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3 steps I’d take if the stock market continues to crash

| Peter Stephens

A continued stock market crash could be an opportunity to buy undervalued companies and hold them for the long run.

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2 FTSE 100 companies I think will suffer a lot in 2020

| Anna Sokolidou

Donald Trump reopens the trade war on China. Anna Sokolidou looks at which FTSE 100 companies to avoid in this…

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Why I’d invest £1,000 in the Lloyds share price today

| Alan Oscroft

With £1,000 to invest, there are lots of fallen FTSE 100 shares to choose from now. Here's why the Lloyds…

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Should you sell IAG and easyJet shares after Warren Buffett dumps airline stocks?

| G A Chester

Warren Buffett has sold his US airline stocks. Should UK investors sell IAG and easyJet shares, or be greedy when…

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Warren Buffett sells his airline shares! Would I do the same during this stock market crash?

| Jon Smith

In his latest annual general meeting, Warren Buffett announced he was selling his airline shares. Jonathan Smith looks to see…

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£1,000 to invest? I’d buy gold-mining stocks to beat the market crash

| Toby Aston

With gold prices sure to rise from central banks’ reckless QE, Toby Aston argues that mining stocks are shining bright…

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A small-cap share soars 25% on Covid-19 test news. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

Covid-19 tests could generate bundles of cash for companies that make them. But will this small-cap's shares continue to fly?

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Is the Barclays share price a bargain buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Barclays share price looks cheap, but is the stock really undervalued or could investors be falling into a value…

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£1k to invest? I think this FTSE 100 share could help you retire early

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 share enjoys stable demand and a dominant market share. Roland Head thinks the future looks bright for…

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FTSE sell-off in May? It could mean opportunity for new investors

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Broader markets may slump in May. But such a sell-off would create long-term buying opportunities for new and seasoned investors…

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3 reasons why the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is my new favourite FTSE 100 bank stock

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith writes on how the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) share price is a buy, given the capital buffer…

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Here’s how I’d use the stock market crash to boost my chances of making a million

| Matthew Dumigan

I think you can use the 2020 stock market crash as an opportunity to boost your chances of making a…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks in this market crash

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens thinks the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers stronger long-term return potential than Bitcoin after its market crash.

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I’d buy these shares in May regardless of what the stock market does

| Andy Ross

Despite economic uncertainty shares still offer plenty of opportunity for long-term investors. Andy Ross thinks these shares should be extremely…

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I think these 5% dividend yields might be worth investing in

| Andy Ross

The FTSE 250 still has companies paying out high dividend yields to investors and here are two I really like…

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Have £5k to invest in UK stocks? Here are my top 3 FTSE 100 shares for May

| Matthew Dumigan

If you have spare cash available to invest in UK stocks, shares in these top FTSE 100 companies could be…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid during this coronavirus stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines his case for buying shares in FTSE 100 firm Flutter Entertainment, while avoiding Carnival.

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Why today could be the right time to buy bargain dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued dividend stocks while investor sentiment is weak could lead to high returns in the long run as the…

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£5k to spend? I’d buy these safe-haven stocks in an ISA for May

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses a couple of safe-haven stars he thinks ISA investors should consider buying today. Come take a look.

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FTSE 100 crash: I’d buy cheap shares today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers long-term recovery potential, in Peter Stephens' opinion

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Forget gold and cash ISAs! I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares to get rich and retire early

| Kevin Godbold

Businesses can do many things, and holding a well-diversified portfolio of FTSE 100 company shares can be a decent route…

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8 essential resources for bill payment relief

| Candy Wallace

Are you worried you won’t to be able to pay your bills during the coronavirus lockdown? We give you 8…

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Could the FTSE 100 be set for its best May ever in 2020?

| Alan Oscroft

After a winning FTSE 100 month in April, what's going to happen in May? Here's why I think we should…

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Forget the airlines! A FTSE 100 stock I think will never be the same after Covid-19

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich off the FTSE 100? Royston Wild explains why this blue-chip could find itself in worse shape…

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FTSE shares: is the Warren Buffett market indicator flashing caution?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) started May in the red and Warren Buffett's favourite indicator suggests there's more to come.…

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Will buying this FTSE 250 share help you to get rich sustainably?

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

As investors put their money where their values are, could this ESG-focused FTSE 250 firm make you richer, asks Rachael…

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Every stock market crash produces bargain shares! I’d grab these ones from the FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

Avoiding ‘bad’ companies and buying ‘good’ firms could be key to investing for the stock market recovery. I’d focus on…

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The easyJet share price slumps as Warren Buffett dumps airlines. Should you buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet share price has crashed after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sells all its airline shares. Is easyJet a recovery…

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3 ways to survive and get richer as the FTSE 100 crashes

| Anna Sokolidou

Volatility seems to be back! Anna Sokolidou will talk about ways to survive and even benefit from this bear market.

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Has Covid-19 put another nail in this FTSE 100 dividend stock’s coffin?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 provides many opportunities for investors to go bargain hunting. But Royston Wild reckons this particular blue-chip is…

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Have £5k to invest? I think that these FTSE 100 banks could lead the stock market rebound

| Charlie Watson

With the market digesting the news regarding the provisions banks have made for potential bad loans, can these 3 banks…

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I’d buy this share now during the coronavirus lockdown

| Thomas Carr

Thomas Carr thinks this is one stock that could be immune to the coronavirus crisis and that could be a…

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3 simple steps to boost your chances of making a million from this stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the recent rebound in many share prices, I reckon we now have a shot at making a million from…

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The Greatland Gold share price is on a tear! Should I buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Greatland Gold share price share price has smashed the wider market over the past few weeks. But can the…

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Warren Buffett just made these two moves. I think FTSE investors should take note

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway held its annual meeting on 2 May. Here are two key takeaways for UK…

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Marks & Spencer vs Royal Mail: are the shares cheap enough to buy in May?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Marks & Spencer and Royal Mail shares are at all-time lows. Could long-term investors find value in either battered stock?

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Here’s my 3-point checklist for investing after the coronavirus stock market crash

| Jon Smith

The coronavirus stock market crash has thrown up some undervalued buys. Jonathan Smith goes over his checklist to use before…

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Why the FTSE 100’s market crash could boost your chances of building a £1m ISA

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) seems to offer excellent value for money for long-term investors after its recent market crash, in…

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Investing for income? Is the FTSE 100 bonfire of dividends set to continue?

| G A Chester

Investing for income from FTSE 100 stocks may be challenging at present, but you can still comfortably beat interest on…

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy now? I like these stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After the recent stock market crash, many shares look cheap. Here's a look at three cheap FTSE 100 stocks that…

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