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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 58% in 2020, but would I buy it today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shareholders in this FTSE 100 company have lost a staggering £26bn this year. But can they look forward to happier…

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Picking dividend shares when dividends are collapsing

| Karl Loomes

While companies are all cancelling dividends, could this somehow be the perfect time to invest for income?

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This FTSE 100 share price is up 25% in 2020. Here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

Not many FTSE 100 shares can boast of growth this year. But this one can, and I think there could…

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Local lockdowns: are these FTSE 250 pub stocks risky investments?

| Dan Peeke

The signs of a second UK lockdown are posing a threat to the UK hospitality industry. Are these FTSE 250…

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Could this FTSE 100 industry giant be one of the best shares to buy now?

| G A Chester

This leading stock is 25% down from its pre-pandemic level. With compelling growth prospects, is it one of the best…

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Make a million! 2 UK shares I think are too good to miss right now

| Royston Wild

The 2020 stock market crash has left plenty of bargains just waiting to be snapped up. Here are two cheap…

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Is all now clear for the Boohoo share price?

| Karl Loomes

As the investigation into the company’s supply chain sees its results published, is the air now clear for the Boohoo…

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I think these 2 FTSE 100 shares could be set for serious growth over 12 months

| Alan Oscroft

Here's one growth share that's trounced the FTSE 100, and one I think has that potential still to come. I'd…

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

| Ben Watson

Researching your investments is the key to success. Ben Watson examines a FTSE 100 dividend stock that could find a…

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Forget the State Pension, I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to retire rich

| Alan Oscroft

The State Pension is increasingly under threat. But it's never too late to start investing for retirement, and now could…

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The Greggs share price crashes again. Is this the contrarian opportunity of a lifetime?

| Paul Summers

The Greggs plc (LON:GRG) share price tumbles in early trading, but this Fool still thinks the shares could be a…

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Forget gold, I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to make me a millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

Gold might be an effective way to protect your millions in hard times, but it's not a good approach to…

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3 more FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a starter portfolio in October

| G A Chester

These three high-quality FTSE 100 stocks are currently on offer at discount prices. They could be ideal for a starter…

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No retirement savings? Here’s what I’d do right now!

| Paul Summers

Saving for retirement might be the last thing on your mind right now. But Paul Summers explains why it's still…

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Forget gold! I’d make a million with cheap FTSE 100 shares after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap FTSE 100 shares could improve your prospects of making a million, in my view. You could capitalise on…

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Warning! Cash ISAs can destroy your wealth: Here are 3 ways I’d generate a passive income

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

Cash ISAs may lose you money. I think there are three better ways to earn a passive income, says Rachael…

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My last call on easyJet shares was spot on. Here’s my view on the stock now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since Edward Sheldon wrote that easyJet shares were a risky bet on 1 September, they have fallen 16%. Here's his…

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This is what I’d do about the Boohoo share price right now

| James J. McCombie

Boohoo's share price jumped last week, and over the years shareholders have been treated to enormous gains. Here's what I…

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Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares for long-term dividends right now

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 dividend yield has plunged in 2020, and share prices have crashed. Here's how buying now could earn…

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Shares to buy: I think this FTSE 100 stock will be a winner in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has struggled in 2020 so far. But the good news is that its key markets are…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy given a potential Covid-19 vaccine

| Jay Yao

Motley Fool contributor Jay Yao writes why he thinks these three FTSE 100 stocks have substantial upside given a potential…

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The Royal Mail share price is climbing in 2020. Here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price is one of the few in positive territory in 2020. But is the company really…

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Ready for another stock market crash? 3 UK shares I’ll buy for my ISA if prices sink again

| Royston Wild

With a second stock market crash possibly around the corner, here are three UK shares I'd buy should share prices…

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This cheap FTSE 100 share offers a 4.5% dividend yield! Should you buy it today in an ISA?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share trades on a low earnings multiple. It offers a mighty near-term dividend yield too. But is…

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Here’s how I’d deal with a second stock market crash in October

| Alan Oscroft

The headlines are full of talk about a second stock market crash. I say that's not something to fear, but…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a starter portfolio in October

| G A Chester

Many high-quality FTSE 100 stocks are currently on offer at discount prices. These three could be ideal for a starter…

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Have we missed the boat on the HSBC share price?

| Karl Loomes

Bouncing today on the Ping An investment, is the battered HSBC share price still a bargain and does Karl Loomes…

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Here are the 5 most bought stocks on Hargreaves Lansdown last week. Should you buy these shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These are the stocks that Hargreaves Lansdown investors piled into last week. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying…

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Is this the biggest threat to the Tesco share price in years? I’d still buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has benefited from online shopping this year. But will the encroaching competition make any dent in…

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Why I’d buy UK shares in a stock market crash!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many people fear another stock market crash is imminent. But I think this provides a great opportunity to buy UK…

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Does the easyJet share price make you want to buy? I’d say don’t forget Thomas Cook

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet share price has crashed 65% in 2020. Is it heading for a recovery now, or likely to go…

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Is green energy going to help the BP share price?

| Karl Loomes

After setting out its intention to focus on renewable energy sources, will this agenda help BP shares, or will oil…

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FTSE 100: why do UK investors hate it? Here’s what a stock picker thinks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has been a big disappointment in 2020 – and for far too long before. What's the problem…

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7% dividend yields: I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares for my ISA

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares could provide a generous tax-free income for ISA investors, something harder to find at the moment,…

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Have £5k to invest in an ISA? 2 cheap FTSE 100 share prices I prefer to Lloyds

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich with FTSE 100 shares? Royston Wild explains why he'd avoid the Lloyds share price and buy…

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The FTSE 100 is cheap and unloved. Is NOW the best time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) looks great value, but would it be a mistake to buy now? Paul Summers looks at…

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Stock market crash: 3 reasons why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

I think the stock market crash could provide FTSE 100 buying opportunities for Stocks and Shares ISA investors who have…

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Forget the market crash and recession. It’s the Cash ISA that will kill your retirement dreams!

| Paul Summers

Those looking to grow their wealth will do far more harm saving in a Cash ISA than investing in shares,…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying IAG shares. Should you buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares have tanked and UK investors are snapping them up. Should you follow them and buy the beaten up…

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At 155p, is the Rolls-Royce share price too cheap?

| Stuart Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price is down nearly 80% this year. But with a potential share issuance on the horizon, has…

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