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Personal Finance

How to invest in two stock markets cheaper than the UK’s

| Sean LaPointe

It’s true that one of the cheapest markets to invest in is the UK. But did you know there are…

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This is what I’d do now about the GSK share price

| Royston Wild

The GSK share price continues to struggle to move northwards. Does its recent slump provide an excellent opportunity for UK…

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The Petrofac share price is up 20% in a week: here’s what I’m doing

| Roland Head

The Petrofac share price is on a tear. Roland Head looks at the latest news and gives his view on…

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Personal Finance

This is the average deposit needed for a 5% mortgage

| Sean LaPointe

The government’s new mortgage guarantee scheme means that homebuyers can get a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. But how…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy FTSE 100 stock JD Sports Fashion right now

| Kevin Godbold

The profitable expansion of JD Sports Fashion (LSE: JD) has been remarkable. But I think there's more to come from…

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Is the Solgold share price about to explode?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Solgold share price has already begun rising, but it is ready to surge? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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The Babcock share price is up 32% today! Here’s why I’m staying well away

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at the reasons behind the spike in the Babcock share price, and concludes that for him it's…

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The Open Orphan (ORPH) share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Open Orphan (ORPH) share price has surged more than 600% in a year. Is it too late to buy?…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to buy Superdry shares?

| Paul Summers

Up 150% since the dark days of March 2020, is there more upside in Superdry (LON:SDRY) shares following yesterday's 'great…

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FTSE 250 stocks: Babcock International’s share price soars 33%! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

Babcock International's share price has exploded as it announced huge restructuring. These are the key points of the FTSE 250…

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Kanabo shares have halved since the IPO surge. Is it a bargain buy?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reflects on his decision to wait instead of buying Kanabo shares at the IPO, and now agrees it…

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Will the Boohoo share price keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Boohoo share price has nearly doubled in a year, despite quite a bit of volatility. Can it continue to…

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Personal Finance

12 April reopening: Where can I travel right now?

| Sean LaPointe

Find out where you can travel to right now and where you can't, following the partial reopening and lifting of…

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3 pharma stocks to watch in April

| Pam Narang

Pharma stocks are rarely a bad bet in the long term, but risk can vary widely and should be weighed…

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As the AstraZeneca share price slides, I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

The AstraZeneca share price has been under pressure due to temporary headwinds, but these will not last forever and growth…

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Why is the Babcock share price surging today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Babcock share price exploded by nearly 35% this morning following a business update. What happened? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Here’s why now is the ideal time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

I wouldn't leave it another year before investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think right now is the…

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As the HSBC share price stays cheap I’d invest £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

The HSBC share price could benefit from the twin tailwinds of the bank's restructuring and global economic recovery going forward.

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Saga’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since the beginning of November, Saga's share price has risen 180%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares making a comeback?

| Nadia Yaqub

Lloyds shares have been gaining momentum. But is now a buying opportunity? Here’s my take on the key UK bank.

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Personal Finance

Pubs and shops reopening: how to budget for lockdown easing

| Kate Anderson

As pubs and shops are reopening, have you thought about your budget? We share some tips for keeping on top…

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Investing Articles

Saga shares are rising. Here’s what I’m doing

| Nadia Yaqub

Saga shares have been gaining momentum. But is this a buying opportunity? Here I’ll take a closer look at the…

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These 5 FTSE 250 stocks are up 50%+ this year! Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 250 stocks have outpaced their rivals on the FTSE 100. These five have jumped more than 50% this year…

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Here’s what I’m doing about Pensana stock

| Kevin Godbold

There's a buzz around Pensana (LSE: PRE), the London-listed rare-earth elements exploration and development company. Here's why.

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Why I’d forget the Deliveroo share price and buy these FTSE 100 shares instead

| Royston Wild

I'm not tempted to go dip-buying with the Deliveroo share price. I think these two FTSE 100 shares are much…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy now

| Kirsteen Mackay

Bunzl (LON:BNZL) is a dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock with growth potential. It could be a good addition to a Stocks…

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The Ryanair share price is close to 3-year highs. Would I still buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The Ryanair share price is at multi-year highs. Can it continue to rise further or will it plateau now?

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2 UK shares I’d buy this April

| Harshil Patel

Looking for quality UK shares? This month, I’m looking at these resilient, growing companies with top-notch management.

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Would I buy these rising FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 penny stocks today?

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks have been rising but Manika Premsingh would look to see potential for higher growth before buying them.

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Personal Finance

Do I need a financial adviser for my pension?

| Fiona Vanier

Do you have a pension? Do you know when to seek advice? If you’re wondering whether you need a financial…

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The HSBC share price is up 40%: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The HSBC share price is in an upward trend in the past few months. Will the stock continue to rise?…

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Will Boohoo shares rise after ASOS’s results?

| Nadia Yaqub

Last week, ASOS released its interim results but the stock was down. What does this mean for boohoo shares? Here’s…

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Personal Finance

What are the requirements for renting a house?

| Victor Garrett

Moving into a new house can be both exciting stressful. Understanding the requirements for renting a house can make the…

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Investing Articles

3 UK and US shares I’d buy for my ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for UK and US shares to add to my shares portfolio Here are three I'm thinking of buying…

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Investing Articles

2 reopening shares I’d buy in my ISA as UK lockdown measures ease

| Royston Wild

I think these reopening shares could start to soar in value before too long. Here’s why I’d add them to…

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The ITM share price is up 20% since late March and this is what I’m doing about it

| Kevin Godbold

Investors choosing not to invest in ITM Power will have missed out on a gain of almost 490% since the…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a reopening economy

| Harshil Patel

Reopening plans are on track, so far. The FTSE 100 is home to these hospitality giants that could benefit as…

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Top stocks to buy now: here’s 1 I like and 1 I’d avoid

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through Experian (which he thinks is a top stock to buy now) and Cineworld (that he's less…

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1 US stock I’d buy today

| Kirsteen Mackay

Discovery (NASDAQ:DISCA) is long-established international media company. I think this US stock could offer a growth opportunity.

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GameStop shares: here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

After the buzz around GameStop shares, Jonathan Smith thinks the long-term price is likely going to be lower to reflect…

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