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Scandal-hit Boohoo has made a remarkable share price recovery. Would I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Boohoo share price recovery is incredible given the rise of ESG investing. Are acquisitions and a pledge to improve…

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The UK capital gains tax rate could rise! That’s why I’m investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Chancellor Rishi Sunak could hike the capital gains tax rate and investors should act now by making full use of…

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5 cheap UK shares that I think Warren Buffett might like

| James J. McCombie

I have used a Warren Buffett-inspired screen to find five UK shares that look cheap, and have performed well in…

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Why I’d buy and hold cheap dividend stocks to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

I think that seeking to make a passive income from purchasing cheap dividend stocks could be a sound strategy over…

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Personal Finance

What is vaccine tourism?

| Sean LaPointe

Vaccine tourism is helping some people beat the wait for the potentially lifesaving Covid vaccine. Here's everything you need to…

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This is why the Kainos Group and Treatt share prices are rocketing!

| Royston Wild

Both the Kainos Group and Treatt share prices are surging in Friday business. Here's why demand for both has ballooned.

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I’d rather buy the UK’s best shares than leave money in a ‘high-interest’ savings account

| Harvey Jones

The best shares should deliver better return than a high-interest savings account. Investors just need to make sure they know…

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Kainos shares are rising today: would I buy?

| Roland Head

The Kainos share price rose sharply on Friday after the IT services company upgraded its profit guidance and said it…

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These FTSE 250 shares are on my Stocks and Shares ISA shortlist right now

| Alan Oscroft

Which are best for a Stocks and Shares ISA, FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 shares? Here are two from the…

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The Saga share price has surged 120% in 3 months! Should I buy the shares now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the Saga share price about to make a comeback in 2021? Zaven Boyrazian looks at what went wrong, and…

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Here’s why I think the easyJet, IAG and TUI share prices could double in 2021

| Matthew Dumigan

Travel stocks have taken a huge beating since the outbreak of Covid-19, but here’s why I think the easyJet, IAG…

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4 reasons why I think the Next share price could rise to 8,500p

| Nadia Yaqub

In a survival of the fittest race, the Next share price has fared well during the pandemic, but I think…

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Ryanair vs the IAG share price: which offers me better value for my 2021 ISA?

| Jon Smith

With the airline industry suffering last year due to the pandemic, Jonathan Smith weighs in on why he thinks the…

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Personal Finance

How to register as a sole trader

| Jennifer Laird

Want to know how to register as a sole trader? Don't worry, it's quick and easy to get going. Here's…

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How I’m picking stocks for the long term in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When picking stocks for the long term, there are many approaches investors can take. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses his own…

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Personal Finance

What are the rules around touching food in supermarkets?

| Sean LaPointe

We all want to feel as safe when we shop. We take a look at the rules around touching food…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA to get rich and retire early!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could make huge shareholder returns in the next decade. Here's why I'd buy them in…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy the best shares now in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Peter Stephens

Investing in the best shares now via an ISA could produce relatively high returns. They could lead to a greater…

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What’s next for Rio Tinto’s dividend?

| Jay Yao

Given the current macroeconomic conditions and Rio Tinto’s past, Jay Yao writes what he thinks management will do with the…

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My 2021 best stocks to buy list: 2 to consider

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two logistics-related stocks on his watchlist for 2021 amid a possible stock market rally.

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BP and India’s richest man are targeting this huge market

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes how BP and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited are working together to meet demand for this huge…

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The Ilika share price has doubled since December. Here’s what I’d do

| Christopher Ruane

The Ilika share price has doubled in a matter of weeks. Here's my next move.

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Personal Finance

When will I be offered the coronavirus vaccine?

| Jennifer Laird

Wondering when you will be offered the coronavirus vaccine? We take a look at where you might fit into the…

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Why I’d buy and hold this growth share to collect the 5% dividend yield

| Kevin Godbold

This growth share has a decent multi-year financial record and scores well against quality, value and momentum indicators. It also…

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The National Grid share price is down: should I buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

National Grid share price weakness is tempting me to buy. So will I finally add this one to my Stocks…

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Looking for the best shares to buy now? I’d take these 3 simple steps today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on company track records and strategies could be a sound means of finding the best shares to buy now,…

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This is why the Arrow Global share price is skyrocketing!

| Royston Wild

The Arrow Global share price has soared to 10-month peaks in Thursday business! Royston Wild explains why the UK share…

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Personal Finance

When it rains, it hoards… The savings challenge with a difference!

| Diana Bocco

A savings challenge is a creative and painless way to set money aside. And smart money management apps like Plum…

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Stock market rally! I think these FTSE 250 growth shares will continue rising in 2021

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two growth stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he thinks will continue to perform for investors…

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Personal Finance

6 retirement planning tips for 2021

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Proper retirement planning goes further than just having a pension plan. Here are our top tips for you to prepare…

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The ITM Power share price: why I’d buy the stock today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The ITM Power share price has jumped by 500% since the beginning of 2021 and I think the company's growth…

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Will the Carnival share price skyrocket in 2021? Here’s what I think

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Covid-19 has decimated the travel industry. But now that vaccines are here, is the Carnival share price about to explode?…

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I think these are 3 of the best shares to buy in 2021 to double my money

| Harshil Patel

I reckon it’s possible to double my money in 2021 and these three small companies could the best shares to…

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The Saga share price is up 30%! Should I buy or sell?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After rising 30% in the past few weeks, I think the Saga share price still looks like a value investment…

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Stock market rally: 3 UK shares I’d like to buy now

| Royston Roche

Royston Roche analyses 3 UK shares which he believes have great potential to outperform the stock market in the long…

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3 investment trusts I’d buy over Scottish Mortgage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon holds Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in high regard. However, he believes other growth trusts are safer investments right…

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2 FTSE 250 growth shares I’d buy TODAY

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 is home to some great growth stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares in the index he…

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Can Boohoo shares touch 400p? Here’s what I think

| Nadia Yaqub

Boohoo shares rose above 400p in June 2020. Will this happen again? Nadia Yaqub takes a closer look at the…

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No savings at 50? I’d invest in these top UK shares right now for my retirement pot

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the numbers on how much he could get from investing in top UK shares, starting at…

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Personal Finance

Here’s what you need to know about the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

| Jennifer Laird

The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) is replacing the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Here's what the changes could mean…

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