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1 investment trust I love

| Kevin Godbold

This investment trust ticks a lot of boxes for me and I see it as a valuable part of my…

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Why did the Sabre Insurance share price just crash 40%?

| Alan Oscroft

Inflationary costs have hit the Sabre Insurance share price, as H1 profits plunge. And the contagion is spreading to others…

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2 FTSE growth stocks to buy before the next bull run!

| Dr. James Fox

Share prices are pretty depressed right now, but I'm looking at these two FTSE stocks to generate strong returns for…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for the next bull market

| Alan Oscroft

It feels like the FTSE 100 has been in a state of depression for years. But we must be due…

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Why high inflation could help push up the Lloyds share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith has a more unusual angle on why he thinks the Lloyds share price could rally from current levels.

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Why are HSBC shares more expensive than other UK banks?

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares have outperformed other UK banks this year. In fact, its P/E ratio is more than double Barclays. Why…

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2 growth stocks that could beat the market over the next 3 years

| Harshil Patel

Is there an opportunity to buy beaten-down growth stocks? Our writer considers two founder-led shares that could potentially beat the…

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2 high-potential penny stocks that I’d buy and hold with commodities set to stay high!

| Dr. James Fox

Penny stocks are a good place to look for the next generation of big winners. So, here are two companies…

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The BT share price is up! Here’s why I’m buying

| Charlie Keough

The BT share price has had a strong year. Here, this Fool explains why he thinks it's time for him…

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2 income stocks I’d buy today!

| Charlie Keough

With inflationary pressures continuing to cause global turmoil, this Fool looks at two income stocks he'd buy to protect his…

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Lloyds Bank shares: here’s the dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds is expected to pay out some big dividends in the years ahead. Here's a look at the divi forecasts…

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Why Fresnillo is one of the best UK shares to buy now

| Andrew Mackie

Hunting for outstanding UK shares to buy, Andrew Mackie believes that Fresnillo is undervalued relative to its prospects.

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Royal Mail shares are down 48%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Falling delivery demand and rising inflation are weighing on Royal Mail shares’ valuation. Dylan Hood wonders whether now is the…

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Is it finally time to buy easyJet shares, down 51%?

| Andrew Woods

With easyJet shares trading at very low levels, Andrew Woods wonders whether the relaxation of travel restrictions will lead to…

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I’m already investing for the stock market recovery!

| Royston Wild

I'm already taking steps to make big returns from the eventual stock market recovery. Here's how planning early can help…

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Down 30%+! A falling FTSE 250 stock that looks dirt-cheap today

| Royston Wild

Choppiness on the London Stock Exchange has created a brilliant dip-buying environment for investors. Here's a fallen FTSE 250 share…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Paul Summers

Nowhere near retirement, but not a spring chicken, Paul Summers explains where he'd invest his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance…

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5 simple steps for a lifetime of passive income

| Paul Summers

This Fool explains how holding dividend-paying shares could be the key to generating long-term passive income.

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3 ways I’m using Warren Buffett’s methods to build wealth

| Royston Wild

Following a handful of legendary investors is a better way to make money than following the herd. Here are three…

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1 under-the-radar growth stock to buy in July

| Stephen Wright

Our author has found a strong company with great cash flows and a solid balance sheet. What is it?

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As the JD Wetherspoon share price crashes, is the glass half full or half empty?

| Christopher Ruane

More bad news has sent the JD Wetherspoon share price down further. Our writer explains why he would consider increasing…

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Is this 1 of the best stocks to buy for passive income?

| Jabran Khan

Looking to boost his passive income stream, this Fool is on the hunt for the best stocks to buy with…

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Anglo American stock is down 12.5% this year, but is it time to buy the dip?

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

Jacob Ambrose Willson makes a case for adding Anglo American to his portfolio, despite it and several mining stocks sliding…

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Should I buy this falling FTSE penny stock?

| Jabran Khan

This FTSE stock has fallen into the penny stock category. Could it be a shrewd addition to this Fool’s portfolio…

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Can BT shares break the 250p barrier any time soon?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The BT share price is on a strong run. But can it carry this momentum forward and surpass pre-pandemic highs…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have had an infamously bad year. But it's surging again and its prospects are looking up.

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Why TP ICAP is a buy despite share-price underperformance

| Yuven Chetty

TP ICAP shares have remained unloved by investors for a very long time, but there is a potential catalyst that…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

There are dozens of unloved FTSE 100 stocks right now. This index may not be universally popular, but that makes…

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Lloyds shares trade for 41p. Could I double my money from here?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are frequently the most traded stock on the FTSE 100. And at 41p, I see huge potential for…

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The Imperial Brands share price is climbing. I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

First-half results gave the Imperial Brands share price a boost as analysts are predicting growing markets for new-generation tobacco products.

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How to invest £250 each month in shares to target a £5,000 passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Can investing regularly in dividend shares help our writer set up ongoing passive income streams? He thinks it can. Here's…

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Why today’s GDP figures look good for shares

| Kevin Godbold

Good news on the economy is good news for shares and I'm stepping up my stock-buying programme after today's GDP…

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3 top UK dividend forecasts through to 2024

| Alan Oscroft

If the UK stock market is supposed to be heading for bad times, why are so many dividend forecasts suggesting…

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Is it boom time for the UK stock market now Boris Johnson has resigned?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope details how Boris Johnson's departure could ignite a stock market rally that he does not want to miss…

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My 5-step process for buying top income shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the useful tips and tricks he uses when it comes to making a choice of what…

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3 top UK shares to consider

| Harshil Patel

Ahead of a possible recession, many top UK shares have fallen this year. Our writer considers the best stock market…

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Could oil stocks help to boost my wealth?

| Royston Wild

Oil stocks like BP and Shell trade on rock-bottom valuations and boast big dividend yields. But is buying energy stocks…

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Here are the best performing FTSE 250 stocks in 2022 so far!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at the reasons why these three FTSE 250 stocks have seen their share prices surging since the…

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Mining for high dividends in the FTSE 100

| Robert Cooley

With rising inflation and the prospect of a recession just around the corner, I'm searching for a high-yield FTSE 100…

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What’s happened to the Aston Martin share price?

| Roland Head

The Aston Martin share price has crashed, but the company is making progress, says Roland Head.

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