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Personal Finance

What does it mean when the oil price jumps?

| Anne East

Oil prices can fluctuate so what does it mean when oil prices rise and how does a jump affect everyday…

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Ocado shares: a post-pandemic surprise?

| Sabuhi Gard

In general, online supermarkets experienced a turbo-charged boom during lockdown, can the momentum continue with Ocado’s shares?

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The easyJet share price is surging. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have had a spectacular run since the Covid-19 vaccine news. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Amazon isn’t the only growth stock I bought last week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth stocks have taken a hit recently due to rising bond yields. Edward Sheldon sees this share price weakness as…

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Should I buy Tesla stock or NIO stock after recent declines?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Both Tesla and NIO stock have their attractive qualities, but the long-term outlook for the two businesses vary greatly.

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I reckon the Aviva share price is too cheap to resist. I’d buy it in an ISA today

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price is showing signs of life as management restarts dividends and cash grows. I'd buy it in…

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Personal Finance

Summer bookings for holiday lets soar by 60%

| Sean LaPointe

As thousands of holidaymakers in the UK rush to plan summer getaways, bookings for holiday lets have soared by 60%.…

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Apple stock has crashed! Should I buy the stock now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After outperforming the market in 2020, Apple stock has crashed in 2021, which could be an opportunity for long-term investors.

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The Standard Life share price has jumped: is there still time for me to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Standard Life share price has risen in value substantially over the past year, but the company may struggle to…

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This FTSE 250 stock has just surged 13%! This is what I’d do now

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 250 stock is a brilliant buy today for growth investors. Here's why the UK share has…

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Amigo Holdings’ share price is rising. Should I buy the stock for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amigo Holdings' share price has more than doubled over the last month. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look at the…

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Hit, hold or fold? Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca shares

| Joe Clark

If I had to buy, sell or hold AstraZeneca, Unilever or GlaxoSmithKline shares, what would I do? Fool UK contributor…

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Personal Finance

Limit on contactless payments set to rise from £45 to £100

| Fiona Vanier

With the limit for contactless payments set to rise, we take a look at why it's happening and what you…

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UK stock investing: 2 shares I’d buy today for passive income

| Conor Coyle

FTSE 100 stocks Vodafone (LSE:VOD) and SSE (LSE:SSE) could provide me with passive income generation, with dividend yields of more…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for top British stocks to buy before the ISA deadline. Here are a few cheap UK…

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3 UK shares with falling prices I would buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares are now far more affordable compared to their recent levels and also their prospects. Manika Premsingh thinks…

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Cellular Goods, Kanabo, and MGC: should I buy these cannabis stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The medical cannabis industry is poised for high growth. But are these cannabis stocks likely to generate solid returns too?

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What is the ‘pink tax’?

| Jennifer Laird

What is the 'pink tax'? Do you pay it? Well, if you buy products aimed at women, you might be.…

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The BP share price: what I’d do after the OPEC+ decision

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes what he’d do given the current BP share price and the recent OPEC+ decision concerning oil production…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares have crashed since February! Which would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has been volatile in the past month, on fears of rising interest rates. These five shares have…

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The BT share price is rising fast. Here is what I would do now

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has risen sharply in March on company level developments. Are they enough to sustain the rise,…

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2 reasons why the Aston Martin share price is down almost 10% over the last month

| Jon Smith

Poor full-year results and a negative outlook are factors weighing on the Aston Martin share price recently, according to Jonathan…

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The Lloyds share price has increased by almost 50%. Here’s what I’d do

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes what he’d do given the current Lloyds share price and the bank’s plan to become a private…

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

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price continues to stride higher in early March. But can it keep going? I think this UK…

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Income tax thresholds fixed for the next 5 years

| Fiona Vanier

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that UK income tax rates will be fixed for five years. If you want to know…

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Here’s how I invest in FTSE stocks like Warren Buffett

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details how he uses some of Warren Buffett’s sayings and methods to invest in FTSE stocks for his…

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4 cheap UK shares I’d buy before the ISA deadline

| Royston Wild

Time is running out for investors like me to max out ISA allowances for this year. Here are a cluster…

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UK shares to buy now: here’s what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through how he'd buy UK shares now within sectors such as utilities, technology and travel if he…

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Personal Finance

Who can open an ISA?

| Sean LaPointe

An ISA is an efficient way to save or invest without incurring tax on your gains. But who can open…

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Here’s what I’d do about the BP share price right now

| Conor Coyle

With oil prices returning to growth, the FTSE 100 oil giant's share price is rising. Here's where I think the…

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Personal Finance

How to close the gender pensions gap

| Kate Anderson

The gender pensions gap currently means a woman will have £100,000 less in retirement than a man. We look at…

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2 dirt-cheap shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool has been looking for dirt-cheap shares to add to his portfolio with the goal of holding them for…

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2 UK shares I’d buy with £5k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two UK shares could provide investors with the perfect combination of income and capital growth over the long term.

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Personal Finance

How to become an ISA Millionaire

| Alex Busson

Did you know there are hundreds of “ISA Millionaires” here in the UK? Many are ordinary people with normal jobs.…

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Boohoo’s share price has fallen. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo shares are currently near their 2021 lows. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this share price weakness is a good…

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The London Stock Exchange share price slides, is this stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The London Stock Exchange Group is strategically placed to ramp up its income streams and grow. As its share price…

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Card Factory’s share price has soared. Should I buy this stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Card Factory share price has soared around 80% over the last month. Edward Sheldon takes a look at the…

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Personal Finance

10 top female investing blogs

| Kate Anderson

With a wave of female investors willing to share their expertise and knowledge, we break down our top 10 female…

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Personal Finance

How do joint mortgages work?

| Sean LaPointe

Considering buying a home with someone else? Here's what you need to know about how joint mortgages work, and their…

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Personal Finance

How to reduce food waste

| Diana Bocco

Despite efforts to reduce food waste, UK households still throw away 4.5m tonnes of food every year. Here's how you…

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