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Shares to buy: 3 reasons why I’d still love to buy these FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

It's tempting to buy risky stocks as the stock market rally continues, but Manika Premsingh believes these safe FTSE 100…

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I’d follow this advice from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to get rich

| G A Chester

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger reckon you don't have to be a financial know-it-all to get rich from the stock…

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£100 a month to invest? I’d go for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way to maximise returns in 2021. Even £100 invested per month…

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Does the BP share price make the stock a bargain or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

With the forward-looking dividend yield above 5%, is BP as cheap as it looks, and could the stock make a…

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How I’d invest £5k to generate a passive income from UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Acquiring UK shares could be a straightforward way to generate a passive income stream. I reckon it's possible to start…

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Time to buy Bitcoin? No Way! I’m following Warren Buffett instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think Warren Buffett was right when he advised investors to stay away from Bitcoin several years ago. Here's why…

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A year to forget, but lessons to remember

| Malcolm Wheatley

For investors readying their portfolios for 2021, 2020 contained plenty of lessons.

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4 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 for my Stocks and Shares ISA and hold forever

| Royston Wild

I reckon these UK shares are all brilliant buys for 2021 and beyond. Here's why I'd buy them right now…

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Shares to buy in 2021: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for great returns now

| Manika Premsingh

Updates for these three FTSE 100 shares have been upbeat, making it a great start for 2021.  

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The Metro Bank share price is soaring. Should I buy?

| Roland Head

Metro Bank's share price has doubled since November. Recent news has improved the bank's financial situation and positioned it for…

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3 Investment themes I’d buy into for 2021 and beyond

| James J. McCombie

Here are some of the UK shares I have been looking at to ride the online shopping, security, and remote…

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HeiQ shares: why I might buy this soaring stock for my ISA

| Roland Head

The HeiQ share price has risen by 70% in one month. Roland Head explains why he thinks this exciting new…

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Dividends: I’d buy these 2 fat FTSE 100 payouts for a passive income of 9% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Thanks to ultra-low interest rates, building a solid passive income is tough. I'd seize the near-9% yearly dividends paid by…

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National Express suspends services: 3 alternative methods for essential travel

| Sean LaPointe

National Express is suspending its network of coach services. We take a look at other options for for essential travel.

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TUI share price crashes over 20%. Is this travel stock now a 2021 bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Are the pandemic-crushed travel stocks now bargain buys? As the TUI share price crashes another 20%, Kirsteen Mackay considers its…

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Why is the Pets At Home share price up 6.5% today?

| Karl Loomes

After upgrading its guidance for the financial year, the Pets at Home share price touched an all-time high today.

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Coronavirus pandemic: how do I pay in a cheque?

| Jennifer Laird

Can you pay in a cheque during the coronavirus lockdown? Here's a rundown of the best ways to make your…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks before UK shares rally again

| Harvey Jones

With Brexit done and Covid-19 vaccine programmes rolling out, these two FTSE 100 stocks should recover nicely and I reckon…

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UK shares: why are the Pets at Home and Reach share prices soaring today?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares prices are soaring in end-of-week trading. Royston Wild explains why investors are piling in right now.

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How I’d invest in dividend shares to make a passive income for life

| Peter Stephens

I think that investing money in dividend shares could lead to a relatively high and growing passive income over the…

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New England lockdown: here’s what you might’ve missed

| Kate Anderson

We know the main headlines of the new England lockdown, but what about the small print? We break down what…

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I think these are two of the best UK shares to buy for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

I see these as some of the best UK shares to buy for 2021, based on their defensive business models…

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5 UK shares I’d buy and 5 I’d avoid in 2021

| G A Chester

Even in a fast-rising market, the quality of a business is still important. G A Chester highlights some of his…

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How I’d use dividend shares to earn passive income and retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Want to make money while asleep? Zaven Boyrazian does. Here he explains how to find the best dividend shares to…

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I’d avoid the Marks & Spencer share price and buy this growth stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think the Marks & Spencer share price will continue to languish as it struggles to attract consumers. This stock…

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Stock investing: how I’m using £500 of my monthly salary right now to make £100k

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he's ignoring gold and Bitcoin and is using stock investing to get him to his target…

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Is Peloton worth the money?

| Jennifer Laird

Peloton bikes are pretty popular, but are they worth the money? Well, maybe. Here's everything you need to know.

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Stock market rally: I reckon these are the best shares to buy now for 2021

| Harvey Jones

Once the country is liberated from the latest lockdown UK stock market could fly. Here are some of the best…

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Why the Reach share price is up by 25% today

| Roland Head

The share price of news publisher Reach is soaring today following upgraded profit guidance. But as Roland Head explains, it's…

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FTSE 100 shares: why I’d invest in cheap UK shares in 2021 to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap UK shares this year could lead to high returns that increase an investor’s chances of achieving…

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FTSE 100: these were the best shares to buy a year ago. I’d buy this winner today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Soaring in value from 75% to 115%, these five stocks were the FTSE 100's best shares to buy in January…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. Here’s how I’d invest £20k in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Rather than buying gold or Bitcoin, a plan to invest £20k in good value shares could be a better means…

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Lockdown 3: are opticians open?

| Jennifer Laird

We take a look at whether opticians are open during lockdown 3 and offer tips on how to book an…

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7 stocks I’d buy following the start of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

| Kevin Godbold

There are plenty of opportunities in the stock market right now and I’m adding interesting situations to my watchlist almost…

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Share tips for 2021 – what I look for

| Christopher Ruane

With 2021 having begun, there are loads of share tips for 2021 - here is how I pick the ones…

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No savings at 40? Here’s what I’d do

| Christopher Ruane

Having no savings at 40 can be worrying. Here's how I would start investing in UK shares from scratch.

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FTSE 100 shares: I bought this cheap UK stock in an ISA to DOUBLE my money!

| Royston Wild

I bought this cheap FTSE 100 share in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2020. Here's why I think the…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! I’m buying UK shares in an ISA to make a million

| Royston Wild

The Bitcoin price continues to print record high after record high. But so what? Here's why I'd much rather try…

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5% dividend yields! 3 dividend shares I’d buy today to make a passive income in 2021

| Peter Stephens

These three dividend shares offer 5%+ yields at the present time. As such, they could be a sound means of…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy UK shares to capitalise on a stock market rally

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in UK shares ahead of a likely stock market rally could be a more profitable move than trying…

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