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£5k to invest? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy prior to the election

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies may deserve investors' attention in 2020.

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I tipped these 2 FTSE 250 stocks to outperform in 2019. Next year looks promising too

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) have shown their worth in 2019.

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If you’d invested £1,000 in the Lloyds share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

| Jon Smith

Taking stock of the returns for the past year can show you some very interesting results, says Jonathan Smith.

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The BT share price is on shaky ground thanks to the general election

| Kirsteen Mackay

Labour's pledge to nationalise BT if it wins the general election has again put the BT share price to the…

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As the M&G fund is suspended, is this FTSE 100 5%-plus dividend a top buy or an investor trap?

| Royston Wild

As the M&G Property Portfolio fund is halted, Royston Wild asks if investors should give this FTSE 100 dividend stock…

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Is the current share price of FTSE fintech company Funding Circle a bargain buy?

| James J. McCombie

Growth looks like it is slowing at Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), and it is still loss-making, but with its stock…

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One big reason I’m avoiding these 10 stocks in 2020

| G A Chester

These 10 stocks have one thing in common, which has identified some big underperformers and complete capital wipe-outs in the…

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This is how much £1k invested in a FTSE 100 tracker 5 years ago would be worth now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) trackers are very popular. But are they good investments?

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A cheap dividend growth stock with which I’d protect my ISA in 2020!

| Royston Wild

Looking to protect yourself and your wealth in 2020? This income hero could be just what you're searching for.

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2 bargain FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for 2020

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver high returns in the long run.

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Buy-to-let could be dead. Here are two FTSE 100 property stocks I’d buy instead

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) property businesses may deliver high returns.

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Have £1k to invest today? I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer higher returns than cash savings.

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Want to invest in e-commerce? Here are 3 stocks I’d buy for 2020 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When it comes to big, powerful investment themes, it’s hard to look past the growth of e-commerce.

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If you like the FTSE 100’s Diageo, you could warm to this almost 4% dividend yielder

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the cash-generating alcoholic drinks sector is attractive, and this company has room to grow.

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2020 dividend forecasts: BT Group, RBS, and Royal Mail

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing for income? You'll want to see these 2020 dividend forecasts for BT Group (LON: BT.A), RBS (LON: RBS), and…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 could enjoy a Santa Rally!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses why the FTSE 100 could enjoy a bump in end-of-year trade.

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Forget a Cash ISA…I’d buy FTSE 100 income stocks instead!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Some FTSE 100 income stocks offer yields 6.5 times higher than the rates offered by Cash ISAs.

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Personal Finance

How to negotiate when buying a used car from a dealer

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to buy a used car from a dealer? Here are a few tips you can use to get a…

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The State Pension isn’t enough! Here are 3 simple steps to make a passive income in retirement

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d seek to generate a passive income in older age to beat the State Pension.

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2 investing mistakes that could be sabotaging your Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stepan Lavrouk

Don’t let your hard-earned savings go to waste!

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Is the dividend yield at the current Lloyds share price more attractive than a Cash ISA?

| Jon Smith

What do investors need to take into account when comparing a dividend yield to a Cash ISA rate? Jonathan Smith…

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Why I see digital technology spurring the Unilever share price

| Michael Baxter

Unilever ticks two boxes,: track record and its digital strategy.

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3 potentially overvalued FTSE stocks I’d still consider buying on a dip

| Kirsteen Mackay

Some recent stock market successes for UK companies have resulted in over-inflated stock prices. I look at three worth watching…

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Why I think rising buy-to-let costs are a warning for investors!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals another reason why buy-to-let investors need to be extra careful today.

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Most of this FTSE 100 company’s business is in the US and it’s trading well

| Kevin Godbold

The directors of this company are confident it will outperform its end markets. Should I buy the shares?

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No savings at 50? Here are 3 big ISA mistakes I’d avoid

| Alan Oscroft

I say a Cash ISA is the biggest mistake you can make, but there are others I reckon you need…

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This FTSE 250 stock just rose 6.7% on a profit warning! Time to buy?

| G A Chester

What's behind the jump in the share price of this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock as it issues a profit warning?…

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Have a small amount of money to invest? I’d put it into this top-performing fund

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This fund has returned over 350% in less than a decade. If you've a small amount of money to invest,…

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2 reasons why the FTSE 100 could crash below 7,000 points in December

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why the Footsie could find itself in serious peril as we close out 2019.

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Why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to make £1m

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer long-term growth potential.

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Have £1k to invest? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver high returns in the long run.

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FTSE 100 watch! Should you buy this 12% dividend yield for your ISA for 2020?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend stock offers up some awesome dividend yields. But is it too good to be true?

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Forget Sirius Minerals! I’d buy this already profitable stock for its potential

| Kevin Godbold

This company appears to be comfortably financed and trading well within an industry with a tailwind.

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Personal Finance

4 ways to avoid debt in university

| Sean LaPointe

Breaking down how students can avoid debts while in school.

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Boohoo isn’t the only growth stock defying the retail doom and gloom!

| Paul Summers

This online giant continues to defy consumer uncertainty. Paul Summers takes a look at today's brief (but encouraging) trading update.

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Would Warren Buffett buy Lloyds shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has stuffed his portfolio full of banks. Would he buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares though?

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FTSE 100 investors! I think these are 3 of the best dividend shares for beginner portfolios

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

For new FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors, now could be the perfect time to buy into these three companies.

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£1k to invest? I think these FTSE 250 stocks could double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

Undervalued and unloved, but with major catalysts on the horizon, these FTSE 250 stocks should not be overlooked, writes Rupert…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks that yield 6%

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks could offer much better returns than buy-to-let property, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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How my ‘best shares to buy’ tips fared in 2019

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the themes, lessons, and performances of his best ideas of 2019.

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