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The FTSE 100 is on a roll. Here’s how I’d invest my first £500 now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100’s recent gains are enough to tempt investors to make their first stock purchases. Luckily, there are plenty…

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Here’s what I did about UK shares soaring on the coronavirus vaccine breakthough

| James J. McCombie

Some UK shares made huge gains on the back on the coronavirus vaccine news. My portfolio benefitted as well, but…

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Cheap UK shares: is Vivo Energy worth buying right now?

| Tom Chen

The Vivo Energy share price has decreased around 27% since the beginning of the year. This Fool explains why he…

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Stock market crash: 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in an ISA for a recovery

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap UK shares could offer improving prospects after the stock market crash, in my view. They may benefit…

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Worried about the next stock market crash? Here’s why I’d still buy the best stocks today

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best stocks today could be a profitable long-term move, in my opinion – even with the threat of…

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The IAG share price has jumped 40% this week. I think it could soar further

| Alan Oscroft

As vaccine hopes rise, the IAG share price (LON: IAG) is flying. The airline business is a tough one, but…

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My 3 rules for finding dividend shares right now

| Karl Loomes

Though the markets are on a high right now, it may not last. Here are my three rules for picking…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy following Pfizer’s vaccine breakthrough

| Noah Riley

I believe these two cheap shares are well positioned following the Pfizer vaccine news and still have plenty of room…

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The AstraZeneca share price nears its all-time high! Here’s what I’d do now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the latest results from AstraZeneca to decide whether the share price is justified or pure speculation.

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Why I think GlaxoSmithKline and this company are two of the best shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

GlaxoSmithKline pairs well with this company and I reckon they are two of the best shares to buy now for…

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The Rolls-Royce share price just jumped 44%. Here’s what I think happened

| Tom Rodgers

The Rolls-Royce share price has gained a massive 44%. Is it time for investors to jump on board with a…

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The Cineworld share price is up 70% in 2 days. Is it time to pile in and buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price is still down nearly 80% this year, even after jumping 70% since Monday. Bargain recovery buy,…

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3 ways Warren Buffett got rich! The exact steps I’d take to follow the master

| Tom Rodgers

Warren Buffett got rich following three simple rules. They are investing lessons that all UK buyers like me can learn…

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Stock market rally: 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in an ISA to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

I love a good bargain. It's why I'm thinking of adding these two titanic UK shares to my Stocks and…

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At 65p, are Aston Martin shares a bargain for me to buy right now?

| Christopher Ruane

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin’s shares may look cheap at 65p - but deciding what shares to buy now for me…

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Stock market rally: 3 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 could rally to 7,000 by year end

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains that he thinks the recent 15% stock market rally could have legs to move another 11% higher…

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I’d buy easyJet shares that still look cheap after this week’s stock market recovery

| Harvey Jones

easyJet shares took a hammering in the stock market crash, but there's hope on the horizon in the shape of…

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3 shares I might buy this week if the stock market keeps jumping on vaccine news

| Andy Ross

On Monday the FTSE 100 gained over 4.5% and Andy Ross thinks these shares could benefit most if the stock…

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Why I’m confident buying UK shares right now

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at why buying UK shares right now (and not selling them) could reap big benefits for investors…

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Could GlaxoSmithKline and this high-yielding share maximise my profits in a stock market recovery?

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks if the stock market is on track for a strong end to 2020, then these high-yielding shares…

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No savings at 40? 2 UK shares I’d buy for 2021 in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

Looking for top UK shares to buy for next year? Here are two quality British stocks I'm considering adding to…

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BT’s share price is climbing. Should I buy the stock now?

| Roland Head

The BT share price hit 10-year lows earlier this year, but Roland Head is tempted by the potential 7% yield…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! Here’s how I’d invest money in cheap UK shares to get rich

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap UK shares ahead of a likely stock market recovery may be a more profitable move than investing money…

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I’d spend £5k right now on these 3 cheap dividend-paying UK shares for 2021

| Royston Wild

The following UK shares are on my radar for 2021. Do their low earnings multiples and big dividend yields make…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £300 a month in UK shares to retire on a £14,000 passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money regularly in UK shares each month could add up to a surprisingly large passive income in older age,…

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Pfizer vaccine: does the Rolls-Royce share price surge change anything?

| Jabran Khan

The Rolls-Royce share price has increased over 70% since yesterday morning. This Fool explains whether it changes anything for him.

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Why were Cineworld shares up almost 50% today?

| Karl Loomes

Is the positive news regarding a Covid vaccine really enough to drive the Cineworld share price up so much?

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The Lloyds share price is up 15% this week! Should I buy more for my ISA right now?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith argues that the Lloyds share price rally is due to the vaccine news, but would hold off buying…

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As the FTSE 100 surges over 5%, what do I think are the best UK shares to buy now?

| Matthew Dumigan

Lockdown 2.0 is raising fears over Stock Market Crash 2.0 as well. With that in mind, what are some of…

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I’d buy IAG shares today then buckle up for a bumpy ride

| Harvey Jones

Hopes of a successful coronavirus vaccine have sent IAG shares flying, but I think the airline sector's recovery still has…

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Top stocks for an ISA! I’d buy these 2 cheap UK shares now for a stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap UK shares could offer long-term growth potential in a stock market recovery after disappointing performances, in my…

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How high-yield dividend stocks could make a generous passive income

| Peter Stephens

High-yield dividend stocks could offer a more attractive passive income than other popular assets as it grows over the long…

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7% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy as vaccine news boosts new bull market hopes

| Royston Wild

Could we be about to turn the corner on the Covid-19 pandemic? If so, these top UK shares could keep…

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Have £10k to invest? I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares right now

| G A Chester

G A Chester highlights two FTSE 100 shares that he thinks could knock spots off cash and produce impressive total…

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FTSE 100 and the Covid-19 vaccine: what would Warren Buffett do now?

| Alan Oscroft

Good news on the Covid-19 vaccine front has boosted the FTSE 100. But I think it's more important than ever…

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Carnival and easyJet shares: should I buy now?

| Roland Head

Exciting news on a potential coronavirus vaccine has sent easyJet shares flying. Roland Head explains what he's doing now.

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Has the new bull market begun? This is how I’m investing in UK shares following the vaccine news

| Royston Wild

Thinking of buying UK shares following recent news of a Covid-19 vaccine? Royston Wild explains why he's buying stocks for…

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The Evraz 12.3% yield may look unmissable, but here’s what I’d do today

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

Shares in Evraz are currently yielding 12.3%! However, future demand for steel is uncertain. Here's what I'm doing, says this…

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Why I’d buy this British technology stock for its impressive growth potential

| Kevin Godbold

Who says all the technology stocks are in America! I think we've got a few in the UK worth backing,…

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Why did the Rolls-Royce share price spike on Monday? What should I do now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price almost doubled at one point on Monday as the FTSE 100 jumped. What happened,…

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