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3 cheap growth stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of UK growth stocks currently look very cheap. Here are three bargains Edward Sheldon would snap up today.

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£10,000 to invest! 2 top penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Buying penny stocks can be a great way to turbocharge the growth potential of an investor's portfolio. These two low-cost…

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With an 8%+ yield, is this investment trust for me?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what might come next for this investment trust's dividend -- and if it could be a good…

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With £3,000 to invest, here are the top UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

My top UK shares include a large-cap, a mid-cap and a small-cap diversified by sector and all paying useful dividends.

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Should I buy more Shell shares?

| Roland Head

Is the Shell share price about to peak? Roland Head explains why he thinks it’s important to focus on the…

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The FTSE 100 is set for record share buybacks. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Why do FTSE 100 companies buy back their own shares rather than handing over spare cash as extra dividends? And…

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2 cheap shares I bought to try to earn extra income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is trying to earn extra income by owning two dividend shares. Here, he explains his approach.

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Could I double my money with easyJet shares?

| Alan Oscroft

I usually don't buy airline stocks as the business is so tough. But after the easyJet share price fall, I'm…

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Should I invest in the stock market right now?

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market may be volatile, but one analyst thinks a recession is far from inevitable and the recent falls…

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Inflation is attacking my Stocks and Share ISA. Here’s how I protect it

| Michael Wood-Wilson

With UK inflation at 9%, I need my Stocks and Shares ISA to grow at a similar rate or I…

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Should I buy more boohoo shares, down 80% in the past year?

| Andrew Woods

With results due tomorrow, could boohoo shares have further to fall or will this be the very beginning of a…

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Should I buy one of the most expensive stocks on the FTSE 250?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at one of the most expensive stocks on the FTSE 250 index based on share price and…

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How I’d invest £50 a week to target passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how an approach based on regular investing could hopefully set him up with long-lasting passive income streams.

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Here’s what star stock picker Cathie Wood bought after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer takes a look at what Cathie Wood, the CEO and co-founder of ARK Invest, has been buying this…

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How I’d build a dividend portfolio with £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses a handful of UK shares he would buy to set up a dividend portfolio.

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Why FTSE 100 stocks are outperforming in 2022

| Stephen Wright

Why has the FTSE 100 held up better than the S&P 500 this year? And can it continue? Our author…

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Can the Deliveroo share price recover from penny stock levels?

| John Choong

Can the Deliveroo share price recover from penny stock levels, with soaring high inflation and pandemic tailwinds gone?

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This green energy penny stock is trading for 1p! Should I buy it now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at whether he should add this dirt-cheap penny stock to his holdings with the current focus on…

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Is it now time to buy the most shorted UK stock?

| Stuart Blair

A heavily shorted stock is often a very bearish sign, yet it can also lead to a quick reversal. Is…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a screaming buy?

| Dr. James Fox

After the market sell-off, I'm looking at Lloyds shares, which are trading for just 43p. Surely, the only way is…

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2 UK shares I own to boost my passive income stream!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains how he is making a passive income through two UK shares that pay a regular and consistent…

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My best stocks to buy after the market sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

The market tanked over the last week. But, I think this represents a great opportunity to buy. Here are some…

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Down 82%, are THG Holdings shares a bargain buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer can buy THG Holdings shares for around a fifth of the cost one year ago. But are they…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy with £5,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has had a poor year. But when the market is down, I think that's a great time…

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I follow Warren Buffett’s advice when the stock market falls

| Christopher Ruane

By learning how Warren Buffett reacts to share prices falling, our writer hopes to improve his own investment performance.

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How I’d use my £20,000 Stocks & Shares ISA allowance to retire early

| Charlie Carman

Dreaming of early retirement? Here's how our writer would invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate tax-free passive…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for growth in a recession

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope outlines three defensive FTSE 100 shares that could help boost his portfolio returns in the event of a…

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3 dividend stocks to buy after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

After the market plunged over the past week, I'm looking at opportunities to buy dividend stocks at knockdown prices.

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Aviva shares now yield more than 9% and I’d buy them today

| Harvey Jones

Aviva shares offer such an incredible dividend yield that I can overlook its sluggish share price.

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Which FTSE 100 investment trust is the best buy in 2022?

| Charlie Carman

Three FTSE 100 investment trusts strive to offer better stock market returns than a passive investing strategy. Our writer explores…

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As Bitcoin plunges, is it game over for the Argo Blockchain (ARB) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The best time to invest in a company is when its stock is cheap, right? I take a look at…

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Coinbase shares are down 79%! Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The crypto bubble has well and truly burst and Coinbase shares are sliding as a consequence. This Fool assesses if…

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Here’s why I am buying BT shares today

| Dylan Hood

BT shares have been steadily climbing since the start of 2022. This Fool takes a look at why he is…

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With £1,000, here are the best growth stocks to buy now

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have suffered considerably over the past few months, due to inflationary pressures. Here are Stuart Blair's top picks.

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2 penny stocks to buy for a winning portfolio

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility gives me an opportunity to buy top stocks at rock-bottom prices. Here are two top penny stocks…

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Down 50%, Scottish Mortgage shares are a no-brainer buy

| Stuart Blair

Scottish Mortgage shares have dipped over 50% since recent highs, due to the crash among growth stocks. Is it time…

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I’d use this stock market dip to buy Rolls-Royce shares

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares face strong headwinds but are still worth buying with a long-term view.

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 income shares

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to income shares, I've got my eye on these three dividend-paying companies in the Footsie, which look…

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Down 48%, is it time to buy more Polymetal shares?

| Andrew Woods

The price of Polymetal shares looks to be stabilising, so is it a good idea to load up on more…

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Stock market opportunities NOW can substantially benefit our portfolios LATER!

| Sam Robson

Day traders and long-term investors will view weakness in the stock market very differently. One pulls their money out, and…

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