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3 gold mining stocks to buy today

Gold mining stocks Polymetal (LSE: POLY), Fresnillo (LSE: FRES) and Centamin (LSE: CEY) are among the worst performers on the…

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Pfizer Inc & Allergan Inc Have Fallen Out Of Love, But What Does This Mean For Astrazeneca Plc & Shire Plc?

Could the split between Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFI) and Allergan Inc (NYSE: AGN), mean that Astrazeneca Plc (LON: AZN) is…

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Barclays Plc: After The Kitchen Sink, Here Come The Tea Towels, Aprons & Cutlery!

Management have thrown the kitchen sink, the tea towels, the aprons and the cutlery at Barclays Plc (LON: BARC) investors,…

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What Does Today’s News Mean For Card Factory Plc, Tate & Lyle Plc And Gulf Keystone Petroleum Plc?

Here is my take on what today's news means for Card Factory Plc (LON: CARD), Tate & Lyle Plc (LON:…

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Russian Investigation Of Mondi Plc Could Spell Trouble For Imperial Tobacco Plc & Polymetal International Plc

My take on Russia's investigation of Mondi Plc (LON: MNDI) and what this could mean for Imperial Brands Plc (LON:…

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Trading Losses At Credit Suisse AG: A Warning Shot For All Investors!

A warning shot across the bow for investors as Credit Suisse AG (NYSE:CS) reports more losses on bond holdings.

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FTSE 100: Bear Market Or Blip?

My take on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and the "bear market or blip" question.

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Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc & Lloyds Banking Group Plc: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!

Wondering what to do about Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LON: LLOY) & Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc (LON: RBS)…

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Legal & General Group Plc And Aviva Plc: Can They Turn It Around?

For those still waiting on a turnaround from Aviva Plc (LON: AV) and Legal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN)…

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Could Heavyweights Old Mutual Plc, Standard Life Plc & St James’s Place Plc Boost Your Portfolio In 2016?

My take on heavyweights Old Mutual Plc (LON:OML), Standard Life Plc (LON: SL) & St James's Place Plc (LON: STJ).

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What Will Today’s News Mean For WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc And Amazon Inc?

An overview of the proposed tie-up between WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc (LON: MRW) & Amazon Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN).

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Standard Chartered Plc: Just How Bad Is It?

Two pence more for the melting pot of opinion on Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN), this week's beleaguered banker.

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Is The Game Up For Bovis Homes Group Plc, Barratt Developments Plc & Persimmon Plc?

An important question to ask yourself about thouse builders Bovis Homes Group Plc (LON: BVS), Barratt Developments Plc (LON: BDEV)…

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Saudi-Russia Oil Agreement Will Be No Panacea For BP Plc Shares

BP Plc (LON: BP) shareholders beware, the Saudi Russia agreement will be no panacea.

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Anglo American Plc & Rio Tinto Plc: Value Plays Or Value Traps?

A tale of temptation: Rio Tinto Plc (LON: RIO) & Anglo American Plc (LON: AAL).

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Barclays Plc & Deutsche Bank AG Shares: How Much Lower Can They Go?

After a tumultuous week for global banking, here are some worthwhile considerations for those looking at Barclays Plc (LON: BARC)…

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Vodafone Plc, TalkTalk Telecom Group Plc or Sky Plc: Which Should You Buy For 2016?

My two pence for the melting pot of opinion on Vodafone Plc (LON: VOD), Sky Plc (LON: SKY) and TalkTalk…

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Could Randgold Resources Ltd, Fresnillo Plc and Petropavlovsk Plc Be Among 2016’s Winners?

Gold miners like Randgold Resources Ltd (LON: RRS), Fresnillo Plc (LON: FRES) and Petropavlovsk Plc (LON: POG) are rallying! Here's…

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What You Really Need To Know About Lloyds Banking Group Plc Shares

Here's what you really need to know if you're considering buying Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LON: LLOY) shares in 2016.

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HSBC Holdings Plc & Standard Chartered Plc: What You Need To Know For 2016

Some points to consider about HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) & Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN) in 2016.

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Astrazeneca Plc And GlaxoSmithKline Plc: Double Or Quits?

After lagging the global pharma sector persistently over five years. is now time to go double or quits on GlaxoSmithKline…

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc and BG Group Plc: To Be Or Not To Be?

Some important points to consider before shareholders vote on Royal Dutch Shell Plc's (LON: RDSB) takeover of BG Group Plc…

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Where Next For Glencore Plc, Anglo American Plc & BHP Billiton Plc?

My thoughts on Glencore Plc (LON: GLEN), Anglo American Plc (LON: AAL) & BHP Billiton Plc (LON:BLT) during the months…

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FTSE 100: Why 2016 Is The Year Of The Active Investor!

My thoughts on what 2016 has in store for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and why it is time to…

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Shire Plc And Baxalta Inc: A Habitual Sceptic’s Perspective

Everything a Shire Plc (LON: SHP) shareholder needs to know about the Baxalta Inc (NYSE: BXLT) transaction.

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Tensions Between Saudi Arabia And Iran Could Boost BAE Systems Plc

BAE Systems Plc (LON: BA) could benefit as increasing Middle East tensions protect defence spending in Saudi Arabia.

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BP Plc And The Big Questions Around Oil Prices In 2016

Here's my take on the big questions for BP Plc (LON: BP) - will oil prices mean good news or…

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Tesco Plc: How Much Worse Could It Actually Get?

Thinking about buying Tesco Plc (LON: TSCO) shares? How bad can it really be?

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Are BT Group Plc & Sky Plc Shares Good Value?

After this year's gains, do BT Group Plc (LON: BT.A) & Sky Plc (LON: SKY) shares still offer good value?

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Should You Buy Barclays Plc?

The winds are changing at Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), here is why.

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United Utilities Group Plc & SSE Plc: What Do Recent Results Mean For Shareholders?

Here is my take on what to expect from United Utilities Group Plc (LON: UU) shares and from SSE Plc…

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Why I Wouldn’t Buy Imperial Tobacco Group Plc Or British American Tobacco plc

Here is my view on Imperial Tobacco Group Plc (LON: IMT) shares

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Where Next For Lonmin Plc?

Here is my take on Lonmin Plc (LON: LMI) and the shares

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Interest Rates & Inflation: Is Your Portfolio Ready?

Here I explain what I will be buying, holding & selling when interest rates do begin to rise.

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GlaxoSmithKline Plc: Is The Dividend Safe?

Here I explain my own view on the implications of GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (LON: GSK) investor day, along with my assessment…

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What To Make Of M&A Activity At London Stock Exchange Group Plc, ICAP Plc & Tullett Prebon Plc

Here is what current M&A activity could mean for shareholders in London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LON: LSE), ICAP Plc…

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National Grid Plc: Why I’d Disregard Talk Of The Dividend & Dump The Shares

Here is what you need to know about National Grid Plc's (LON: NG) first-half results and why it may pay…

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HSBC Holdings Plc: A UK-Listed Bank Really Worth Buying!

Here is why I believe that HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) is the only London bank worth buying or holding…

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Why Tullow Oil Plc Is Surging Today

Here is what today's news means for Tullow Oil Plc (LON: TLW) shareholders!

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Where Now For Standard Chartered Plc?

Wondering what to do about your Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN) shares? What are the bull and bear cases?

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