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Why did Royal Dutch Shell shares surge 70%?

Jay Yao writes why he thinks Royal Dutch Shell shares have surged 70% since late October, and what he thinks…

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FTSE 250 firms Boohoo and IG make acquisitions – Are their shares worth buying?

As the pandemic fuels the acquisition market, Boohoo and IG are the latest to make notable purchases. Are these now…

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My 3 best investment ideas from January 2020 and what I’d do about them now

Some of these stock investment ideas would have reaped good returns, but others would be best avoided.

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Events I think that could send AstraZeneca shares rallying in 2021

Given the start of 2021, Jay Yao writes what he thinks are events that could send AstraZeneca shares potentially higher…

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The GameStop share price jumped 70% last week! Should I buy the US stock now?

Jonathan Smith takes a look into the recent hype surrounding the GameStop share price, and sees whether the spike is…

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Here’s how I’d find the best shares to buy now to make a growing passive income

Buying shares with low dividend payout ratios, sound strategies, and improving earnings prospects could be a means of making a…

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Passive income: how I’m going to invest for an extra £1,000 a month

Later this year, I plan to invest an unexpected windfall to generate an extra £12,000 a year in passive income.…

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Should I buy Sage Group shares for my UK tech portfolio?

Tech stocks are in favour across the globe. Royston Roche takes a deeper look into The Sage Group shares following…

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3 steps I’d take today to make passive income on giving up work

Buying a diverse range of dividend shares could produce a large passive income in the long run that ultimately replaces…

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Why is the Boohoo share price up today and would I buy the shares?

The Boohoo share price started to climb following the announcement of its latest acquisition. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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A cheap UK share I bought in my ISA to make BIG profits!

I bought this UK share in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2020. Here's why I think it'll help me…

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The Rolls Royce share price is falling today. Here’s what I’d do right now

The Rolls-Royce share price is likely to remain under pressure as countries bring in pandemic flight bans and I would…

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I see signs of a stock market bubble. Here’s what I’m doing now

Right now, Edward Sheldon believes that parts of the stock market are in a bubble. Here's what he is doing…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 UK shares yielding 6%!

These FTSE 100 stocks are expected to report some of the highest dividend yields of all UK shares in 2021,…

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The HSBC share price faces a major threat. Here’s what I’d do now

The HSBC share price has been recovering in recent months but there's a major political risk hanging over the bank…

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The Centrica share price has fallen 86% in a year. Should I buy the stock?

The Centrica share price has performed terribly over the past five years, but the firm recently issued a relatively upbeat…

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Should I chase the Ocado share price higher or listen to Warren Buffet and buy a tracker instead?

The Ocado share price has absolutely thrashed the FTSE 100 but this does not mean it will always outperform. I…

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Here are 3 ways to aim to make a million from UK shares

It is possible to make a million from UK shares but do not underestimate the challenge, and don't waste time…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 100% in the past year. Here’s what I’m doing now

Jonathan Smith used to own shares in Royal Mail. After doubling in price over the past few months, is it…

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If another stock market crash is coming, I’ll be shopping for cheap UK shares

Analysts are warning of a stock market crash, but as a long-term investor I see this as a buying opportunity…

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5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s 2020 annual letter

Last year, Fundsmith Equity beat the FTSE 100 index by about 30%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at some takeaways from…

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4 reasons why I think The Hut Group share price could rise

The Hut Group share price has risen since its IPO. But I think this stock has further to go and…

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These are 2 of my favourite UK renewable energy shares

What’s the big deal about UK renewable energy shares? Nadia Yaqub investigates this further and highlights two stocks she likes.

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High dividend stocks: why I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 shares yielding up to 8%

G A Chester highlights three high dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 whose earnings come from relatively predictable industries.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the 2021 stock market rally

Paul Summers picks out 3 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could thrive in 2021 as coronavirus restrictions are lifted and…

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Should I buy these 5 FTSE 100 stocks with yields above 5%?

One decent investment strategy involves buying shares to harvest their dividend yields, but the sustainability of dividend payments is key…

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With lockdown savings to invest, I’d buy the best UK shares for my ISA

There haven't been many upsides to the pandemic but saving some cash has been one of them. Paul Summers is…

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4 things I think investors should know about the Saga share price

The Saga share price has been hit hard, but does this mean it’s a bargain stock now? Nadia Yaqub investigates…

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Is the Kier share price too cheap?

The Kier share price looks cheap. But the company has made so many mistakes over the past few years, I…

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Stock market recovery: is it too late to find cheap shares to buy right now?

I think it is still possible to find cheap shares to buy even after the stock market recovery. However, diversification…

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How I’d invest £10k in 2021

How would I invest £10k in 2021? Knowing what I know now, I'd approach my first investments very differently to…

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7.7% dividend yields! A cheap UK share from the FTSE 100 I’d buy in an ISA today

I'm looking to get rich with FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here's a top UK share I think could make me…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today and 1 I’d avoid

I'd buy this FTSE 100 stock based on its growth potential and rising profits, but I'd also avoid its blue-chip…

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How I’d aim to make a 100% return investing in FTSE 100 shares

Doubling an investment in FTSE 100 shares is unlikely to be an easy task. However, a long-term view and a…

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3 ways I reduce my risk when investing in shares

Does the 2020 stock market crash mean investing in shares is now risky? I think the long-term risk is minimal,…

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Why I’d use the Warren Buffett method when investing money in UK shares

Following Warren Buffett’s method does not guarantee success. However, it could lead to higher returns in the long run, in…

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The Royal Mail share price: what’s next for the stock?

The Royal Mail share price has outperformed the market over the past 12 months. I think the stock could continue…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to retire on a passive income

Roland Head explains how he plans to use FTSE 100 dividend stocks to provide a reliable retirement income. These two…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares within an ISA to retire comfortably

We’ve all heard of the ‘miracle’ of compounded gains. And here's how I'd invest £500 a month in a Stock…

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5% dividend yields! A cheap UK share I’d buy for a bumpy economic recovery

Royston Wild looks to gold miner for rich dividends -- even if the global economic recovery stalls.

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