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What to look for in dividend shares

| Karl Loomes

In turbulent times such as these, focusing on dividend shares can be a great way to benefit from low prices.

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have fallen over 40%! Here’s what I’d do now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores two FTSE 100 constituents and delves deeper into whether or not they present opportunities in this market…

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Why I’d buy these 3 insolvency firms in May with UK recession coming

| Tom Rodgers

UK recession is coming. One in 10 small companies has already closed forever. So insolvency is big business, argues Tom…

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Why I’d aim for a million with shares like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Small-cap shares can be risky, but I’d buy this one because it’s trading well and selling cheaper since the crash.…

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What is an ‘essentials box’, and what is inside?

| Sam Robson

If you fall within the 'keyworker or vulnerable people' group, or cannot leave your home to get everyday items from…

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Is now a good time to buy shares in National Grid?

| James J. McCombie

Following the FTSE crash, National Grid's share price looks like a buy, but I don't think it's cheap enough yet.

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I’d buy the HSBC share price ahead of the stock market recovery

| Harvey Jones

The HSBC share price has fallen by a third and the dividend has gone. Don't wait until the stock market…

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The BP share price yields 10%. I’d buy it despite the oil crash

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has held firm as management stood by its dividend, despite plunging profits. It still looks a…

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£5k to invest? 3 ‘cheap’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Tom Rodgers

These FTSE 100 shares jump out as long-term investments. Each pays a big dividend, generates buckets of cash and is…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ has been buying these shares in the stock market crash

| Roland Head

Fund manager Nick Train is known for his minimal trading style. But he's been buying shares in the market crash.…

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With the BT share price this low, should I buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BT share price is trading at one of its lowest levels in the past few decades. This could mean…

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I think these are two of the best UK defensive shares to buy today

| Matthew Dumigan

In light of the uncertain macroeconomic climate, investors could bolster their portfolios with UK defensive stocks. Here are two that…

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Is it a good time to invest in oil companies? I think long-term investors should look elsewhere

| Michael Baxter

Is now a good time to invest in big oil? It depends on your time horizon, but I believe future-focused…

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Here’s 1 market crash share I’d buy, and another I’d avoid

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into two utilities companies' investment viability in the market crash and confirms which one he'd buy…

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Stock market crash: here’s what I’d do if it happens again

| Andy Ross

With the stock market volatile, a recession looming and jobs being furloughed, if the stock market crashes again, this is…

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Market recovery: why I won’t sell my FTSE stocks in May

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Following the adage "sell in May and go away" isn't the strategy for me. I'd rather regularly invest in robust…

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Stock market crash: I think these FTSE 100 stocks have 50% upside

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks are still well below their 52-week highs. Edward Sheldon believes these could potentially rebound…

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Can you double your money with Lloyds Bank and Royal Dutch Shell?

| Paul Summers

Are FTSE 100 stalwarts Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) now canny contrarian buys?

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Every stock market crash offers cheap shares. I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks now to retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appears to offer good value for money for long-term investors, in my view.

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Warren Buffett’s advice can help you find FTSE 100 bargains in this market crash

| Stepan Lavrouk

You might not have billions of dollars, but you can still adopt the Buffett mindset.

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Has the Shell share price reached a bottom?

| Karl Loomes

With the price of crude still at very low levels, is the Shell share price likely to drop further?

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

| Royston Wild

Looking for top stocks to load into your Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild talks up one he is considering…

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Will fewer drivers hurt the Admiral share price?

| Karl Loomes

The Admiral share price is holding strong despite fewer drivers on the road. Why?

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3 simple tricks I’m using to build my £1m ISA in this market crash

| Tom Rodgers

A £1m ISA isn't the crazy dream it might seem. And buying undervalued FTSE 100 shares right now gives investors…

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Spare £2,000? I’d consider these FTSE 100 shares

| T Sligo

At current prices, the FTSE 100 could offer investors a great chance to buy shares in quality companies at bargain…

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I’d buy IG, a near-6% yielding FTSE 250 share with huge lockdown revenues

| Tom Rodgers

Extreme price swings from the FTSE 100 market crash means IG share trading is through the roof. These revenues merit…

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Seeking income? I’d buy this investment trust that has increased dividends for 50+ years

| Tom Rodgers

Only four investment trusts have improved dividends for 50 years or more. Income investors seeking reliable payouts should look here…

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Forget oil stocks! I’d buy these 2 best shares now for passive income

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

Oil stocks have been smashed. But there are still shares out there to provide you with a passive income. Rachael…

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The market crash means I will avoid this FTSE 100 stock

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks further into this travel and tourism company and explains why it might be one to stay away…

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4D pharma share price spiked under COVID-19 phase II study spotlight

| Kirsteen Mackay

The 4D pharma share price is fluctuating amid COVID-19 therapy speculation and positive developments in its biotherapeutic offerings.

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I think this FTSE 100 stock is one of the best shares to buy for May

| G A Chester

G A Chester reckons there are compelling reasons to rate this FTSE 100 long-term growth stock as among the best…

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Qualifications for getting a buy-to-let mortgage

| Candy Wallace

Interested in profiting from property? Take our ‘Do I Qualify?’ quiz to find out if you have the qualifications to…

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Are oil shares Shell and BP good buys now after the FTSE 100 drop?

| Anna Sokolidou

Last week oil prices turned negative. What should we do in this situation? Anna Sokolidou digs deep to find out.

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What can we learn from the NMC Health collapse?

| Alan Oscroft

The collapse of NMC Health has shown us that even a shining FTSE 100 champion can be rotten underneath. We…

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I’d buy these 7%+ FTSE 100 dividend stocks for my ISA for May

| Royston Wild

Looking for dirt-cheap dividend shares? Royston Wild has his eye on a couple of income heroes from the FTSE 100.…

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Why I’d invest £2k in the rising Tesco share price today

| Harvey Jones

The UK's largest grocer has performed well during the crisis, as the Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) share price has held…

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I’d invest in this resilient share right now

| Kevin Godbold

It seems neither the growth story nor current trading have stalled with this company. And I’d be a buyer of…

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Why I believe the Barclays share price means the bank’s a bargain buy

| Charlie Watson

Following the stock market crash, the Barclays share price has dropped around 50% since the start of the year. Is…

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Forget Bitcoin and buy-to-let! I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in an ISA today

| Harvey Jones

Now's a great time to load up your Stocks and Shares ISA with cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares, before their…

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Oil stocks in turmoil! Is the PMO share price worth watching?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Oil stocks are a hot topic since the price of oil went negative. Supply and demand are disrupting the sector…

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