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Looking for ways to make passive income? I’d invest in dividend-paying stocks via an ISA

| Jon Smith

Picking up regular dividends with yields often higher than any alternative investments is a great way to make passive income,…

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The Pets At Home share price is on fire! Is there still time to buy this FTSE 250 winner?

| Paul Summers

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock Pets At Home Group plc (LON:PETS) continues its brilliant recovery. Should Foolish investors pile in?

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The HSBC share price hit its lowest level since 1995. Is it undervalued?

| Jon Smith

A tumbling HSBC share price looks cheap, but Jonathan Smith talks through why he still doesn't think the stock is…

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How I’m generating passive income with FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are a number of ways to generate passive income. Investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks is one of the…

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Stock market crash: here’s how I plan to make money if there’s another one

| Andy Ross

A stock market crash is an opportunity, not a threat argues Andy Ross, and it's a great time to pick…

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The Cineworld share price crashes 15%! Is the company doomed?

| Paul Summers

The Cineworld Group plc share price (LON:CINE) is crashing again. Paul Summers thinks anyone thinking of buying now is taking…

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These are the reasons I’ll avoid Royal Mail shares – even though they’re cheap

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross says Royal Mail shares are cheap, but there are many very good reasons for that and the share…

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Oil price crash! Is now the time to dump BP and Shell for good?

| Harvey Jones

The oil price crash has hammered BP and Royal Dutch Shell. Carbon net zero plans will make life harder, but…

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Beat a second stock market crash! 7 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA to protect myself from near-term volatility

| Royston Wild

Don't be put off by the threat of another stock market crash! I reckon these top UK shares could still…

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3 UK shares I’d buy now that they’re cheap again

| Roland Head

UK shares offer great value right now if you pick carefully, says Roland Head. He's found three stocks that could…

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Stock market crash: How I’m investing through the UK recession

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

The UK recession may last until the spring. This probably means lowered stock prices and increased volatility. Here's how this…

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I like this water stock! Is now a good time to invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Is now a good time to invest in AIM-listed water stock Amiad Water Solutions? I think it could be an…

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Here are 2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| James J. McCombie

Both of these high-yield stocks look cheap. They are also FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks, having made consistent payments to…

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How you can retire early on a growing passive income by investing money in UK shares today

| Peter Stephens

Retiring early with a generous passive income may be a more achievable goal than many investors realise. Investing in UK…

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3 reasons why I believe another stock market crash could happen soon. And here’s how I’d invest now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index may be headed for another stock market crash before 2020 ends. It will be an investing…

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Stock market crash: 3 ways to still make money despite falling share prices

| Jon Smith

Worried about another stock market crash? Jonathan Smith runs over some ways to keep going even if your shares are…

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Forget cash and NS&I! I’m building a passive income by investing £100 a week

| Harvey Jones

Today's record low savings rates make it harder than ever to generate passive income in retirement, that's why I'm investing…

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HSBC share price crashes to multi-decade lows. Here’s what I think happens next

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has taken a beating recently, adding to the bank’s woes. Is it a bargain buy or…

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Will BT’s share price ever go back up to 200p?

| G A Chester

The BT share price has halved in the space of 10 months. But could it return to 200p, giving investors…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 100 growth stock can keep on growing

| Alan Oscroft

If you're investing in the FTSE 100, should you favour a defensive stock over a growth stock in 2020? Here's…

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Shares to buy: Why these 3 UK shares are on my investing radar now

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares to buy are available even today, as many businesses face an uncertain future. But which ones should be…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 biotech growth stock could be set to climb higher

| Alan Oscroft

I think the stock market crash has thrown up some nice growth stock buys in 2020. Here are two I'd…

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The FTSE 100 is under 6,000: 3 cheap shares I’d buy now

| Roland Head

Don't be discouraged by renewed lockdown fears, says Roland Head. He reckons the FTSE 100 contains some seriously cheap shares.

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Here’s why this Nick Train-backed FTSE 250 share is suffering today

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) company is a favourite of top fund manager Nick Train. So, why are its shares tumbling…

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Don’t panic! A stock market crash is actually the perfect time to buy UK shares

| Harvey Jones

Many people are wary of investing during a stock market crash. But now is actually a great time to buy…

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Do FTSE 100 supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Tesco make good long-term investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Tesco and Sainsbury's share price volatility is set to continue. But do these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) supermarkets cut it…

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Better buy? Lloyds shares vs this FTSE 250 bank

| G A Chester

At multi-year lows, Lloyds shares are attracting the attention of value investors. But could there be a better bank stock…

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Recession-proof your State Pension with a FTSE 100-focused SIPP

| Kirsteen Mackay

The State Pension is unlikely to be enough to give you a comfortable retirement. I think investing in FTSE 100…

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BAE shares are tanking. Here’s what I’d do now

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

BAE shares are tanking, down 6% in one day. There are many factors to consider. Here's what I'm doing, says…

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Why I’d buy the best UK shares today to beat stock market crash part 2

| Peter Stephens

The best UK shares may offer the most attractive risk/reward investing opportunity ahead of a second stock market crash, in…

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Here are 3 safe FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks consistently make payouts. Here are three examples that I think are safe bets for income…

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5% dividend yields! Should you buy these UK shares for your ISA as a second market crash looms?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares all offer jaw-dropping yields. Which should you buy if there's a second stock market crash? And which…

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HSBC’s share price has crashed. Here’s my view on the stock now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have fallen around 10% this month. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why and gives his view on the FTSE…

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Live: Coronavirus Market Crash Coverage

Looking for cheap UK shares? 2 FTSE 100 shares I think ISA investors can’t afford to miss

| Royston Wild

Don't even think about stopping buying UK shares, says Royston Wild. You could be missing out on a great chance…

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Shell shares – A wonderful investment opportunity as the oil giant cuts costs?

| Anna Sokolidou

Shell shares have had a tough time this year. The oil giant wants to move to green energy. Is this…

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Just how low can the Barclays share price go? And should we buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has fallen 50% in 2020, following this week's shock FinCEN allegations. I think it could be…

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FTSE 100 investors be prepared! The stock market could fall further

| Anna Sokolidou

FTSE 100 investors suffered from a major sell-off on Monday. But Anna Sokolidou believes the market crash is not over…

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Superdry share price: do I think it will recover soon?

| Karl Loomes

Announcing more poor results this week, I think the problems for the Superdry share price are more fundamental than just…

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Just how low can the HSBC share price go? And should we buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC share price has fallen to its lowest since 1995 following this week's shock FinCEN allegations. I think it…

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Stock market crash: I think this FTSE 100 share and its 8% dividend yield are too good to miss!

| Royston Wild

This white-hot UK share from the FTSE 100 offers 8% dividend yields! Here, Royston Wild explains why he reckons it…

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