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Looking for shares to buy for Brexit and the general election? Here’s how you could beat the FTSE 100!

| Thomas Carr

This market sector could survive Brexit and political chaos, writes Thomas Carr.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I like that pay more than Lloyds Bank does

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds Bank (LON: LLOY) shares yield 5.6%. But these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks yield more.

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Ignorance isn’t bliss: 3 red flags that investors should look for

| Malcolm Wheatley

Many investors make the same mistake...

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3 reasons why FTSE 100 housebuilders’ shares could crash in 2020

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains why 2020 could be a disastrous year for FTSE 100 housebuilder stocks Barratt, Persimmon and Taylor…

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Why you should check your cashback card Ts and Cs

| Sandy Kenrick

As you’re taking a long and well-deserved sip of your second cortado, your eyes wander to an advertisement in the…

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Forget buy-to-let! Here’s how I think these 2 FTSE 250 bargains can help you make a million

| Rupert Hargreaves

The returns from buy-to-let are falling, but these FTSE 250 stocks should report double-digit earnings growth in the next few…

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These were the top 3 performing FTSE 100 stocks last month. Should I buy them now?

| Jon Smith

Has the strong performance last month carried over into November for the top three stocks? Jonathan Smith reveals all.

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How I’d beat the State Pension with FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer income and growth opportunities for your retirement savings.

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This Terry Smith-owned FTSE 100 stock just surged 8%. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Terry-Smith owned FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is having a great run. Is it too late to buy?

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No retirement savings? Warren Buffett’s investment tips could help make you a million

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s successful career could serve as a blueprint for any investor looking to build their retirement portfolio.

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£5k to invest? I’d buy multibagger stocks with big upside potential

| Michael Taylor

Growth stocks provide the perfect hunting ground for multibaggers.

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Forget the Cash ISA! Here are 2 high quality shares I’d like to own

| Andy Ross

I think these two international FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks have the quality to reward holders generously for years to come.

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Should you hold onto your shares in FTSE 250 listed utility provider Telecom Plus?

| James J. McCombie

Telecom Plus (LSE: TEP) should fare better than others in a downturn, but something still concerns me, despite today's positive…

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What I’d do about the Tesco share price right now

| Conor Coyle

The Tesco share price is up 10% in the last year so is there still value in the stock?

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Worried about the State Pension? Here’s what I think you need to know about dividend investing!

| Stepan Lavrouk

Hint: it’s not just a matter of buying the highest-yielding stocks.

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The National Lottery’s 25 years old today! Here’s what you could have made by buying UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich with the National Lottery? Forget about it, says Royston Wild. This is a much better way…

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Why I might buy this soaring stock alongside the Glaxo (GSK) share price

| Alan Oscroft

I say GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) is a great investment, but why is this blue-sky biotech making the headlines right now?

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Why I think the easyJet share price could gain from the Thomas Cook collapse

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in easyJet (LON: EZJ) pick up as the firm eyes the package holiday market, but I think there's a…

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Looking to invest £5k in your ISA? Make sure you avoid this type of value trap!

| Stepan Lavrouk

Companies in declining industries may seem attractive, but they are rarely worth the trouble.

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Looking to retire early? Dividend yields of up to 9% that I’d buy for my ISA before December

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich from UK dividend stocks? Royston Wild discusses three income shares he thinks you should buy for…

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Buy Sirius Minerals (SXX)? I’d rather back this FTSE 100 growth stock

| Paul Summers

Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) could you make you a mint but today's results suggest this top stock is a far…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d invest in these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer better growth potential and value for money than Bitcoin.

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Forget the National Lottery and NS&I Premium Bonds! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares offer superior risk/reward opportunities to the National Lottery or Premium Bonds.

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Property investment for beginners: How to get started with buy-to-let

| Sandy Kenrick

There are a number of different investment types out there, from stocks and bonds to CFDs (contracts for difference) and…

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£2k to invest? I’d buy this FTSE 250 growth stock and FTSE 100 falling knife Centrica

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says he'd buy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) listed Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) grower, but…

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This share’s rocketed 14% today! Is it time to buy it for your ISA?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild examines a small-cap whose share price is exploding in Tuesday business. Is it time for you to join…

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Should you buy this fallen growth stock after 20% price crash?

| Alan Oscroft

A profit warning has pushed this stock down heavily, but the negative reaction could be overdone.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m tempted by this 6.6% property-backed dividend yield

| Kevin Godbold

This company has just stepped up its development activity to meet demand.

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Have £3k to spend? A 6% dividend yield I’d buy for my ISA before December

| Royston Wild

This monster dividend yield is a great buy before the new month rolls in, says Royston Wild.

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Political uncertainty stopping you buying stocks? Here’s what Warren Buffett says!

| T Sligo

Warren Buffett often has wise words to say about business. What does he think when it comes to investing in…

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You’ve played the Lottery for 25 years and still aren’t rich! Here’s a better way to make a million

| Harvey Jones

The National Lottery is 25 years old. Harvey Jones says you'd be better off playing the stock market.

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2 dividend plus growth stocks I think are perfect for a 2019 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Rising dividends, low debt, and earnings growth potential. My two 2019 ISA picks today tick all of those boxes.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend champions yielding 5%

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're looking for income, you should ignore the Cash ISA and buy these FTSE 100 income stars instead, according…

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Forget Ted Baker! This stock could be a better fit for your ISA

| T Sligo

Are shares in Burberry worth picking up, or is Ted Baker a bargain at a better price? Let's have a…

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Forget Bitcoin. I’m aiming for big financial gains here

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Small growth stocks can turn £1k into £2k, £10k, or even £20k, says Edward Sheldon.

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BT’s share price has fallen below 200p. Here’s why I’m still not buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Falling revenue and the possibility of a dividend cut are just some of the reasons Edward Sheldon is avoiding BT…

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Forget Bitcoin and gold! I think these two dividend yields could make you richer

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these two high-yielding shares have the ingredients to make investors superior returns in the coming years.

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Why I think Sainsbury’s will keep being a loser in 2020

| Andy Ross

The Sainsbury’s (LON: SBRY) share price is likely to remain under pressure, I think, and here’s why.

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This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 250. Would I buy it?

| Jon Smith

New River Reit has a very high dividend yield, but does this mean it is a golden buy? Jonathan Smith…

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FTSE 100 investors! An investment theme I’m watching now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) offer ways to participate in the growth of emerging market economies.

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