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Why I think the BP share price will rise in 2021

| Roland Head

The market is taking a dim view of the prospects for oil stocks at the moment. Roland Head explains what…

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Stock market rally: I think these FTSE 100 stocks are the best shares to buy now

| Peter Stephens

These FTSE 100 shares could deliver high returns in the stock market rally. As such, I think they could be…

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2020 stock market crash: 2 of the best UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Are these two UK shares among the best stocks to buy following the stock market crash? Here, I explain why…

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I’d follow these 3 steps to make a passive income of £25,000 a year from UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Making a worthwhile passive income from UK shares may be an achievable goal. Here are three simple steps to help…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy now for the stock market rally in 2021

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon it’s a good time for me to open a Stocks and Shares ISA and fill it with…

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5 UK shares I think could double

| Christopher Ruane

I think these five UK shares could double in price. Here's why.

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Struggling to forecast Bitcoin? Here’s why I’m sticking to FTSE 100 stocks to make profit

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he would take less volatile FTSE 100 stocks with a smoother long-term performance over a Bitcoin…

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3 UK value stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Value stocks are tipped to make a comeback in 2021 as the global economy recovers from last year's downturn. Here…

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Forget cash, buy-to-let and gold. I’d buy UK shares now to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

UK shares could offer a more attractive long-term return profile than other mainstream assets such as cash, buy-to-let and gold.

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Best shares to buy now? This is how I’d invest £5k today

| Roland Head

Gold, pharmaceuticals, or tech stocks? Roland Head looks at five of the best shares he'd buy now if he was…

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Forget the Cineworld share price! I’d buy these UK shares for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Cineworld share price looks cheap at first glance, but the company could take years to recover from the pandemic,…

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What I think is next for Rolls-Royce shares in 2021

| Jay Yao

Given the start of a new year and the gradual rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, Jay Yao writes what he thinks…

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Can I buy shares in Dr Martens’ flotation?

| Sean LaPointe

Dr Martens is planning to float its shares on the London Stock Exchange soon. We take a look at whether…

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Should I buy the Lloyds Bank share after its 30% price increase?

| Manika Premsingh

Is the Lloyds Bank share price rise a reason to consider buying the stock after it has been in the…

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Forget cash, Bitcoin, and gold! Why I’d buy shares for this 2021 stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon shares are second to none as protection against the ravages of inflation, and the 2021 stock market…

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What impact will Biden’s inauguration have on stock markets?

| Sean LaPointe

Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated as US president. We take a look at the impact that the inauguration…

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Will Greggs shares make it or bake it through the UK’s third lockdown?

| Cohan Chew

The baker reported its first annual loss since the 1980s but could still survive the UK’s third lockdown. Cohan Chew…

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Stock market rally: are there any shares that could double my money in 2021?

| Peter Stephens

Taking a long-term view of shares may allow an investor to more easily capitalise on a sustained stock market rally,…

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Personal Finance

How long did it take the world’s richest self-made billionaires to hit $1bn?

| Sean LaPointe

Have you ever wondered how long it took the world's richest self-made billionaires to make their first $1billion? Well, here's…

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2 UK shares (including a 6% dividend yield) I’d buy in my ISA and hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

I'm continuing my search for top quality UK shares to buy in 2021. Here are two top stocks on my…

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Forget Bitcoin and gold. I think UK shares are the best investment for 2021

| Roland Head

Looking for the best investments for 2021? Roland Head explains why he's avoiding 'hot' alternative assets and putting his cash…

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Is today’s weakness in the Games Workshop share price a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With its rock-solid trading niche and further potential for expansion in the US and elsewhere, I think the Games Workshop…

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Is US stock Tesla a $770bn market bubble about to burst?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Tesla stock is up 750% in under a year, but is it set to crash? Zaven Boyrazian asks whether Tesla…

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My top 10 UK shares for a beginners’ passive income portfolio

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are 10 UK shares this Fool would buy today to build the solid foundations of a beginners' passive income…

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Here’s what I think is next for BP in 2021

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao is upbeat about BP's green makeover and its general prospects in 2021, after a year in which it…

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Tesla’s share price: 3 things I think UK investors should know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla's share price is having an amazing run. This year, it's already up over 20%. Here are three things UK…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d pick these 5 UK shares to double my money in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights the five UK shares he believes could outperform the Bitcoin price in the near term as the…

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Personal Finance

Does blood donation count as essential travel?

| Sam Robson

With many Brits uncertain about what counts as essential travel and what doesn't, here we attempt to give clarity when…

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The CMC Markets share price flew 150%+ in 2020. Could it outperform in 2021?

| Andy Ross

In 2020 the CMC Markets and Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share prices flew in a challenging year, but can they…

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Here’s why BP is my top oil stock to buy for 2021

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he likes BP as a top stock when looking at the potential bounce-back in the oil…

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The Shell share price is on the rise. Should I buy?

| Tom Chen

The Shell share price has spiked over 60% in recent months. Now that sentiment towards the global economy is improving,…

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2 shares I’d buy for a passive income portfolio

| Andy Ross

Passive income is a smart way to invest and these high-yielding shares with growth potential could, in my opinion, be…

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Argo Blockchain shares: should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Argo Blockchain was the most bought stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Final salary pensions: everything you need to know

| Fiona Vanier

If you have a final salary pension but you're not sure how they work, don’t worry. This article outlines everything…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK shares I think could help me get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to turbocharge my retirement fund during the 2020s. Here are three top-quality UK shares I think could soar…

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Investment themes for 2021: 6 of my favourites

| Nadia Yaqub

This Fool takes a look at six investment themes she likes for 2021, and stocks that could provide stellar returns.

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Are Ocado shares the perfect buy in the new UK lockdown?

| Stuart Blair

Ocado shares have been one of the best performers of the FTSE 100 over the past year. Does the new…

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Should I buy Argo Blockchain shares now?

| Nadia Yaqub

The rise in Bitcoin has been grabbing headlines recently. Nadia Yaqub investigates what this means for Argo Blockchain shares.

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I’d buy the best UK shares now at cheap prices to double my money

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best UK shares now while they trade at cheap prices could lead to high returns over the long…

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The Argo Blockchain share price soared as cryptocurrencies rallied! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jon Smith

After the strong run up in the Argo Blockchain share price, Jonathan Smith asks whether it's a more viable way…

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