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Why Rolls-Royce’s shares are still risky

| Peter McMullan

Rolls-Royce’s shares have cratered in recent years, and a bet on a turnaround in the company’s fortunes could be a…

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Is the 7.5% dividend on Legal & General shares too good to miss?

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that a big dividend and a faltering share price might mean that Legal & General shares are…

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Here’s how I’m preparing for a stock market crash!

| Dr. James Fox

Some analysts are predicting a stock market crash triggered by poor economic data or interest rate rises. So here's how…

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Is the plunging boohoo share price a buying opportunity?

| Harshil Patel

As the boohoo share price plunges to below 70p, our writer considers if the shares are far too cheap to…

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Cineworld’s back in the news! Is now the time to buy its shares?

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has continued falling following news of fresh financial plans. Is now the time for me to…

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Why the NIO share price fell 20% in April

| Alan Oscroft

The NIO share price fall continued through April, dipping a further 20%, as the company faced problems in China. Is…

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3 FTSE 250 picks to recession-proof my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

It's possible that the UK will see a recession in 2022. So, here are some FTSE 250 stocks I'm looking…

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Here’s why the boohoo share price just crashed

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The boohoo share price just crashed 15% on the back of its latest earnings report. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's going…

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Marks and Spencer shares are down 40%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Marks and Spencer shares have fallen a pitiful 40% year-to-date. Dylan Hood takes a look to see if this drop…

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3 income stocks to buy with £6k!

| Andrew Woods

These three income stocks could provide another dimension to my growth-focused portfolio. I'm looking at how dividends could create a…

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3 hot penny stocks I’m buying now for long-term growth

| Andrew Woods

With the potential for high growth rates, these three penny stocks exhibit strong financial results and could be shrewd additions…

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My top 7 dividend shares to buy for a passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares are an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers his top seven picks that he’d buy…

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Why I think Royal Mail shares are too cheap to ignore

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through why he thinks some investors have misjudged Royal Mail shares at the current level above 300p.

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3 British technology stocks to buy for the digital revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some top technology stocks. Here are three that Edward Sheldon would buy for…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage (SMT) share price a bargain at 52-week lows?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he think the Scottish Mortgage share price could offer good value as it slips towards the…

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Is BP’s share price STILL too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

BP's share price offers brilliant all-round value for money today. Is now the time for me to load up on…

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Warren Buffett just spent $50bn! Here are three UK shares I think he’d buy

| Roland Head

Warren Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway spent $51.1bn buying US shares during the first quarter. Roland Head looks for similar UK…

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After a positive Q1 update, will the Lloyds share price end its penny stock status?

| Andrew Mackie

On the back of an improving outlook, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the Lloyds share price.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy these stocks for passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he prefers to use dividend stocks to make passive income versus other alternatives.

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7 top UK shares I’d buy now with £7,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With UK shares trading cheaply, Zaven Boyrazian explores seven high-growth stocks to buy now with £7,000 before prices rise again.

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Here’s why the Barclays share price is down 25%

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As interest rates rise, many would have expected the Barclays share price to surge. But, so far, it's down 25%…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks! A 12% and a 9% yield I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks offer yields that smash most other UK blue-chip shares. I think they could help me…

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Why this AI-focused cybersecurity company could be a future FTSE 100 name

| Peter McMullan

The FTSE 100 is lacking technology and growth-orientated stocks, but this rapidly expanding company could be the answer to the…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 this year

| John Choong

UK’s main index, the FTSE 100, has gone now here this year. Meanwhile, its counterpart across the Atlantic, the S&P…

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Rolls-Royce shares are trading for pennies. Should I buy them today?

| Harvey Jones

Just because Rolls-Royce shares cost pennies doesn't make them cheap. Its troubles aren't over yet.

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash in 2022

| Stephen Wright

With the Bank of England set to raise interest rates, our investor shares how he’s getting himself ready for a…

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How I’d generate passive income for life with just £3 a day

| Harshil Patel

A regular passive income can be earned from dividend shares. Our writer explains how he’d do so starting with just…

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The Aviva share price is climbing in 2022. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has had a good couple of years, but we are facing a tough economic outlook now.…

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2 top UK shares to buy and hold for 5 years!

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here I look at two companies that I think are the best UK shares to buy for my long-term growth…

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Best shares to buy now: how I’m investing £10,000 for income and growth

| Andrew Woods

With £10,000 to invest, I'm on the lookout for the best shares to buy now. With these four companies, I…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a 6%+ dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a handful of UK names to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA with the objective…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline stock set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

GlaxoSmithKline stock has gone from strength to strength this year, but is there still room for further share price growth?

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Why I think Taylor Wimpey shares are dividend gold mines

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith addresses the fall in Taylor Wimpey shares, but explains why he's using this to take advantage of the…

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Is Legal & General stock too cheap to miss?

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General stock hasn't performed well this year, but is this blue-chip firm looking too cheap to ignore?

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This penny stock is rocketing in price! Here’s why I’d buy it now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best growth stocks to buy this May. And I think this top-quality penny stock could be…

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Is the current Scottish Mortgage share price a golden buying opportunity?

| Andrew Woods

With its geographical diversity and investment expertise, can the Scottish Mortgage share price resume its climb in a tough macro…

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Will BP shares keep rising on record profits?

| Roland Head

BP shares have doubled from their 2020 lows. Roland Head asks is it too late to buy the oil and…

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I’m using Warren Buffett’s advice and buying these dirt-cheap tech stocks

| Stuart Blair

Warren Buffett hasn't traditionally been a fan of tech stocks. But these two are trading in significant value territory and…

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Why I’d invest in these 3 FTSE 100 stocks in May

| Hamish Cassidy

The FTSE 100 suffered price volatility in late April. Let’s look at why I’m considering these three Footsie companies for…

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Is the Lloyds share price set to soar?

| Finlay Blair

This FTSE 100 bank has a high dividend and a positive outlook. Finlay Blair wonders whether the Lloyds share price…

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