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How to invest like Warren Buffett to beat a stock market fall

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett has been investing heavily in new stocks. I've been examining his buys, to help me narrow down my…

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With no cash to invest, here’s how a falling stock market could still help me to get rich

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright explains why falling share prices might be good news even for an investor with no cash on the…

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Director dealings: Lloyds, IAG, SSE

| John Choong

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

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Why Kingfisher’s DIY empire could mean it’s a recession-proof stock

| Mark Tovey

Kingfisher’s stock has been pummelled in recent months, but historically DIY stores have done well during recessions.

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4 recession stocks that I’d buy to protect myself

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the recession stocks he has on his watchlist, ready to go if the economy…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is in the red… and I’m still smiling

| Sam Robson

Having not invested through a downturn before, this is the first time I've seen my Stocks and Shares ISA showing…

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Should I be concerned about the windfall tax for my BP shares?

| Michelle Freeman

What does the new UK windfall tax mean for the BP share price? Michelle Freeman digs into the details to…

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What Warren Buffett’s wisdom and investing in stocks will teach you about life

| Luke Reddy

Investing is a journey of self-discovery. So what will stocks and the words of legendary investor Warren Buffett teach you…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ income stocks to buy today!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid soaring inflation, I'm looking at these income stocks, offering big yields, to grow my portfolio.

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How I’d buy the dip in quality UK stocks with £750

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the concept of buying the dip, and talks through the UK stocks he's going to buy at…

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5 UK penny shares to buy with £5,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

It's hard to remember a time when there were as many tempting penny shares around as now. Here are five…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price keeps falling. Should I buy?

| G A Chester

The Scottish Mortgage share price has collapsed from its all-time high in little more than six months. Is it now…

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Value investing isn’t dead! My top stocks to buy as inflation hits 9%

| Andrew Mackie

As value investing principles come back into fashion, Andrew Mackie looks at the current backdrop and shares what he's investing…

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Which FTSE 100 shares would I buy to offset higher fuel bills?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rishi Sunak unveiled a windfall tax this week, hitting shares of energy firms, and especially oil & gas producers. But…

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Woodbois shares: should I buy the dip?

| Paul Summers

Woodbois Ltd (LON: WBI) shares have backtracked from their recent high. Partial to the odd penny stock, Paul Summers considers…

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Is the stock market crashing?

| Dylan Hood

Markets are proving pretty volatile at the moment so are we headed towards a stock market crash? Dylan Hood takes…

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3 reasons to sell Lloyds shares today

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price is falling again, as economic conditions worsen. I've been examining my investment case and wondering whether…

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10 easy steps to making passive income from the stock market

| Paul Summers

Earning passive income from the markets is looking increasingly attractive. Here's how this Fool would try to do it.

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Is now the time to buy Shell shares?

| Andrew Woods

With oil trading at high prices, could Shell shares provide me with growth over the long term?

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SSE shares are up 15% since the market correction! Should I buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at why SSE shares have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks and decides if he…

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After crashing 29%, Spectris shares look cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

After peaking at 4,167p last September, Spectris shares have slumped by over 29%. But I see deep value in the…

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Here is why I added this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 penny stock to my holdings!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he added this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock to his holdings and is excited by its recovery…

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3 FTSE 100 penny stocks! Which is the cheapest buy?

| Charlie Carman

Our writer examines three penny stocks that feature in the FTSE 100 index to ascertain whether they have a place…

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Is the Vodafone share price an opportunity at current levels?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at the current Vodafone share price and decides if he would add the shares to his holdings…

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4 gems I’d include in my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the top stocks he's thinking about including in his Stocks and Shares ISA a we…

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At 85p, are Rolls-Royce shares a no-brainer buy? 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Rolls-Royce share price look very cheap right now. And I think this might be my last chance to buy…

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My £3-a-day blue-chip passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his passive income plan of investing a few pounds each day in top stocks.

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5 UK shares to buy with £5,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

Here are five UK shares I like the look of right now, as we enter an economically-troubled British summer.

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Are BT shares set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares fell Thursday after news of a probe into Altice's stake in the owner of the EE brand. But…

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method in a recession

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks investing like Warren Buffett could help him prepare his portfolio for a recession.

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These 4 US stocks have crashed. I’d buy 1 today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Here are four US stocks that have plunged in value, losing up to 76% from their highs in the latest…

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These 9 cheap shares have dividend yields of up to 11%!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These nine FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields ranging from 6.7% to 10.9% a year. These are among the highest…

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A beaten-down FTSE 250 stock that I’m buying in a heartbeat

| Stuart Blair

The FTSE 250 has underperformed the FTSE 100 over the past year. However, this has led to several bargains, including…

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At 430p, is the BP share price a bargain not to be missed?

| Andrew Woods

With high oil prices and a low P/E ratio, the BP share price could be undervalued and provide future growth.

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A no-brainer FTSE 100 sustainability stock to buy today

| Stuart Blair

Sustainability is a big factor for many investors at the moment. This FTSE 100 stock is sure to tick these…

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Are we in a recession?

| Alan Oscroft

With economic output falling, fears of a new recession are growing. Are we likely to be in one? And how…

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5 rules for navigating a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices can be stressful, but they can also be a source of opportunity. Here are five rules our…

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5 tips for picking the best growth shares today

| Alan Oscroft

How do I pick growth shares for my portfolio? Here are a few tips I've gathered over the years that…

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Could Aviva’s 7% dividend yield give me an income for life?

| Roland Head

Are Aviva shares too cheap to ignore? Roland Head explains why he’s considering this income heavyweight for his portfolio.

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Three stocks I’m looking at to protect against inflation

| Dylan Hood

Its no secret that inflation is soaring across the globe. Dylan Hood takes a look at three stocks he believes…

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