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Best stocks to buy now: 2 of my top picks for the rest of 2021

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith flags up both Entain and Kingfisher as a couple of his top stocks to buy now thanks to…

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Should I buy Morrisons shares?

| Royston Roche

The UK supermarket sector is getting very competitive. Royston Roche takes a deeper look into Morrisons shares to see if…

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Best stocks to buy now: Can one of the biggest football club’s stocks boost my portfolio?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explores whether Manchester United stock could boost his portfolio and whether MANU is worth its place on his…

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Shares have seen a higher ROI than property since 2001: here’s why that’s significant

| Sean LaPointe

Shares have delivered a greater ROI than property over the last two decades. Here's why that is significant and how…

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FTSE 100: these were the worst 8 shares to buy in the market crash a year ago. Yikes!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 crashed to a low on 23 March 2020. One year later and it is up 34%. But…

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ISA investing: 2 penny stocks I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

These two penny stocks look like great buys for the new bull market. Here's why I'd add them to my…

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3 trending penny shares: hit, hold or fold?

| Joe Clark

If I had to buy, hold or sell penny shares SYME, 4D Pharma and Novacyt, what would I do? Fool…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 shares now to try to double my money

| Christopher Ruane

I've been thinking about how I could put £1,000 to work buying FTSE 100 shares today. Here's how I would…

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This is what I’m doing about the Tullow Oil share price right now!

| Royston Wild

The Tullow Oil has continued to sink sharply in recent sessions as Brent prices have reversed. This is what I'll…

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Who is eligible for the stamp duty holiday (and who isn’t)?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday is designed to help buyers save on the costs of purchasing a home. But who's eligible…

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I’d buy this ‘reopening’ stock on today’s news

| Kevin Godbold

This 'reopening' stock has just increased its shareholder dividend and has a positive outlook for trading as the country emerges…

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FTSE 100: these were the best shares to buy in the market crash a year ago!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 crashed to a low on 23 March 2020. One year later, it has gained 34%. But these…

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Passive income investing: my 4 steps to go from £0 to £500 a month

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith breaks down the steps needed to get a sound passive income investing strategy up and running from a…

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1 passive income stock I’d buy before the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The deadline for Stocks and Shares ISA is approaching, but where is the best place to invest? Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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The Yu share price is up 400% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Yu share price jumped by 400% after beating expectations. But can the company keep growing? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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How Amex Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders can get 5 TIMES their regular points per pound!

| Kate Anderson

Interested in boosting your Amex Preferred Rewards Gold cardholder points total? We're here to tell you how it can be…

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1 stock I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

When looking for last minute options for his Stocks and Shares ISA, Jonathan Smith likes the look of WPP. But…

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FTSE 100: 3 of the best shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy today in the FTSE 100 considering their exposure to technology…

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 UK shares I’d acquire

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best stocks to buy now as part of a diversified basket of UK shares…

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Cineworld shares dip on reopening news: what I’d do now

| Roland Head

Cineworld's share price fell after the company announced reopening plans for April. Roland Head has been taking a closer look.

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The Metro share price is down 25% in 1 month. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Metro share price dropped after reporting record losses, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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10 quick checks to save money on your car

| Kate Anderson

As we get closer to a post-lockdown world and consider getting out and about again, take a look at these…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock after its 25% price crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 stock, Provident Financial, saw it’s share price slashed by a quarter last week. But is this a…

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Penny stocks: can the BMN share price climb higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BMN share price has almost doubled in 12 months but is it too late to invest? Zaven Boyrazian takes…

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Big data is king! Here’s why I’d consider investing in this US stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

Software solutions and big data are at the heart of any successful tech business nowadays. Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a…

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What I’d do after the Futura Medical share price rose 65% today 

| Manika Premsingh

The Futura Medical share price has made impressive advances following regulatory progress. But will its stock price continue to rally?

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How I’d earn passive income while still working

| Christopher Ruane

Juggling work and making money from passive income ideas is possible. Here's one approach explained.

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Sun setting over a traditional British neighbourhood.
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Why I’d buy these 2 property shares to ride the UK housing boom

| Sabuhi Gard

These property shares will make the most of the UK housing boom fuelled by the current stamp duty extension until…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price surge if it overcomes this huge trend?

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes whether he thinks Rolls-Royce share price can surge if the pandemic-driven trend of remote work decreases.

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Personal Finance

What are examples of passive income?

| Diana Bocco

From silent partnerships to dividend stocks, passive income is key to building wealth and increasing financial security. We take a…

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Despite a rising Natwest share price the government has been selling at a loss. Here’s how I’d react.

| Christopher Ruane

The Natwest share price is up over 70% in a year but the government recently sold a large tranche of…

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Interest rates maintained at 0.1%: what this means for your money

| Sean LaPointe

As expected, the Bank of England has kept interest rates at 0.1%. We take a look at how this could…

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2 of the best cheap penny stocks I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap penny stocks could soar in value during the new bull market. Here's why I'd buy them…

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Best stocks to buy now: is this dirt-cheap FTSE stock a top pick for my ISA?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details what he considers a dirt-cheap FTSE penny stock for his Stocks & Shares ISA. But is it…

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Taylor Wimpey shares: here’s what I’d like to do

| Royston Roche

The recent budget has once again shifted the focus on homebuilder's shares. Royston Roche takes a deeper look at Taylor…

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Change at the top for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have been falling recently. But it has been thrust into the spotlight again. Here’s what…

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Fevertree Drinks shares are falling: here’s what I’d like to do

| Royston Roche

UK stocks are performing very well. It's making it a difficult task to find value stocks. Royston Roche takes a…

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FTSE 100: this is what I’d do about the IAG share price today!

| Royston Wild

The IAG share price is tanking again in start-of-week trading. Here's why Royston Wild reckons the FTSE 100 share could…

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Why I think Airtel Africa shares will prove to be a winning long-term investment

| Oliver Mardlin

Airtel Africa’s shares have started the year well, and Fool contributor Oliver Mardlin thinks this can continue into the long…

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Personal Finance

Managing and planning for business risks

| Sandy Kenrick

Business risk is inevitable due to the ever-evolving nature of world markets and political landscapes. Prepare by setting up a…

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