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Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock after its 25% price crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 stock, Provident Financial, saw it’s share price slashed by a quarter last week. But is this a…

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Forget the Cash ISA! I like these 3 FTSE 250 dividend champions yielding 7%

| Rupert Hargreaves

With dividend yields of 7%, these FTSE 250 income stars make the best Cash ISA on the market today look…

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These 2 Neil Woodford falling knives are climbing today. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two stocks have better recovery potential than the man who backed them, Neil Woodford.

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I’d buy these two 6%+ yielders for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

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2 FTSE 250 turnaround stocks I’d buy right now

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees strong turnaround potential in these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with yields over 5% I’d buy in July

| Roland Head

Roland Head reckons he's found some bargains among these Neil Woodford FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks.

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Why I’d buy this Neil Woodford FTSE 250 dividend stock today

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock that had some good news last week.

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Why I’d ditch the Cash ISA and buy this Woodford 8% dividend stock

| Roland Head

This refreshingly simple business offers a sustainable 8% dividend yield, says Roland Head.

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Tempted by the Provident Financial share price? I think these small-cap stocks are far better buys

| Paul Summers

Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) announced a return to profit last week, but ongoing uncertainty over the takeover bid is keeping…

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One Neil Woodford stock I’d buy with £2k and one I’d sell today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at the stocks in Neil Woodford's portfolio and highlights the one he likes best.

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Is now the time to snap up these 2 unloved stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks whether it is time to show a little love to these two stocks.

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I’d avoid this Neil Woodford 7% dividend stock and buy this 5%-yielder instead

| Roland Head

Neil Woodford is backing a surprise takeover deal. But Roland Head sees better value elsewhere.

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2 Neil Woodford stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains why he's giving a wide berth to two companies in which Neil Woodford is a major…

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Is it game over for Neil Woodford flop Provident Financial after today’s 20% drop?

| Harvey Jones

Things go from bad to worse at Neil Woodford stock pick Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG), but another struggler is…

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Is this Neil Woodford-owned 7% dividend stock today’s top FTSE 250 buy?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) turnaround stock could provide a generous income for long-term investors, says Roland Head.

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Is it finally time to buy this Neil Woodford favourite after falling 15% in two months

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks this Neil Woodford favourite now looks attractive after slumping 15%.

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Have £1,000 to invest? This FTSE 100 6% dividend stock could crush the income from a cash ISA

| Roland Head

Roland Head runs the numbers on an unloved, high-yield stock from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Two stocks I was dead wrong about and what I have learned

| Ian Pierce

Not all our investments will pan out. But the losers can be great learning opportunities, says Ian Pierce.

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Is now the time to buy Neil Woodford-favourite Provident Financial, up 13% today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) are up 13% today. Is now the time to take a closer look…

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2 FTSE 250 shares that could help you enjoy a millionaire’s retirement

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks appear to offer strong turnaround potential.

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Why I’d buy super-growth stock IQE plc over Provident Financial plc

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones backs momentum multi-bagger IQE plc (LON: IQE) to outpace recovering Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG).

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Why I’d shun Provident Financial for this attractive alternative stock

| Kevin Godbold

Why I trust this firm to deliver for investors more than I do Provident Financial plc (LSE: PFG).

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Should you follow Neil Woodford and buy shares of Provident Financial Group plc?

| Ian Pierce

Following hints of a turnaround and an improved financial position, should investors follow Woodford into struggling Provident Financial Group plc…

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Why I’d buy Neil Woodford favourite Provident Financial plc, along with this 5% yielder

| Alan Oscroft

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) looks set on a recovery path, and here's a 5% yielder that could go well…

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Why I’d dump Provident Financial plc to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'd dump Provident Financial plc's (LON: PFG) uncertainty for the steady outlook of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth champion.

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Provident Financial plc and this growth monster could make you stunningly rich

| Peter Stephens

The risk/reward ratios for Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) and this growth stock appear to be highly enticing.

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Why Provident Financial plc isn’t the only banking stock I’d buy for my ISA

| Roland Head

Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) could be a long-term turnaround buy, says Roland Head.

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Provident Financial plc isn’t the only FTSE 250 stock I’m avoiding right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) firm Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) have recovered lately but Edward Sheldon isn't buying…

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Provident Financial plc isn’t the only turnaround stock I’m considering buying for my ISA

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses whether Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) and another fallen growth star are now brilliant recovery buys.

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2 bargain dividend stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two stocks offering big dividends that could be excellent additions to ISA portfolios.

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1 stock I’d avoid along with Provident Financial plc, up 70% today

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m not tempted by Provident Financial plc (LON: PFC) or this other stock, despite their good news.

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Are Dignity plc and Provident Financial plc poised for a monster turnaround?

| Harvey Jones

Falling knives Dignity plc (LSE: DTY) and Provident Financial plc (LSE: PFG) could prove a sharp investment today, says Harvey…

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Is Neil Woodford stock Provident Financial plc poised for a monster turnaround?

| Ian Pierce

With its core business trending in the right direction, will 2018 be a year of huge returns for Provident Financial…

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Why I’d buy Neil Woodford favourite Provident Financial plc today

| Alan Oscroft

Neil Woodford has invested serious money in Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG), and Alan Oscroft would too.

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Can you triple your money with Provident Financial plc in 2018?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could 2018 be the year Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) makes a comeback?

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Why Provident Financial plc could be flashing a warning for 2018

| Peter Stephens

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) could experience a difficult year.

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One turnaround stock I’d buy with Provident Financial plc in December

| Roland Head

Roland Head updates his outlook on Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) and highlights a high-yield stock he rates as a buy.

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Why I’d buy more of this small-cap stock over Provident Financial plc

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks this market minnow is a far better buy than beaten-up Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG).

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Why I’d buy this hot growth stock over Provident Financial plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

As Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) struggles, I like the look of this growth stock.

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Provident Financial plc is a growth bargain I’d buy and hold for 25 years

| Peter Stephens

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) could have a bright future after a difficult year.

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