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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 40%+ in 2020. Here’s why I’d buy them in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer recovery prospects in my view.

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Here’s how I’d start investing in the FTSE 100 today

| Alan Oscroft

These could be the best times for buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares in a generation, but it's important not…

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Thinking of investing in buy-to-let? I don’t think you can ignore this news

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild gives the lowdown on the latest news affecting buy-to-let investors.

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Why dividends are a powerful force in a bear market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In a bear market, the benefits of dividends are magnified, explains Edward Sheldon.

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Why I’d buy the Fevertree share price and this FTSE 250 stock right now

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees long-term investment appeal in the Fevertree share price (down 75% from its high), and this FTSE…

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Is now a good time to buy stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With share prices down sharply over the last month, many investors are wondering whether now is a good time to…

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My simple checklist for investing during the 2020 market crash

| Paul Summers

Willing to invest for the long term? Here are one Fool's rules for working out what to buy.

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Why the coronavirus bear market will get even worse before it gets better

| Keith Speights

But -- most importantly -- it will get better.

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This market crash could be the opportunity of the decade. Here’s how to avoid missing out

| Paul Summers

As long as you have a long-term perspective, there might not be a better time to begin investing.

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4 reasons why I think we’re near the end of the 2020 stock market crash

| Jon Smith

From both a technical and a fundamental perspective, Jonathan Smith shows why he thinks the FTSE 100 index is nearing…

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Two FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy in this stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend stocks are now attractively valued, says Edward Sheldon.

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How do I build equity in my home?

| Sean LaPointe

Are you a homeowner wondering how to build your home equity faster? Here are a few useful tips.

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Here are the FTSE stocks I bought last week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While other investors have been panicking, Edward Sheldon has been buying these FTSE stocks.

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I’d buy this high-quality FTSE 100 stock paying a big dividend

| Kevin Godbold

Chunky and growing dividends from this FTSE 100 stock could power your portfolio compounding machine.

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FTSE 100 investors! Why I’d consider buying BP shares now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The oil price has collapsed. Now may be a good time to take a closer look at beaten-up FTSE 100…

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Is now the time to be greedy when buying these FTSE 100 stocks?

| T Sligo

Is now the time to follow Warren Buffett's advice, and to be greedy? If you think so, look at these…

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In the market crash, I’d consider investing in these FTSE 100 stocks!

| T Sligo

In the past three months, the FTSE 100 has fallen by 30% Here's what I would do now.

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Forget gold! In this stock market crash I’d invest £5k in the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

Buying the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) inside a Stocks and Shares ISA looks more tempting than gold to Harvey Jones.

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Stock market crash bargain alert! I’d buy Lloyds for its 10%+ yield

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price and double-digit yield are risky, but hard to resist.

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These FTSE 250 shares have fallen 50%+! Here’s why I’m a buyer

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these FTSE 250 stocks could be two of the market's most undervalued assets based…

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Is the 15% dividend yield on BP shares safe?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves considers whether investors can rely on the BP share price to produce a steady income in these times…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d consider now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index offers many robust dividend shares that are likely to catch the attention of passive…

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I’d use the stock market crash to snap up these two FTSE 100 4%-yielders

| Rupert Hargreaves

These defensive FTSE 100 income stocks look too cheap to pass up after recent declines, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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The FTSE 100 yields almost 7%! I’d buy it now inside a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Buying the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) inside a Stocks and Shares ISA can help you make the most of the stock…

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How I’d invest £10k in this stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

The stock market crash has thrown up some fantastic bargains for investors willing to own stocks with a long-term outlook.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’ve bought in this 30% market crash

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) high-yield dividend stocks could be among the first to recover from the market crash, reckons…

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Are these the best FTSE 250 stocks to buy in this stock market crash?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild gives the lowdown on several FTSE 250 safe-haven stocks. Should you buy them today?

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£5k to invest? I think now’s the time to start buying the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks buying the FTSE 100 right now could be the investment opportunity of a generation.

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Forget the stock market crash! I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks and hold them for 10 years

| Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares seem to offer excellent value for money right now in my opinion.

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The FTSE 100’s crash may continue, but I’d buy bargain stocks today to retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer long-term total return potential in my opinion.

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Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock a ‘best buy’ in this stock market crash?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 pharmaceuticals ace has dived over the past few weeks. But Royston Wild explains why it remains a…

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Why I think it’s a great time to invest in a Lifetime ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Lifetime ISA comes with a 25% bonus on contributions. That bonus can be very powerful, says Edward Sheldon.

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I’d buy these 2 super dividend stocks as the FTSE 100 slump continues

| Roland Head

Roland Head picks two quality dividend stocks he think will bounce back and outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over…

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Are these the best small-cap dividend shares to buy in this stock market crash?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild talks up two lesser-known income heroes he thinks are too good to miss at current prices.

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What could a weak pound mean for FTSE investors and LSE shares?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Sterling has been falling hard all week. And a weak pound is likely to affect the economy and many FTSE…

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I think this FTSE 100 stock is high risk, especially in the current market slump

| Jabran Khan

This high risk stock may be one to avoid at this time.

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In this market crash, are shares in these industries safe?

| T Sligo

The first rule of investing in shares is 'don't lose money'. Which industries might be safe, then?

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock yields 28.5%! Can it recover from the stock market crash?

| Royston Wild

Looking for cheap dividend shares? This one carries big yields but also lots of risk. Royston Wild considers whether it…

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FTSE 100 investors! Why I’d follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips in this market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how Warren Buffett’s advice could help you to overcome the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) recent crash.

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3 FTSE 100 double-digit dividend-paying stocks I think Buffett would love now

| Anna Sokolidou

Should I invest in financials now, after the stock market plunge? Anna Sokolidou tries to answer.

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