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Forget Bitcoin or gold! I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in my ISA instead

| Tom Rodgers

Desperate times mean desperate investors reach for so-called safe havens. GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and Legal & General plc (LON:LGEN) may…

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Has the Shell share price just become an unmissable FTSE 100 bargain?

| G A Chester

G A Chester looks at the investment case for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Dutch Shell Plc Class B (LON:RDSB)…

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Is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 dividend share?

| Karl Loomes

Offering one of the highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), is this major bank a good investment?

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Is this the beginning of the end for Thomas Cook shares?

| Karl Loomes

Could a £900m cash infusion drive the Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) share price to zero?

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Is the Hays share price now a bargain?

| Karl Loomes

As weaker than expected earnings hurt Hays plc (LON: HAS) stock, is today’s slide actually an opportunity?

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Tempted by the Centrica share price? Here’s what you need to know

| Andy Ross

Does Centrica plc (LON:CNA) have the potential for a turnaround and does that means investors could profit from it in…

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Why I’d invest £1,000 in this FTSE 250 stock today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gold and silver equities like Hochschild Mining plc (LON: HOC) are still on my radar in late August.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I think will pay you for the rest of your life

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks look unloved, but the market seems to be overlooking their income credentials, according to Rupert…

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UK plc is on sale. I think these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could be next to receive bids

| Paul Summers

Following last week's flurry of deals, Paul Summers highlights another two stocks that look vulnerable to takeover bids.

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Two beaten-up FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for stocks to buy in September? Check out these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares, says Edward Sheldon.

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One housing-linked stock I’m watching ahead of Brexit

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Brexit cloud looms over Britain’s housing market, but I like OneSavings Bank plc (LON: OSB) stock as a sneaky…

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Planning your cruise holiday: 20 million reasons to skip this one cruise line?

| Matt Koppenheffer

What does the latest fines on Carnival Corp mean to your holiday planning?

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a SIPP to fund a richer retirement

| Andy Ross

I think some sectors are looking undervalued right now and that’s throwing up some potentially very profitable investments.

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Brexit has me excited for a FTSE 100 takeover bonanza

| Vishesh Raisinghani

As billionaires acquire undervalued FTSE 100 companies, retail investors like me could expect a massive windfall in this ongoing Brexit-inspired…

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Lloyds vs Vodafone: which is the best dividend stock?

| Tom Rodgers

Your dividend could be in danger if you don't pick the right stock, says Tom Rodgers. So would he choose…

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BT Group and Rolls-Royce shares have tanked. I’d consider buying them now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two falling knives could now be worth catching, if you're feeling brave.

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3 highly-valued growth stocks I’d watch out for in September

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at three (former) market darlings, all of whom report numbers next month.

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Lazy retirees: dividend stocks can help you earn a growing passive-income stream

| Peter Stephens

I think that dividend stocks offer appealing income prospects relative to other assets, with them having the potential to benefit…

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Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d buy a FTSE 100 index tracker today

| Roland Head

A FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index tracker could be a great long-term investment, says Roland Head.

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Worried about a no-deal Brexit? I think this 8%-yielding FTSE 250 stock could be a great hedge!

| Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG) have a great dividend and could perform very well in a turbulent…

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Should I buy shares in Kier Group?

| Alan Oscroft

Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) shares have nearly doubled in less than a month. Is it a recovery stock to…

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Why I’d still buy the GSK share price after its 10% rise

| G A Chester

G A Chester still sees good value in GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and in a smaller-cap sector peer.

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Gold or FTSE 100? My pick for 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is a better long-term bet than gold, despite the risk of a near-term…

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Should I buy shares in Thomas Cook after 15% price fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) has revealed details of its rescue plan. Here's what I'd do about it.

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What could the Alaska sale mean for the BP share price?

| Karl Loomes

What does the future have in store for BP plc (LON: BP) shares after it sells its Alaskan assets to…

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The FTSE 100 share you’ve never heard of that I’d consider buying

| Karl Loomes

Why slow and steady wins the race for this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) hidden gem.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I think are worth watching in September

| Paul Summers

With consumer confidence likely to be shaky in the run-up to our EU exit, Paul Summers takes a look at…

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How I use the hidden value effect to generate higher returns

| Tom Rodgers

This simple theory could supercharge your portfolio and lower your risk of making bad investment decisions.

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2 battered dividend stocks I’m backing to recover

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks these contrarian stocks are worth grabbing for their dividends while investors wait for a change in sentiment.

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These FTSE 250 stocks are being targeted by short sellers. Should holders be worried?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at three FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks that at least some investors are betting against.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with yields over 5% I’d buy in September

| Roland Head

These 5%-yielding FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks should help you ride out any market uncertainty, says Roland Head.

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Have £1,000 to invest? I’d check out the low SSE share price and 7%+ yield

| Harvey Jones

Power company SSE plc (LON: SSE) offers a juicy yield at a cut price valuation, says Harvey Jones.

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Stop saving and start buying dividend stocks: a simple plan to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Investing in dividend-paying stocks, as opposed to holding cash, could lead to higher returns and an earlier retirement in my…

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Long-term ISA investing – the compound effect

| Thomas Carr

When it comes to investing, longer is better, writes Thomas Carr.

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One high-yielding FTSE 100 stock I would avoid and what I would buy instead

| Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of BT Group - class A common stock (LON:BT-A) yield almost 10%, but should you buy them?

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Would Warren Buffett think this is a “wonderful company”?

| T Sligo

Might Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) shares be attractive at current levels to the Oracle of Omaha?

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 growth-and-income shares

| G A Chester

G A Chester highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks he thinks have strong growth and income appeal.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d aim to get rich and retire early with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer income potential and turnaround possibilities.

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Forget buy-to-let: I’d rather buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could offer higher returns than a buy-to-let, in Peter Stephens' view.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d aim to make £1m with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could help you to build a seven-figure portfolio.

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