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The Babcock share price is crashing: here’s what I’d do

| Roland Head

Short sellers have been betting against the Babcock share price for several years. That bet's finally come good. Roland Head…

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Will the Cineworld share price ever recover?

| Stuart Blair

The Cineworld share price has faced a torrid year, falling nearly 70%. Does this make it too cheap or a…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in my ISA in 2021 for the new bull market!

| Royston Wild

Looking for cheap UK shares to buy for the inevitable bull market? Here are two top stocks I'd buy in…

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Tesco shares: should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco posted a strong trading update yesterday. However, Edward Sheldon isn't going to buy its shares. Here are five reasons…

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No savings at 40? I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

Nothing in the bank and worried about retirement? I think buying UK shares can help investors boost their wealth and…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to double it with UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Doubling an initial investment through buying UK shares could be a more realistic prospect than it first appears. Here’s how…

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3 ways I’m going to manage uncertainty in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Uncertainty is likely to persist in stock markets during 2021. Here are three ways I’m managing it within my portfolio.

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How I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to make a passive income from UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying high-quality stocks at cheap prices could produce a resilient and growing passive income from UK…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for big 2021 profits

| Tom Rodgers

FTSE 100 shares with strong 2021 outlooks could supercharge portolio gains, Tom Rodgers says. He picks two top shares to…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 17% today. Here’s what I’d do about it now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 share is up on a robust update, but can it continue to rise over time?

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Big Energy Saving Week: 10 tips to reduce your fuel costs

| Jennifer Laird

To celebrate Big Energy Saving Week, here are 10 tips to help you cut your home energy bills without compromising…

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Inflation can affect the stock market. Should I worry about my investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Fears of rapid Inflation are mounting. How does it affect the stock market and what can I do to protect…

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Forget gold! Here are 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy and hold long term

| Tom Rodgers

Cheap UK shares could easily beat gold for returning cash to investors, says Tom Rodgers. Here are two he sees…

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What are the best dividend shares to buy now for a passive income?

| Peter Stephens

The best dividend shares to buy now are likely to be financially sound and have growth potential that leads to…

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FTSE 100 stock Whitbread still looks a great recovery play to me!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXTFTSE:UKX) hotelier Whitbread (LON:WTB) isn't without risk, but Paul Summers thinks this battered share could still prove a…

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Up more than 30% in two months. Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock as it recovers?

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 250 company has a strong cash balance, decent cash flow and signs of improvements in revenue. The shares…

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I’m looking to buy a top FTSE 100 ‘stay-at-home’ stock. Here’s my number one pick

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs the rule over FTSE 100 stock Kingfisher, with strong sales growth figures released this week following a…

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I love these two UK shares, but one thing’s stopping me from buying them today

| Harvey Jones

These two UK shares have had very different fortunes during the pandemic, but they have one thing in common. Both…

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UK shares: this is why the Just Group share price has soared 17% today!

| Royston Wild

The Just Group share price has gone gangbusters during Thursday business! Royston Wild explains why the financial giant is soaring…

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Tesco shares: should I buy for my 2021 portfolio?

| Royston Roche

Is it the right time to buy into the UK retail stocks? Royston Roche analyses Tesco shares’ fundamentals and the…

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TUI shares: should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

This travel stock was hit by Covid-19 but is it a bargain buy now? Nadia Yaqub takes a closer look…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price is down today

| Paul Summers

The Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) share price is down despite excellent trading over Christmas. Paul Summers has a few suggestions why…

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Do I need pay as you go car insurance?

| Sean LaPointe

If you don't drive frequently, pay as you go car insurance could lower your insurance costs. Find out if it's…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Asos share price look set to outperform the FTSE 100 in 2020 as the company builds on gains made…

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Could Aston Martin shares reach £20 in 2021?

| Christopher Ruane

Aston Martin shares moved up sharply as 2020 ended. Here I consider whether they could be a good investment in…

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Here’s how much £1k invested in the GGP share price 5 years ago would be worth today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The GGP share price has been one of London's best-performing stocks over the past five years and I feel its…

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Lloyds’ share price: 3 reasons why I think it could rise in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price has risen from 28p to 36p since the start of November. Edward Sheldon believes the bank stock…

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How long do you need to keep your tax records?

| Fiona Vanier

Keeping tax records is an important part of money management. If you are wondering: how long you need to keep…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA and hold forever!

| Royston Wild

The tough economic landscape casts a shadow over dividends. But don't worry. I think these two top UK shares should…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying dirt-cheap shares could be a sound means of making high returns in the long run. A number of shares…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’d rather buy other UK shares in my ISA to get rich

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has flatlined over the past few months as fears over the UK economy have grown. Here's…

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Best shares to buy: I’d only pick 1 of last week’s FTSE 100 top performers

| Cliff D'Arcy

These were the six best shares to buy a week ago from the FTSE 100. But which would I grab…

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Will Cineworld and Saga shares recover in 2021?

| Roland Head

Is the Cineworld or Saga share price most likely to rise in 2021? Roland Head concludes that only one of…

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Forget gold! I’d buy these 5 UK shares now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

These five UK shares could offer higher return potential than gold over the long run. They could be worth buying…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have dived in the last year. I’d buy these cheap shares now

| Peter Stephens

These FTSE 100 stocks could offer long-term share price recovery potential after what has been an extremely challenging year.

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UK dividend shares: Are these 6% FTSE 100 dividends top buys or investment traps?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks carry gigantic dividend yields for 2021. But do these UK shares carry too much risk as…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks: 2 of my favourite UK shares to buy in 2021!

| Royston Wild

Looking for income flows in 2021? I reckon these UK shares from the FTSE 100 are great buys for big…

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The Persimmon share price slips: what’s the 2021 outlook like for this FTSE 100 firm?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Persimmon share price rose steadily in 2020, but the FTSE 100 company could now be facing headwinds. Is this…

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Here are 2 UK shares with perks that I’d buy today

| Christopher Ruane

These two UK shares offer perks to shareholders. I'd buy based on these companies' prospects alone, but such perks are…

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Personal Finance

Tighter lockdown rules in Scotland: here’s what you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

New lockdown rules will soon come into effect in Scotland in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. Here's…

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