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2 top dividend stocks to buy if the market crashes

| Roland Head

It pays to have a shopping list ready in case the market crashes. Roland Head looks at two dividend stocks…

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Personal Finance

Avast shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Avast, the popular maker of cyber security software, had a good week on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) last week.…

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ISA investing: 3 of the best UK shares to buy in August

| Royston Wild

Today I'm hunting for the best UK stocks to buy next month. Here's why I'd buy the following shares in…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in August

| Nadia Yaqub

There are three FTSE 100 shares that I’d consider buying in August. Here I take a look at the investment…

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2 explosive UK shares to buy right now

| Harshil Patel

These stocks have risen by over 100% in a year. Here’s why I still think they are the best shares…

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5 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares – and why I’m not

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have been trading as a penny stock. Here Christopher Ruane considers five reasons to like the shares -…

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FTSE 100: 3 dirt-cheap shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index’s recent softening is an opportunity for this Fool to buy high quality stocks at dirt cheap…

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How many unicorn companies are in the UK?

| Karl Talbot

The number of unicorns in the UK is growing. But how many companies valued at $1 billion are from the…

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Here’s why I think the Bumble share price is undervalued

| Charles Archer

The Bumble share price has tumbled since its IPO in February. Charles Archer believes that it is undervalued at its…

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The Ceres Power share price bounces back, but will it continue?

| John Town

Has the Ceres Power share price weathered the price pullback storm? This Fool examines what the future looks like for…

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New to investing? 3 gold stocks to consider

| Charles Archer

Many new, young investors are attracted to the safety of gold as a hedge against inflation. Charles Archer is looking…

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What’s next for the Royal Mail share price?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Royal Mail share price fell yesterday after releasing its trading update. Is now the time to buy? This Fool…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 stocks have one thing in common. Both of them recently touched new all-time highs. And I think…

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The Aviva share price is up 19% in 2021. Should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Aviva share price is rising. But can it increase further from here? This Fool takes a closer look at…

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Is this what the NatWest share price needs to finally get moving?

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest share price has barely moved in the past couple of years, and it's still way below pre-crisis levels.…

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What are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now?

| Jon Smith

When looking to find the best dividend stocks, Jonathan Smith casts his eyes towards sectors including utilities and financial services.

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What’s going on with the Oatly share price?

| Paul Summers

US-listed alternative food company Oatly Group SA (NASDAQ:OTLY) has seen its share price lose some of its froth. Paul Summers…

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Personal Finance

Does quantitative easing increase house prices?

| Karl Talbot

With house prices are at record levels, we take a look at whether the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme…

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3 UK penny stocks I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into three UK penny stocks to buy now for his portfolio, looking at some pros and cons…

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Personal Finance

How much will it cost you to go to space?

| Katie Royals

In light of recent high-profile space tourism, Katie Royals takes a look at how much it might cost to bag…

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5 dividend shares I’d pick for passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares five UK dividend shares he would consider using as passive income ideas and adding to his portfolio.

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This FTSE 250 stock still looks a bargain to me!

| Paul Summers

Its latest set of results isn't great, yet Paul Summers maintains this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock could offer great value.

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Is the volatile FTSE 100 Index a precursor to a market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 Index has been incredibly volatile. Zaven Boyrazian investigates the underlying cause and explores if a market crash…

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Retail investing boom set to continue

| Kate Anderson

With the retail investing boom showing no signs of slowing down, we look at the golden rules of investing and…

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The Carnival share price is rising. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Carnival share price is on the rise after it unveils plans to relaunch its ships. Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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3 ways I’d take advantage of the FTSE 100 crash right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines several different ways that he is taking the opportunities that the recent FTSE 100 crash has presented.

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3 explosive growth stocks to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these three growth stocks that he thinks have explosive expansion potential.

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The Bridgepoint share price explodes on its IPO. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Bridgepoint share price exploded on its first day of trading. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at the business…

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A market crash could be coming: 1 stock to buy if it happens

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy this company that has all the qualities required to protect his portfolio in a…

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Would I buy this FTSE 100 green stock with a 5.4% dividend yield?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock released a disappointing trading update today, but its long-term future could look quite positive. Is it…

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What’s next for the BT share price?

| Stuart Blair

The BT share price has recovered well since the start of the pandemic. But can it continue to rise or…

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Stack of British pound coins falling on list of share prices
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What’s going on with the Unilever share price?

| Paul Summers

The Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) share price has lost ground this morning. Paul Summers thinks this is another great opportunity to…

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The Centrica share price dips, despite a return to profit. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I find today's Centrica share price tempting, and H1 results appear reassuring. So what's making me hesitant about buying?

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy now in this market volatility

| Kevin Godbold

These FTSE 100 shares have been holding up well in the recent market volatility. And there are good reasons for…

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2 of the best dividend stocks to buy from the FTSE 250

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two of what he considers to be the best dividend stocks from the second-tier of the…

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Personal Finance

Considering emigration? Beware these 5 finance scams

| Victor Garrett

Are you currently making plans to emigrate? We take a look at five finance scams associated with emigration that you…

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2 UK shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy both of these UK shares, which are both embarking on plans to boost growth…

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Cineworld shares: 3 reasons I bought them 

| Manika Premsingh

Cineworld shares have seen plenty of volatility in the past year, but the worst may be behind them, believes Manika…

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4 penny stocks to buy in August

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for some of the best penny stocks to buy in August. Here are four quality low-cost UK shares…

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The IAG share price dives 24% in 4 months. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IAG share price has crashed by almost a quarter since peaking on 16 March. What hope is there for…

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