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Could this latest acquisition be an own goal for Sports Direct shares?

| Karl Loomes

Is Mike Ashley’s aggressive acquisition policy set to hurt the Sports Direct share price?

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Why British Airways strikes could have a long-term impact on IAG shares

| Karl Loomes

Taking a hit to profits on the back of a pilots' strike, International Consolidated Airlines may suffer in the long…

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Worried about the State Pension? 2 dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Are you looking for a second retirement income to boost your State Pension?

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Forget the IQE share price!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Overvalued stocks should be avoided, so I look to clean air and sustainability for an alternative pick.

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With £2k to invest, I’d buy shares in this growing business and hold for 10 years

| Kevin Godbold

Stellar revenue growth and resurging profits attract me to this growing company in a resilient sector.

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I’m tipping the Tesco share price to beat the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Tesco has shown its resilience and could now power ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why I’d buy these 2 overlooked FTSE 100 stocks today

| Harvey Jones

Don't overlook these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks or you could be missing out, says Harvey Jones.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 8%+ yields I’d buy in October

| Roland Head

Roland Head picks three of his top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) buys for income investors.

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Sirius Minerals share price crash: how to avoid losing big money on small-cap stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sirius Minerals (LON: SXX) has been a disaster for investors. Here's a look at how to avoid losses like this…

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Personal Finance

What are IBANs and BICs?

| Anne East

Receiving a payment from abroad? Find out what IBAN and BIC mean and why they're used.

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Brexit watch! A FTSE 250 share I think could surge on a no-deal exit in October

| Royston Wild

Worried about Brexit? This FTSE 250 giant could help you to protect your shares portfolio from heavy losses should the…

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These dividend stocks have outperformed the FTSE 100! Should you buy them in an ISA?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100's up so far in 2019 but gains have been modest compared with those of these income heroes.…

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Metro Bank share price plummets! Is it a steal for investors?

| Tom Rodgers

The Metro Bank share price is trading at a whopping 40% discount. Is it time to jump in and grab…

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Forget gold! When the world falls apart, I’d buy bargain dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

The long-term appeal of dividend stocks could make them a better investment option than gold.

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Is the Sainsbury share price ready to recover from the Asda bid?

| Karl Loomes

As Sainsbury’s announces a £500m cost-cutting effort, can the stock finally recover from the failed Asda bid?

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Stock alert! Why I’m still shunning this former Neil Woodford favourite

| G A Chester

Cornerstone investor Neil Woodford has deserted this small-cap stock, but G A Chester isn't tempted by its depressed share price.

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Personal Finance

AJ Bell Youinvest Dealing account

| Harvey Jones

OUR BOTTOM LINE AJ Bell Youinvest is about as simple as an investment platform can be – and investors seem…

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How I’m making passive income for retirement with just £50 a week

| Tom Rodgers

You don't have to be rich to make passive income for retirement, says Tom Rodgers, and there's no better time…

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3 simple steps to take when seeking to generate a passive income from dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could obtain a sustainable passive income from your investments over the long run.

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Is the Greatland Gold share price risky or a must-buy stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Gold shares appear to offer value, but there's no doubt they're risky investments.

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My top 3 FTSE All-Share Index stocks to avoid this September

| James J. McCombie

Short sellers are betting against Kier Group, AA and Wood Group.

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The Pearson (PSON) share price has crashed 15%. Here’s what I’d do.

| Alan Oscroft

US education market weakness is putting pressure on educational publisher Person's recovery prospects, and the shares have slumped.

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Would I buy the ASOS or Boohoo share price?

| Karl Loomes

Online retail success stories maybe, but are ASOS and Boohoo shares must-haves?

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The Neil Woodford curse hits the Imperial Brands share price!

| Alan Oscroft

The vaping crisis has hit Imperial Brands shares, now down 50% in three years. Here's what I'd do about it.

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Remember the takeover bid for Greene King? Is this company next?

| Kevin Godbold

Up 60% over four months, should I buy shares in this FTSE 250 company right now?

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Forget a cash ISA, I’d invest in this high-yield dividend stock today

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith writes why he is positive on Vodafone.

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Got £2k to invest? One FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's avoiding this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock.

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3 reasons I’d invest in REITs

| Stepan Lavrouk

REITs like Landsec (LON: LAND) and Shaftesbury (LON: SHB) are really worth your attention, I feel.

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2 ways to minimise your investing costs

| Stepan Lavrouk

Consider a Stocks and Shares ISA to minimise the tax liability on your hard-won investment gains.

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Personal Finance

When does my student loan get written off in the UK?

| Kate Anderson

Breaking down how and when your student loan gets wiped.

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This growth and dividend stock’s smashed the FTSE 100 in 2019! I’d buy it for my ISA today

| Royston Wild

This growth prospect's risen by almost two-thirds during 2019, smashing the FTSE 100 in the process. Royston Wild explains why…

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I think investing in Sirius Minerals is now purely an act of faith

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors in Sirius Minerals can only cross their fingers... and hope.

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2 absurdly cheap UK REITs I think income investors will love

| Tom Rodgers

These three UK REITs each offer something different, in booming sectors, with attractive valuations and soaring dividends.

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Forget the lottery: I’d rather make a million by following Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy could have a significantly greater impact on your financial future than the lottery.

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Want to retire early? 3 reasons why I’d stop saving and start buying dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why buying income stocks could be a better idea than holding cash when it comes to your retirement plans.

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2 internationally focused FTSE 100 stocks: which one would I buy?

| Stepan Lavrouk

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) and shipping broker Clarkson (LSE: CKN) both cater to the global market, but are…

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Why avoiding this mistake could improve your chances of making a million

| Peter Stephens

Through diversifying across a range of stocks, you could improve the risk/reward ratio of your portfolio.

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Does the Metro Bank share price now make it a bargain?

| Karl Loomes

After plummeting 30%, is now the time to buy Metro Bank (LSE:MTRO) stock?

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A blow to Neil Woodford, and a stock I see as a growth opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

Two companies that shouldn't be confused: I'm drawn to Stobart Group Ltd. (LSE:STOB), but Neil Woodford probably won't like the…

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3 simple steps I’d take to generate a passive income with dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could obtain a growing and sustainable passive income over the long term.

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