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Looking to invest £5k in your ISA? Make sure you avoid this type of value trap!

Companies in declining industries may seem attractive, but they are rarely worth the trouble.

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Looking to retire early? Dividend yields of up to 9% that I’d buy for my ISA before December

Looking to get rich from UK dividend stocks? Royston Wild discusses three income shares he thinks you should buy for…

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Buy Sirius Minerals (SXX)? I’d rather back this FTSE 100 growth stock

Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) could you make you a mint but today's results suggest this top stock is a far…

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Forget the National Lottery and NS&I Premium Bonds! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares today

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares offer superior risk/reward opportunities to the National Lottery or Premium Bonds.

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Property investment for beginners: How to get started with buy-to-let

There are a number of different investment types out there, from stocks and bonds to CFDs (contracts for difference) and…

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£2k to invest? I’d buy this FTSE 250 growth stock and FTSE 100 falling knife Centrica

Harvey Jones says he'd buy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) listed Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) grower, but…

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This share’s rocketed 14% today! Is it time to buy it for your ISA?

Royston Wild examines a small-cap whose share price is exploding in Tuesday business. Is it time for you to join…

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Should you buy this fallen growth stock after 20% price crash?

A profit warning has pushed this stock down heavily, but the negative reaction could be overdone.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m tempted by this 6.6% property-backed dividend yield

This company has just stepped up its development activity to meet demand.

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Have £3k to spend? A 6% dividend yield I’d buy for my ISA before December

This monster dividend yield is a great buy before the new month rolls in, says Royston Wild.

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Political uncertainty stopping you buying stocks? Here’s what Warren Buffett says!

Warren Buffett often has wise words to say about business. What does he think when it comes to investing in…

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You’ve played the Lottery for 25 years and still aren’t rich! Here’s a better way to make a million

The National Lottery is 25 years old. Harvey Jones says you'd be better off playing the stock market.

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2 dividend plus growth stocks I think are perfect for a 2019 ISA

Rising dividends, low debt, and earnings growth potential. My two 2019 ISA picks today tick all of those boxes.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend champions yielding 5%

If you're looking for income, you should ignore the Cash ISA and buy these FTSE 100 income stars instead, according…

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Forget Ted Baker! This stock could be a better fit for your ISA

Are shares in Burberry worth picking up, or is Ted Baker a bargain at a better price? Let's have a…

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BT’s share price has fallen below 200p. Here’s why I’m still not buying

Falling revenue and the possibility of a dividend cut are just some of the reasons Edward Sheldon is avoiding BT…

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Why I think Sainsbury’s will keep being a loser in 2020

The Sainsbury’s (LON: SBRY) share price is likely to remain under pressure, I think, and here’s why.

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This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 250. Would I buy it?

New River Reit has a very high dividend yield, but does this mean it is a golden buy? Jonathan Smith…

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FTSE 100 investors! An investment theme I’m watching now

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) offer ways to participate in the growth of emerging market economies.

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Would Warren Buffett invest in Greggs?

Greggs’ share price is up over 60% so far in 2019, but Michael Taylor explains why he is a buyer.

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Thinking about investing in telecoms? Here’s how the Labour nationalisation plan might affect you!

It’s not just shareholders of BT (LON: BT.A) that are affected - companies like Virgin Media will also have to…

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£5k to spend on your ISA? These growth stocks will make you jump for joy

Looking to grab some dirt-cheap growth heroes today? These shares could be just what you're searching for.

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Labour’s ‘free broadband’ threat to the BT share price, and what I’d do about it

Does Jeremy Corbyn's plan to nationalise part of BT (LON: BT-A) mean we should avoid the shares? Here's what I…

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Will the Royal Mail share price ever get back to its 330p IPO price?

Royal Mail shares are trading 30% below their 2013 IPO price and over 60% below their all-time high of last…

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Have £5k to spend? Dividend growth stocks I’d buy for my ISA before December

Looking to supercharge income flows from your Stocks & Shares ISA? This FTSE 250 dividend stock could be just what…

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Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy

Interested in getting a mortgage after declaring bankruptcy? We break down how you can improve your chances of getting one.

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One FTSE 100 stock I would buy today

With a consistent dividend payout and strong fundamentals, Tesco has a lot working in its favour.

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Why I believe Marks & Spencer shares could halve

Marks & Spencer stock has already tumbled nearly 70%, but Michael Taylor believes they will fall a lot more.

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Global dividends surge to Q3 record! What can income investors expect in 2020?

Dividends keep on surging in the third quarter. But what can share investors expect in the New Year?

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Retirement savings: I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to beat the State Pension

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer high income returns that provide a passive income in retirement.

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I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares right now

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver superior income returns to a buy-to-let property.

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Tencent bets £40m on UK video game shares. Here’s what I’d do now

Chinese money is flowing into these fast-growth AIM shares, which could give your portfolio a big boost, says Tom Rodgers.

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Terry Smith vs Warren Buffett: 3 differences in the way they invest

Terry Smith has been called 'Britain's Warren Buffett.' But there are key differences in the way they invest, says Edward…

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The Sainsbury’s share price has fallen 33% in a year. Time to buy?

After 30 years of hurt for investors, could Sainsbury's sorry performance be about to reverse?

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What is the best way to invest £50k?

Harvey Jones says your £50,000 could grow into something much bigger, if you invest it wisely.

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How I’d invest £5k in these markets right now

£5k spread evenly across these three investments strikes me as a potentially cracking place to start.

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The Sirius Minerals share price rebounds 20%! Here’s what I’d do now

The Sirius Minerals share price has surged after the company announced its recovery plan, but does this make the stock…

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Could trouble on the high street hit these share prices?

As consumers switch to online shopping, could the share prices of these businesses plummet?

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Here’s my FTSE 100 price forecast for 2020. What does it mean for your ISA allocation?

In my opinion, 2020 could offer good returns for the FTSE 100, supported by domestic and international growth.

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The Kier share price has fallen 90% in a year. Time to buy?

G A Chester reviews an eventful Friday at Kier. Could it mark a turnaround for the stock or does the…

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