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With an 11% dividend, are Persimmon shares the FTSE 100’s best income buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Persimmon shares have fallen 35% over the past 12 months. But that's pushed the total dividend up above 11%. I'm…

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How I’d use a stock market fall to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Could a stock market fall help our writer put his feet up years earlier than planned? He thinks so --…

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Could this penny stock benefit from the current housing market?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines whether this penny stock could experience an upturn in fortunes due to its close affiliation to the…

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Stock market correction? Passive income opportunity!

| Christopher Ruane

Could our writer take advantage of a stock market correction to boost his passive income streams? He thinks so and…

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How I’m investing in income stocks for £500 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks form an important part of my portfolio, providing me with a reliable source of revenue. Here's how I'm…

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Here’s why the Arrival share price just soared!

| John Choong

The Arrival share price just soared after the company reported its Q1 earnings. Here's what else was revealed in the…

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3 steps I’m taking to protect my investments in uncertain markets

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains what he’s doing to protect his stock market investments from rising volatility and falling share prices.

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Rolls-Royce is a penny stock that I’m backing to take off!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce is trading as a penny stock. This alone demonstrates its collapse over the past three years. But I'm backing…

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After a 35% slump, I think the Royal Mail share price is too cheap to ignore now

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has fallen 35% since the beginning of 2022, reversing the previous year's optimism. I'm thinking…

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At 26p, is the Cineworld share price finally a bargain?

| Andrew Woods

Although the company is not without its troubles, do improving financial results indicate a recovery for the Cineworld share price?

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With billons in revenue but no profit, should I buy these tech stocks?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some of the tech stocks at the moment that are losing money despite posting large revenues, to…

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As the Nasdaq plunges, I’m buying this growth stock

| Stuart Blair

Due to inflation and interest rate rises, growth stocks have been battered recently. This has led to several bargains, including…

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2 chances to strike gold by investing in stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Investing in stocks can be daunting. But I'm hoping to strike gold by investing in these two mining stocks.

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Should I buy Amazon shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon shares have had a big pullback in 2022 as inflation hit profits. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is…

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No, the market didn’t just crash

| Sam Robson

Humans aren't built for a 24-hour news cycle, so it's okay to 'switch off' from the news. No matter what…

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Why an aviation boom could give the Rolls-Royce share price a boost

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has continued its 2022 fall, even though airlines are upbeat. Surely an aviation sector recovery would…

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Could the FTSE 100 still hit 8,000 points this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith presents his opinion on whether the FTSE 100 could make fresh all-time highs around 8,000 points in 2022…

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Why I like this FTSE 250 bank with a P/E ratio of just 3.2!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank has an exceptionally low price-to-earnings ratio. While this highlights some risk, I'm backing it to continue…

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What comes first for Lloyds shares, 30p or 60p?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his opinion on where Lloyds shares could head for the rest of the year following the…

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Should I buy shares in green hydrogen company ITM Power in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The green hydrogen market is expected to grow significantly in the years ahead. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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How I’d invest a £10,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for £500 of dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a handful of blue-chip shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that could boost…

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Three 8%+ yielding dividend shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

These three blue-chip companies all have yields of 8%, or more. Our writer explains why he considers them attractive dividend…

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Should I buy Deliveroo shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Deliveroo's share price has tanked in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this has presented a buying opportunity.

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3 hot FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying during the dip

| Andrew Woods

The share prices of these three FTSE stocks have fallen during the recent dip - do they now present an…

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3 things that could send the Tesco share price climbing again

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has wobbled a bit in 2022, giving up some early post-pandemic gains. But what might lift…

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Is the plunging Aston Martin share price a bargain – or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Down nearly three-fifths in a year, could the Aston Martin share price now offer an opportunity for this writer's portfolio?

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The Rolls Royce share price is down 38% in 2022. Here’s what I’m doing

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Given the troubles plaguing the Rolls-Royce share price at the moment, I am tempted to look at other UK shares…

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Is now the moment to buy lithium or hydrogen shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether now is the right time to buy lithium or hydrogen shares for his portfolio in anticipation…

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Is the cheap Barclays share price a buy with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

With low P/E ratios, could the Barclays share price be a major opportunity as interest rates increase?

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Here’s how I’m investing in stocks to create a second income source!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation soaring, I'm investing in stocks to make my money work and create a second revenue stream.

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Investing in FTSE 100 stocks: 3 cheap shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think investing in stocks is a great idea as share markets remain volatile. I have a chance to find…

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3 steps to £300 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Taking these three steps, our writer thinks he could boost his passive income streams. Here's how he'd aim to do…

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After falling over 75%, can NIO stock double in value?

| Stuart Blair

NIO stock has sunk around 75% from its all-time high last year. But with the EV maker still achieving strong…

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An 11.5% dividend yield! I think this is the best dividend stock in the FTSE 100

| Stuart Blair

Passive income is essential for me as a long-term investor. With a yield of over 11.5%, this dividend stock is…

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Should I buy HSBC shares amid reports of a break-up proposal?

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares haven't performed well over the last month after the company reported falling profits on soaring inflation and the…

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Down 75%, can the Polymetal share price recover from the slump?

| Andrew Woods

Although the Polymetal share price has fallen significantly, do recent revenue and production figures indicate that the company can weather…

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An investing lesson to heed following the recent Woodbois share-price rise

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has spiked upwards in recent weeks, and that's made many of us think about how high…

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How I’d copy Warren Buffett to find cheap shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

In these simple ways, our writer is applying Warren Buffett wisdom to find cheap shares to buy now for his…

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3 Nasdaq-listed stocks with plenty of upside potential!

| Dr. James Fox

The Nasdaq hasn't had a great year so far with many investors selling growth stocks. But here are three I'm…

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Is now a good time to invest in shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There's a lot of economic uncertainty right now and stock markets are falling. Is it a good time to buy…

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