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What is Apple Pay? A comprehensive guide

| Nic Gardner

You’ve probably heard of it, but what is Apple Pay? Nicole Gardner gives a comprehensive guide to Apple Pay and…

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Carnival Corporation! I’d forget it and invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares like this now

| Anna Sokolidou

Thinking of buying Carnival Corporation? Forget it! Anna Sokolidou offers safer options.

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A 46% fall in 3 months! Is the Kier share price in bargain territory?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Kier share price has plateaued after an almighty fall earlier this year. Is this construction stock now a good…

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Which are the best FTSE-listed small beverage stocks to invest in right now?

| James J. McCombie

Buying shares in the best small drinks maker might add a little fizz to a portfolio. Read on to find…

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This FTSE 100 stock yields 9%. Here’s why I think its dividend is safe

| G A Chester

A yield as high as 9% typically signals an unsustainable dividend. G A Chester argues this FTSE 100 stock is…

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The Royal Mail share price has hit a 3-month high. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price saw an upswing on management changes. But will it prove to be a fruitful buy…

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No savings at 50? I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks in an ISA today to retire in comfort

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index could offer improving long-term returns after its challenging start to 2020 in my opinion.

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Stock market recovery: I’d invest £2k in these cheap FTSE 100 shares today to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer good relative value for money after the recent stock market…

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Dividend up! I’d buy this 5%-yielding infrastructure stock right now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon this company offers decent value and solid potential returns in an attractive sector with a tailwind. I'd hold…

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Forget Cineworld shares. This top growth stock looks a far better buy to me

| Paul Summers

Shares in Cineworld plc (LON:CINE) have been battered by the pandemic. This Fool thinks investors should continue to steer clear.

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Is the Carnival share price the biggest bargain on the FTSE 100 today?

| Harvey Jones

The Carnival share price is now trading at an incredibly low valuation, but you'd have to brave to buy given…

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I’d invest £5k today in cheap FTSE 100 shares to get rich and retire early

| Harvey Jones

If you want to boost your wealth and give up the rat race, a great place to start is by…

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Defensive shares: I’d consider investing in these 2 FTSE 100 stocks

| T Sligo

In a turbulent market, buying defensive shares could be a great strategy to utilise. These stocks might be a good…

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Retire a millionaire? You can do it by investing in cheap FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

Buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks in the market crash can turbo-charge your plans to retire a millionaire and help you…

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Is the IAG share price set for a rebound?

| Roland Head

The IAG share price is trading at eight-year lows. Roland Head explains why he thinks this stock may offer an…

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I think this FTSE 100 stock is one of the best UK shares to buy right now

| Matthew Dumigan

This FTSE 100 stock has performed well during the pandemic and has plenty of room for growth, in my view.…

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Market crash: could this FTSE 100 stock be a recovery gem?

| T Sligo

The market crash might have opened up a rare opportunity to buy cheap shares in this FTSE 100 company. Is…

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Even in a recession, I think these shares should help investors prosper

| Andy Ross

I think these businesses will reward shareholders, regardless of what happens to the wider economy in a recession.

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Stock market crash: are these shares brilliant buys following recent price weakness?

| Royston Wild

These shares have crashed in value due to the coronavirus outbreak. Royston Wild considers whether they're too good to miss…

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This FTSE small cap is up over 800% in 2020. Here’s what I’d do now

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at a FTSE AIM small-cap company whose share price has increased massively as it works on a…

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FTSE 100 recovery: I’d look at these shares to capitalise on a market rebound

| T Sligo

The FTSE 100 recovery could be under way! These two shares might be under-priced for those willing to invest for…

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3 brilliant FTSE 250 companies I’d buy today

| Tom Rodgers

Here are what I see as three of the best FTSE 250 companies, with fast growth, high profits and strong…

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Stock market crash: could this dirt-cheap ‘safe haven’ help you get rich and retire early?

| Royston Wild

This London-quoted supposed safe haven has bounced following the market crash. Is it too good to miss, or a shocking…

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Safe local travel tips during Covid-19

| Diana Bocco

Top travel tips during COVID-19, including when to use public transport, how to stay safe when riding, and choosing the…

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Forget gold and buy-to-let. I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers greater return potential than gold and buy-to-let due to the low valuations on…

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Here are 2 cheap high-yield FTSE 100 bargains. I’d buy them right now

| Tom Rodgers

FTSE 100 dividend stocks like this are incredible bargains right now. Here are two cheap high-yield shares I'd buy straight…

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I would invest in BP shares at the current price

| James J. McCombie

The BP share price has slumped, and the oil market is in tatters, but I am sticking with my investment…

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Have £10k to invest? The FTSE 100 crash could be your chance to retire early

| Anna Sokolidou

Now could be the right time to grab some FTSE 100 shares to retire early! Anna Sokolidou explains why!

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The Lloyds Bank share price has crashed, but I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 stock

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has fallen to sub-30p levels. But I’d rather consider other FTSE 100 stock that look…

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1 in 7 over-65s are still working! This is what I’m doing to offset the low State Pension

| Royston Wild

Fresh data shows that those approaching retirement should be worried about their State Pension and what income they can expect…

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A soaring FTSE small-cap tackling Covid-19 I think you should consider!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at a FTSE small cap company that has experienced massive share price growth due to its work…

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Forget Bitcoin: I’d buy these 2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks in an ISA to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer more impressive returns than Bitcoin after the stock market’s recent…

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The FTSE 100 index rallied 249 points yesterday! I like these 2 stocks that caught the surge

| Jon Smith

A large 4.3% rally in one day from the FTSE 100 index sees Jonathan Smith taking note of easyJet and…

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Up 15% today! This share’s explosive recovery continues along with others like it

| Kevin Godbold

This company’s position in its markets is strong because of the 'essential' nature of the work undertaken. And its prospects…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock just hit an all-time high. Here’s why I’m not selling yet

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock has been performing superbly for holders during the coronavirus. Today's update from the company suggests…

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The dangers have just risen for Tesco and the FTSE 100 supermarkets. I’d avoid them today

| Royston Wild

Thinking of buying the FTSE 100 supermarkets? Royston Wild looks at why you should probably think again, as the risks…

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Stock market recovery! I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares like this right now

| Kevin Godbold

Stock markets have been tearing back up after their coronavirus plunge. But the situation isn’t as simple as it might…

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The FTSE 100 recovery: here’s what I’d do now

| Thomas Carr

As long as the FTSE 100 looks cheap with the potential to grow come the recovery, I'll carry on investing,…

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The Open Orphan share price has climbed over 200% year-to-date! Is it worth investing in?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Open Orphan share price has been generally heading up in recent weeks as momentum builds around its capacity to…

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Coronavirus market crash: should I stay invested or start a Cash ISA?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith argues why he's keen to sit tight with his shares and wait for a bounce-back after the coronavirus…

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