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2 UK penny stocks and 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for some of the best stocks to buy in August. Here's a cluster of FTSE 100…

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3 of the best penny stocks to buy in August

| Roland Head

Roland Head is hunting for under-the-radar penny stocks to buy for growth and income. He's identified three potential winners.

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This FTSE 250 stock released a trading update today. Should I buy shares now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a trading update from this FTSE 250 gaming stock and examines whether he should add it to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m buying after ‘freedom day’

| Dan Peeke

Despite a rocky few weeks for the stock market, the UK seems to be returning slowly to normality. Here are…

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UK shares are dying out. Here are 3 reasons why!

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK shares have underperformed other major markets over the past 20 years. But, despite these three problems, I plan to…

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FTSE 100: 1 cheap UK share to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen an impressive share price increase in the past year, but its relative price is…

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The LGEN share price is falling after a good 2021 start. Is it a top August buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The LGEN share price is falling along with the entire insurance sector. Here's why I see it as a buying…

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1,936% increase in UK credit card fraud over the last 16 years

| Sean LaPointe

A brief breakdown of credit card fraud in the UK, including how it has increased over the last two decades…

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5 of the best UK shares to buy in August

| Kevin Godbold

These could be 5 of the best UK shares to buy because of decent quality and value indicators and reasons…

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4 investing tips for beginners

| Cliff D'Arcy

Successful investing is far from easy. It requires patience, determination, and self-control. Here are four valuable lessons for amateur investors…

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Should I buy Diageo shares at its current price?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Diageo shares recently hit an all-time high. I evaluate if the FTSE 100 giant is still a buy for me…

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This penny stock could double in just 2 years

| Andy Ross

This penny stock could have a revolutionary business model with the potential to transform healthcare and I think the shares…

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What’s going on with the Moonpig share price?

| Paul Summers

The Moonpig Group plc (LON:MOON) share price has tumbled back to earth today, despite encouraging results. Paul Summers takes a…

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I believe this FTSE 100 pick is one of the best stocks to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock that could well be one of the best stocks to buy now since…

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1 FTSE growth stock I would buy for August

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 growth stock which he believes is currently cheap but still primed for growth over…

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Cybercrime: protect your SME with free resources

| Jennifer Laird

Cybercrime is a huge problem for businesses of all sizes across the UK. Keep your confidential data safer with these…

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With a 4% dividend yield, and a falling BT share price, will I buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been climbing strongly in 2021. Does the recent dip put the stock on my list…

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The best penny shares to buy in August

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the UK economy continues to reopen, these could be some of the best penny shares to buy in August…

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Personal Finance

Is £2,500 the true cost of not doing a safety check before a car journey?

| Diana Bocco

Considering a road trip this summer? A car safety check can not only before you take off can keep you…

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I’d forget the FTSE 100 and buy this stock instead!

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) continues to tread water this week. Paul Summers would rather buy this stock than track the…

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Best stocks to buy now: 1 FTSE 100 income champion

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes this FTSE 100 stock is one of the best shares to buy now as…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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2 of the best penny stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Penny stock investing is a great way to find top UK shares ignored by the broader market. Here are two…

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Will the Cineworld share price return to 100p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Cineworld share price could return to 100p, but may struggle to move higher…

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The best UK shares to buy in this whipsaw market

| Kevin Godbold

In volatile market conditions like these, I reckon it's a good time to focus on buying the UK shares of…

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What’s going on with the Darktrace share price?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith offers his viewpoint on the Darktrace share price, and can't find enough positive reasons to get him excited…

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The SLP share price is falling: is this penny stock a buy?

| Roland Head

The Sylvania Platinum (SLP) share price is falling sharply. Roland Head asks, is this is a buying opportunity or a…

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Personal Finance

Home insurance: summer holidays can lead to 10% spike in burglaries

| Jennifer Laird

With a burglary spike expected over the summer, here's how to keep your home safer while you're away, and tips…

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Best stocks to buy now: how I’d invest £2K in the FTSE 100

| Andy Ross

These FTSE 100-listed companies are two of the best stocks to buy now, according to Andy Ross. He likes that…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could be on the road to recovery

| John Town

The Rolls-Royce share price has been extremely volatile this year, but this Fool reckons that there are reasons to be…

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1 FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock has likely created life-changing wealth for many holders in recent years. Paul Summers continues to…

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I’d invest £5k in these top UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these UK shares are some of the best on the market to buy today…

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Personal Finance

Why are UK house prices going up?

| Victor Garrett

Why are UK house prices going up? Rightmove highlights a shortfall that has caused low supply and high demand, leading…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares now to hold for a decade

| Jon Smith

By having a long-term mindset, Jonathan Smith explains why buying cheap UK shares now can help to boost his returns…

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3 top stocks to buy in August

| Manika Premsingh

This Fool’s top stocks to buy in August are from among those companies that will release their results next month. 

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1 tech stock I’d buy with £1,500 right now

| Jon Smith

When looking for exciting tech stocks to invest in, Jonathan Smith looks in detail at Roku, a streaming and hardware…

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Personal Finance

Fineco traders have been buying Royal Dutch Shell shares

| Sean LaPointe

Fineco traders have been trading Royal Dutch Shell shares heavily. Here is the reason why and a summary of other…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares just for the 7% dividend yield?

| Nadia Yaqub

Vodafone shares pay an attractive level of income. But is this the only reason why I should buy the stock?…

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rose last week. Can it continue?

| Charlie Keough

After a 2% rise last week, here, Charlie Keough assesses what the rest of 2021 and beyond may hold for…

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The Boohoo share price is below 300p. Is now a buying opportunity?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Boohoo share price has fallen in 2021 so far. So should I buy now? Here I look at the…

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4 of the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

I think these four penny stocks could be considered too good for me to miss. Here's why I'd buy the…

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