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3 cheap UK income shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Which are the best income shares to buy on the UK stock market today? Looking across all of the indexes,…

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Will the Royal Mail share price recover in 2022?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods asks if strike action and parcel volumes could impede the recovery of the Royal Mail share price.

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2 top stocks I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

I've continued share investing even as market volatility has worsened. Here are two I'd buy for my Stocks & Shares…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

| Paul Summers

Dividend stocks can turn a good retirement into a great one. Paul Summers highlights two shares he'd buy ahead of…

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3 reasons Rolls Royce shares could surge back above £1

| Paul Summers

Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies. Will this always be the case? Paul Summers doesn't think so. But will he buy?

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NIO shares still look cheap by the P/S ratio. So, should I buy more?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares soared in May after China reduced its Covid-related restrictions. But, the share price tanked yesterday amid more Covid…

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Warren Buffett looks at these 3 things when buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett considers this trio of factors when looking for shares to buy. Our writer explains each and…

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Is the falling Sareum Holdings share price an exciting opportunity?

| Jabran Khan

The Sareum Holdings share price has fallen in recent months. This Fool wants to know if now is the time…

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Why I think a stock market crash is coming

| Stephen Wright

With US bank earnings coming this week, our author thinks that earnings estimates could come under pressure. He’s watching for…

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Is this burgeoning penny stock a buy or 1 to avoid?

| Jabran Khan

A penny stock without risks is rare. Could this one be a hidden gem for long term sustainable returns? This…

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Are Howdens shares one of the best opportunities on the FTSE 100?

| Jabran Khan

Despite Howdens shares falling in recent months, could the FTSE 100 joinery business be a hidden gem on the UK’s…

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5 of the best UK shares for dividend income right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details several of his favourite UK shares offering dividends that should hold up well during a downturn.

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The Rolls-Royce share price may remain below £1 for a while. So should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has been heading lower. Our writer takes a long-term approach to explain why he would buy…

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Can the BT share price climb keep going?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price had been on a slow slide for years, as earnings have been tumbling. But it's on…

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The cheapest bank on the FTSE 100! Here’s why I’d buy Barclays shares

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are somewhat unloved and haven't been popular with investors for a while. But I'd buy more for my…

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Why electric vehicle stocks like Tesla could soar again!

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility means now is a good time for investors to look for bargains. Here’s why buying electric vehicle…

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Is the Lloyds dividend a compelling reason to own the shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is a Lloyds shareholder but he has been considering whether to keep the shares. Is the Lloyds dividend…

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares if the price drops below £45?

| Roland Head

Is the Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) share price a bargain at current levels? Roland Head has been taking a fresh…

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2 reasons to buy BP shares — and 2 reasons not to!

| Dr. James Fox

Oil companies have made a fortune so far this year. So are BP shares a good buy for my portfolio?…

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Cornish Metals’ share price keeps falling! Is now the time to buy?

| Royston Wild

The Cornish Metals share price has slumped to its cheapest since the beginning of May. Here's why I think it…

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What’s going on with the Woodbois share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith tries to find value in the Woodbois share price after pouring over the latest results for the company.

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3 ‘no-brainer’ dividend shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The market is down, but this period also represents a good opportunity for me to improve my portfolio. Here are…

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Does the current Tesco share price make it a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has fallen 14% since January, and it's way below pre-pandemic levels. Is it time to buy…

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Can this battered FTSE 100 stock soar again?

| Hamish Cassidy

Down 30% since the start of the year, is this FTSE 100 stock set to fall further, or is there…

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10%+ dividend yield! Here’s a top FTSE 100 stock I’m buying soon

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods trawls the FTSE 100 index to find a stock that could provide him with a steady and high…

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How I’m investing £500 a month in my Stocks and Shares ISA to retire early!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at companies with the highest dividend yields and fastest earnings growth to plan for long-term gains.

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Should I buy easyJet shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

EasyJet shares have tanked in 2022. Edward Sheldon discusses whether they're good value today and whether he'd buy the stock…

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This FTSE 250 stock is down over 10%. Is it a buy?

| Charlie Keough

Macroeconomic pressures have pushed the price of this FTSE 250 stock down. Here, this Fool explains why he would buy.

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3 simple stocks to buy with £3,000 right now

| Paul Summers

What's easy to understand can also be profitable. Paul Summers highlights three 'simple' stocks to buy during this market's sticky…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares now too low to miss at 785p?

| Andrew Woods

In the midst of an economic downturn, Scottish Mortgage shares have been battered. Andrew Woods wonders whether it's now time…

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Here’s my plan to make passive income for life with just £10 a week

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be a lucrative source of passive income if picked well. Our writer considers how to invest £10…

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1 dividend-paying FTSE 250 growth stock on my watchlist

| Darren Sinden

The British love their pets and they spend millions on them each year. That’s encapsulated in this FTSE 250 growth…

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Is the Royal Mail share price now cheap enough for investors?

| Royston Wild

The Royal Mail share price has almost halved since the turn of the year. Is now the time to buy…

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The Bellway dividend yield is nearly 6%. I’m tempted

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been eyeing the Bellway dividend yield, which is near 6% and could keep growing. But does it…

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The Sareum Holdings share price is down 47%! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Sareum Holdings share price has been on a downward track this year despite a spike in April triggered by…

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1 investing lesson to learn from the Twitter stock saga

| Stephen Wright

What can the Twitter stock saga teach this Fool about how to avoid losing money?

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Is this property penny stock one to buy or avoid?

| Jabran Khan

A REIT that currently trades as a penny stock has piqued the interest of this Fool. He explains if he…

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As the Dunelm share price falls, I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

The Dunelm share price has fallen over two-fifths in the past year. Christopher Ruane reckons that may be overdone and…

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At 42p, are Lloyds shares a bargain or a value trap?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

There are two cases to be made for the Lloyds share price. Here, I weigh the pros and cons of…

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What’s so good about investing in penny shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in penny shares attracts a lot of newcomers to the stock market. The attractions are clear, but we need…

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