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Tuesday stock roundup! FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares in the news this week

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is rising today and many of its constituents are seeing a welcome lift in their share…

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I think these FTSE 250 stocks could double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

After recent declines, these FTSE 250 stocks look cheap and, as investor sentiment improves, they could have the potential to…

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Stock market volatility prevails as the FTSE 100 rises again!

| Kirsteen Mackay

As stock market volatility continues, is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) a good place to buy shares for long-term wealth generation?

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Here are 2 dividend stocks yielding 7%+ that I’d buy today to help me become an ISA millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reviews Jupiter Fund Management and Airtel Africa and their income potential for those targeting ISA millionaire status.

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Fear a second stock market crash? Here are 5 FTSE stocks I’d buy today

| G A Chester

G A Chester highlights two defensive stocks, and three long-term growth stocks he believes can manage a second stock market…

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Yes, another stock market crash is coming. How to get ready

| Harvey Jones

We could easily get a second wave of the stock market crash. If we do, then be ready to go…

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Could the stock market crash be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

Don't treat the recent share market crash as a crisis, says Royston Wild. Use it as an opportunity to realise…

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Are FTSE 100 shares going to crash again soon?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares are getting cheaper again. Here are some stocks that I want to buy if the market…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in FTSE 100 shares in an ISA today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer cheap shares and high returns that improve your chances of making a million, in…

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The Lloyds share price is sinking again! 3 problems new investors need to consider

| Royston Wild

Is Lloyds packed with too much risk right now? Royston Wild discusses the issues that new investors need to consider…

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Don’t know where to invest? I think these FTSE 100 stocks could help you make a million

| Royston Wild

The Covid-19 crisis means that investors need to be more careful. But it's still possible to go out there and…

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Is the Barclays share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price was hit just as hard as Lloyds' when Covid-19 struck. But it's coming back stronger, and…

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Top British stocks to load up on before and after Brexit

| Anna Sokolidou

Brexit uncertainty is looming! Anna Sokolidou explains which stocks are good bets in the current situation.

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How I’d use defence bargains as the best form of attack against FTSE 100 falls

| Ben Race

Global tensions and civil unrest should ensure investment in defence remains high. I think the recent falls in the FTSE…

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There are a billion new reasons to invest in Whitbread shares

| Michael Baxter

I believe now is a good time to invest in Whitbread shares – and why is that? There are literally…

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How ISA investors could make a million following the stock market crash

| Royston Wild

Is it much harder to make a million following the market crash? Not at all, says Royston Wild, who suggests…

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Why cheap dividend stocks can help you retire early after this market rally

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap dividend stocks today could lead to high returns as the stock market experiences a return to growth, in…

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Have £10k to invest in FTSE 100 stocks? I’d buy these 2 bargain shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer good value for money and long-term total return potential, in my opinion.

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Is the Centrica share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Centrica share price is down more than 80% over five years. Here's why I think it's turning into a…

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I think these bargain FTSE 100 shares could help you become an ISA millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

I’m much more likely to be a buyer of bargain FTSE 100 shares in the recent market pull-back than I…

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Investing your first £500? I think this share makes a great bargain buy as the FTSE 100 falls

| Manika Premsingh

I'd recommend investing your first £500 in promising FTSE 100 stocks, while being careful to steer clear of those in…

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I never thought I’d say this about the Lloyds share price, but I’d buy it today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has been an utter dog since 2007 and for at least a decade. But every dog…

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Is the BP share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Roland Head

The BP share price is falling again. But the firm's updated strategy could be good news for patient investors, says…

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£2k to invest? I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 growth champion has just announced a bumper trading performance for the first half of 2020, smashing expectations.

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Where could the Lloyds share price be in 5 years’ time?

| Jon Smith

Both fundamental and technical analysis lead Jonathan Smith to conclude the Lloyds share price could be due a move higher…

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Forget the Santander share price! I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend champion

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Santander share price has plunged as the bank's profits have slumped. With further pain on the horizon, this FTSE…

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Buying the dip: is it the perfect time to buy this FTSE 250 growth share?

| Stuart Blair

After a big market rally, shares across the FTSE 250 fell back last week. One Fool looks at whether it's…

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Here’s my 7-point checklist to be ready for another stock market crash

| Jon Smith

From checking liquidity to reviewing a stock wishlist, Jonathan Smith runs through things to make sure he's ready for another…

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Stock crash ahead? 68% of top money managers see us in a bear market rally

| Kirsteen Mackay

As a bear market looks increasingly likely, I consider the best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks to buy during a market…

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ITM Power shares are up 800% in a year. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power has been one of the best-performing stocks on the London Stock Exchange over the last year, rising nearly…

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The Aston Martin share price has been rising. Should you consider buying auto stocks now?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

As our economy opens up, auto industry shares, such as Aston Martin, have been on the rise. Should investors buy…

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Another market crash? I’d buy defensive FTSE 100 shares in my ISA

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I believe defensive FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could be a smart way to protect retirement portfolios from any future market…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares after the market crash to make £1m

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) market crash could provide better buying opportunities than buy-to-let properties in my view.

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Neil Woodford completely ditched this FTSE 100 stock, but I’d happily buy it today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 fell nearly 6% last week, its biggest fall in three months. Meanwhile, this top share combines a…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d buy cheap stocks in this market rebound to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think buying cheap stocks could increase your chances of retiring early due to the market’s long-term recovery potential.

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Market crash: is this the perfect chance to buy bargain FTSE 100 stocks and become an ISA millionaire?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Another stock market crash is increasingly likely, but this could create bargains in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Discover how you…

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Stock market crash part 2 may be ahead. Here are 3 steps to boost your chances of making £1m

| Peter Stephens

The potential for a further stock market crash could present buying opportunities for long-term investors, in my opinion.

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The HSBC share price has fallen 30%! Here’s what I’d do

| Rupert Hargreaves

The HSBC share price has plunged in 2020, but the bank remains a global financial institution, which should help it…

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2 embarrassingly cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks have a guaranteed income stream that should help support dividend payouts for many years…

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Why I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks in an ISA today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could produce high long-term returns that improve your retirement prospects, in my opinion.

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