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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price about to soar?

| Royston Wild

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's share price has been a target for value lovers recently. Could the battered FTSE 100 business…

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The IAG share price is down 15%. Should I buy?

| John Choong

The IAG share price is down 15% this year. With travel making a comeback as Covid restrictions wind down, are…

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Is there Jubilee cheer for the Royal Mail share price?

| Michelle Freeman

With the falling Royal Mail share price meaning the stock is likely to lose its FTSE 100 spot, are there…

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A cheap growth stock I’d buy with my last £10,000!

| Royston Wild

I think this cheap UK stock is a great way to make money from the digital revolution. Here's why I'd…

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How I plan to make passive income with just £10 a week

| Harshil Patel

Reliable dividend shares are an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer explores how he’d plan to do so…

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These 6 FTSE 100 shares slid last week. Which would I buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These FTSE 100 shares lost 6% to 12% of their value over the past week. But I like the look…

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Can this FTSE 100 share hedge against inflation?

| John Choong

Inflation continues to run rampant at 9%, bringing share prices down. So, can this FTSE 100 hedge against the cost…

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These 3 new shocks have slammed Tesla stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a sudden 9.2% slump on Friday, Tesla stock has crashed by a third in 2022. What caused this latest…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to own to 2032!

| Royston Wild

Searching for penny stocks can often lead one to find the hottest growth shares. Here are three I think could…

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I’d buy this FTSE 250 share for its 6%+ dividend yield

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 stock has crashed by almost a third in the past year and nearly halved in five years.…

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3 of the best lithium stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best lithium stocks to buy as demand for electric vehicles rockets. Here are three top UK…

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Does an 8% yield make Glencore shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Roland Head

Glencore shares offer an 8% dividend yield. With the company’s legal troubles now out of the way, Roland Head asks…

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Are Lloyds shares recession-proof?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over the current state of the bank and looks at whether he thinks Lloyds shares would be…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has tanked in 2022. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's Stocks and Shares ISA has taken a big hit in 2022 as markets have tanked. Here's a look…

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Just because it’s plausible, doesn’t mean it’s right

| Malcolm Wheatley

Investing manias didn’t stop with tulips, or the South Sea Bubble — or the dotcom era and subsequent dubious investment…

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3 reasons why Rolls-Royce’s share price could plummet

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to trade in penny stock territory as fears over the global economy rise. Here's why…

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5 shares I’d buy to target a passive income of 7% per year

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why market volatility is helping him to boost the passive income from his portfolio and reveals five…

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How I’m using dividend stocks to try and turn £2k into £4k

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he's aiming to double his money by using dividend stocks to reap passive income.

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2 no-brainer UK shares to buy on the dip

| Stuart Blair

There are multiple beaten-down UK shares at the moment. Here are two that look particularly cheap right now.

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Investing through market volatility. How to keep your head when all about you are losing theirs

| Andrew Mackie

Navigating market volatility isn’t as daunting as it looks. This Fool outlines his strategy for coping with bouts of turbulence.

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With £1,000, I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares

| Stuart Blair

Although the FTSE 100 has outperformed other global indexes, there are still several bargains in its ranks. Here are two…

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4 reasons why I fear for Lloyds’ share price

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price remains quite volatile as bargain hunters pile in and the bears pull out. Here's why I…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares unbelievable value at 87p?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are trading in penny stock territory, but our writer thinks there could be value on offer for me…

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Director dealings: Superdry, Foxtons, Big Technologies

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest director dealings from three FTSE…

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5%+ yields! Which FTSE 100 dividend stock should I buy this June?

| Royston Wild

I think now is a great time to go shopping for UK income shares. These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks…

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These 2 cheap shares crashed in May. I’d buy both!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 stocks both plunged in May, delivering double-digit losses for shareholders. But I see both cheap shares…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to face the next downturn

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a turbulent May for shares, the CEO of America's biggest bank warns of a coming "economic hurricane". I think…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks to buy today!

| Royston Wild

I think these top-class dividend stocks could be too cheap to miss following recent market volatility. Here's why I'd buy…

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At 45p, are Lloyds shares a no-brainer buy?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Lloyds shares look incredibly cheap at 45p. I am looking at Lloyds purely as an income play and think it…

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Is now the right time to buy UK shares?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he’s buying UK shares and isn’t worrying too much about scary news headlines.

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3 steps to passive income starting with £10 a day

| Dan Appleby, CFA

One of my investing goals is to build up a passive income stream, and dividend shares can be a great…

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price be about to turn around?

| John Choong

The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 35% this year. With US inflation seen to be peaking, things may be…

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2 top growth stocks to buy in June!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the greatest UK growth stocks to buy as the summer comes into view. Here are two I…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price ready to take off?

| Finlay Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price is still down despite positive news. Finlay Blair considers whether to add the shares to his…

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Down 40%, is Royal Mail’s share price too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

Royal Mail's share price has collapsed since the beginning of the year. Is it now an unmissable bargain for me…

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Should I buy Shell shares, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have been on a steep upward track this year with the oil price soaring. But is it too…

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Why the Scottish Mortgage share price fell 11% in May

| Alan Oscroft

With tech stocks plummeting, the Scottish Mortgage share price fell further in May. Is it time to buy while it's…

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Are Tesco shares a buy now?

| John Choong

Inflation continues to hit consumer spending. As such, the Tesco share price is down 10% this year. So, should I…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 25%. Should I buy now?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 share has surged after upgrading growth forecasts for the year ahead. Are the shares still cheap?

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At 70p, are shares in this FTSE 100 stock a bargain worth buying right now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

ITV’s current share price of 70p is a multi-year low. Henry Adefope assesses whether this FTSE 100 stock is a…

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