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With the Rolls Royce share price plummeting what might be next for the group?

| Andy Ross

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) aerospace engineering giant Roll-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) has seen its share price plummet. Andy…

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Tesco shares? I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is a better long-term bet, argues Edward…

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Why I’d sell the Next share price to buy this FTSE 100 stock and its 10% dividend yield

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why investors should sell out of Next to buy shares in this monster yielder from the FTSE…

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ISA investors! Should you buy this near-7% FTSE 100 dividend yield before next week?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend favourite is about to update the market. Is it a share that Stocks & Shares ISA…

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No savings at 40? Here are two shares I’d choose to get started

| Andy Ross

It's never too late to start investing in the stock market and here are two shares Andy Ross is interested…

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3 reasons why the Lloyds share price could crash in 2020

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why 2020 could prove to be a disaster for FTSE 100 member Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and…

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Do I still think the Vodafone share price could double your money?

| G A Chester

G A Chester has been bullish on Vodafone and a small-cap tech firm, but after strong gains would he now…

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Why I’m selling the PMO share price and looking to buy GKP shares

| Alan Oscroft

Debt makes the big difference between the PMO share price and the GKP share price for me.

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I follow these lessons when comparing funds for my investment ISA or SIPP

| James J. McCombie

ISAs and SIPPs are great vehicles for sheltering your fund investments from tax, and the benefits compound over time, but…

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2 defensive stocks I’d buy to beat Brexit today

| Alan Oscroft

I say defensive stocks are a good buy at any time, but especially when we're facing so much Brexit uncertainty.

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield 5.6% and 9.6%. Which would I buy for my ISA?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks boast big, big yields. But are they worth a place in a Stocks & Shares…

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This FTSE 250 stock just crashed 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

| G A Chester

G A Chester weighs up the investment prospects of today's big FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) faller and another mid-cap stock.

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Forget buy-to-let! Why I think income investors will love these cheap UK REITs

| Tom Rodgers

UK REITs offer the dual benefits of healthy dividends with strong growth, so choosing well can really boost your income,…

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I reckon this cash-generating FTSE 250 company could be on the cusp of a turnaround

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I’m tempted to pick up a few of this firm's shares with a holding period of at least…

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Forget buy-to-let property! I’d buy these 2 bargain FTSE 100 dividend shares today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income stocks could offer less risk and higher returns than buy-to-let property.

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No savings at 40? I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer superior returns to a Cash ISA.

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Despite falling profit, I think this share is worth investigating

| T Sligo

The number of deaths has fallen. What does this mean for the Dignity share price?

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d rather aim to get rich with this FTSE 250 9.7% dividend stock

| Roland Head

Roland Head flags up his top two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) high-yield picks.

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Beat it! Could you outperform the FTSE?

| T Sligo

With index funds growing in popularity, could you beat the market by stock-picking?

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I’d buy the soaring Burberry share price and this FTSE 100 dividend stock today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones would buy these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks today, but for different reasons.

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2 shares I’d like to own in 2020

| Andy Ross

As the end of 2019 approaches, here are 2 shares Andy Ross thinks could outperform the market in 2020.

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Games Workshop share price up 17%! Too late to buy?

| T Sligo

Following its latest result, shares in Games Workshop have increased in value. I think you should take a look at…

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Personal Finance

3 tips for paying off student loans early

| Sean LaPointe

If you are someone that would benefit from paying off your loans early, here a few useful tips.

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Why I think one of the FTSE 100’s top risers in 2019 will keep going in 2020

| Andy Ross

The share price of this international growth company has been flying and could continue to outperform next year.

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2020 dividend forecasts: Lloyds Bank, Barclays and Tesco

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Invested in Lloyds Bank, Barclays, or Tesco? You'll probably want to see these 2020 dividend forecasts.

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Why I’d sell the Tullow Oil share price today

| Alan Oscroft

Tullow Oil (LSE: TLW) has downgraded its production guidance again, and I reckon that's a sign to sell.

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Here’s a get-rich secret: I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to retire a millionaire!

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Thanks to rising election and Brexit uncertainty, investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares makes a ton of sense…

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Forget the State Pension! Here’s how I’d boost my retirement savings in 3 simple steps

| Peter Stephens

An inadequate State Pension does not have to mean financial challenges in retirement.

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Standard Life Aberdeen share price up 30% in 3 months. Is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Standard Life Aberdeen (LON: SLA) shares have been volatile this year, but after the latest surge is there more to…

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The UKOG share price is up 30% since August. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

UK Oil & Gas (LON: UKOG) has completed its latest drilling operation, hitting what it calls a sweet spot.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d aim to get rich buying these 2 stocks

| G A Chester

G A Chester would rather own a stake in these two companies with demonstrably valuable assets and profits than buy…

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Forget Lloyds Bank! I’d go for this firm’s fast-growing dividend, up 270% in 5 years

| Kevin Godbold

This company’s new acquisition could prove to be a catalyst for further operational advances in the years to come.

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Why I think the Taylor Wimpey share price could be the FTSE 100’s best

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is paying big dividends these days, and Taylor Wimpey (LON: TW) offers one of the…

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The Tullow Oil share price is down 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

| Roland Head

The Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) share price is tanking after a series of disappointments. Should you buy, sell, or…

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I’m finding these two dirt cheap banking stocks impossible to resist

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two banking stocks are very different in scale, but have one thing in common, a low,…

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Forget Barclays! I’d go for this stock and its growing dividend yield near 5%

| Kevin Godbold

This company’s outlook is positive and growth is on the agenda, yet the valuation looks modest.

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Why I’m seriously considering investing in bargain Sirius Minerals (SXX) shares now

| Tom Rodgers

A $600m funding plan to save this troubled mining company is under way. It could all end in tears, but…

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No pension at 50? This FTSE 250 growth stock could turbo-charge your savings

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) high-flyer looks on course for further success.

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An uncertain election outcome means I’m avoiding this FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Paul Summers

Energy giant SSE's (LON:SSE) half-year results show a return to profit, but this Fool isn't tempted.

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Forget Bitcoin. I’d buy these 2 bargain FTSE 100 shares to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer a superior risk/reward ratio compared to Bitcoin.

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