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Why 2019 looks like do or die for Bitcoin

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says 2019 could see the final reckoning for Bitcoin.

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How to boost your retirement savings… like a judo expert

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a smart way to make sure you enjoy a happy financial retirement with plenty of money to spend.

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2 Neil Woodford shares I’d snap up for 2019

| Kevin Godbold

Two big dividend yields that could boost your 2019 portfolio.

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The FTSE 100’s crash could help liberate you from the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the falling FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) offers a buying opportunity for anyone who wants a comfortable retirement.

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Warren Buffett, Terry Smith and Nick Train: is this the secret to their success?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at what some of the world's top investors are doing differently to others.

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Why I’m tipping Neil Woodford to fight back in 2019

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons events are about to turn in Neil Woodford's favour.

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Why I think Sainsbury’s will beat the Tesco share price in 2019

| Alan Oscroft

I believe 2019 will be a good year for both the Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and J Sainsbury plc (LON:…

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Why I think it’s time to be greedy with the Lloyds share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) looks cheap, but is it time to buy?

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Why the Aviva share price is still my FTSE 100 insurance favourite for 2019

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price has slumped, but I still see it as a long-term FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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Which will win in 2019, the Next or Marks and Spencer share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Boxing Day footfall was lower, but shares in Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) and Next plc (LON: NXT)…

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I think 2019 could be the turning point for high street stocks

| Alan Oscroft

Footfall is down at the Boxing Day sales, but I reckon there are positive signs for high street retail stocks…

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Forget cash ISA rates, I’d go for 6% dividends from the Shell share price

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think Royal Dutch Shell plc class B (LON: RDSB) is the best single stock to beat a…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 could storm ahead in 2019

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has had a dreadful 2018, but here are three reasons why I'm optimistic for 2019.

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3 quality stocks I think are worth holding in 2019

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three stocks that should be able to hold their own in these highly uncertain times.

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A FTSE 100 ETF isn’t the only passive fund I’d buy in 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Invested in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) ETF? Consider adding some other ETFs to your portfolio for diversification, says Edward…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 100 retailer is not the next ASOS

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explores whether this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwart could catch the ASOS plc (LON: ASC) cold.

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3 dividend shares I’d buy for 2019 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think these high-dividend shares look attractive for an income-focused portfolio.

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I am ignoring the cash ISA and buying these FTSE 100 5%-yielders instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

The income from these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could give your portfolio a boost in 2019.

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Why I’d bung Bitcoin right now and switch to this investment

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’d cut my losses and switch from Bitcoin into this investment without delay.

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I think these 3 investment funds could make you rich enough to retire in style

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones selects three top global investment funds to light up your world in 2019.

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There are no rules in investing, actually

| Owain Bennallack

What do Love Actually and investing have in common?

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3 big dividend stocks I’d buy to beat the FTSE 100 in 2019

| Roland Head

These high-yield stocks look too cheap to ignore, says Roland Head.

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If this happens I think shares in Sirius Minerals could slump 50%

| Rupert Hargreaves

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) might not turn out to be the winner analysts think it could be.

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Forget the BT share price, I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock yielding 14%

| Rupert Hargreaves

As BT Group plc (LON: BT-A) slumbers, Rupert Hargreaves is eyeing up this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income champion.

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Is the Royal Mail share price heading back to 400p in 2019?

| Roland Head

Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) is still sliding. But insider buying should reassure shareholders, says Roland Head.

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The best cash ISA pays 1.45%. You can pocket 8.5% from these 2 stocks

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the following two income stocks pay more than five times the return on a best buy cash…

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The Centrica share price has beaten the FTSE 100 in 2018. I’m still a buyer

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how his top stock for 2018, Centrica plc (LON:CNA), has beaten the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) during an…

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How you can double your State Pension and retire comfortably with just £10 a week

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how you could retire on nearly £30,000 a year by investing just £10 a week over the…

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Is the Tesco share price the best way to protect your portfolio from Brexit?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Brexit will bring uncertainty so it's time to invest in the essentials with Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), says Rupert Hargreaves.

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Can this year’s biggest FTSE 250 winners keep it going in 2019?

| Alan Oscroft

2018 has been a great year for the top FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks. Will 2019 see their strong run…

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Warning! I think these 10 stocks could destroy your wealth in 2019

| G A Chester

G A Chester reveals one way canny investors can avoid potentially wealth-destroying stocks in the coming year.

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7 stocks (including 2 FTSE 100 giants) that Christmas could crush

| G A Chester

G A Chester reckons it could be a bleak midwinter for these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks and five smaller…

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Can this year’s biggest FTSE 100 winners keep it going in 2019?

| Alan Oscroft

2018 has been a great year for some top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks. Will 2019 see their strong run…

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Could this year’s ‘Dogs of the FTSE 100′ be the big winners of 2019?

| G A Chester

G A Chester runs an eye over this year's biggest FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 'dogs'. Is there a big 2019 winner…

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Is the Royal Mail share price a bargain, or should I buy this FTSE 100 12%-yielder?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is it worth snapping up Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) or is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income hero a…

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Still own Bitcoin? Here’s what I think you should do

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you own Bitcoin, is it time to sell up and move on or should you wait for a recovery?

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Worried about crashing stock markets? Try investing like Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s advice could boost your investment returns.

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2 strategies I think FTSE 100 investors should adopt in 2019

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two ways that he thinks FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors should approach the markets next year.

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3 reasons why I wouldn’t bother with buy-to-let in 2019

| Peter Stephens

Buy-to-let could become increasingly unappealing and here's why.

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Why I wouldn’t bother with a cash ISA after the FTSE 100’s recent stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer significantly better risk/return opportunities than a cash ISA.

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