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Would Warren Buffett invest in Greggs?

| Michael Taylor

Greggs’ share price is up over 60% so far in 2019, but Michael Taylor explains why he is a buyer.

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Thinking about investing in telecoms? Here’s how the Labour nationalisation plan might affect you!

| Stepan Lavrouk

It’s not just shareholders of BT (LON: BT.A) that are affected - companies like Virgin Media will also have to…

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£5k to spend on your ISA? These growth stocks will make you jump for joy

| Royston Wild

Looking to grab some dirt-cheap growth heroes today? These shares could be just what you're searching for.

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Labour’s ‘free broadband’ threat to the BT share price, and what I’d do about it

| Alan Oscroft

Does Jeremy Corbyn's plan to nationalise part of BT (LON: BT-A) mean we should avoid the shares? Here's what I…

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Will the Royal Mail share price ever get back to its 330p IPO price?

| G A Chester

Royal Mail shares are trading 30% below their 2013 IPO price and over 60% below their all-time high of last…

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Have £5k to spend? Dividend growth stocks I’d buy for my ISA before December

| Royston Wild

Looking to supercharge income flows from your Stocks & Shares ISA? This FTSE 250 dividend stock could be just what…

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Personal Finance

Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy

| Sean LaPointe

Interested in getting a mortgage after declaring bankruptcy? We break down how you can improve your chances of getting one.

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One FTSE 100 stock I would buy today

| Vandita Jadeja

With a consistent dividend payout and strong fundamentals, Tesco has a lot working in its favour.

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ISA investors! Should you buy this dividend growth stock before December?

| Royston Wild

Should you load this dividend grower into your Stocks & Shares ISA? Royston Wild gives the lowdown.

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Why I believe Marks & Spencer shares could halve

| Michael Taylor

Marks & Spencer stock has already tumbled nearly 70%, but Michael Taylor believes they will fall a lot more.

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Global dividends surge to Q3 record! What can income investors expect in 2020?

| Royston Wild

Dividends keep on surging in the third quarter. But what can share investors expect in the New Year?

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Retirement savings: I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to beat the State Pension

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer high income returns that provide a passive income in retirement.

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I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares right now

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver superior income returns to a buy-to-let property.

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Tencent bets £40m on UK video game shares. Here’s what I’d do now

| Tom Rodgers

Chinese money is flowing into these fast-growth AIM shares, which could give your portfolio a big boost, says Tom Rodgers.

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Terry Smith vs Warren Buffett: 3 differences in the way they invest

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith has been called 'Britain's Warren Buffett.' But there are key differences in the way they invest, says Edward…

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The Sainsbury’s share price has fallen 33% in a year. Time to buy?

| G A Chester

After 30 years of hurt for investors, could Sainsbury's sorry performance be about to reverse?

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What is the best way to invest £50k?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says your £50,000 could grow into something much bigger, if you invest it wisely.

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How I’d invest £5k in these markets right now

| Kevin Godbold

£5k spread evenly across these three investments strikes me as a potentially cracking place to start.

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The Sirius Minerals share price rebounds 20%! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Sirius Minerals share price has surged after the company announced its recovery plan, but does this make the stock…

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Could trouble on the high street hit these share prices?

| Andy Ross

As consumers switch to online shopping, could the share prices of these businesses plummet?

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Here’s my FTSE 100 price forecast for 2020. What does it mean for your ISA allocation?

| Jon Smith

In my opinion, 2020 could offer good returns for the FTSE 100, supported by domestic and international growth.

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The Kier share price has fallen 90% in a year. Time to buy?

| G A Chester

G A Chester reviews an eventful Friday at Kier. Could it mark a turnaround for the stock or does the…

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3 reasons why you might ditch stocks and invest in buy-to-let property

| Roland Head

After a 10-year bull run in the stock market, is it time to take a fresh look at buy-to-let property?

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The 5 highest-yielding FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks these unloved FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks deserve a buy rating.

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d double my State Pension with just £3 per day

| Rupert Hargreaves

It's never too late to start saving for retirement. Rupert Hargreaves explains how you could retire in comfort with just…

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3 reasons I won’t be investing in a FTSE 100 tracker fund in 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) trackers have become extremely popular in recent years. Are they the best way to invest in…

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Could this 5% dividend yield help ISA investors get rich and retire early?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild zeroes in what he thinks is a great income bet for Stocks & Shares ISA holders. Come take…

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Calling ISA investors! Is this 6% dividend yield a better buy than a Cash ISA?

| Royston Wild

Should you plump for a Cash ISA or use your money to buy this FTSE 250 dividend stock instead? Royston…

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£10k to invest? Reasons I think Warren Buffett’s advice is worth heeding!

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think these top FTSE 100 stocks would be a great addition to a Warren Buffett-inspired portfolio.

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Stock buys for December! I like to follow Warren Buffett’s example

| Kirsteen Mackay

Festive cheer and holiday rest can bring stock buying to the forefront of your mind. Don't forget to follow Warren…

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Forget Bitcoin! Here’s how I’d invest £1k today to try and make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think there may be a better means of improving your financial future than buying Bitcoin.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think that the stock market could offer a superior risk/reward ratio compared to buy-to-let.

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The Christmas election outcome could batter or boost your wealth. Here’s what I’d do now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks now is the perfect time to review your asset allocation.

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Forget the Lottery! I’d aim to make a million by investing in the FTSE 100 instead

| Harvey Jones

You can dream of winning £1m on the Lottery, or do the sensible thing and invest to achieve it instead,…

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Wake up Millennials! Here’s how you can become an ISA millionaire

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Millennials have time on their side, but they mustn't waste it.

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d aim to make a million using this simple strategy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buy-to-let has helped investors all over the UK make fortunes. But, as Rupert Hargreaves explains, the risks of owning a…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to make £1m

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at the stocks and funds he'd pick for his ISA today with the goal of making £1m…

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3 reasons I’d buy Bitcoin today

| Alan Oscroft

Are there really good reasons to put your cash into Bitcoin? Here are three cases where I might go for…

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Forget the Cash ISA! I like these 3 FTSE 250 dividend champions yielding 7%

| Rupert Hargreaves

With dividend yields of 7%, these FTSE 250 income stars make the best Cash ISA on the market today look…

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Why I’m expecting a great decade for Stocks & Share ISAs

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I'm convinced the next 10 years will be far better for ISA investors than the last 10.

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