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Should I buy this global manufacturing penny stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at whether he should buy a penny stock with an enviable position in the manufacturing sector.

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have performed well over the past year, going from strength to strength amid soaring oil prices. But will…

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Is this FTSE 250 stalwart a no-brainer buy for consistent returns?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a FTSE 250 that has provided a consistent dividend since the late 1980s. Is it…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares before its earnings results?

| John Choong

Royal Mail shares have had a tough time this year. But its upcoming earnings results could turn fortunes around. So,…

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Haleon shares tank after GSK spin-off! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares fell on Tuesday having been listed on LSE on Monday. The stock is a spin-off from GSK's consumer…

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My investment portfolio tanked in the first half of 2022. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's investment portfolio has taken a big hit in 2022 as stock markets have declined. So what's the best…

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Which UK lithium shares are producing and which aren’t?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite growing demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries, UK lithium shares have been through a bit of…

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Can this renewable energy stock continue to skyrocket?

| Hamish Cassidy

The share price of Powerhouse Energy soared last week! Has this renewable energy stock reached the peak, or can it…

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A bargain FTSE stock that I think has bottomed out!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE housebuilder has been on a downward track over the past year. However, I think it's finally bottomed out,…

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3 top income stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods presents three of his favourite income stocks at the moment, and how he aims to gain an income…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s my 5 point action plan

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a selection of key points that he's focused on implementing for a stock market crash.

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3 ‘no-brainer’ growth stocks to buy before the market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market hasn't done well over the past six months. But it's also an opportunity to buy. Here are…

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The Aston Martin share price has jumped! Should I be buying?

| Charlie Keough

Since its float in 2018, the Aston Martin share price has dived. However, could this jump signal an opportunity for…

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How I’d invest £10,000 using the Warren Buffett method

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett is a billionaire investor who's made millions for his Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Here's how I try to learn…

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Are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy at £1.20?

| John Choong

The Taylor Wimpey share price has been on a downward trajectory this year. So, could now be a buying opportunity…

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How I became Jeff Bezos’ landlord using my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Mark Tovey

Excerpt: Using my Stocks & Shares ISA, I invested in the UK’s biggest warehousing provider, which rents out 78 football…

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Can these FTSE 100 stocks keep winning for the rest of 2022?

| Paul Summers

Not all FTSE 100 stocks have struggled in 2022 so far. But can a winning streak keep going?

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Scottish Mortgage shares are 120p above their low. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have soared by 18% since hitting a record low a month ago. After this steep rise, am…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy now for the stock market rally in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Inflation might be reversing! That's why I think now's a good time to start filling my Stocks and Shares ISA…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Choosing the best UK shares to buy now is difficult, especially with rising inflation. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he's trying…

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Tesla earnings preview: what investors need to know

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the main points that he's watching out for from the Tesla earnings due out in the…

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How I could make a passive income for the cost of a coffee!

| Royston Wild

Investors don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy returns with UK shares. Here's how less than £5 a day…

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Here’s why Direct Line shares slumped 13% today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Direct Line shares dived to 197p on Monday, following a profit warning caused by rapidly rising inflation. But with a…

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Should BT shares have a place in every retirement portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he does not hold BT shares in his retirement portfolio -- and the general principle that…

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2 income shares to buy this week for big dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been making a list of income shares to buy for his portfolio. Here he explains why he…

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Could a potential recovery make this falling penny stock an exciting opportunity?

| Jabran Khan

This penny stock has seen its shares fall recently. Should this Fool buy cheap shares as the business sets out…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with its juicy 6.5% dividend yield?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool wants to boost his passive income stream, so is on the lookout for a dividend stock that can…

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Here’s why I own this REIT for dividends and growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he bought shares in this REIT to boost his passive income stream as the business grows.

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BP shares jump as Joe Biden fails to get Saudi oil deal! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The oil price has been particularly volatile this year amid forces pushing it up and down. So, it now a…

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What just happened to the Alphabet share price?

| John Choong

The Alphabet share price just dropped from $2,200 to $110! Here's exactly what just happened to its stock.

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Down 18% over the month, is now the time to buy Rio Tinto shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rio Tinto shares have fallen in recent months on the back of weaker commodity demand.

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Is this healthcare stock a no-brainer buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool weighs up the pros and cons of this healthcare stock and decides if he would buy the shares…

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Does the Admiral share price fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Admiral share price had been starting to pick up in July, after a lengthy period of weakness in the…

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Earnings preview: Royal Mail, Howden Joinery, Dunelm

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock price. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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2 stocks to buy before the FTSE 100 recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

As we all know, it's not been a great year for markets. But there will be a recovery, and for…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the dividend?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares carry massive dividend yields for both 2022 and 2023. But are the risks of buying this income stock…

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Could investment trusts help me profit in choppy markets?

| Christopher Ruane

With the prospect of further turbulence in stock markets, our writer considers whether buying shares in investment trusts for his…

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I was right about the Rolls-Royce share price! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Andrew Woods

Amid recent volatility, the Rolls-Royce share price has been quite steady. Andrew Woods talks through his recent share purchases and…

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GSK shares plummet 20%! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares fell on Monday morning on the back of a demerger and a consolidation. So maybe this represents a…

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I’m using the P/S and P/E ratios to find the cheapest UK shares!

| Dr. James Fox

The P/S metric is often used for valuing growth stocks, but today I'm using it, along with the P/E ratio…

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