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My 3 best investment ideas from January 2020 and what I’d do about them now

| Manika Premsingh

Some of these stock investment ideas would have reaped good returns, but others would be best avoided.

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Events I think that could send AstraZeneca shares rallying in 2021

| Jay Yao

Given the start of 2021, Jay Yao writes what he thinks are events that could send AstraZeneca shares potentially higher…

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The GameStop share price jumped 70% last week! Should I buy the US stock now?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith takes a look into the recent hype surrounding the GameStop share price, and sees whether the spike is…

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Here’s how I’d find the best shares to buy now to make a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying shares with low dividend payout ratios, sound strategies, and improving earnings prospects could be a means of making a…

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Passive income: how I’m going to invest for an extra £1,000 a month

| Cliff D'Arcy

Later this year, I plan to invest an unexpected windfall to generate an extra £12,000 a year in passive income.…

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Should I buy Sage Group shares for my UK tech portfolio?

| Royston Roche

Tech stocks are in favour across the globe. Royston Roche takes a deeper look into The Sage Group shares following…

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3 steps I’d take today to make passive income on giving up work

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of dividend shares could produce a large passive income in the long run that ultimately replaces…

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What help can I get with homeschooling?

| Kate Anderson

Virtual schooling is a challenge without the right equipment. We break down all the schemes that are there to help…

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Why is the Boohoo share price up today and would I buy the shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Boohoo share price started to climb following the announcement of its latest acquisition. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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Personal Finance

How much will my first car cost me?

| Sean LaPointe

Wondering how much your firsts set of wheels will cost you? Here's a breakdown of how much you'll have to…

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A cheap UK share I bought in my ISA to make BIG profits!

| Royston Wild

I bought this UK share in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2020. Here's why I think it'll help me…

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The Rolls Royce share price is falling today. Here’s what I’d do right now

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price is likely to remain under pressure as countries bring in pandemic flight bans and I would…

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I see signs of a stock market bubble. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Edward Sheldon believes that parts of the stock market are in a bubble. Here's what he is doing…

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How to avoid taking on ‘hidden’ debt

| Kate Anderson

Ever been tempted by 'buy now, pay later'? We take a look at the jargon that can entice us into…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 UK shares yielding 6%!

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 stocks are expected to report some of the highest dividend yields of all UK shares in 2021,…

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The HSBC share price faces a major threat. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

The HSBC share price has been recovering in recent months but there's a major political risk hanging over the bank…

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The Centrica share price has fallen 86% in a year. Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Centrica share price has performed terribly over the past five years, but the firm recently issued a relatively upbeat…

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Should I chase the Ocado share price higher or listen to Warren Buffet and buy a tracker instead?

| Harvey Jones

The Ocado share price has absolutely thrashed the FTSE 100 but this does not mean it will always outperform. I…

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When will driving tests resume?

| Sean LaPointe

Driving lessons and tests are currently suspended across the UK because of lockdown restrictions. We take a look at when…

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Savers putting money aside on payday save 114% more per month!

| Diana Bocco

Putting money aside can help you reach your important financial milestones. Automatic savings apps can make the process easy and…

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Here are 3 ways to aim to make a million from UK shares

| Harvey Jones

It is possible to make a million from UK shares but do not underestimate the challenge, and don't waste time…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 100% in the past year. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith used to own shares in Royal Mail. After doubling in price over the past few months, is it…

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If another stock market crash is coming, I’ll be shopping for cheap UK shares

| Harvey Jones

Analysts are warning of a stock market crash, but as a long-term investor I see this as a buying opportunity…

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5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s 2020 annual letter

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith Equity beat the FTSE 100 index by about 30%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at some takeaways from…

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Coronavirus: England set for £800-£6,400 house party fines

| Sean LaPointe

We take a look at England's new £800-£6,400 fines for those found breaking coronavirus rules by attending illegal house parties.

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With £3,000 to invest in the stock market rally, I think these UK small-cap shares will keep rising in 2021

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at 3 small-cap shares that had an excellent 2020. He thinks there could be…

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4 reasons why I think The Hut Group share price could rise

| Nadia Yaqub

The Hut Group share price has risen since its IPO. But I think this stock has further to go and…

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These are 2 of my favourite UK renewable energy shares

| Nadia Yaqub

What’s the big deal about UK renewable energy shares? Nadia Yaqub investigates this further and highlights two stocks she likes.

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High dividend stocks: why I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 shares yielding up to 8%

| G A Chester

G A Chester highlights three high dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 whose earnings come from relatively predictable industries.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the 2021 stock market rally

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out 3 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could thrive in 2021 as coronavirus restrictions are lifted and…

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Should I buy these 5 FTSE 100 stocks with yields above 5%?

| Kevin Godbold

One decent investment strategy involves buying shares to harvest their dividend yields, but the sustainability of dividend payments is key…

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With lockdown savings to invest, I’d buy the best UK shares for my ISA

| Paul Summers

There haven't been many upsides to the pandemic but saving some cash has been one of them. Paul Summers is…

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4 things I think investors should know about the Saga share price

| Nadia Yaqub

The Saga share price has been hit hard, but does this mean it’s a bargain stock now? Nadia Yaqub investigates…

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Is the Kier share price too cheap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Kier share price looks cheap. But the company has made so many mistakes over the past few years, I…

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Stock market recovery: is it too late to find cheap shares to buy right now?

| Peter Stephens

I think it is still possible to find cheap shares to buy even after the stock market recovery. However, diversification…

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Personal Finance

OEIC funds explained

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

We explain everything you need to know about OEIC funds to help you decide if they would make a good…

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How I’d invest £10k in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

How would I invest £10k in 2021? Knowing what I know now, I'd approach my first investments very differently to…

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7.7% dividend yields! A cheap UK share from the FTSE 100 I’d buy in an ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to get rich with FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here's a top UK share I think could make me…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today and 1 I’d avoid

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'd buy this FTSE 100 stock based on its growth potential and rising profits, but I'd also avoid its blue-chip…

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How I’d aim to make a 100% return investing in FTSE 100 shares

| Peter Stephens

Doubling an investment in FTSE 100 shares is unlikely to be an easy task. However, a long-term view and a…

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