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1 loved-up stock to buy for Valentine’s Day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Did you know chocolate is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift? Zaven Boyrazian dives into UK specialist Hotel Chocolat to…

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Enquest’s share price slumps on production guidance, equity raise!

| Royston Wild

The Enquest share price has fallen 8% in Thursday business. Here's why investors are charging for the exits today.

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10 ideas to still make Valentine’s Day in lockdown great!

| Jennifer Laird

Make Valentine's Day in lockdown memorable for all the right reasons. We take a look at 10 ways to make…

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3 key signs I look for when investing in UK dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Investing in UK dividend shares can carry significant risks. Here’s how I go about trying to reduce, but not eliminate,…

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Should I buy Eurasia Mining stock for my ISA?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Eurasia Mining is pushing ahead with its sale process. But does that mean the stock's worth buying for my ISA…

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A FTSE 100 UK renewable stock with promise. Are SSE shares a strategic investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

SSE is a renewables-focused FTSE 100 dividend stock on a growth trajectory in the UK. In an increasingly eco-friendly climate,…

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Stock market rally: 2 UK dividend shares I’d buy now to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

I think these two UK dividend shares could offer a relatively generous passive income over the coming years.

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Why I’d buy cheap dividend shares for a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Cheap dividend shares could offer a route to a generous and growing long-term passive income in retirement, in my opinion.

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Here’s why I’d invest £10k in dirt-cheap UK shares today

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap UK shares could be a profitable long-term move despite ongoing threats to growth, in my opinion.

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FTSE 100 stocks: a UK share I think could TREBLE my money during the new bull market

| Royston Wild

I own several FTSE 100 companies in my Stocks and Shares ISA. And I reckon this particular UK share might…

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1 trust to buy now as investors rotate into recovery stocks

| Kevin Godbold

Is the post-Covid-19 reopening theme causing too many investors to bet on recovery stocks? I'd consider this investment trust instead.

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Stock market crash: 3 cheaper UK shares to buy in an ISA for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

These UK shares have all slumped in value during the past year. Here's why I'd buy them in my Stocks…

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Will the FTSE 100 encounter a stock market crash after its 30% rise since March 2020?

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 has risen sharply since the 2020 stock market crash. Does this mean there's a higher chance of…

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The GameStop shares frenzy: 3 things investors need to know

| Matt Koppenheffer

GameStop shares have gone crazy. What can investors learn from it?

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Why I think under-loved PayPoint is fighting fit for the future

| Tej Kohli

Why PayPoint looks in excellent shape, and management should be commended for being focused on the underlying fundamentals of the…

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My best stocks to buy now list: 1 FTSE AIM stock for 2021 and beyond

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best FTSE AIM stocks from his best stocks to buy now list which he…

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into cheap UK shares in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

I think buying UK shares right now is a brilliant way to build a big retirement fund. Here is why…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 100 stock could be among the best shares to buy today

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 100 stock paid an attractive dividend even during the pandemic. I reckon it’s one of the best shares…

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Should I buy Moonpig shares this week following the IPO?

| Jon Smith

After Moonpig shares started trading yesterday following a successful IPO, Jonathan Smith makes a call on whether he should take…

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GSK share price falls on dividend cut warning. Here’s what I’d do now

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's disappointed by the latest results from this pharma giant but is still tempted by the…

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1 emerging market fund I’d buy today

| Tim Charles

An interesting fund that offers me the chance to invest in the exciting and growing emerging market economy of Vietnam.

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The oil price recovery should drive up the BP share price, but I expect a bumpy ride

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price could climb higher and I would consider adding this FTSE 100 stock to my portfolio for…

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New investors are more likely to be younger, hungrier – and furloughed…

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Recent research shows a huge increase in new investors. We take a look at the data and highlight the things…

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Top UK shares for 2021! I’d buy these 3 stocks in my ISA and hold them to 2030

| Royston Wild

The British economy might be facing an uncertain future. But I think these UK shares could still thrive, despite the…

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What to know about the change in Halifax’s Share Dealing Service fees

| Sam Robson

Halifax has emailed accountholders of its Share Dealing Service to let them know about forthcoming changes in its fee structure.

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This alternative energy stock is up 1,000% in a year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This alternative energy stock is converting waste plastic into clean energy. Zaven Boyrazian takes a look to see if there's…

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Covid-19: Welsh NHS app users can apply for £500 payment to self-isolate

| Sean LaPointe

Welsh users of the NHS Covid-19 app will be eligible to apply for a £500 payment if asked to self-isolate…

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3 UK shares I’d pick for passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Passive income can be earned through owning shares - here are three I'd pick.

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As Vodafone returns to underlying growth, is the 6% dividend yield safer?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I think the asset strategy and better earnings improved the outlook for Vodafone’s ongoing shareholder dividend payments a…

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This UK growth stock has soared in value. I think there could be more to come!

| Paul Summers

The returns from this UK growth stock over the last five years have been staggering. Paul Summers thinks the outlook…

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I’d still buy UK shares for a passive income despite 2020 dividend cuts

| Peter Stephens

UK shares continue to offer a relatively attractive passive income, despite declines in dividends paid last year, in my opinion.

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The Cineworld share price is up 20% in a month: should I buy?

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price has been rising fast. Roland Head reviews recent developments and explains why he's still avoiding CINE…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA right now with £3k to invest

| Peter Stephens

These three UK shares could offer long-term growth potential. They could be worth buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Best stocks to buy now: 5 FTSE 100 shares I’d acquire today

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think these could be some of the best stocks to buy now based on their performance over the past…

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Stock market recovery: 3 steps I’d take to earn a passive income right now

| Peter Stephens

I think buying a diverse range of higher-yielding dividend shares with solid financial positions could produce an attractive passive income.

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Why I won’t forget the 2020 market crash when buying stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The speed and scale of the 2020 market crash provides an ongoing reminder to buy financially sound businesses in 2021,…

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Lloyds share price: why this FTSE 100 bank is on my February watchlist

| G A Chester

Lloyds has lagged the FTSE 100 over long periods, but could its business and share price be set to outperform…

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2 reasons why I’d invest in UK shares right now

| Peter Stephens

Low valuations across a wide range of FTSE 350 sectors could make UK shares a sound investment destination, in my…

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Will the Saga share price reach 500p in 2021?

| Christopher Ruane

Can the Saga share price reach 500p in 2021? Christopher Ruane shares his view.

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I’m not waiting until the next stock market crash to buy cheap UK shares, I’m buying now

| Harvey Jones

While I love going shopping for cheap UK shares in the middle of a market crash, I'm happy to invest…

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