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B&M shares continue to fall after FY results! Should I buy more or hold my position?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves into B&M’s recent FY22 results and decides if he should add further B&M shares to his portfolio…

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Here’s my plan to make passive income with just £50 a month

| Alan Oscroft

It's not just wealthy people who can enjoy a passive income. I think anybody can do it, starting small and…

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BP shares are falling! Should I buy on the dip?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have taken quite a hit over the past few days, wiping out most of May's gains. So, is…

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I’m in the red, but not panicking. I’m buying the dip!

| Andrew Woods

It is always tempting to close out losing positions. However, experience has taught me to buy the dip when the…

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Can I double my money with Woodbois shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has already climbed more than 80% from its 52-week low. Could there be a further doubling…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in this stock market dip

| Kevin Godbold

As a lifetime investor, today's market weakness makes me eager to shop for UK shares such as these that are…

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The FTSE 250 slumps! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a bad few days for global markets and the FTSE 250 is no exception. Here's why the index…

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Astra Space stock is crashing. Should I buy?

| John Choong

Astra Space stock is crashing hard after its rocket engine failed. So, is this an opportunity for me to buy…

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Are these 2 hot penny stocks set to take off?

| Andrew Woods

Although riskier, I love investing in penny stocks. Could these two companies, in the hospitality and outsourcing sectors, be set…

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Down 15%, is National Grid’s share price too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

National Grid's share price has taken a battering in recent weeks. Is now the time for me as a long-term…

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Flying near a 52-week low, are easyJet shares a screaming buy?

| Paul Summers

Budget airline easyJet (LON: EZJ) shares have almost halved in 12 months. Paul Summers questions whether now is a great…

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Royal Mail shares are down over 50%. Here’s what I’m doing!

| Charlie Keough

Royal Mail shares have plummeted 50% in the last 12 months. Here, this Fool weighs up if this is an…

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Is it time to buy Moderna shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Moderna shares have lost nearly 15% of their value over the last week. So is it time for me to…

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5% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2022 and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I reckon this high dividend yield UK share could generate enormous passive income over the next decade. Here's why.

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Bargain hunting on the FTSE 100! 3 shares with P/E ratios below 6

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking for bargains to help my portfolio grow in the long run. These FTSE 100 stocks look cheap, but…

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Should I buy Lam Research shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker Lam Research have taken a big hit in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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A top AIM stock to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an AIM stock that has generated strong growth in recent years and appears to have plenty of…

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3 ways Warren Buffett handles a falling stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is paying attention to some classic Warren Buffett quotes as he thinks about about investing in falling markets.

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I’d invest £500 in these undervalued UK stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he wants to invest in these two UK stocks that he thinks are great value plays…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’d rather buy another UK share to try to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Lloyds share price might look cheap now, but it might be for good reason. Here's another UK share that…

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I reckon these 2 FTSE 100 stocks are among the best shares to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These two FTSE 100 stocks could be on the verge of exploding even with inflation and that makes them potentially…

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At 92p, are Rolls-Royce shares bargain buys right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares look dirt-cheap compared to analyst forecasts. But is this a value trap? Zaven Boyrazian reveals his analysis.

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2 income shares I’d buy to protect me from inflation

| Dylan Hood

Inflation is on the rise around the world. Dylan Hood takes a look at two income shares that he thinks…

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The Tesco share price is down 14%: is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

The Tesco share price has fallen in double-digits this year due to surging inflation. This Fool investigates if now's the…

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Earnings preview: Ashtead, Halma, FirstGroup

| John Choong

A company's earnings can indicate whether it's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest FTSE firms reporting results, and…

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Is it finally time to buy Lloyds shares at 44p?

| Andrew Woods

With interest rates on the rise, could Lloyds shares bring value to my portfolio over the long term?

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An 8% yielding dividend stock I’d buy for passive income

| Stuart Blair

Dividend stocks have become more popular at the moment due to inflationary pressures. Here's one that is dirt-cheap at current…

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Down over 60%, here are 2 bargain growth stocks to buy on the dip

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have suffered considerably in 2022, due to inflationary pressures. Here's two that look exceptionally cheap right now.

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Celebrating 70 years of stock market returns

| G A Chester

Economic, social and cultural change (and the changing complexion of the UK stock market).

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Are we about to see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Are the fears of a new recession creating a rare opportunity to buy UK shares at massive discounts? Here's what…

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How I’d aim to beat inflation with these FTSE 100 stocks

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 stocks such as these could help me offset the effects of price inflation.

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2 sinking UK shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

There are stacks of dirt-cheap UK shares to buy following recent choppiness on stock markets. Here are two great British…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks with yields of 5.9% & 12.2%!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 income stocks to buy following recent market volatility. Here are two whose massive…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are big fallers. I think they’re too cheap

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at three of this year’s biggest FTSE 100 fallers and explains why he thinks they…

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£3k to invest! 3 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks & Shares ISA in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I've been searching for the top UK shares to buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA. And I think I…

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After 5 years of underperformance, could the IAG share price be about to take off?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright wonders whether the IAG share price can overcome high oil prices and staff shortages to make a comeback…

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How passive income helped me retire (really!) early

| Michelle Freeman

My story of overcoming a wariness of stock markets and building a meaningful passive income portfolio. Now I'm retired early…

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I’m buying this penny stock to boost my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Joshua Kalinsky

This Fool loves a good growth story, and has uncovered one that could boost his returns on his Stocks and…

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Is the Tesco share price too good to ignore?

| Finlay Blair

The Tesco share price has fallen amid inflation uncertainty. Finlay Blair considers whether now is the time for him to…

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Why I think Home Depot shares might be a great investment… but not right now

| Stephen Wright

Home Depot is an impressive business that has grown steadily recently -- so why is our author taking a wait-and-see…

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