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Where I’d invest £10k in UK shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in UK shares can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here's a look at where Edward Sheldon…

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I think this cheap UK share is a great value stock for a long-term investment

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) value stock Moneysupermarket.com (LON:MONY) is having a tough time, but I think this UK share could be…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these two cheap shares for their brighter futures!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As the FTSE 100 continues its post-summer slide, cheap shares just keep getting cheaper. But I like the look of…

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9% and 11% dividend yields! Should I buy these UK shares for my ISA today?

| Royston Wild

These two UK shares and their monster yields have attracted my attention. But are they brilliant buys or investment traps?

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How I’d put my ISA money in shares for an annualised return around 7%

| Kevin Godbold

There are no guarantees, but past performance of shares suggests this could be a relatively low-risk way for me to…

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Stock market crash: I’d listen to Warren Buffett and buy these 2 UK shares for my ISA to get rich

| Royston Wild

Investors could do a lot worse than listen to experts like Warren Buffett in uncertain times like these. This is…

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BP shares now yield 8%! Are they too cheap to ignore?

| Roland Head

The BP share price is now at its lowest level for 25 years. Roland Head asks whether the shares now…

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Three top UK stocks I’d invest in for 2020 and beyond

| James J. McCombie

As high-growth shares with plenty of potential tend to catch my eye, I think these are some of the best…

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This coronavirus stock is up over 1,000% since the market crash, but is it still worth buying?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores whether this coronavirus stock is still worth buying after its 1,000% increase since the market crash.

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The HSBC share price is climbing. Is it finally time to buy bank shares again?

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC share price (LON: HSBA) is up nearly 20% in a month, and Q3 figures are looking good. Here's…

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Personal Finance

Is the new Royal Mail parcel service good value?

| Sean LaPointe

Royal Mail has a new parcel pick-up service that will see it start collecting parcels right from your doorstep. But…

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I’m betting that British banking stocks will continue to bounce back

| Tony Loton

Wondering why banking stocks were beaten down during the pandemic panic, and whether they’ll continue to bounce back? Here’s what…

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Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy UK shares to retire early?

| Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares after the stock market crash could lead to high returns in the long run in my view.…

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3 steps to help me make a passive income after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

The market crash could present opportunities to make a worthwhile passive income that grows faster than inflation in the coming…

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I like Rolls-Royce stock for these two reasons

| Jay Yao

Motley Fool contributor Jay Yao writes why he thinks Rolls-Royce stock is worth a closer look despite the challenging conditions.

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The HSBC share price is rising fast. But I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has risen sharply following its earnings update. But risks remain. There are more stable growth/income stocks…

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I’d invest £1,000 in these 2 FTSE 100 shares to beat the stock market crash today

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 100 suffering in the second Covid-19 wave, I'd look for FTSE 100 stocks with long-term resilience. Here…

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The FTSE 100 has hit a 6-month low! 1 stock I’d buy amidst the market confusion

| James Parker

In 2020, investors in UK markets have been stuck between a rock and a hard place in terms of where…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: I think this stock is one of the best opportunities right now

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon a long-term holding in this cheap FTSE 100 share could benefit from both recovery and growth in…

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I was right about Cineworld shares in September. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Roland Head

Cineworld shares have fallen by 40% since Roland Head decided to avoid the cinema stock in September. This is what…

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Revealed! A top UK share I think could help me get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

There are still plenty of brilliant growth stocks out there despite the economic downturn. I'm thinking of buying this UK…

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Stock market crash: 2 of the best UK shares I’d buy for the new bull market

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two stock-market-crash bargains could be some of the best UK shares to buy to profit from the next bull…

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Why I seek flatlining stocks like Aston Martin that could break out of price consolidation

| Tony Loton

Sometimes stock prices break out after a period of price consolidation in a tight trading range. Can we find these…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in the stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Following the stock market crash, these FTSE 100 shares appear to offer significant value for long-term investors says this Fool.

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This FTSE 250 growth share has tumbled 10% today! I think this could be a buying opportunity

| Paul Summers

Shares in FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) member Plus 500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) are down heavily in early trading. Paul Summers senses a…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Boohoo shares. Is that a smart move?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has crashed again and Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been snapping up the stock. Is that smart or…

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Personal Finance

Open banking: what it is, what it is not and how it can help you

| Anne East

What is open banking? MyWalletHero explains what open banking is, how it works and crucially, how it can help you.

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Best shares to buy now: here’s my top pick

| Thomas Carr

There are a few strong contenders, but I think this FTSE 250 miner is one of the best shares to…

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1 Covid stock I’d consider for my ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how the pandemic is forcing hospitals to improve cleaning practices, and a Covid stock ready to…

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Stock market crash: I reckon this is a good chance to get rich with shares

| Kevin Godbold

By doing this, I reckon stock market setbacks can be turned into long-term gains towards compounding my way to a…

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Cheap shares: value investing is dead. Long live value investing!

| Cliff D'Arcy

According to this new report, value investing is in its worst phase for 200 years. But I'm not worried, because…

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Top stocks for an ISA! 6 UK shares with big dividends I’d buy for a long economic downturn

| Royston Wild

Even if a painful and prolonged economic downturn is in store, Royston Wild reckons these top UK shares should deliver…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK shares with BIG dividends I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich with dividend-paying UK shares? These income heroes could explode in value when the bull market begins,…

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Where I’d invest £1,000 in shares right now

| Kevin Godbold

With the stock market still depressed following the spring crash, I think it’s a good time buy shares. This is…

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Forget Rolls-Royce. I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich from UK small-cap shares!

| Paul Summers

Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) shares have made big profits for contrarian investors, but Paul Summers thinks small-cap UK shares have…

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Stock market crash: 11 UK shares I think are great growth stocks despite the downturn

| Royston Wild

There are still lots of opportunities to get rich despite the economic downturn. I like these top UK shares. And…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Ben Watson

Ben Watson looks at the case for FTSE 100 stock DS Smith now that it has promised to reinstate its…

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Forget gold! I think the best UK shares to buy now will help me retire early

| Tom Rodgers

Gold might seem a safe haven in troubled times, but Tom Rodgers thinks tech will be a better investment. These…

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This FTSE small-cap is a great growth stock I’d seriously consider

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why this FTSE small-cap stock is high on his list of growth stocks and why he's thinking…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy in November

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 is moving sideways these days. But that's an opportunity to buy cheap UK shares that can rally in…

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