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Would investing £100 a month in the FTSE 100 beat buying Premium Bonds?

Billions have been invested in Premium Bonds. Investing in stocks and shares is more likely to make someone rich.

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A billionaire investor wants a stake in Aston Martin, but I would stay clear

Lawrence Stroll is leading a consortium to inject equity into Aston Martin, which is in a weak bargaining position.

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Looking for an FTSE 100 income stock for your ISA or SIPP? Take a look at Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey has an impressive dividend history and looks well positioned for a cleaner and greener economy.

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Burberry’s recent share price decline should not worry long-term investors

Shares in Burberry have suffered as coronavirus fears spread, and management failed to address them in a trading report.

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The FTSE 100 is down today, but Halma investors aren’t panicking

With the FTSE 100 down, Halma's share price has barely budged today after it announced acquisitions. Is it worth buying?

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2020 might be bitter for the share price of Marston’s

A minimum wage hike won't help Marston's as it struggles to keep a lid on its costs and bring down…

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Ethical investors can avoid energy stocks, but should they?

It seems possible to avoid energy stocks and not suffer lower returns, but is it? And is avoidance best for…

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Move over Amazon! A £1,000 investment in these FTSE 100 and 250 stocks delivered higher returns

Some stocks in the FTSE 350 have been runaway successes for investors, besting the returns of some US tech giants.

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I’d rather buy FTSE stocks than buy-to-let property and here is why

Buying a basket of UK stocks is easier and spreads your risk much further than sinking an equivalent amount of…

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Whatever Brexit looks like, investing in these FTSE 100 stocks makes sense

Internationally focused companies with strong and trusted brands or essential products are solid picks for hedging the risk of a…

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How to invest small amounts of money regularly in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Investing small amounts of money in single stocks can lead to high-risk portfolios and exorbitant fees. Following this two-stage plan…

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A £1,000 investment in shares of these UK companies would have beaten Amazon and even Netflix

The UK markets have produced some runaway success stories that can rival the gains made by US tech stocks, but…

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I would buy shares in Anglo American if it makes a firm offer for Sirius Minerals

Sirius Minerals is in trouble. Anglo American is offering to save it. I think both sets of shareholders should be…

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Tempted to take the Aston Martin share price for a test drive? I’m not.

Since its IPO, shares in Aston Martin have gone straight down. The latest trading update won't help to lift them.

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Morningstar downgraded Nick Train’s UK Equity fund but this isn’t Woodford 2.0

Nick Train has been a victim of his own success. To ease the rating agencies' concerns he has to stop…

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This is why I am investing in shares of Moneysupermarket for my ISA in 2020

Moneysupermarket (LSE: MONY) looks cheap compared to its FTSE 250 index. I think it is a worthy portfolio addition for…

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Investment lessons from Warren Buffett and the man who taught him how to make millions

Even the Oracle of Omaha had a mentor in Benjamin Graham, and you can learn something from both of them.

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I think the Royal Dutch Shell share price is a buy for 2020 income investors

It has been a disappointing 2019 for Royal Dutch Shell, but right now the dividend yield could make 2020 a…

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The NMC Health share price is down 50% this week. Is the company on life-support or should you buy?

A research report casting doubt on accounting practices at NMC (LSE: NMC) has destroyed its share price, but are things…

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Should I invest £1,000 now or buy into the share price over time?

Staggering an investment can provide some protection against regret if prices decline, but you are usually better off getting in…

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If you’d invested £1,000 in Anglo American stock a decade ago, what would you have today?

The Anglo American (LSE: AAL) share price has had its ups and downs over 10 years, but with dividend reinvestment,…

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If you’d invested £1,000 in Rio Tinto 10 years ago, this is what your shares would be worth now

Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) had its ups and downs over the last decade, but investors would have still come out…

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Before you invest in a FTSE 100 index tracker, make sure you know what you are buying

FTSE 100 trackers are popular among investors looking to get low-cost exposure to the largest UK companies. But what exactly…

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The Aston Martin share price motored up by 19% today. Should you buy or sell?

Aston Martin (LSE: AML) shares got off to a flying start today on the back of rumours of a billionaire…

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

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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The share price of these FTSE companies may be tempting you to buy, but think twice before you invest

Investors who short a stock are betting its price will fall. These three companies are the most heavily shorted in…

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FTSE AIM constituent Naked Wines share price fell by 13% last week, but I’m holding on

Naked Wines is selling off a lacklustre business and focusing on a growing one. Results have been poor, but let…

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It is time to get my SIPP and ISA investment portfolios ready for 2020

With the new year fast approaching, I am starting my annual portfolio review. Here are some of the things I…

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Worried about your retirement? Here are two pieces of pension planning advice

Don't overlook these simple tips to help you make the most of your retirement.

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Should you hold onto your shares in FTSE 250 listed utility provider Telecom Plus?

Telecom Plus (LSE: TEP) should fare better than others in a downturn, but something still concerns me, despite today's positive…

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Record results suggest the future could be even better for this FTSE 250 growth stock

Despite the fantastic revenue and profit growth reported today, I am not rushing into shares in Future (LSE: FUTR) just…

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I follow these lessons when comparing funds for my investment ISA or SIPP

ISAs and SIPPs are great vehicles for sheltering your fund investments from tax, and the benefits compound over time, but…

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This dividend stock has outperformed the FTSE 100. Should you add it to your ISA?

In terms of total return, International Airlines Group (LSE: IAG) has indeed outperformed the FTSE 100. Read here why I…

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Aston Martin share price breaks down again after disappointing Q3 report

The losses continue for Aston Martin (LSE: AML), but with expansion plans and a new model on the way can…

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Investment mistakes can be costly…so what can you do to avoid them?

Here are a few tips and pointers to help you decide if a company's business model is more boom than…

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All bets were off as the William Hill share price crashed 12% yesterday

Gambling stocks like William Hill (LSE: WHM) and Flutter Entertainment (LSE: FLTR) slid yesterday on news of a call for…

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What happened in the stock market today

The FTSE 100 fell by about 1% on the back of a stronger pound, and a mixed bag of updates…

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I think this AIM stock’s price could surge…but I am being patient

Amryt Pharma (LSE: AMYT) might just have the revenues to get its exciting pipeline assets to market now.

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Someone thinks these FTSE share prices are going lower…should you be worried?

Find out why I think shares of Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE), Metro Bank (LSE: MTRO), and Wood Group (LSE: WG)…

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Taking AIM at inheritance tax

Investing in AIM stocks could reduce the size of an inheritance tax bill.

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