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3 of my top stock market bargains to buy with £100 each

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a few of the stock market bargains that he's considering at the moment based on recent…

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This UK share is today’s biggest faller: should I buy now?

| Roland Head

This UK share has fallen by 50% over in the last year. Is this highly-profitable business now a bargain buy?

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Here’s why I’m backing NIO stock to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock is my top electric vehicle pick. The Chinese automaker has gained considerably over the last month, but I'm…

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Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA in June – or wait?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs up whether he should wait and see what happens to the market before investing further in his…

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Is it time to buy tech-heavy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost nearly half of their value over the past year. But is the share price turning…

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3 reasons why the Cineworld share price could roar back this summer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks the Cineworld share price could benefit from upcoming financial results and big movie releases.

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Are Woodbois shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy with a spare £500?

| Andrew Woods

Woodbois shares have attracted significant interest recently, but does the performance of the underlying business warrant price movements of 250%?

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My HSBC shares could tank if China invades Taiwan

| Michael Wood-Wilson

We’ve seen the sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. How would world leaders react to a similar…

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Is this growth stock set to explode?

| John Choong

This FTSE 250 growth stock has staged a mini recovery after it posted excellent results. Could it be about to…

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With £1,000 to invest in June, I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks

| Stephen Wright

I have several FTSE 100 stocks on my radar this month: a gold mining company, a hotel chain, and a…

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A slumping penny stock I’d buy for value and dividends!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best bargain stocks to buy following recent market volatility. Here's a dirt-cheap dividend-paying penny stock on…

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Can the Lloyds share price soar back to 60p?

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price has recovered well since the pandemic, yet is still down from its pre-pandemic price of 60p.…

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The Exxon stock price has doubled. Why did I sell?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Exxon stock price doubled in a year to top $100, our writer explains why he's out.

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Top British income stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in June, which included insurers and investment…

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1 new penny stock in the FTSE 100 index! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Currently trading as a penny stock, Centrica re-joins the FTSE 100 on 20 June after relegation from the index two…

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How I’d target £1,000 in annual passive income from 5 blue-chip shares

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in a handful of blue-chip shares, our writer thinks he could aim for £1,000 in passive income each…

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Can I double my money with BT shares?

| Alan Oscroft

After the dividends were reinstated for 2022, BT shares could be looking more attractive again. What's the chance of a…

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Are Woodbois shares a beauty — or a beast?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the bull and bear case for Woodbois shares then weighs up whether to add them to…

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3 recession shares I’d scoop up now

| Christopher Ruane

Could these three recession shares help our writer's portfolio weather an economic downturn? Here is why he thinks so.

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Is it boom or bust time for Rolls-Royce shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains both sides of the outlook for Rolls-Royce shares and offers his personal opinion on which he prefers.

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Down 86%, Polymetal shares are tempting me

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares collapsed in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But maybe it's starting to look like a good…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down 39%: here’s why I plan to buy now

| Dylan Hood

Scottish Mortgage shares are down almost 40% year-to-date amidst inflation concerns. This Fool takes a look if now is the…

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Here are my three best stocks to buy now!

| Andrew Woods

Inflationary pressures and surging energy costs are impacting share prices, so Andrew Woods gives his three best stocks to buy…

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5 fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy in June

| Alan Oscroft

Volatile months on the FTSE 100 mean only one thing to me: buying opportunities. Here are five shares I rate…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld shares have climbed recently on the back of the success of Top Gun: Maverick. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 juicy income stocks to supercharge my returns!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these income stocks to enhance the revenue-generating capacity of my portfolio as inflation soars.

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that Experian’s huge competitive position and strong cash returns make it a FTSE 100 stock that fits…

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3 growth stocks to buy and hold through 2030!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares could be some of the best growth stocks to buy right now. This is why I think…

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With £1,000, I’m buying this dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock in a heartbeat

| Stuart Blair

The FTSE 250 has sunk around 7% over the past year, which has led to several opportunities. Here's one of…

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Argo Blockchain shares dumped 9% yesterday. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Argo Blockchain shares are falling at the moment, and why he isn't sure this is the…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is down 25%. Here’s why

| John Choong

Housebuilder shares have taken a hit this year, and Taylor Wimpey is no exception. So, here's why the Taylor Wimpey…

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Is the Lloyds share price set for a big rise? 

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I can see the potential for Lloyds shares to rise further from where they are now, near 46p.

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After more than doubling, is the BP share price still undervalued?

| Stuart Blair

The BP share price has been soaring in recent months, due to the rising oil price. Amid growing profits, is…

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No Savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Building wealth from scratch can take a long time. But by using the Warren Buffett method, its possible to build…

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Top British growth stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top growth shares they’d buy in June, which included telecoms stocks and…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ investment trusts to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Investment trusts are a great way to diversify, while seeking specific strategies. Here's a way to narrow down the choice.

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How to target £300 a month with a 3-step passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Could this simple passive income plan help our writer hit his monthly target for extra pocket money? He explains how…

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The Glencore share price surged 64% last year – here’s what I’m doing now

| Andrew Woods

Higher metal prices have resulted in a surging Glencore share price - so is it time to load up on…

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With IAG down 36%, is it time to buy more shares?

| Andrew Woods

Demand for international travel is quickly recovering, so I want to know if I should buy more IAG shares in…

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New to investing? Why I’d invest £3,016 in UK shares today

| Royston Wild

Investing in UK shares has long proven to be a great way to make wealth. Here's why I plan to…

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