy Saving Week, here are 10 tips to help you cut your home energy bills without compromising…

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Inflation can affect the stock market. Should I worry about my investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Fears of rapid Inflation are mounting. How does it affect the stock market and what can I do to protect…

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Forget gold! Here are 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy and hold long term

| Tom Rodgers

Cheap UK shares could easily beat gold for returning cash to investors, says Tom Rodgers. Here are two he sees…

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What are the best dividend shares to buy now for a passive income?

| Peter Stephens

The best dividend shares to buy now are likely to be financially sound and have growth potential that leads to…

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FTSE 100 stock Whitbread still looks a great recovery play to me!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXTFTSE:UKX) hotelier Whitbread (LON:WTB) isn't without risk, but Paul Summers thinks this battered share could still prove a…

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Up more than 30% in two months. Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock as it recovers?

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 250 company has a strong cash balance, decent cash flow and signs of improvements in revenue. The shares…

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I’m looking to buy a top FTSE 100 ‘stay-at-home’ stock. Here’s my number one pick

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs the rule over FTSE 100 stock Kingfisher, with strong sales growth figures released this week following a…

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