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Here’s where I think the Cineworld share price could go in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price has more than doubled since the start of November. I offer my thoughts on where it…

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FTSE 100 hits 6,550-point high! Are these the best UK shares I could buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the FTSE 100 hits a 6,550-point nine-month high, I look at the popular UK shares rallying and whether they…

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2 high dividend stocks I think are cheap

| Christopher Ruane

These two blue chips have high yields but look like good value - I'm thinking of buying them in December.

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Thinking of buying Bitcoin? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s example and buy shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The value of Bitcoin is nearing $20,000. Zaven Boyrazian analyses whether it's a sensible investment or whether shares are a…

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3 steps I’d take today to find top stock picks for 2021

| Peter Stephens

Analysing a company’s competitive position and the size of its economic moat could increase an investor’s chances of finding top…

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The Cineworld share price plummets on Warner Bros news! I’d buy other UK shares to get rich

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price is tanking again in end-of-week trading. Here, I explain why I think this UK share is…

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Here’s where I think the Rolls-Royce share price could go in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) climbed 50% in November. Is this the start of a sustained recovery going into…

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I’d buy these 5 FTSE 100 stocks in 2021 to achieve financial freedom

| Harvey Jones

I believe the best way to achieve financial freedom is to build a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks offering…

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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square is promoted to the FTSE 100. Should I buy?

| G A Chester

G A Chester weighs up Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Holdings, a FTSE 100 new entrant, trading at a substantial discount…

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This stock market rally has further to run! I’m buying UK shares while they are still cheap

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is now up 30% from its March low but I am still buying UK shares because I…

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Ryanair shares have doubled: here’s what I’d do now

| Christopher Ruane

Ryanair's order for Boeing 737 Max planes further boosted its share price -- here's how I'd respond

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Lloyds and Rolls-Royce shares are rising. Should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Lloyds and Rolls-Royce shares have rallied in past month but are they worth buying now? Nadia Yaqub takes a closer…

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Why the Cineworld share price is crashing today

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price is falling again after US movie giant Warner Bros said it would release new films straight…

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Want to retire as an ISA millionaire? Here’s how I’m working to achieve this right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith is working his way to becoming an ISA millionaire, and shares his personal view on what to avoid…

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Stock market rally: UBS sees investment opportunities here

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Equity markets performed very well in November with the FTSE 100 index rising 12%. Experts at UBS believe the stock…

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Ocado shares: should I follow this top-performing fund and buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ocado shares are a top holding in the best-performing global equity fund on Hargreaves Lansdown. Should I buy the growth…

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I just bought Nick Train’s new FTSE 100 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Back in October, legendary fund manager Nick Train bought a new share for his portfolio. Now, Edward Sheldon has just…

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6% dividend yields! This is how I’d spend £5k on UK shares for 2021

| Royston Wild

Now's a great time to go shopping for dividend shares. Here are two top UK stocks I'd happily buy in…

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What are my best UK shares to buy now in an ISA to make a passive income?

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens believes today's best UK shares could offer a generous and growing passive income for ISA investors over the…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d listen to Warren Buffett and invest in the stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett and investing in a stock market recovery could be more profitable than buying Bitcoin, in my view.

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Stock market rally: I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares today and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens believes buying dirt-cheap UK shares and holding them for the long run could be a means of maximising…

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How I’d find the best shares to buy now for 2021

| Peter Stephens

I think taking the time to unearth the best shares to buy now could be a worthwhile move ahead of…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin! Here’s how I’d invest £20k in UK shares today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think UK shares offer a more attractive risk/reward profile than Bitcoin or gold. They could even help an investor…

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Why I think this is good news for the Lloyds share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has perked up a bit again, after a minor dip. What does the latest news mean…

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The easyJet share price continues to rally! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores the beleaguered easyJet share price and decides whether its surge has made it a tempting proposition.

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3 UK shares I’d buy ahead of an economic recovery in 2021

| Harshil Patel

Get ready for the great economic recovery of 2021. I reckon these three UK shares will recover and thrive.

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Terry Smith sells Reckitt Benckiser. Should I sell too?

| Nadia Yaqub

Terry Smith, a high-profile fund manager, has sold his stake in Reckitt Benckiser. Nadia Yaqub digs deeper.

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A new stock market crash could be around the corner! This is how I’d buy UK shares today

| Royston Wild

How should I invest in UK shares with another stock market crash possibly approaching? This is how I'd buy for…

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Why is the Rolls-Royce share price up 8% today?

| Karl Loomes

Though coronavirus has been weighing on the Rolls-Royce share price, indications of a move towards narrow-bodied jet liners have boosted…

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How I’d find top growth shares to buy at cheap prices in December 2020

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in top growth shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to impressive returns over the long run, in…

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If I had £1,000 and 5 years to wait, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he'd consider buying Barclays and Diageo today as FTSE 100 stocks to hold over a five-year…

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy before 2021

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees these three dividend stocks as very buyable, following recent resets of their payout policies for sustainable…

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5 UK shares I’d buy now for 2021 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

As many companies look ahead and analysts predict growth for them, I’m keen to buy UK shares like these five…

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Cineworld shares: 5 things investors should know

| Nadia Yaqub

Cineworld shares have had a fantastic run in November. Nadia Yaqub highlights what she thinks investors need to know before…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the Greatland Gold share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Greatland Gold share price has enjoyed a phenomenal year. Will 2021 keep the good news coming or is its…

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Could the National Grid share price crash on government break-up plans?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The National Grid share price is one of the market's most defensive investments. However, it's starting to look as if…

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10 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

The outlook for the economy is improving. As such, I'm looking to buy a basket of FTSE 250 growth stocks…

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Cheap shares: 1 tech stock I think can double my money!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Covid-19 may soon be over, but working from home might not be. Zaven Boyrazian looks at the cheap shares of…

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The Bitcoin price is tipped to hit $300k! I’d rather buy UK shares to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Bitcoin prices are booming once again. But I consider the cryptocurrency to be still too risky today. This is why…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in shares a year to make a million with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Peter Stephens

I’d invest £20k in shares that offer long-term growth potential, value for money and solid financial positions to make a…

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