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Why I’m backing the Lloyds share price for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'm optimistic about the Lloyds share price for 2021. I reckon shares in the lender could see a rapid recovery…

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How I’d earn passive income with £10 a week

| Christopher Ruane

It can be hard to find passive income ideas that don't take a lot of time or money. Here is…

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Personal Finance

4 ways to promote your small business online

| Diana Bocco

When it comes to finding ways to promote your business online for free, sometimes the simplest things bring the best…

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Here’s what I think comes next for Intercontinental Hotels’ dividend

| Jay Yao

Given the anticipated economic recovery, Jay Yao writes about what he thinks Intercontinental Hotels’ management might do with the dividend…

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Vodafone shares: 4 reasons why I’m not buying

| Nadia Yaqub

Many investors buy Vodafone for its dividend yield. While the income may be attractive, Nadia Yaqub highlights why she’s not…

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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 for big returns

| Manika Premsingh

There are at least 10 big drivers and four big themes for stock markets in 2021. They can tell me…

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The Ocado share price has beaten the FTSE 100 hands down in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has been one of 2020's biggest FTSE 100 winners. But can it repeat the feat in…

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3 reasons why I’d avoid buy-to-let property in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'm convinced buy-to-let is no longer the golden goose it once was. That's why I'd avoid the asset class in…

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Cheap UK shares for 2021: 3 top bargains I’d buy for my ISA and hold ‘til 2030

| Royston Wild

These high-quality UK shares are all trading far too cheaply today. This is why I'd buy them in my Stocks…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £1m with cheap UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Investing even modest sums of money regularly in cheap UK shares can produce a surprisingly large portfolio. It may even…

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The 2 UK shares I would buy before the year ends

| Karl Loomes

As 2020 draws to a close, here are the top two UK shares I would buy before the New Year.

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Stock market uncertainty’s the ‘new normal’. Here’s how I’m investing in FTSE 100 shares now

| Manika Premsingh

While it’s harder than usual to invest during uncertain times, there are at least three kinds of FTSE 100 stocks…

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Market crash 2020: I’d buy today’s cheap stocks to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying today’s cheap stocks following the 2020 market crash could lead to higher returns over the long run, in my…

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Forget the National Lottery draw. I think UK shares are a better way to get rich!

| Paul Summers

Today's National Lottery draw could leave someone £15m richer, but Paul Summers isn't taking any chances. He plans to grow…

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Synairgen shares: here’s why I think the stock could DOUBLE in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Synairgen shares have had a phenomenal run in 2020. Nadia Yaqub looks at the latest news and gives her opinion…

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Personal Finance

How going cashless affects the most vulnerable in the UK

| Rosemary McEwen

Find out how a cashless society will be a challenge for the most vulnerable in the UK. The elderly, and…

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Stock market crash 2020: how I’d capitalise on a rare chance to get rich

| Peter Stephens

I think the 2020 stock market crash could provide a buying opportunity. It could improve an investor’s long-term outlook.

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Investment trusts: here are 2 of my favourites for 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Investment trusts really can diversify a portfolio. Given the diverse range available, here are two of my top picks for…

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Personal Finance

How to stop spending money: 5 easy tips and strategies

| Diana Bocco

Need to stop spending money? We have some quick and easy strategies to help you take control of your finances.

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Forget the National Lottery. I’d prefer the FTSE 100 to make £1 million

| Kirsteen Mackay

Forget the millions to be won on the National Lottery! Real life ISA millionaires can be created by investing. I…

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The AstraZeneca share price outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

Covid-19 gave the AstraZeneca share price an early boost. That fell away, but iits shares look set to end 2020…

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Personal Finance

How to save money with homemade Christmas decorations

| Diana Bocco

FInances a little tight this year? Homemade Christmas decorations are a great way to cut down your expenses this holiday…

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Here’s how I’d invest £500 per month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

It's never too late to get started with investing. A Stocks and Shares ISA could be the best way to…

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Top UK shares for 2021! 3 hot dip buys I think could help me get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Are these three UK shares too cheap to miss following recent price falls? Royston Wild reckons the answer is an…

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Why I’m backing the Standard Life share price for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'm optimistic on the outlook for the Standard Life share price as we should start to see the green shoots…

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I’d buy these UK shares to double my money in 2021

| Stuart Blair

UK shares have faced a torrid 2020, with the FTSE 100 falling 16%. Stuart Blair is more optimistic for 2021…

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Royal Dutch Shell shares: what the Christmas lockdown means for the stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The announcement of a Christmas lockdown has already impacted oil prices around the world. Zaven Boyrazian explains the impact on…

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I’d buy these 5 UK shares now to start earning passive income in the stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

These five UK shares could offer an attractive passive income when part of a diverse portfolio that benefits from a…

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Why is the Ocado share price up 5% today?

| Karl Loomes

As news of a new strain of Covid-19 dominates, the Ocado share price jumps 5% today on optimism for online…

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Rolls-Royce shares: why management is investing more in power systems

| Jay Yao

Despite Rolls-Royce shares having a difficult year, Jay Yao writes why he thinks management is looking to expand the power…

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My Santa Claus portfolio of cheap shares for 2021: one naughty and one nice!

| Cliff D'Arcy

At the end of the year, asset managers look for cheap shares to boost their returns in 2021. I think…

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Rolls-Royce shares: here’s what I think is next 

| Jay Yao

As the year nears its close, Jay Yao writes what he thinks Rolls-Royce shares will do next given everything that’s…

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Personal Finance

Northern Ireland post-Christmas lockdown: what you need to know

| Jennifer Laird

A look at what we can expect from Northern Ireland's lockdown, and how you can protect your finances as we…

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Personal Finance

Tesla joins the S&P 500: what impact will this have on UK investors?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Tesla’s inclusion in the S&P 500 index is further great news for the company. It’s been a really good year…

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Stock market crash: will there be another one before 2020 ends?

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash can happen again as risks to the UK economy start rising. But Manika Premsingh thinks there…

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I’d buy GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca given this huge AI breakthrough

| Jay Yao

Despite the tepid market reaction, Jay Yao writes why he thinks the recent AI protein folding news is bullish for…

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The IAG share price is down 10% today in the stock market crash! Here’s my plan

| Jon Smith

Fresh news around the coronavirus has seen the IAG share price slump this morning. Jonathan Smith explains why he's staying…

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Is the worst over for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has started inching up after an awful year, but there are still risks. Here are three…

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Here’s what I think is next for Unilever’s dividend

| Jay Yao

Given the expected global economic rebound next year, Jay Yao writes what he thinks Unilever management will do with the…

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FTSE fallers today: what I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Monday saw big losses in some leading UK shares. Christopher Ruane would buy these FTSE fallers today.

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