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This FTSE 250 company presents a buying opportunity but with added risk

| Jabran Khan

This well-known pub group’s share price has dropped massively.

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Barclays is up 12% today and yields 10%! I’d buy it in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

The Barclays plc (LON: BARC) share price is climbing and the 10% yield looks irresistible, provided you understand the risks.

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2 FTSE stocks I would not recommend during the market slump

| Jabran Khan

These two retailers have suffered during the market crash.

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares look cheap to me. I’d buy them in this market crash

| Andy Ross

Most shares are now cheaper than they were just a month ago and Andy Ross thinks these FTSE 100 shares…

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New FTSE investors: 2 LSE shares I’d buy with £2,000

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Although LSE shares have been dropping, I'd still stay invested in robust companies with high dividend yields.

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The stock market crash is making your FTSE dividends work even harder

| Harvey Jones

The stock market crash means your dividends are buying more stock than before.

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Why Mark Minervini reckons this market opportunity may not be the one you think it is

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I’m following Mark Minervini's advice, and how I'm handling my investing right now

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Travel insurance and coronavirus: Are you covered?

| Kate Anderson

Breaking down everything you need to know about travel insurance and coronavirus.

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Is this FTSE 250 dividend stock too cheap to ignore after the stock market crash?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 stock has double-digit dividend yields. Is it one of the best dip buys out there today?

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As the stock market crash continues, is now a good time to invest in FTSE 100 shares?

| Peter Stephens

Could the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) recent decline prove to be a buying opportunity?

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FTSE 100 falls to the lowest level since 2011. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

There are 21 FTSE 100 stocks with 10%+ dividend yields. But which ones can be depended on for the long…

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Why a Cash ISA could be your biggest retirement savings mistake

| James J. McCombie

The stock market crash may have put off investors and turned them towards Cash ISAs. I think this is a…

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Why I think this FTSE 250 stock presents a buying opportunity

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he thinks this IT firm could be a good investment.

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As the stock market crash continues, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks in an ISA right now

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer long-term growth prospects, in Peter Stephens' opinion.

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Dividend cuts: these 3 FTSE companies just cancelled their payouts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing for dividends is difficult in this market. These FTSE companies just announced dividend cuts.

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Personal Finance

School closed because of coronavirus? 6 activities that won’t cost you a thing

| Kate Anderson

Six free activities you can do at home to entertain the kids.

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Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 closed tomorrow

| Alan Oscroft

Speculation that the FTSE 100 might close amid the coronavirus crisis made me wonder what I'd do if it did.…

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During a stock market crash, should I invest for long-term income or growth?

| Jon Smith

Is the protection of receiving income better than the potential growth upside for a stock? Jonathan Smith looks at both…

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Think like Warren Buffett! Why I say investors needn’t worry about this stock market crash

| Royston Wild

Worried about ongoing stock market volatility? These words from the Sage of Omaha should help soothe your nerves.

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Forget the gold price! Here is why I’d still invest in stocks during a market crash

| Jon Smith

Despite the recent rally in the gold price, Jonathan Smith prefers the income and valuations of stocks.

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 bargains in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Kirsteen Mackay

A Stocks and Shares ISA allowance protects your wealth from taxation and can encourage financial growth through careful stock picking.

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How I’m investing in the UK lockdown: I’m waiting, and not selling

| Tom Rodgers

A UK lockdown is now in force. Recession is coming. I say don't sell, track FTSE 100 companies that are…

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Could I retire early with a FTSE 100 portfolio led by female CEOs?

| Alan Oscroft

There are only five FTSE 100 companies run by female CEOs. Here's why I think they could make a great…

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£5k to invest? 2 shares I’d buy for an ISA that have fallen 50%

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he'd buy shares in this FTSE 100 firm, which has a market-leading brand and a strong…

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Why I think this FTSE 250 share looks well-placed to survive and thrive after the crisis

| Kevin Godbold

With the historical dividend yield now sitting just above 3.5%, this one is on my ‘recovery’ watch list.  

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Live: Coronavirus Market Crash Coverage

Coronavirus (Covid-19): These 4 charts show how important social distancing is

| The Motley Fool Staff

Stay safe, stay home, and wash those hands!

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What FTSE 100 stock investors can learn from the coronavirus Bitcoin crash

| Stepan Lavrouk

The sharp price decline contains an important lesson about for investors in both cryptocurrencies and shares.

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The FTSE 100 crash has cheapened this great growth stock I’d buy for my ISA

| Jabran Khan

This medical technology giant could be a good growth pick.

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The stock market crash: should you invest now?

| Thomas Carr

The bottom of a stock market crash is the best time to invest, writes Thomas Carr.

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The easyJet share price fell another 13% yesterday. Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Could a government rescue plan be the key to a turnaround in the easyJet share price? Jonathan Smith thinks so.

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A P/E ratio below 10 times! Is this FTSE 250 stock too good to miss?

| Royston Wild

Earnings are predicted to explode at this battered FTSE 250 share. Is it one of the best dip buys out…

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d invest £5k in FTSE 100 shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) low valuation could be a buying opportunity, in my opinion.

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This FTSE stock might just take off again once the market crash is over

| James J. McCombie

The coronavirus outbreak has crashed stock markets and hit airline stocks particularly hard, but one looks better positioned to fly…

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Buying FTSE 100 shares with this 8% yield is ‘practically stealing’ and I’m in

| Tom Rodgers

This 8% yield FTSE 100 share just made one best-buy list along with Amazon. I'd say its a steal when…

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The Lloyds Bank share price has crashed! Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank is a cheap FTSE 100 stock and it also has a high dividend yield. Is it as good…

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How I’d choose shares to buy in the 2020 market crash

| Alan Oscroft

It's all very well saying we should be buying FTSE 100 shares during the 2020 market crash, but choosing the…

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Is Barclays a buy for my ISA after the 50% plunge?

| Anna Sokolidou

Barclays’ shares suffered from external shocks. Are they worth stockpiling? Anna Sokolidou tries to find out.

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Worried about dividend cuts? This 7% FTSE 100 yield should still pay BIG dividends in 2020

| Royston Wild

Don't panic over dividend cuts. With shares like this, income investors should continue to enjoy bumper payouts, says Royston Wild.

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2 defensive stocks that I’d buy to protect myself during the 2020 stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Both British American Tobacco and Tesco are shares which Jonathan Smith thinks are good defensive buys in the current stock…

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Why I’m buying shares for my ISA in this market crash

| Roland Head

Buying shares today for your Stocks and Shares ISA could help you beat the market over the coming decade, says…

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