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Scottish Mortgage shares keep falling! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been in freefall for months and are down 46% since November. So, is now a good…

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4 top growth stocks to buy now with £100 each

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of his favourite growth stocks at the moment, to take advantage of the recent stock market…

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What’s going on with the Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price has jumped 324% in the past year, and what could…

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2 stocks to avoid and 1 to buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in this bear market

| John Choong

With fears of an economic recession later this year, here are two stocks I'm avoiding for my Stocks and Shares…

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The gold price is falling despite stock market crash fears. I’m buying UK shares

| Harvey Jones

I reckon that UK shares offer a better long-term home for my money than gold.

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Aviva shares are set to yield 7.4%. Should I buy that income today?

| Harvey Jones

Although I don't expect Aviva shares to grow much, I do like the look of its dividend yield.

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2 ‘nearly’ penny stocks (including a FTSE 100 bargain) to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Market volatility is picking up as soaring inflation rattles investor nerves. Here are two top ‘nearly’ penny stocks I'd buy…

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3 reasons why I’m hoping the stock market goes DOWN in 2022

| Stephen Wright

With many market participants fearing falling stock prices, our writer is doing the opposite. Here’s why he’s hoping the stock…

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5%+ dividend yields! 2 penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think these dividend-paying stocks could be too good for me to miss today. Here's why I think they could…

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At 43p, is now a good time to buy cheap Lloyds shares?

| Andrew Woods

Interest rates are on the rise and Lloyds shares may be cheap, so is it time to buy shares in…

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3 FTSE 250 growth stocks that look too cheap

| Roland Head

Roland Head picks three FTSE 250 growth stocks he’s considering for his portfolio after recent falls.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy as the economy slides!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy as soaring inflation batters the global economy. Here are two…

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3 dirt-cheap 9% dividend stocks to buy today

| Roland Head

These dividend stocks boast forecast yields of 9% or more. Our writer explains why he thinks these payouts will go…

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Can the IAG share price recover from its slump?

| John Choong

The IAG share price slumped further despite reporting decent Q1 numbers. With inflation running rampant, can the stock recover with…

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The Lloyds share price lost 6% this week. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price dived almost 6% this week, way behind the FTSE 100 index. But with interest rates and…

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IAG’s share price sinks again! Is now the time for me to buy?

| Royston Wild

The IAG share price has slumped once again following a poor reception to first-quarter numbers. Is the FTSE 100 firm…

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Which are best for passive income, dividend shares or growth shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The obvious answer might be to buy dividend shares, rather than growth shares, for a steady income stream. I suspect…

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At its lowest for 2 years, is the Amazon share price a bargain buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Amazon share price sank after its Q1 loss. But the company remains a global leader in e-commerce, so is…

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3 big income shares I’d buy for my ISA today

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at three big-cap income shares he’d buy with dividend yields of 6% and more.

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price fell 18% in April, and where it might go in May

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price dipped in April, but I'm optimistic about the long-term prospects ahead of a trading update on…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy great value UK shares now

| Christopher Ruane

Here are three ways our writer is using the Warren Buffett method to find cheap shares to buy now for…

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boohoo shares are down 75%! Should I buy?

| Roland Head

The boohoo share price has fallen out of fashion over the last year. Can BOO's online brands get back on…

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What happened in the stock market this week?

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 suffered a 2% decline amid fears of a potential recession later this year. Here's what else happened…

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How I’d set up passive income streams with £25 a month

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside £25 each month to buy dividend shares, our writer hopes he can build his passive income streams.…

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2 of the best cheap UK shares to buy!

| Royston Wild

I think these top cheap UK shares offer unmissable value following recent share price weakness. Here's why I reckon they…

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A dirt-cheap penny stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle boom!

| Royston Wild

I think this penny stock could help me make excellent returns as electric vehicle sales soar. Here's why I'd buy…

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Stagflation is coming – I’d buy these top FTSE 100 income shares to see it off

| Harvey Jones

It's back to the 1970s as stagflation looms, but these top stocks could help me fight back.

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The Royal Mail share price crashes 35% in 2022. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has slumped since its 2022 high on 5 January. After this plunge, I think it’s…

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The BP share price is up by a third. Should I buy this 4.4% yielder?

| Harvey Jones

Nothing can stop the BP share price today, but management still has to address climate change concerns.

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Should I buy Superdry shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks closer at the current state of play with Superdry and decides if he would add the shares…

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Is Cineworld stock proof we have fallen out of love with Hollywood?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The share price of this cinema operator has been falling. Henry Adefope assesses whether there is light at the end…

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Should I buy one of the most expensive stocks on the FTSE 100?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into one of the most expensive stocks on the FTSE 100 index, based on share price,…

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Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) shares are in free fall. Buy now or wait?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have almost halved, losing 46% since their November 2021 peak. After such a steep crash, is SMT…

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ARK Innovation ETF: after its 70% crash, should I buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF hit nearly $160 in February 2021. After crashing by 70%, they now trade…

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As a penny stock, is the Rolls-Royce share price now a ‘no-brainer’ buy?

| Andrew Woods

The Rolls-Royce share price is now trading for 80p, so do improving results make this company a bargain buy?

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The Nasdaq is down 20%! Is the FTSE 100 about to fall?

| Roland Head

The Nasdaq has dropped into bear market territory after Thursday’s 5% dip. Should UK investors be worried about the FTSE…

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I’ll use the next stock market crash to top up my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

While a stock market crash can be painful, it's also a great time to buy more shares.

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Polymetal shares have a P/E of just 1.6! Here’s what I’m doing!

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares have fallen significantly this year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So is this stock starting to look like…

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The Astra Space share price could be about to lift off!

| John Choong

Astra Space recently reported its Q1 results. With plenty of exciting developments on the horizon, the Astra Space share price…

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Why the beaten-down IAG share price could now be a glaring buy

| Andrew Woods

Results are improving and passenger capacity is increasing, so is the battered IAG share price now in bargain territory?

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