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Two 5% dividend yields you’d be crazy to pass up

If you're looking for income you can't go wrong with these two blue chips.

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Will Lloyds Banking Group plc double or halve in 2017?

Should you buy or sell Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY)?

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The right kind of investing goals

Distinguishing between goals where you have some control over the outcome versus those where it's really out of your hands.

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Is this asset class doomed?

Passive investing is great for retail investors but will it spell doom for these two shares?

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Do the risks outweigh the rewards for these FTSE 100 6% yielders?

Royston Wild discusses the pros and cons of two Footsie-quoted dividend favourites.

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3 contrarian stock picks for 2017

Will these three contrarian stock picks beat the market in 2017?

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2 stocks you can safely own until 2027

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that have strong potential as long-term core holdings.

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5 easy ways to lose money in 2017

Taking these five steps will ensure you leave 2017 a lot poorer than when it began.

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2 ways to save money in 2017

Here's how you could improve your bank balance this year.

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3 ways to retire earlier than Dad

Every generation earns more than the one that came before - yet we're told we may have to work much…

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Is this your last chance to buy National Grid plc under £10?

Bilaal Mohamed explains why buying National Grid plc (LON: NG) at its current price could boost your portfolio.

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With Big Oil stocks riding high, is it time to take profits?

Should you buy, sell or hold BP plc (LON:BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB)?

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How high can the FTSE 100 really go?

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEX:FTSE) set to move higher, or could it experience a correction?

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Avoid these FTSE 100 horror shows on Friday the 13th

Royston Wild looks at three Footsie giants with shocking investment outlooks.

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Should you avoid UK property?

Is the UK property market about to fall?

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2 recovery plays I’d buy

Paul Summers outlines why he thinks these market laggards could bounce back.

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Is XP Power Ltd. a buy after reporting an 18% revenue rise?

Will 2017 prove to be a strong year for XP Power Ltd. (LON: XPP) after an encouraging performance in 2016?

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Is SIG plc on the road to recovery after sales rise 11.2% in 2016?

Shares of SIG plc (LON:SHI) have soared this morning. Roland Head asks if it's safe to invest after November's profit…

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2 unloved stocks with the potential to rise 100% in 2017

The conditions are right for these two small-caps to double in 2017.

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After today’s update, is this small-cap telco a better buy than Vodafone Group plc?

Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) might be a second-rate company compared to this small-cap.

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4 smart money moves you should consider making this year

If you're serious about getting your finances into shape in 2017, start with these four strategies.

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2 cheap technology small-caps for 2017

Edward Sheldon identifies two small-cap tech stocks with compelling prospects.

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Are these FTSE 100 favourites priced to plummet in 2017?

Why lofty P/E ratios above 20 are setting shareholders of these companies up for disappointment.

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3 FTSE 100 growth shares you can’t afford to miss

Royston Wild discusses three Footsie giants with effervescent earnings outlooks.

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One Footsie stock I’d buy, one I’d hold, and one I’d sell in January

Royston Wild looks at the different ways to play three FTSE 100 giants.

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Why 2017 is set to be gold’s best year in a generation

Gold could be a top performer this year.

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Is it too late to buy these FTSE 100 high-flyers?

Bilaal Mohamed asks whether it's too late to buy these soaring shares from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Is Marks and Spencer Group plc a better retail pick than Supergroup plc?

Royston Wild weighs up the investment potential of Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) and Supergroup plc (LON: SGP).

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Will ASOS plc rise or fall after today’s update shows 30% growth in sales?

Is ASOS plc (LON:ASC) set to soar in 2017?

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Do results mean Premier Oil plc and Tullow Oil plc are primed to skyrocket?

Do good results and rising oil prices mean shares can double again in 2017 for Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO)…

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Can Mothercare plc rise 30% after today’s update?

Could Mothercare plc (LON: MTC) jump to 150p after today's update?

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4 essential British books on investing

These are my top investing book picks for the January sales.

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Is JD Sports Fashion plc a buy after beating forecasts by 15%?

Will JD Sports Fashion plc (LON: JD) be a star performer in 2017?

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Is Barratt Developments plc’s 7% profit growth a red herring?

Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) could be about to experience a challenging period.

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With profits set to hit $300m, is Paysafe Group plc oversold?

Roland Head asks if Paysafe Group plc (LON:PAYS) shares are too cheap after today's new guidance from the firm.

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I’m bearish on this growth stock for 2017 despite 12% sales growth

This stock could endure a difficult year.

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Should you buy downmarket Associated British Foods plc after today’s results, or upmarket Burberry Group plc?

Primark owner Associated British Foods plc (LON: ABF) and high-end Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) both look expensive to Harvey…

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Does a 1.3% rise in food sales over Christmas now make Tesco plc a screaming buy?

Paul Summers looks at whether Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) has done enough to draw investors back to its shares.

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Should you buy Debenhams plc & Booker Group plc after 5% sales growth?

Roland Head takes stock of the latest figures from Debenhams plc (LON:DEB) and Booker Group plc (LON:BOK).

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2 secret growth stocks to watch in 2017

These under-the-radar stocks leapt more than 40% last year and I reckon they can do it again in 2017.

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