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The Hunting share price is fluctuating. Is this a good long-term investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Hunting's share price has recovered to its pre-pandemic level but remains volatile. Does it offer long-term shareholder value?

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The Avacta share price has exploded in the past year. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details why the FTSE AIM-listed Avacta share price has exploded in the past 12 months and what he…

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3 FTSE 100 ‘reopening’ shares I’ll be watching in April

| Paul Summers

April could see big moves in several retail stocks. Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares he thinks…

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The Lloyds share price is up 76% in six months. Am I too late to buy?

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains how his view of Lloyds has changed, and gives his take on the upside potential and…

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Should I buy Trustpilot shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Trustpilot listed on the London Stock Exchange through an IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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3 penny stocks to buy now

| Paul Summers

Penny stocks are high-risk, but a few can deliver staggering returns. Paul Summers has picked out three shares he thinks…

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Personal Finance

Rent or buy: how to make the right choice

| Diana Bocco

Should you rent or buy? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, so here…

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3 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three dividend stocks look to me like some of the best income investments to buy now considering their outlooks…

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Personal Finance

When is the best time to buy a house?

| Victor Garrett

When is the best time to buy a house? We taksome e a look at some important considerations to make…

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Growth investing: 5 UK shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Five growth investing champions investors can buy today to profit from the improving outlook for UK shares over the next…

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This is what I’d do about the GGP share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

The GGP share price has fallen more than 40% since the beginning of the year, this could be an opportunity…

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ISA investing: 2 of the best UK stocks to buy as the Covid-19 crisis continues

| Royston Wild

I think these two UK shares are a couple of the best stocks to buy during these confusing times. Here's…

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Personal Finance

The Irish are the most sustainable shoppers in the world!

| Sean LaPointe

The Irish are the most sustainable shoppers in the world according to a new study. We tell you more and…

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ISA investing: a top FTSE 100 share I plan to own for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 dividend growth share is one of the best blue-chips that money can buy. Give me…

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Here’s why I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks right now and hold them to 2025

| Andy Ross

Cheap FTSE 100 stocks could well continue to do well as inflationary concerns return and sellers get concerned about frothy…

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5 FTSE 100 index stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These five FTSE 100 recovery stocks could give investors exposure to the UK economic recovery over the next few years…

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5 micro-cap shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines his best micro-cap shares to buy right now to invest in the UK economic recovery over the…

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5.5% dividend yields! Should I buy this FTSE 100 reopening stock today?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share offers big dividend yields as earnings are tipped to rebound. But is it really a top…

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£400 to invest? Here’s how I’d look to make a 400% return investing in shares

| Andy Ross

Investing in shares can be very financially rewarding and here’s how I plan to make big returns from the stock…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 230%: what next?

| Roland Head

The Royal Mail share price has been a top-10 performer in the FTSE 250 over the last year. Roland Head…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to selecting FTSE 100 shares, I'm keen on several of the smallest companies in the index, such…

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My 7 top FTSE shares for April and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I'd embrace the risks and aim to put every one of these shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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Personal Finance

Items that are VAT exempt in the UK

| Fiona Vanier

The UK government charges VAT on some goods and services. But do you know which ones are VAT exempt? This…

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Barclays’ share price is beating the market in 2021: what next?

| Roland Head

The Barclays share price is up by nearly 30% already this year. Roland Head explains why he thinks further gains…

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3 funds to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here's a trio of funds I'd buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA to give me exposure to a broad…

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Personal Finance

The 50-30-20 rule: how to make it work for you

| Jennifer Laird

Looking for an effective way to budget your money? Well, the 50-30-20 rule might be a good place to start.…

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I think the Vodafone share price still looks cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Vodafone share price is trading at a huge discount to the valuation of the company's European and other international…

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5G shares UK investors can buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The size of the 5G market is expected to explode. Here are four 5G-related shares UK investors like me can…

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Personal Finance

Is the UK State Pension enough to retire on?

| Kate Anderson

If you are retirement planning, you'll want to know whether the UK State Pension is going to be enough to…

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Investing Articles

Trustpilot shares: should I buy after the IPO?

| Nadia Yaqub

Trustpilot shares listed on the London stock market recently. Here’s what I’m doing now.

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Best stocks to buy: my money’s on AstraZeneca shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

In my basket of the best stocks to buy now, AstraZeneca shares feature prominently, considering the company's long-term outlook.

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I think these are the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy now to invest in the growth of the healthcare sector…

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Stock market rally: here’s why I’m buying FTSE 100 shares in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

The stock market rally may have run out of steam but I still think there are plenty of bargain FTSE…

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Personal Finance

39% of global legal tender currencies are 100% male

| Diana Bocco

Did you know that the world’s legal tender is mostly male? We take a look at how banknotes fare when…

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Dixons Carphone shares: here’s what I’m doing

| Nadia Yaqub

The Dixons Carphone share price has been rising. The stock is cheap but should I buy now or wait?

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ISA investing: I plan to hold these UK shares I bought in 2020 for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I bought all of these cracking UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2020. Here's why I reckon…

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I think the BP and Royal Dutch Shell share prices can rally now. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

After a disastrous 2020, both the BP and Royal Dutch Shell share price can see sharp recovery in 2021 for…

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Will the Avacta share price keep climbing?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Avacta share price could continue to move higher if the company reports substantial operational progress in the next few…

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At near 1-year highs, are these 2 UK shares bargain buys for me?

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares have risen sharply, raising the question - have they peaked or are they still bargain buys for…

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UK investors are buying Fulgent and Carnival shares, says Fineco

| Roland Head

UK investors are looking at the US market for top growth opportunities, according to the latest data from trading platform…

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