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£5k to invest in cheap UK shares? 3 stocks I’d buy in my ISA to make a million

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to get rich during the new bull market. Here are two cheap UK shares I think could help…

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3 cheap UK stocks I’d buy for recovery and growth potential

| Kevin Godbold

I’m considering these three cheap UK stocks to play the market rally in shares and economic recovery in 2021 and…

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The Babcock share price is at a 15-year low! Should I buy?

| G A Chester

The Babcock share price fell below 200p this week. Is it now one of the biggest bargains in the market,…

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I’d forget the Rolls-Royce share price! This FTSE 100 stock is one of my top picks

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is avoiding the Rolls-Royce share price and picks this FTSE 100 stock which has been flourishing despite the…

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The Pearson share price is leading the FTSE 100. Should I change my tune and buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Uncertainty has kept me away from the Pearson share price. But it's been climbing, and the latest news looks good.…

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1 big risk to UK shares in 2021 and how I’d invest for great returns anyway

| Manika Premsingh

2021 has started on a promising note, but it’s still fraught with risk. Manika Premsingh would buy these UK shares…

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Is this 5% yielding dividend stock a no-brainer?

| Kevin Godbold

This stock has risen a long way from its lows in 2016. But with a yield above 5%, is it…

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Personal Finance

Over a third of households set for January financial struggle

| Sean LaPointe

More than a third of UK households will face a financial struggle in January 2021. We've got a few tips…

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Nick Train likes this FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy too?

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 100 stock has been on Nick Train’s radar for some time, but he finally took the plunge and…

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Lloyds vs Barclays vs NatWest: which FTSE 100 share would I buy for 2021’s recovery?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest all had a horrible 2020. But which of these FTSE 100 shares would I…

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How I’d invest in the 2021 stock market bubble

| Harshil Patel

Are US shares in a stock market bubble? If so, this is what I’d do to grow my money further…

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Investing in shares: using growth and dividends to make a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in shares is one of the best methods of growing wealth. Zaven Boyrazian shows how mixing growth with dividends…

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Is the IAG share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has risen - here's how I'd respond.

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Personal Finance

How do business incubators work?

| Sean LaPointe

A business incubator can foster the growth and success of your startup by providing resources you otherwise couldn't access. Here's…

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Personal Finance

Oyster cards, travelcards, and more: the cheapest ways to get around London

| Sam Robson

A brief personal history of my Oyster card, how contactless cards replaced it in my wallet, and other ways I've…

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This is why the Wincanton share price has soared 13%!

| Royston Wild

The Wincanton share price is flying following the release of fresh financials. Royston Wild digs down to reveal why this…

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This is why FTSE 100 stock Pearson’s share price is rocketing!

| Royston Wild

The Pearson share price has just leapt to 16-month highs! Here's why the FTSE 100 giant has rocketed following fresh…

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The Burberry share price is rising. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Burberry share price has climbed since November. Here's why I see a resilient year, with attractive long-term prospects.

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Passive income investors: how I’d make £1,000 a month without working

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality dividend shares at cheap prices could lead to high returns in the long run, as well as a…

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Personal Finance

Should I move out of the city?

| Anne East

Now that remote working has become the norm, should you move out of the city? For renters, the move could…

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Personal Finance

Is there really such a thing as passive investments?

| Sam Robson

My honest take on passive investments, and what it might take me in terms of time and money to obtain…

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6.5% dividend yields! 2 UK dividend shares I’d buy for 2021 in an ISA and hold forever

| Royston Wild

On the hunt for big dividends in 2021? Here are two top UK shares which should deliver HUGE shareholder payouts,…

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The four minute work week: how I’d earn passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of earning passive income working four hours a week, here's how I'd earn it by hardly working at all.

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Personal Finance

How to sell a car

| Kate Anderson

Planning to sell your car privately? We break down everything you need to know, from where to advertise to the…

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3 UK shares I’d avoid because hedge funds expect them to fall

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK shares hedge funds and institutions are betting heavily against. He sees these stocks as risky.

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I think the Ocado share price could crush the FTSE 100 this year

| Rupert Hargreaves

As Ocado continues to dominate the online retail space, I feel its share price should beat the FTSE 100 in…

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BP shares: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Here’s what I’m doing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are snapping up BP shares, expecting the price to rebound. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case.

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is owned by 2 of the UK’s best money managers. I’d buy it today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a FTSE 100 stock that's owned by both Terry Smith and Nick Train – two of the…

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Here’s where I’ll shelter if this epic bubble becomes a stock market crash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the US stock market soaring 73% from its March 2020 low, I think an epic bubble is blowing. But…

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My 1 pick for a travel stock I’d buy now

| Tom Rodgers

The top UK travel stocks to buy now could see stellar profits in 2021 as passengers return in droves, Tom…

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2 crashing shares! Are these UK stocks bargain investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The AO share price and Superdry share price are both crashing this week. Are these UK stocks value investments worth…

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If I could only invest in 1 FTSE 100 stock for 2021, this would be it!

| Jon Smith

With a potential recovery in the UK, along with wanting a domestic focus, Jonathan Smith reveals the FTSE 100 stock…

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£200 a month to invest? I’d make a passive income for life by investing in shares

| Peter Stephens

Investing in shares on a regular basis could produce a surprisingly large nest egg, and passive income, over the long…

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Young lady working from home office during coronavirus pandemic.
Personal Finance

What is a sole trader?

| Jennifer Laird

What is a sole trader business, and how do you set one up? It's actually pretty simple – here's everything…

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The easyJet share price is rising! Is this a bargain growth stock I should buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With the easyJet share price rebounding it may be an opportune time to invest, but do mounting debt and other…

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Why this is one of my top shares for reliable passive income in 2021 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Decent cash flow usually goes hand in hand with steady shareholder dividends and that’s exactly what this stock delivers.

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Why I’m following Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares to make a million!

| Royston Wild

Investors can do a lot worse than listen to investment experts like Warren Buffett. Here's why I'm following his advice…

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The Superdry share price is down 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

| Roland Head

The Superdry share price is being marked down like last season's designs. Roland Head has been looking at the latest…

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Dividends fell 44% in 2020! Here’s how I’d get rich with UK dividend shares in 2021

| Royston Wild

Dividends fell through the floor in 2020. And payouts could come under more pressure in 2021. Here's how I'd find…

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Two FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the recovery in 2021

| Dan Peeke

After the mess of 2020, Dan Peeke is hoping that these two FTSE 100 shares are going to be in…

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