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The Tullow Oil (TLW) share price jumps after losses! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil (TLW) share price ticked upwards on Thursday morning after falling nearly 30% over the last month. So,…

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Is the Lloyds share price about to dip below 40p?

| John Choong

The Lloyds share price has been trading below 50p for the better part of the year. But could the stock…

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2 beaten-down FTSE 250 shares I’m buying and holding for the long term

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's adding two FTSE 250 shares to his portfolio in the middle of a market sell-off.

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The Legal & General (LGEN) share price jumps 3%! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Legal & General (LGEN) share price soared in early trading on Thursday as the company registered a good start…

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What Boris Johnson resigning could mean for the stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the reaction to the latest headlines around Boris Johnson in the stock market, and what could…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares after they jumped 10%?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares had been on a steady downward track over the past year. But, finally, the stock appears to…

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Marks and Spencer shares are cheap. Is now the time to buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

M&S shares have fallen significantly in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy them while they're cheap.

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy before the market rebounds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This year, many FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 20% or more. Edward Sheldon highlights three shares he'd buy before global…

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Buying the dip! 4 reasons I’m buying this growth stock

| Nathan Marks

Alphabet has been an unstoppable growth stock since its 2004 IPO. But after a 21% fall in its share price,…

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My Cineworld shares are tanking! Should I now buy more?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods wonders whether he should buy more Cineworld shares as life gets back to normal, even in the face…

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Here’s why BT shares may be bargains at 190p!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at P/E ratios and cash flow to assess whether BT shares are good value for money at…

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2 cheap income shares I’d buy hand over fist today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out a couple of income shares he'd buy for the delicious dividends on offer.

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Here’s why I bought more Rolls-Royce shares at 80p!

| Andrew Woods

As the world reopens, Andrew Woods explains the thinking behind his recent purchase of more Rolls-Royce shares.

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12% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares today?

| Harshil Patel

Are 12% dividend yields too good to be true? Our writer considers two of the highest-yielding dividend shares in the…

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I bought these 4 cheap shares for a market recovery

| Cliff D'Arcy

After months of sitting on my hands, I've finally taken the plunge by buying four cheap shares. Of course, their…

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Here’s why I’m buying more shares in one of my best stocks to buy!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he is planning on adding further shares of one of his holdings to boost his portfolio.

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Just 6% of investment funds make positive return in H1! What should I do?

| Royston Wild

The returns from investment trusts have so far disappointed this year. Here's why I plan to continue splashing the cash…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be a bargain to buy and hold?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool believes there are some excellent bargains to be had on the FTSE 100 and details one he is…

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Are these the best income shares to buy in 2022?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods wonders if he should add these two companies to his portfolio to create a consistent income stream.

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At 41p, are Lloyds shares now too cheap to miss?

| Andrew Woods

As interest rates rise, Andrew Woods asks if now is the time to load up on Lloyds shares.

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility remains very high. This presents excellent opportunities for investors to buy mega-cheap UK shares like these two…

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Should I buy soaring Abrdn stock? Or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Abrdn stock jumped 8% in Wednesday morning trading. The share price has tanked this year, so maybe its fortunes are…

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Should I buy Shell shares now as oil dips?

| Dr. James Fox

The oil price is a key driver of energy companies' profitability. So should I be buying Shell shares as investors…

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Can the BT share price continue its rally?

| John Choong

The BT share price is up 10% this year, outperforming the FTSE 100 by quite some margin. Can it continue…

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How I’d invest £1,000 a year to get passive income for life!

| Mark Tovey

I’m looking to double my money by investing in a dividend stock that will give me a reliable passive income…

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2 high-potential FTSE 250 stocks to buy and hold for 5 years!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 250 is a good place to search for the next big British stocks. So, here are two companies…

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Could my Stocks and Shares ISA generate £30,000 a year?

| Harshil Patel

Over 2m UK citizens make some use of a Stocks and Shares ISA every year. Our writer considers if it’s…

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4 dividend stocks that can help me fight inflation!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at dividend stocks to help my portfolio grow and overcome the impact of high inflation. Here are the…

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2 bargain UK shares trading at less than book value

| Stuart Blair

Book value is a great way to value a stock. These UK shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio of…

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A FTSE AIM stock I’d add to my Stocks & Shares ISA in July

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope highlights a FTSE AIM stock he believes could generate significant upside for his portfolio if he buys this…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and buying cheap dividend shares to build my wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think this cheap dividend stock exhibits similar qualities to the companies Warren Buffett has in his investment portfolio.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’m buying during the dip!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains that low P/E ratios and profitable businesses attract him to these two FTSE 100 shares.

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Down 45% in a year, is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Scottish Mortgage shares appear to him to be good value given their post-pandemic fall.

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3 reasons why the stock market is falling today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several factors that are contributing to the stock market falling today, and his thoughts on them.

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2 stocks that are great long-term picks

| Stephen Wright

As recession fears weigh on share prices, our author has found two stocks with strong long-term prospects. He’s looking at…

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2 lesser-known penny stocks to buy now and hold for 10 years!

| Dr. James Fox

I’m currently looking at penny stocks that could help my portfolio grow over the next 10 years. Despite recent volatility,…

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Here’s 1 of the best stocks to buy for passive income

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into one of the best stocks to buy for passive income, which is a FTSE 100…

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IAG shares are down 15% amid travel chaos! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have collapsed over the past month. Shareholders had hoped for a strong Q2. But maybe this represents a…

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UK shares: 1 dividend stock I own to combat inflation

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking for quality UK shares to combat inflation through consistent and stable returns as well as growth…

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Here’s how I’m investing as stock market volatility soars!

| Royston Wild

2022 has seen an explosion in stock market volatility. But with the right approach I think ongoing choppiness could turbocharge…

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