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These are the 5 worst ways to invest in stocks

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's all too easy to lose money when you don't really know how to invest in stocks. Here are the…

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Are Tesco shares a good choice for my pension?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some of the pros and cons of Tesco shares as a possible addition to his pension portfolio.

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These housebuilders offer strong dividend yields! Which one is best for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilding stocks are offering some of the best dividend yields on the index. So, which stock is best for my…

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Is now the time to buy undervalued Rio Tinto shares?

| Andrew Woods

With a lower P/E ratio than a competitor, could Rio Tinto shares continue to benefit from higher global commodity prices?

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IG’s top UK shares (and one US share) to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Spread-betting specialist IG has identified two undervalued UK shares, plus one US share, as possible May buys.

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I’m using the Benjamin Graham method to try and get rich with stocks

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he’s using value investing rules developed by Benjamin Graham over 70 years ago to find cheap…

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Is this Footsie medical giant set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Footsie medical giant Smith & Nephew is trading considerably below pre-pandemic levels. But, there are signs it's on the way…

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My 7-step passive income plan to target £500 each month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer lays out seven concrete steps he would take to try and earn a regular amount by putting his…

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3 reasons I’d buy BT shares today

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price looks cheap to me, and I can see three key reasons why I should buy. But…

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6% dividend yields! 2 top income shares to buy in a recession

| Harshil Patel

Inflation is rising and a recession looms. Our writer considers the best income shares he’d buy in the current environment.

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Should I buy BP shares or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares are up 35% over the last year amid soaring oil and gas prices. So should I buy and…

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2 FTSE 250 bargain stocks to buy now!

| Andrew Woods

With low P/E ratios, these two FTSE 250 stocks could provide great opportunities to pick up quality companies at bargain…

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£5,000 to invest? 2 penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a lucrative way to make money from the growth superstars of tomorrow. Here are…

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Is the future Rolls-Royce dividend a reason to buy the shares for pennies now?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at prospects for the Rolls-Royce dividend and considers whether the shares could make an attractive pick for…

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Tesla shares are down 27% over a month! Has the bubble burst?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla shares have fallen considerably over the past month. But with a market cap of $800bn, for me, Tesla is…

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After crashing 30% or more, these growth stocks are now ‘no-brainer’ buys!

| Paul Summers

This Fool thinks 2022 has offered him an opportunity to buy some truly great growth stocks.

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Here’s why the 4D Pharma (LON:DDDD) share price is surging today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This morning, the 4D Pharma share price erupted after management made an exciting announcement - so can the stock continue…

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Three investing lessons from the Woodbois share price doubling in one month

| Christopher Ruane

The Woodbois share price briefly soared this year. Our writer shares three lessons from the episode he applies to his…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in my Stocks & Shares ISA right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd chop up £10,000 right now and invest in his favourite sectors for his Stocks and…

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The renewable energy stock I’m buying to fight inflation

| Stephen Wright

With inflation at 7% and oil prices high, our writer is looking at a renewable energy utility stock that can…

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How to invest in FTSE 100 shares after recent ups and downs

| Alan Oscroft

We had a turbulent time in the FTSE 100 last week. But what difference did it make, and how do…

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Should I buy these top Cathie Wood stocks now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at some of the hot stocks that Cathie Wood owns at the moment and decides…

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How does Warren Buffett beat the stock market?

| John Choong

Warren Buffett is the world's greatest investor as he's renowned for being able to beat the stock market. Here's how…

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3 big dividend shares to buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three second-tier dividend shares to help take the sting out of rising prices.

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Here’s a FTSE 250 stock to buy to benefit from the construction boom!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 stock that could be primed to benefit from the infrastructure and construction boom.

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Is the Royal Mail share price a buying opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With a 6% dividend yield and a price-to-earnings ratio of 3, is the Royal Mail share price in buying territory?…

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3 FTSE 100 shares! Should I buy them?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy following recent market volatility. Are these blue-chip UK shares too…

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Should I buy one of the cheapest shares on the FTSE 100 index?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explores one of the cheapest stocks on the FTSE 100 index by share price and decides if he…

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With trading suspended, where could the Eurasia Mining (LON:EUA) share price go next?

| Andrew Woods

This morning, the EUA share price was suspended pending an announcement - so could improving sales send the share price…

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Are the FTSE 100’s top income stocks a bargain?

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 is renowned for its value and dividend stocks. So, are the index's top income stocks worth a…

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Scottish Mortgage shares have slumped 40%. Time to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) shares have rewarded shareholders well in recent years. I'm thinking of buying now they're…

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3 recession stocks I’d buy in a hurry

| Christopher Ruane

With the economic outlook getting worse, our writer highlights a trio of recession stocks he would consider buying for his…

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How I follow Warren Buffett to find cheap tech stocks to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer find tech shares to buy now for his portfolio using the Warren Buffett method? Here's how he's…

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Here’s why I just bought this growth stock for my holdings!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is excited about this burgeoning growth stock and explains why he decided to add the shares to his…

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2 dirt-cheap tech stocks I’d snap up for £1,000

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

After the latest market crash, these monster tech stocks just went on sale. And I do not want to miss…

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Why have Card Factory shares increased 40% in the last month?

| George Theodosi

Card Factory shares have increased significantly over the last few months as the company reports profitability for the first time…

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Three growth shares I’d buy today for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a trio of growth shares he thinks could make attractive purchases right now for his Stocks and…

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3 penny stocks for big dividends!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three penny stocks to deliver returns for my portfolio. What's more, I can take a stake…

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With a strong recruitment drive, is the easyJet share price now set for take-off?

| Andrew Woods

With the company offering £1,000 bonuses to new and existing cabin crew, could the easyJet share price rise with a…

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As the Lloyds share price falls, should I sell – or buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price is 10% lower than a year ago. Our writer considers what he should do now.

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