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Oil price crash: The 3 top oil stocks I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Oil investors need to focus on companies that can produce plenty of cash, says Roland Head. He's found three oil…

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Why ‘Sell in May’ could be a disaster in the 2020 stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Should you 'Sell in May and go away'? There are statistics that support it, but I reckon it's a losing…

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Are Post Offices still open? Opening times during coronavirus lockdown

| Nic Gardner

Most Post Offices are still open, but you probably don't need to visit them. Nicole Gardner finds out how to…

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3 reasons why the BP share price is my favourite oil stock to invest in right now

| Jon Smith

Even with the oil price falling, Jonathan Smith writes why he thinks the BP share price is a promising buy…

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I’d buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock to get rich and retire early

| Harvey Jones

Buying bargain FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks like this one during the stock market crash could help you get rich and…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in May

| G A Chester

Some UK shares trading at discount prices may never recover, but G A Chester reckons these three stocks are genuine…

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Why I think £5k invested in this top stock could make you £10k in 10 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 top stock that could produce huge returns for its shareholders over the next…

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Coronavirus: should you invest now or wait until the stock market improves?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The coronavirus crisis shows no signs of slowing down, but now could be a good time for investors to snap…

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Make money online with these 13 UK companies hiring remote workers

| Nic Gardner

If you want to make money online, Nicole Gardner has rounded up 13 UK-based companies hiring remote workers.

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3 reasons I wouldn’t buy oil ETFs

| Rupert Hargreaves

Oil ETFs might seem like a good way to play the oil price, but these products have some big drawbacks…

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2 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 could crash again in May – and what I’d do

| Royston Wild

Celebrating the FTSE 100's mighty April gains? Don't get too excited. Royston Wild explains why share markets could sink again…

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The FTSE 100 just had its 2nd-best April for a decade. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

The coronavirus might have tipped us into a FTSE 100 slump this year, but we've had a top performance in…

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Lloyds shares vs Barclays: which should you buy?

| Roland Head

Barclays and Lloyds shares are both cheap, but there are some big differences between them, says Roland Head. He explains…

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How to identify problems with your budget

| Diana Bocco

Once you learn how to identify problems with your budget, fixing up those issues is only one step away –…

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3 reasons why I’d buy bargain stocks after the coronavirus crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying bargain stocks with recovery potential after the recent market crash could lead to higher returns relative to other asset…

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Retirement savings: I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks in this crash to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think buying undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares today could lead to high returns in the long run that improve…

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Forget Cash ISAs and Premium Bonds: I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks in this market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers a more attractive risk/reward ratio than Cash ISAs and Premium Bonds after its…

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What does the falling oil price mean for the FTSE 100 stock recovery and my 2020 ISA?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith writes how a falling oil price could actually help boost some shares in the FTSE 100, and provide…

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Why I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks in this market crash to become an ISA millionaire

| Peter Stephens

Now could be the right time to start buying undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares in an ISA in my opinion.

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Forget buy-to-let, gold and Bitcoin: I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks in this market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers stronger long-term growth prospects than other popular assets at the present time.

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3 simple steps to identify cheap FTSE 100 shares in this stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying bargain FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks now could generate high returns in the long run, even if…

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FTSE 100 crosses 6,000! I think investing £250 a month may mean a comfortable retirement

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent market volatility and current pandemic are making many people nervous. However, investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares…

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Best British shares for May 2020

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British shares for May, including Tate & Lyle, Rightmove, Boohoo Group,…

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Have £1,000 to invest? This is how I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 has made gains in the past weeks, but Manika Premsingh doesn't think all stocks make equally good…

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Does opportunity knock for Boohoo?

| Karl Loomes

Times like these can make or break businesses. Online retailer Boohoo seems to be making it into an opportunity.

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Forget the oil price crash, I want to buy Shell and BP shares

| Alan Oscroft

Shell has cut its dividend for the first time since World War II. But I still rate Shell and BP…

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Why I will be buying more Sainsbury’s shares

| Karl Loomes

As its share price dipped on today’s earnings news, this is why I think Sainsbury’s shares are worth buying.

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£5k to spend? 2 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy in an ISA for May

| Royston Wild

Low P/E ratios and BIG dividend yields. Royston Wild explains why he's thinking of buying these brilliant shares for his…

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Could a Covid-19 vaccine help AstraZeneca shares?

| Karl Loomes

As the pharmaceutical giant joins with Oxford University to develop a Covid-19 vaccine, will the AstraZeneca share price see the…

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If a FTSE 100 bull market has begun, is now a good time to buy shares?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 has officially entered bull market territory, but will it last? I argue that it should not matter…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin! I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks to become an ISA millionaire

| Harvey Jones

The share price crash is the perfect time to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks and achieve your dream of becoming…

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Five historical recessions and what we can learn from them

| Candy Wallace

What can past financial crises teach us today? As the UK economy shuts up shop, we run through 5 historical…

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Should you buy this rebounding FTSE 100 stock for your ISA in May?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 stock trades at dirt-cheap prices. But do the risks outweigh the potential rewards?

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The Lloyds Bank share price stays above 30p despite poor results. Here’s why I’d buy now (or not)

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank’s financial results are poor, but its share price remains relatively high. Is that enough reason to buy it…

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I’d buy this rock-solid FTSE 100 stock to become an ISA millionaire

| Harvey Jones

The Reckitt Benckiser share price has risen again today, and it remains a top buy for investors looking to build…

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In the Covid-19 crisis, here’s a defensive FTSE 100 share I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best FTSE 100 share to buy right now? Coronavirus pandemic or not, I think this company can help…

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Will bad debt hurt the Barclays share price this year?

| Karl Loomes

With uncertain times for the economy after coronavirus, the Barclays share price may suffer from loan defaults.

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Following the stock market crash, will it be lift-off for the Ryanair share price?

| Charlie Watson

The airline industry has been devastated by Covid-19. If we see a stock market rebound, could the Ryanair share price…

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Should you buy Shell shares after today’s dividend cut?

| Roland Head

The Shell share price is holding up surprisingly well after today's 66% dividend cut, says Roland Head. Should you be…

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1 bargain stock I’d snap up before lockdown ends

| Toby Aston

Toby Aston argues that there’s light at the end of the tunnel for Cineworld, and potential profit for investors who…

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