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Here’s how I’d use £500 a month to create passive income investments

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains his idea of using dividend shares via regular investment amounts to create passive income built up over…

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Personal Finance

Furlough figures fall by 500,000: what happens now?

| Kate Anderson

With the news that the number of people on furlough is dropping, we take a look at what's next for…

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My 5 UK shares to buy now with £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Considering UK shares to buy now, Christopher Ruane lays out his approach to allocating £5,000 to five shares for his…

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The TUI share price is up 162% in a year. Do I see it rising higher?

| Manika Premsingh

TUI’s latest financial results are expectedly disappointing, but its share prices has been on the rise in the past year.…

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The Diageo share price is climbing in 2021. Here’s why I’d buy now

| Alan Oscroft

The 2020 stock market crash looks like just a blip for the Diageo share price in its long-term run. And…

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FTSE 100 shares: the Compass share price slips despite sales improvement

| Royston Wild

The Compass share price hasn't reacted despite the release of much-improved trading numbers. Is now the time to buy this…

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Can the National Express share price go back up to 400p+ levels?

| Manika Premsingh

National Express released an encouraging trading update today, which bodes well for its share price. But can it go back…

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Will the Lloyds share price hit 60p this year?

| Christopher Ruane

What might drive the Lloyds share price to 60p this year? Christopher Ruane considers some opportunities and threats, then explains…

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Personal Finance

Pound sterling rises as prospects of second Scotland referendum fade

| Sean LaPointe

The pound has risen sharply following last week’s Scottish election result. We take a look at why this has happened…

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Here’s how I would invest £500 in UK stocks right now

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to put into UK stocks right now, Christopher Ruane outlines how he would choose what investments to make…

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Personal Finance

37% more ‘early birds’ investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Some investors are using their stocks and shares ISA allowance as early as they can. Is this a wise move…

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The IMB share price is growing strongly. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

The long-term slump in the IMB share price makes Imperial Brands look like one of the cheapest stocks in the…

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Personal Finance

Who decides the price of a stamp?

| Anne East

Currently, first-class and second-class stamps are 85p and 66p respectively. But who actually sets the price of a stamp in…

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Will Morrisons beat the Tesco share price in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The Morrisons and Tesco share prices are neck and neck, performance-wise, in 2021. Which will end the year ahead, and…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks these FTSE 100 stocks should perform well this year, even if the economic outlook…

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The 1 retail stock I’d buy now with £1,000

| Jamie Adams

Superdry's share price has been on a tear in the past week as recovery hopes set in, and I want…

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The Renewi share price has doubled. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past year, the Renewi share price has surged over 100%. Christopher Ruane looks at the Renewi investment case…

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5 investing mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

A long-term investor reviews five potentially costly investing mistakes that could hurt his portfolio. Learn what they are and why…

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Personal Finance

Why is the FTSE 100 rising?

| Sean LaPointe

The FTSE 100 is a share index of the 100 most valuable publicly traded companies in the UK. It's been…

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FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy as the UK economy powers ahead

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew at its fastest pace in eight months in March and the FTSE 100 picked up too.…

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The Glencore share price is up 10% already this week. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Glencore share price is pushing significantly higher despite the broader FTSE 100 index falling this…

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The FTSE 100’s Spirax-Sarco share price soars as it expects to beat guidance!

| Royston Wild

The Spirax-Sarco Engineering share price has rocketed in midweek business. Here's why the FTSE 100 firm is shooting higher again.

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Should I buy Airbnb shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After rising to $220 in February, Airbnb's share price has fallen to $143. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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3 UK shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights three UK shares he'd buy that have great growth prospects, and strong competitive advantages compared to other…

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The NIO share price has plunged: should I buy the stock now?

| Charlie Keough

After a positive start to 2021, the NIO share price has plummeted. Charlie Keough assesses whether he sees this stock…

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5 UK shares I’d buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at five UK shares that he would buy in a portfolio of £5k to invest…

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I think these FTSE 100 stocks look cheap after yesterday’s crash

| Jon Smith

After a mini crash so far this week, Jonathan Smith points out a couple of FTSE 100 stocks he thinks…

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The TSMC share price is volatile. Is this tech stock a buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The global semiconductor shortage is causing widespread disruption so is TSMC, the world's biggest chip manufacturer, worth investing in?

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SoftBank investment sends the THG share price soaring

| Kirsteen Mackay

The THG share price soared over 14% yesterday and FTSE 250 supermarket Morrisons (LON:MRW) enjoyed a rise too. Are these…

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The Marshalls share price soars following forecast upgrades

| Royston Wild

The Marshalls share price has ripped to six-month peaks after the release of terrific trading numbers. Here are the key…

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UDG shares soar on takeover bid. Here’s another healthcare stock I’d buy now

| Roland Head

The UDG share price is up on takeover news. But Roland Head also looks at another healthcare stock he sees…

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Personal Finance

Plastic bag charge to double to 10p on 21 May 2021

| Victor Garrett

The plastic bag charge is set to double to 10p in all shops in England on 21 May 2021. Here’s…

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Cathie Wood has been buying Skillz stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, ARK's Cathie Wood spent over $50m on Skillz stock. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Is the current Tesco share price a buying opportunity?

| Dylan Hood

After tanking more than 25% February, the Tesco share price seems to have stagnated. Dylan Hood takes a closer look…

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Should I buy Saga shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in over-50s insurance and travel company Saga appear to be in recovery mode right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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The Walgreens share price is up 30% in 2021. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Walgreens share price is having a good run. But will this continue. Here I take a closer look at…

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The Greggs share price is up 40% in 2021. Should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Greggs share price has been rising. But can it climb further from its current level? Here’s my view after…

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Will the BP share price ever get back to 500p?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price is still way down on pre-pandemic levels, despite strong Q1 figures. Can it ever recover its…

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Will the Centrica share price recover in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

The Centrica share price has been gaining momentum. But is now the right time to buy? Here I'll explore further.

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As the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price falls, here’s my next move

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price has fallen in recent days. Christopher Ruane explains two reasons why, and…

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