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Worst UK economic slump for 300 years? Buying FTSE 100 shares is my way out

| Alan Oscroft

2020 could see our worst economic performance since 1709. But FTSE 100 shares are coping well enough, and I reckon…

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Stock market crash: why buying UK shares in my ISA today could help me make a million!

| Royston Wild

Investors don't need to spend a fortune to get rich with UK shares. But investing after stock market crashes can…

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3 mistakes I must avoid in the next stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Investors made plenty of mistakes in the 2020 stock market crash, professionals and private investors alike. Here are three errors…

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The IAG share price is up 65% in a month. Should I buy for 2021?

| Roland Head

The IAG share price has flown higher on vaccine news. Roland Head looks ahead to 2021 and explains why he's…

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Passive income for financial freedom: my top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

I’d aim to follow the ideas of the 'Grande Dame of Dividends’ to get rich and retire early with a…

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I believe these 3 dividend stocks are practically money machines

| Rupert Hargreaves

These dividend stocks are practically money machines. I'm interested in buying a selection of them while they trade at low…

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How I’d invest £5 per day in an ISA to make £500k

| Roland Head

Investing small amounts regularly can lead to big gains. Roland Head explains how he'd invest £150 each month to build…

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Market crash 2.0: why a market sell-off can help an investor get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could lead to more attractive valuations. Long-term investors may be able to capitalise on them…

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Here’s how I’d invest £50 per week in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

By setting up a simple monthly investment plan in my Stocks and Shares ISA, I've been able to accrue a…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in my ISA for the new bull market!

| Royston Wild

The November stock market rally has fizzled out quickly. But on the plus side, UK share investors like me can…

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How should I invest £10k? 2 reasons I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice

| Rupert Hargreaves

Warren Buffett has established himself as one of the world's greatest investors. I'd follow his advice to select investments. 

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As UK stocks enjoy a record month, I’d buy these cheap shares for a passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Even though UK stocks have enjoyed a record November, some have had a truly awful year. I'd buy these two…

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Buy-to-let faces new tax attack! That’s why I’m investing in FTSE 100 shares instead

| Harvey Jones

Buy-to-let investors may soon face a tax attack from Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The outlook for FTSE 100 shares looks much…

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Forget gold! Here’s how I’d invest £20k today to make a million

| Rupert Hargreaves

I reckon I have a much higher chance of building a substantial financial nest egg using stocks and shares rather…

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I’d buy these UK shares with £10k

| Rupert Hargreaves

If I had a lump sum of £10k to invest today, I'd focus my attention on high-quality blue-chip UK shares…

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Can Shell shares return to 2,000p? Here’s what I think

| Rupert Hargreaves

As oil prices have begun to recover, Shell shares have pushed higher. I think this could be just the start…

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What’s the best way to invest £100k?

| Rupert Hargreaves

If I had a lump sum of £100,000, I think the best way to invest this money today would be…

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3 things I’ve learned from the 2020 stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Stock market crashes have been happening forever. Here are three ways I think the 2020 crash can help us prepare…

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Forget cash! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks in an ISA for a rising passive income in retirement

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 stocks look a far better way of generating a rising passive income in retirement than leaving your money…

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3 reasons I’d start investing in FTSE 100 shares today

| Manika Premsingh

With the FTSE 100 index on a roll, it can be intimidating to buy shares now. But now is as…

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6%+ dividend yields! 4 UK shares I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2021

| Royston Wild

The profit outlooks for many UK shares remain quite murky as we head into 2021. But here are several top…

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Stock market crash: I’m buying UK shares like Warren Buffett to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

Buying after a stock market crash like Warren Buffett can seriously boost investors' chances of retiring rich. Here's why I'm…

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My top FTSE 100 stock buys for an instant starter portfolio

| Kevin Godbold

If I was building a portfolio of FTSE 100 investments from scratch, I’d start with these stocks and hold them…

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This is why I’m buying Microsoft stock

| James J. McCombie

Microsoft stock has delivered outsized returns to its shareholders. I think what made it a success is still in play…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a 5%+ dividend yield 

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks’ dividend yields have fallen this year as performance falters. But these three shares are still going strong,…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1k a month in shares to make a million within 25 years

| Peter Stephens

A plan to invest £1k a month in attractive shares at low price levels could lead to a portfolio valued…

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Forget cash, gold, and Bitcoin! I’m investing in UK shares to get rich and retire early

| Harvey Jones

I'm banking on UK shares to build my retirement wealth. They are my number one priority, well ahead of cash,…

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Stock market crash part 2: why investor fear could create buying opportunities

| Peter Stephens

Investor caution regarding a potential second stock market crash could mean there are undervalued stocks available, in my opinion.

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Covid-19 vaccine: 3 top UK shares I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

I've been scanning the market for stocks that I think could benefit from the Covid-19 vaccine. Here are three UK…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! Here’s how I’d invest £150 a month in UK shares to make a million

| Andy Ross

Bitcoin may be rising, but quality UK shares will far outperform over the coming years argues Andy Ross, especially now…

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Stock market rally: How UK shares could make me rich with my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Stock markets always come roaring back after severe corrections. Fact. This is how I expect to make a fortune with…

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Here’s 2 stocks that would’ve turned a £1,000 investment into more than £10,000

| Jon Smith

The calculator is back out, and Jonathan Smith finds that both JD Sports and Rentokil would've made great stock investments…

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Will lockdown’s losers supercharge your portfolio?

| Malcolm Wheatley

News of successful vaccine treatments has boosted markets.

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These ‘cheap’ UK shares have risen 60%+ in a month. Which would I buy today?

| Roland Head

Recent vaccine news has sent these travel and leisure stocks soaring. Roland Head reveals which of these three UK shares…

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Forget the State Pension, I’d buy cheap shares to help fund my retirement

| Alan Oscroft

Trying to live on the State Pension looks less and less appealing to me as the years go by. Here's…

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This is 1 FTSE 100 bargain buy I wouldn’t want to miss

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share has given spectacular returns in the last two years, as well as dividends, and holds promise…

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How I’d start earning passive income from the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Matthew Dumigan

Creating a passive income stream with FTSE 100 dividend stocks is an ideal way to build wealth over time and…

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Should I buy these UK shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

UK shares are fluctuating throughout 2020 and it's difficult to know which ones to buy for the long term. I'm…

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Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 could smash through 7,000 in December

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UK) enjoyed a stellar November. Paul Summers speculates on the chances of a Santa Rally to round…

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Stock market recovery: Is now the perfect time to buy shares ahead of a Santa Rally?

| Andy Ross

I think the stock market recovery could continue and so I think there's the very real prospect of a strong…

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