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Should you buy the Sports Direct share price as it slides further?

| Alan Oscroft

As Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) loses its auditor, here's what I'd do now.

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Forget the RBS share price. I’d back this other blue-chip to smash the FTSE 100

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains why he's avoiding Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) but considering buying another FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I like for their value and yields

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) British American Tobacco plc (LSE:BATS) and FTSE 250's (INDEXFTSE: MCX) Britvic plc (LSE:BVIC)…

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Here’s what I’d do about the Thomas Cook share price slide

| Alan Oscroft

Should you buy Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) shares as hopes for a better rescue deal are raised?

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£2000 to invest? I think these 2 FTSE 250 stocks will climb in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

I believe the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) is home to some overlooked and undervalued shares right now.

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Have £5k to spend? A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for 2020 but hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Toughening economic conditions are making it hard to find shares to buy in 2020. But Royston Wild picks out a…

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Forget 1% from a Cash ISA: I’d pick up 5%+ from these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could deliver significantly higher income returns than a Cash ISA in my opinion.

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Forget buy-to-let, these stocks yield more than 8%! Here’s why I’d invest £2k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a market-beating dividend yield on offer, I think you can't afford to ignore these two income plays.

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£2k to invest? I’d buy this share for its 5.6% dividend yield and growth prospects

| Kevin Godbold

I think this diversified investment vehicle is showing decent value and prospects for growth.

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Have £1,000 to invest? I back these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to help you retire early

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income stocks he'd buy today and tuck away for retirement.

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Looking for stocks to buy? I think this FTSE 250 dividend stock could double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

This could be one of the most undervalued stocks in the FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE:MCX) writes Rupert Hargreaves.

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Personal Finance

Buying a new car: Car finance or personal loan?

| Kate Anderson

Confused about car finance? Here's a breakdown of how you can finance your new set of wheels.

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3 reasons why I believe Lloyds Bank is a value trap

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) faces an uncertain future, which is why it's off my passive income list.

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Forget a Cash ISA: I’d aim to beat the State Pension with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks offer low valuations, high income returns and growth potential in my view.

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Have £2,000 to invest in the FTSE 100? I’d buy these 2 dividend stocks in an ISA right now

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could deliver high returns.

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Why I’m considering these dividend growth stocks for my ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're looking for investments for your Stocks and Shares ISA, these companies have some of the best dividend track…

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Why I’d ignore this stock yielding 6% and what I’d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

This firm has just revealed lower profits and a rise in the dividend, but here’s what I’d buy instead.

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£5k to invest? I think these stocks could double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two companies look seriously undervalued writes Rupert Hargreaves.

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Personal Finance

How does a base rate rise affect your finances?

| Kate Anderson

What happens to your mortgage, savings, personal loan or credit card when the base rate changes.

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2 high-yielding stocks I would buy for a passive income

| Fiona Leake

If you are a fan of large dividends, these two stocks might just be a dream come true.

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Forget gold! When the world falls apart, I’d pick this FTSE 100 stock

| Vishesh Raisinghani

I prefer income-generating FTSE 100 giant Diageo over gold for my passive income portfolio.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy that I’d consider right now

| Kevin Godbold

If you are looking to invest in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares, these two are at the top of my…

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2 top dividend growth stocks I’d buy for my retirement

| Royston Wild

Looking to boost your retirement fund? These two stunning income shares could be just the ticket.

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Forget the Tesco share price! This FTSE 100 dividend stock’s a better bet for retirement riches

| Royston Wild

How long will Tesco plc's (LON: TSCO) share price continue to fall? Quite a while, Royston Wild says, so he…

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I’m betting this FTSE 100 tech stock will dominate a £300bn industry

| Vishesh Raisinghani

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock has a powerful position in its sector and industry trends make me think it's…

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The Burford Capital share price is under attack. Here’s what I’m doing

| G A Chester

G A Chester looks beyond the ding-dong battle between short-seller Muddy Waters and litigation funder Burford Capital Limited (LON:BUR).

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Forget buy-to-let: I think these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks can help you make a million

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks appear to be undervalued, in my opinion.

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A FTSE 100 investment trap I’d sell to buy this blue-chip retail star

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares with very different investment prospects.

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£2k to invest in the FTSE100? I’d pick these 2 dividend shares

| Kevin Godbold

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividends could be sustainable, with growth potential for the years ahead.

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Forget the State Pension: I think these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares can help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could produce a rising income that helps you to overcome the State Pension.

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The Thomas Cook share price just fell another 20%. Here’s what I’d do

| Roland Head

The Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) share price is still much too high, says Roland Head.

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Want to buy the Shell share price? Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

You could improve the performance of Royal Dutch Shell plc class B (LON: RDSB) with another investment, thinks Rupert Hargreaves.

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£5k to invest? I think these 2 income stocks could be a safe place to invest

| Rupert Hargreaves

A strong track record of producing value for shareholders suggests that these companies could help you to rich rewards, according…

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How you can double your State pension for the price of a cup of coffee a day

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m convinced that saving and investing enough to double your income in retirement is more accessible than many realise.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock instead

| Conor Coyle

I think this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is a dividend hero yielding more than 6% at its current price.

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock’s sunk 25% in 2019. Is this a top buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

Investors continue to flee from this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock at an alarming rate. But are they missing a…

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Why I’d still buy the Vodafone share price after its 20% rise

| G A Chester

Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) shares have climbed over 20% from a multi-year low in May, but still have potential to…

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Forget the SSE share price! I’d invest in this FTSE 100 7% yield instead

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company is not without its uncertainties, but while events play out, I’d be happy to…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy that pay more than the Lloyds share price

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights three high-yield FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks for investors worried about the Lloyds Banking Group plc…

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Half of buy-to-let investors plan to save tax with this simple trick. Should you do the same?

| Royston Wild

Increasing tax bills has smashed returns for buy-to-let investors of late. But this device could help to save you a…

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