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UK share investing: here’s why 88 Energy’s share price has plunged!

| Royston Wild

The 88 Energy share price has slipped on Wednesday after a jam-packed market update. Here's what the UK oil share…

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7 life moments when you may need a financial adviser

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

There are big moments in life when a financial adviser can really help you out. We take a look at…

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Moonpig share price: 4 things I’d consider before buying

| Nadia Yaqub

There’s a lot of buzz around the Moonpig share price. The stock IPO’d last week but does this mean I…

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Why is the Rolls-Royce share price falling?

| Andy Ross

In the last month the Rolls-Royce share price has fallen by more than the FTSE 100. Andy Ross finds out…

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The Unilever share price is under 4,000p. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Stuart Blair

The Unilever share price is close to its 2020 stock market crash low. So what am I going to do…

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3 UK dividend shares that could pay me a yield above 6%

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through some interesting options on UK dividend shares, including Standard Life Aberdeen and British American Tobacco.

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I’d drip-feed £300 a month into these UK shares in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

I'm buying UK shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA to help me in my quest to retire comfortably. Here's…

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How I’d invest in UK shares in this stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares with solid financial positions and low valuations from a diverse range of sectors could be a sound…

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Here’s what you need to know about the new Help To Buy: Equity Loan scheme

| Sean LaPointe

For first-time homebuyers struggling to save for a deposit, help is now available via the new Help to Buy: Equity…

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Why I’d buy dirt-cheap UK dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

Buying UK dividend shares when they trade at dirt-cheap prices could be a means of earning a large passive income…

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I’d use Warren Buffett’s advice to aim to beat the stock market

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy when buying shares could lead to higher returns than gold in the long run.

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UK stock investing: 2 of the best dividend shares to buy right now

| Royston Wild

2020 was a disaster for dividend chasers. But there are plenty of UK stocks that should dole out big shareholder…

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How I’d identify the best growth shares to buy now in this stock market rally

| Peter Stephens

Searching for companies with improving long-term prospects that trade at low prices may produce the best growth shares to buy…

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I’m investing £300k to grab my stake in this £71bn in share dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

Share dividends collapsed by £50bn in the past 12 months. But with the economy set to rebound, I want to…

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Should I buy ITV stock today?

| Royston Roche

The ITV stock price is on an upward trend in the past few months. Royston Roche analyses the stock to…

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Is a stock market crash imminent? Here’s what I think

| Conor Coyle

Are we set to see a major decline in UK shares in 2021?

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I think the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from this potential trillion dollar market

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes why he thinks the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the emergence of the electric air-mobility market.

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10 UK shares I’d buy and hold

| Christopher Ruane

In a fast-moving market, here are 10 UK shares I'd buy and hold.

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Personal Finance

Why are electric cars so expensive?

| Fiona Vanier

Electric cars may be environmentally friendly, but they are still very expensive. We take a look at some key reasons…

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I’m avoiding the BP share price. I prefer this FTSE AIM stock for 2021 instead

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan isn’t reading too much into the BP share price rise. He instead details a FTSE AIM star for…

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The Renalytix share price more than doubled in a year: what I’d do now

| Christopher Ruane

The Renalytix share price more than doubled in a year -- I know what I'll do now.

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I’ll avoid the Cineworld share price. Here is a pick from my best stocks to buy now list instead

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is avoiding the Cineworld share price and details this highly regarded pick from his best stocks to buy…

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Passive income ideas I’d choose without learning new skills

| Christopher Ruane

Passive income ideas like dropshipping can take a lot of time and effort - my passive income ideas don't.

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Personal Finance

The dizzying links between income and mental health and what you can do about it

| Diana Bocco

New research by the Mental Health Foundation shows a strong link between income and mental health. We take a look…

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3 steps I’d take when buying dividend shares for income in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of dividend shares with growth potential could be a means of making a worthwhile income in…

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What I’d do about the easyJet share price right now

| Conor Coyle

I bought shares in the FTSE 250-listed airline after COVID-19 hit. Here’s what I’m planning to do now.

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Are value or growth shares best to buy for 2021?

| Peter Stephens

Will a portfolio of growth shares or value shares deliver the highest returns with the lowest risks in 2021 and…

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UK share investing: why I’d ignore Lloyds and buy these 2 cheap FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

Fresh economic forecasts this week have cast new doubt over Lloyds Bank in 2021. Here are two UK shares from…

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UK stock investing: one of the best dividend shares I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think that dividends from this UK stock will soar over the next few years at least, as e-commerce grows.…

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Personal Finance

Covid-19: what are my redundancy rights?

| Jennifer Laird

Have you been made redundant during Covid-19? Here's a look at your redundancy rights, and advice on where to go…

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Investing Articles

The Ocado share price has doubled in a year: should I buy on today’s dip?

| Roland Head

The Ocado share price has dipped after the tech firm's latest results. Roland Head has been digging into the figures.…

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Why I am bullish on this hospitality stock

| Tim Charles

Why I think the hospitality stock Whitbread is well positioned for gains and would be a good addition to my…

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Why I’m picking UK growth stocks like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Reinstatement of shareholder dividends and a generous earnings forecast makes me keen on this UK growth stock I've been watching…

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Personal Finance

UK has no plans for ‘vaccine passports’

| Sean LaPointe

There will be no vaccine passport to allow Brits who've had the Covid-19 jab to travel or go on holiday.…

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The Ocado share price slumps! Should I buy the stock today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Ocado share price has suffered a rare decline after the company's results were released. Is this an opportunity to…

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Investing Articles

How Warren Buffett is invested today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is widely considered the greatest stock market investor of all time. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at his current…

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Why I’m still avoiding these 3 popular FTSE 100 stocks

| G A Chester

There seems to be wide agreement that these three FTSE 100 stocks have considerable investment appeal. This Fool isn't so…

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Personal Finance

How to celebrate Chinese New Year on a budget

| Kate Anderson

With Chinese New Year just around the corner (on 12 February), take a look at our top ideas for celebrating…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’ll buy to boost my portfolio

| Andy Ross

Cheap FTSE 100 shares could do well in 2021, argues Andy Ross, although investors need to be wary of value…

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When I was a beginner investor, these were the 4 tips I was given

| Jon Smith

From ignoring FOMO to learning lessons from experience, Jonathan Smith runs through the top tips he was given by friends…

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