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Personal Finance

Is bartering having a resurgence and can it help you save money?

| Diana Bocco

The bartering economy is experiencing a comeback. We take a look at how you can use bartering to your advantage…

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Investing Articles

How I’d find growth shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in growth shares could be a profitable move. It may improve the chances of generating 100% returns over…

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Investing Articles

Bumble shares jump 60%+ in the first day of trading. Should I buy right now?

| Jon Smith

Following the IPO earlier this week, Bumble shares have opened higher. Jonathan Smith looks at whether the US dating app…

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Stock investing: a UK share and a US one I’d buy for my ISA right now

| Royston Wild

I'm still on the hunt for top stocks to add to my ISA. I'm seriously pondering this UK share (and…

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Investing Articles

The Diageo share price is falling, but I’d still buy this top FTSE 100 stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Diageo share price has put in a negative performance over the past 12 months, but the outlook for this…

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The best shares to buy now: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ve been buying

| Rupert Hargreaves

After recent declines, these FTSE 100 stocks could be some of the best shares to buy now based on their…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares in this stock market rally

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at FTSE 100 shares on his buy list and explains why he thinks some of the UK's…

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Investing Articles

My ‘best stocks to buy’ list: I think these 2 UK shares could have passive income potential

| Peter Stephens

These two UK shares could deliver a high and growing passive income. In my view, they're among the best dividend…

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Personal Finance

Are government incentives the answer for first-time buyers?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the government incentives designed to help first-time buyers, and ask whether they do actually make…

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Investing Articles

Why I won’t be rushing to buy Unilever shares

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at whether recent results and a short-term share price fall could make Unilever shares an ideal add…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks for growth in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

I'd consider buying these two FTSE 100 stocks today as I reckon they could continue their good form to deliver…

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Why I’m still adding FTSE 100 shares to my best stocks to buy now list

| Peter Stephens

I think FTSE 100 shares could be among the best stocks to buy now. They appear to offer good value…

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The Carnival share price plunges 60%! Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Carnival share price has plunged over the past 12 months, but with the outlook for the economy improving could…

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Should I buy this 6%+ yielding oil stock instead of BP or Shell?

| Roland Head

Last year's dividend cuts mean that Shell and BP no longer offer high dividend yields. Roland Head is on the…

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Personal Finance

Desperate to save? Try a no-spend challenge

| Diana Bocco

Trying a no-spend challenge has become a popular way to save money - and for good reason. Cutting down on…

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Investing Articles

Reasons I’m investing in FTSE 100 shares right now

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross outlines why he’s optimistic about FTSE 100 shares this year and why a home bias may not be…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy dividend shares with more than just high yields in this stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Dividend shares that offer a rising passive income, diversity and solid finances could be just as appealing as high-yielding stocks,…

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Top income stocks for February 2021

| The Motley Fool Staff

 We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in February, including Unilever and Imperial Brands.

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Investing Articles

Energy stocks and funds: oil, renewables, or a combination? My investment strategy

| Kirsteen Mackay

Energy stocks are multiplying from oil to renewables and carbon-saving alternatives. Investing in the transitioning sector confuses, so where do…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares from my best stocks to buy now list

| Peter Stephens

Some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now could be those companies that have long-term turnaround potential, in…

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10 best UK shares I’d buy to earn a reliable passive income

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are coming back and fast. But what are the best UK shares to earn a reliable passive income now?

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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has been an investor safe haven in 2020, but Manika Premsingh believes that this stock’s success is…

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I think these are 3 of the best UK shares I could buy this decade!

| Royston Wild

I think these cutting-edge UK shares could help me make decent returns in the next 10 years. Here's why I'd…

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1 UK growth stock powering electric vehicles worldwide

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for UK growth stocks? Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company building components for electric cars whose share price has…

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Investing Articles

Will the Cineworld share price ever return to pre-pandemic levels?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The company's management seems to think the Cineworld share price can return to pre-pandemic levels, but this isn't guaranteed

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Marston’s shares: what will I do now about the falling share price?

| Andy Ross

As a private equity bidder walks away, Marston’s shares have slid. Andy Ross asks whether this makes a buying opportunity?

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Stocks and Shares ISA: which shares should I buy in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

There's not long to go until we get our brand new 2021-22 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance. But what shares…

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Personal Finance

Is it a good time to buy shares?

| Sam Robson

You might be surprised to learn that we don't believe there is a 'good' or 'bad' time to buy shares...…

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Investing Articles

1 UK share I’d buy and hold for big returns

| Manika Premsingh

The economy may be down and out, but some stocks are doing well. This UK share is one of them.

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Investing Articles

Greatland Gold shares: should I buy for my 2021 portfolio?

| Royston Roche

Greatland Gold shares have been a multi-bagger to its shareholders. Royston Roche makes a deeper analysis to decide whether to…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: will travel insurance protect me from cancelled summer holidays?

| Sean LaPointe

Wondering whether your travel insurance policy can protect you if your summer holiday is cancelled because of coronavirus? Here's what…

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Investing Articles

BP share price has fallen more than 15%. Here’s what I’d do.

| Jay Yao

Despite the BP share price dropping from its recent high in the middle of January, Jay Yao writes why he’d…

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Investing Articles

My best shares to buy now list: 1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I like right now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this well-known energy supplier from the FTSE 100 as a dividend stock option from his best shares…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds share price: should I buy in February 2021?

| Tom Rodgers

The Lloyds share price could offer UK investors piles of cash in 2021 if dividend income returns. Is it a…

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Personal Finance

Retail investors made 35% more profit than hedge funds in 2020

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

New data shows that retail investors are making more money than hedge funds. We take a look at what’s going…

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Investing Articles

Can the IAG share price bounce back in 2021?

| Conor Coyle

The British Airways owner has seen its stock plummet in the past 12 months as the pandemic has stunted travel…

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Personal Finance

What is facial recognition payment?

| Sean LaPointe

Facial recognition payment is a new way of paying that's becoming popular in some parts of the world. We take…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Bumble stock after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into Bumble stock after its IPO. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should by this…

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The 3 best oil stocks to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines what he believes are the best oil shares to buy right now for his portfolio as the…

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The Lloyds share price is falling again! Should I take advantage and buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After a short recovery, the Lloyds share price is now falling again, but could this be a good time to…

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