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Forget options trading! I’d stick to buying FTSE 100 growth stocks instead

| Jon Smith

With options trading for retail investors hitting the news more frequently, Jonathan Smith explains why it can be a dangerous…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for a retirement portfolio today

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks should provide buy-and-forget retirement wealth plus a rising dividend income, says Roland Head.

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Stock market crash: I’d invest £100 a month in cheap UK shares in an ISA to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Starting to buy cheap UK shares after the market crash could lead to a surprisingly large ISA portfolio that helps…

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You won’t make a million with the Lloyds share price! But investing in this FTSE 100 share may do it

| Royston Wild

I reckon the Lloyds share price is a trap that threatens to strip you of your wealth. You'd be much…

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Stock market crash: 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy now in an ISA to make a million

| Royston Wild

The stock market crash provides an unmissable opportunity to get rich with UK shares. I'd get started by buying these…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy the best cheap UK shares in an ISA

| Peter Stephens

Bargain UK shares could offer a higher return outlook after the market crash than buy-to-let, as well as lower risks,…

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Forget Income Bonds, gold and Cash ISAs. I’d buy UK shares in a Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares could lead to higher long-term returns than other assets such as gold, Cash ISAs and Income Bonds,…

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Is the FTSE 100’s BP now an unmissable bargain share?

| Kevin Godbold

BP could be an unmissable bargain share as the company steps up its transformation programme. I think the future looks…

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I’d buy these cheap UK shares in an ISA to make a million from the stock market crash

| Matthew Dumigan

Looking for some cheap UK shares to buy in August? Here are two that I think will help you build…

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If you’re late to the party, I think you may be Just in time

| Robert Osborne

Robert Osborne asks if the Just Group (JUST) share price will return to its New Year high.

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Forget the BP dividend cut! Why I think these top FTSE 100 companies still offer amazing yields

| Harvey Jones

Despite today's BP dividend cut there are still plenty of top income-paying stocks for investors to choose from on the…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay out billions in cash every quarter. I’d love to own them!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 firms together gave shareholders over £30bn in cash last year. To share this cash mountain, I'd…

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How to invest in the stock market

| Jon Smith

Before jumping into buying stocks with both feet, Jonathan Smith runs through the basics in a must-read article on how…

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3 reasons why I think the stock market will recover after this pandemic

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued shares now could lead to long-term gains due to the recovery potential of the stock market, in my…

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This FTSE 100 giant has just halved its dividend, but I’d buy its shares today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This £57bn FTSE 100 stalwart has just halved its dividend. However, I'd buy and hold its shares for the 5.4%…

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Why I reckon this FTSE 100 dividend champion is one of the best UK shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 100 giant could be one of the best UK shares to buy now because the business has produced…

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The BP share price is rising: here’s what you need to know

| Roland Head

The BP share price is up, despite the firm cutting its dividend by 50%. Roland Head explains what's happened and…

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BP share price: I’d buy this FTSE 100 share for BIG dividends as the oil giant cuts payouts

| Royston Wild

Today BP became the latest FTSE 100 stock to cut dividends . But don't despair! Here's one big-yielding UK share…

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Stocks to buy: forget banking, airline and oil sectors, I prefer these FTSE 250 shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing which stocks to buy is not easy as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) wobble on geopolitical…

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Forget the August Premium Bond draw! Here are 3 ways I’ll aim to get passive income from stocks

| Jon Smith

Left empty-handed after the August premium bond draw? Jonathan Smith explains why he's much more focused on dividend-paying stocks instead.

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Stock market crash, what stock market crash?

| David Barnes

While some companies have plummeted in the stock market crash, others have been thriving. David Barnes takes a look at…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares today to become an ISA millionaire

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appears to contain a number of bargain UK shares that could have recovery potential after the…

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Forget gold. I’d buy cheap UK shares in a second stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

I strongly believe that bargain UK shares could offer superior long-term growth prospects to gold in a second stock market…

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Star fund manager Nick Train holds these UK stocks. Are they the best shares to buy now?

| Matthew Dumigan

Matthew Dumigan asks whether some of star fund manager Nick Train's holdings are among the best shares to buy now…

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Stock market crash: how I’d invest £10k in UK shares in an ISA to profit from a recovery

| Peter Stephens

Investing in cheap UK shares after the recent stock market crash could allow you to profit from a likely recovery…

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State Pension worries? I think investing £100 a month in UK shares could help you retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

State Pension worries are at fever pitch right now. Here, I explain how investing a small amount in stocks and…

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UK share prices: I’d invest £10k in these stocks in an ISA to make a million

| Royston Wild

The stock market crash presents a terrific opportunity to boost your eventual returns. I think these UK share prices could…

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£1k to invest? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s tips to find the best bargain UK shares today

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s advice and investing in high-quality UK shares that offer good value for money could improve your returns,…

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Is the Barclays share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Kevin Godbold

This is what I’d do about the Barclays share price as City analysts forecast a robust earnings recovery and the…

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 has fallen 23% in 2020. I’d invest £5,000 in cheap UK shares like these now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash’s effect on the FTSE 100 index is still visible. But, it has also given opportunities to…

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FTSE 100 dividends aren’t dying or dead. I’d buy this bumper payout today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK dividends have more than halved in 2020 and the FTSE 100 has crashed. But I'd keep buying this dividend…

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Gold price hits record highs – 3 best UK shares I’d buy now to ride the wave

| Manika Premsingh

For investors convinced that the gold price run up has more steam left, there are multiple gold mining stocks to…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks ripe for a recovery. I’d buy now!

| Stuart Blair

A change of management has brought some new life into this FTSE 100 stock. Stuart Blair looks at whether it's…

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How I’d find cheap stocks to buy in today’s market

| Peter Stephens

Unearthing the most attractive cheap stocks after the market crash could improve your portfolio’s returns in the long run, in…

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Stock market crash: I’d drip feed £500 a month into these cheap UK shares to make a million

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich from the stock market crash? I think these UK shares (including this FTSE 100 stock) are…

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Why I just bought these 2 unloved FTSE 100 shares

| David Barnes

David Barnes explains why he dusted off his buy button for these two dogs of the FTSE 100 following the…

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Will Hammerson’s share price ever go back to 300p?

| Roland Head

The Hammerson share price is falling again. Roland Head looks at the latest news and gives his verdict on the…

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Should Millennials invest in the stock market right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a compelling reason for Millennials to invest in the stock market. You have a big advantage and I’d say,…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 50%, but I’d keep buying it today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 giant's shares have collapsed, halving its value. But I think this share offers deep rewards to patient…

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UK share prices: I think these are brilliant bargains to buy in an ISA after the stock market crash

| Royston Wild

Investors shouldn't be scared to buy shares now. The stock market crash is a great chance to access cheap UK…

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